Dolly Parton Will Miss Film Academy’s Governors Awards Due to Health Challenges

The legendary singer-songwriter, actress and philanthropist is this year's Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award honoree.

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Emily Bader and Tom Blyth Are Best Friends and “Platonic Travel Companions” in Netflix’s ‘People We Meet on Vacation’ Teaser Trailer

The adaptation of Emily Henry’s bestselling novel premieres on Netflix on Jan. 9, 2026.

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SAG-AFTRA Slams AI Actress: “Tilly Norwood Is Not an Actor — It Has No Life Experience to Draw From, No Emotion”

"It doesn’t solve any 'problem' — it creates the problem of using stolen performances to put actors out of work, jeopardizing livelihoods and devaluing human artistry," the union has said in a statement.

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Creator of AI Actress Tilly Norwood Responds to Backlash: “She Is Not a Replacement for a Human Being”

Eline Van der Velden has said AI characters "should be judged as part of their own genre... rather than compared directly with human actors," after news broke that Norwood was looking for representation.

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NYFF: Kathryn Bigelow’s ‘A House of Dynamite’ Adds Nuclear Catastrophe to Our Long List of Worries

The Oscar-winning director says she wants her new Netflix movie to bring about a real-life reduction of the weapons stockpile.

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Quentin Tarantino Pays Tribute to Robert Redford and Sundance at Burbank Fest: “None of Us Independent Filmmakers Would Be Where We Are Without the Sundance Film Institute”

The auteur was honored by the festival with its Vanguard Award and reflected on his career. When asked if he really will retire after this 10th movie, he said, "That's the plan. We'll see."

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“Magical!” Kid Critics Review ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie’

The Hollywood Reporter's youngest critics share their opinions about the big-screen adaptation of Netflix's popular preschool series starring Laila Lockhart Kraner as Gabby.

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Margot Robbie’s 10 Best Performances, Ranked

Hi, Barbie! From her breakthrough role in 'The Wolf of Wall Street' to 'Bombshell' and, of course, her standout turns as Harley Quinn, The Hollywood Reporter ranks the best performances of the actress' career.

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Wagner Moura on ‘The Secret Agent’ and Confronting Authoritarianism, From Bolsonaro to Trump: Zurich

The star of Kleber Mendonça Filho’s 1970s-set thriller warns that Trump's attacks on artists, journalists and democracy echo Brazil’s dictatorship. “Americans take democracy for granted. Brazilians know what a dictatorship is. We know how bad that shit is.”

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Inside Tom Quinn’s Neon Revolution

From 'Parasite' to 'Anora' to breakout horror hit 'Longlegs,' this year's Zurich Summit Game Changer explains how he built one of indie cinema’s hottest brands: "I love the sport of it. But at the end of the day, the legacy is the films, the art."

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Tim Curry Reflects on 50 Years of ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’: “Gives Anyone Permission to Behave as Badly as They Want”

Dr. Frank-N-Furter himself took part in a special anniversary screening at the Academy Museum, with appearances by some of his co-stars.

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Box Office: ‘One Battle After Another’ Earns $8.8M Opening, Eyeing $21M Weekend

Universal’s kid offering ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie’ is looking at the No. 2 spot this weekend.

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Zurich: Summit Panelists Debate Politics, Press and the Power of Red Carpets

TIFF’s Cameron Bailey, Berlinale’s Tricia Tuttle and other industry leaders weigh in on navigating polarization, critics’ clout and if the length of standing ovations really matters.

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Zurich: Panel Sounds Alarm on Political Pressures in Cinema

Filmmakers cite rising attacks on culture, shrinking space for political documentaries, and the struggle to secure U.S. distribution for films like 'The 6 Billion Dollar Man' and 'The Voice of Hind Rajab.'

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Jennifer Lawrence Calls Out “Genocide” in Gaza: “I’m Terrified and It’s Mortifying”

The Oscar winner was asked about the death of children during the Israel-Hamas war while touting her new film, ‘Die, My Love’ at the San Sebastian Film Festival.

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Busan Film Festival Winners: Zhang Lu’s ‘Gloaming in Luomu’ Wins Top Prize, Shu Qi Takes Best Director

Presided over by Korean art house star Na Hong-jin, Busan's inaugural main competition jury awarded Zhang Lu’s 'Gloaming in Luomu' best film, while Korean breakout 'En Route To' scored multiple wins.

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Summer League Film Festival, Backed by Mark Wahlberg and Kevin Garnett’s Studios, Unveils Winners

'Tony Allen: The Grindfather,' 'Dražen,' and 'Kings of Vegas' are among the honorees of the second annual fest.

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‘The Princess Bride’: THR’s 1987 Review

On Sept. 25, 1987, Rob Reiner's comedy first hit theaters.

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Sofia Alaoui’s Supernatural ‘Animalia’ to Get U.K., Ireland Release via TAPE Collective (Exclusive)

Oumaima Barid stars in the movie, which premiered at Sundance, where it won a special jury prize for creative vision.

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Why Edward Berger Made ‘Ballad of a Small Player’ After “an Abundance of Choice” in the Wake of His ‘Conclave’ Success

The Oscar-winning director discusses approaching Colin Farrell for the film as the two met in a London sauna and why he'd describe the Macau-set feature as a "pop opera."

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‘Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie’ Review: Strictly for the Kids

The popular Netflix show hits the big screen in a film featuring Laila Lockhart Kraner in the titular role and Kristen Wiig and Gloria Estefan in key supporting parts.

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‘R.L. Stine’s Pumpkinhead’ Movie Lands October Release (Exclusive)

Tubi is set to launch director Jem Garrard's film that is inspired by author Stine's 'The Haunting Hour.'

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Oscars: Italy Picks ‘Familia’ as Best International Feature Race Contender

Francesco Costabile’s dark melodrama premiered at the Venice Film Festival.

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György Pálfi’s ‘Hen’ Asks Us: What If Humans Are the Side Characters? (Exclusive San Sebastian Trailer)

The Hungarian filmmaker's films all feature animals, and 'Hen' is no different: "This is an organic chicken movie."

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‘The Tale of Silyan,’ Venice-Winning Doc, Acquired by Nat Geo for Oscar Run (Exclusive)

The film, which was directed by 'Honeyland' Oscar nominee Tamara Kotevska, has already been selected by North Macedonia as its entry for the best international feature Oscar competition.

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‘Conclave,’ ‘Sentimental Value’ Producers Among Expert Voices Set for BFI London Film Festival Industry Forum

THR will co-present a panel titled 'Anatomy of a Debut: Ish' about the debut feature from Imran Perretta and producer Dhiraj Mahey that premiered at Venice Critics' Week.

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‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Trailer Released: Can Baby Yoda Revive Big Screen Star Wars?

'The Mandalorian' TV show spinoff starring Pedro Pascal revealed its first trailer Thursday. It's lighthearted and stuffed with creatures — including a lot of Baby Yoda.

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Angelina Jolie Fields Questions on U.S. Politics in San Sebastian: “I Love My Country,” But “I Don’t Recognize It At This Time”

"These are very, very heavy times," the Oscar-winning actress said at a press conference ahead of the European premiere of her new film, 'Couture.'

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Joachim Trier Explains Rejecting Hollywood Money to Have Final Cut on His Films: “It’s a Moral Responsibility”

"To have an external power of financial interest come fuck around with that material diminishes the trust," said the 'Sentimental Value' director about deciding to have all of his films financed in Europe.

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Joachim Lafosse’s ‘Six Days in Spring’ Is a Deeply Personal Look at His Childhood and What Happens When “You Stop Belonging to a Family”

The Belgian director wants audiences to draw their own conclusions about his new family drama, getting its world premiere at the 73rd San Sebastian Film Festival.

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Juliette Binoche Reveals Robert Redford Told Her to Make a Film About Dance Show ‘In-I’: “He Repeated It With a Lot of Passion”

The French Oscar winner was also asked about her support for Palestine as she prepares to premiere her directorial debut at the 73rd San Sebastian Film Festival.

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Harris Dickinson Talks Directorial Ambitions, Working Up the Courage to Ask ‘Babygirl’ Co-Star Nicole Kidman: “What Was Stanley Kubrick Like?”

"You can't start with that. You have to get there slowly," the actor-director joked at a San Sebastian Film Festival event on Saturday, where he spoke with his producing partner Archie Pearch.

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San Sebastian Film Fest Boss Talks Legacy, Jennifer Lawrence, and a Glenn Close Dinner for the Ages

Longtime San Sebastian chief José Luis Rebordinos readies his penultimate edition with stars from Angelina Jolie to Jennifer Lawrence while looking back on his legacy — and ahead to change: “It’s important to have a new director with new ideas.”

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Richard Linklater on Robert Redford’s Impact on Indie Film: ‘We Don’t Appreciate It Enough’

“To actually try to actively help storytellers from all walks of life and all parts of our country and the world, it was revolutionary,” says the ‘Before Sunrise’ director and Sundance regular.

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Robert Redford, The Way He Was

The legendary actor and Sundance founder was famously late for everything — but always ahead of his time.

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Peter Biskind on Robert Redford’s Legacy

The famed film scholar on how the reluctant movie star shook up cinema — and Hollywood— forever.

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Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’: What the Critics Are Saying

Paul Thomas Anderson's action thriller, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor and Chase Infiniti, releases in theaters Sept. 26.

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Oscars: Spain Picks Oliver Laxe’s Trippy ‘Sirat’ as Best International Feature Submission

A father and son join a group of itinerant ravers in the deserts of Morocco in Laxe's techno-tracked drama about the end of the world.

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Israeli Culture Minister Defunds National Film Awards After Palestinian Drama Takes Top Prize

Shai Carmeli-Pollak's anti-war drama 'The Sea,' about a Palestinian boy struggling under life in the West Bank, took best film at Israel's Ophir Awards on Tuesday night.

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Robert Redford’s Biggest Hollywood Innovation Was to Make Helping Others Cool

From guiding young filmmakers to embarking on campaigns for the NRDC, the artist cut an altruistic path through thickets it had rarely entered.

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‘In Whose Name?’ Review: The Chronicle of Kanye West’s Chaos That You Never Asked For

Filmmaker Nico Ballesteros followed the hip-hop superstar for six years, through marital troubles with Kim Kardashian, anti-Semitic outbursts and a budding relationship with Donald Trump.

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“A Genius Has Passed”: Tributes Pour in for Robert Redford After His Death

Redford's long-time publicist confirmed on Tuesday that the actor-director had died at his home in the mountains of Utah, "the place he loved, surrounded by those he loved."

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Has TIFF Got Its Groove Back?

After years of slipping behind Venice and Telluride, the Canadian festival closed with Chloé Zhao’s 'Hamnet' taking the audience award, a $15 million deal for 'Obsession,' and renewed signs of life in the awards-season sweepstakes.

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Poland Picks Agnieszka Holland’s ‘Kafka’ as Best International Feature Oscar Submission

Holland's drama combines a biography of Franz Kafka with a critical look at the writer's enduring legacy.

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Rome Film Fest Honors ‘Chariots of Fire,’ ‘Killing Fields’ Producer David Puttnam

Puttnam will receive Rome's inaugural industry lifetime achievement award at this year's festival.

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Oldenburg: Czech Drama ‘Broken Voices’ Wins Best Film at German Indie Fest

Ondrej Provasnik's Czech drama was inspired by the true story of a renowned youth choir whose musical director was convicted of sexual abuse.

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Oct. 7 Film ‘The Road Between Us’ Nabs People’s Choice Documentary Prize in Toronto

“The audience voted and I appreciate that,” director Barry Avrich told a prize-giving ceremony at the Toronto Film Festival on Sunday.

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Toronto: Chloé Zhao’s ‘Hamnet’ Wins Audience Award

The top People's Choice honor was unveiled Sunday as Hollywood's awards season kicks into gear after Venice and Telluride.

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‘Degrassi’ Cast Reunite for Doc World Premiere: “I’m Finding Myself Overwhelmed”

Franchise co-creator Linda Schuyler was a no-show at the Toronto Film Festival Saturday night for ‘Degrassi: Whatever It Takes’ after settling an eleventh hour legal dispute with the filmmakers.

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‘Practical Magic 2’ Wraps Production, Nicole Kidman Says

The actress took to Instagram on Saturday to announce that the long-awaited sequel to the 1998 film has finished filming.

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Box Office: Japan’s Anime Blockbuster ‘Demon Slayer Infinity Castle’ Scoring Record U.S. Opening

The film is among a slew of new wide releases gracing the marquee this weekend, including 'Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale,' 'The Long Walk' and Rob Reiner's 'Spinal Tap' sequel.

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Best of the Fall Fests: THR’s Critics Picks

A cathartic tearjerker about Shakespeare’s family, Kathryn Bigelow’s nuclear threat thriller and a wrenching Gaza docudrama are among THR reviewers’ 15 faves out of Venice, Telluride and Toronto.

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Comedy Film ‘Peas and Carrots,’ With New Music From Marky Ramone, Lands Release (Exclusive)

Kirrilee Berger, Amy Carlson and Jordan Bridges star in director Evan Oppenheimer's feature that hits theaters next month.

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Miranda Cosgrove Wants to Show a New Side of Herself in ‘The Wrong Paris’

The actress made a name for herself as a child star on 'Drake & Josh' and 'iCarly,' but now she's enjoying more mature roles, such as her first time leading a rom-com.

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Oscars: Hungary Selects Laszlo Nemes’ ‘Orphan’ for Best International Feature Film Submission

Nemes' third feature film follows a young Jewish boy in Budapest in 1957, whose world is turned upside down when a brutish man appears claiming to be his father.

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‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Sequel Officially Gets a Title

The latest animated pic from the ‘Super Mario Bros.’ universe with Chris Pratt returning to voice Mario will be released by Universal in April 2026.

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Derek Cianfrance and Laura Poitras Among Gotham Week Honorees (Exclusive)

The celebration of independent film and media will also recognize Kickstarter CEO Everette Taylor and Elegance Bratton and Chester Gordon's 'Move Ya Body.'

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‘Steve’ Review: Cillian Murphy Pours Damaged Heart and Soul Into a Bad Day in the Life of a Reform School Teacher

Following ‘Small Things Like These’ and ‘Peaky Blinders’ as the Oscar-winning actor’s third collaboration with director Tim Mielants, the Netflix drama also features Tracey Ullman, Emily Watson and Jay Lycurgo.

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Sydney Sweeney Fights for Her Life in Trailer for Boxing Biopic ‘Christy’

Ben Foster and Merritt Wever also star in David Michôd's feature that hits theaters this fall after premiering at TIFF.

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Big Deal: Legendary Pays 7 Figures for ‘Alchemised,’ Book That Began Life as ‘Harry Potter’ Fan-Fiction (Exclusive)

The deal for SenLinYu's novel is believed to be one of biggest in history for a new book's movie rights, not adjusted for inflation

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Ben Affleck, Matt Damon Find Hidden Money in Netflix’s ‘The Rip’ Trailer

Steven Yeun, Teyana Taylor and Sasha Calle also star in writer-director Joe Carnahan's crime thriller.

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TIFF Flashback: When Lee Byung-hun Made Toronto ‘Magnificent’

The South Korean star visited the fest in 2016 as part of the starry cast, including Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke and Chris Pratt, of director Antoine Fuqua's remake of 'The Magnificent Seven.'

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Oldenburg Film Festival: Five Can’t-Miss Movies

A post-apocalyptic abortion drama, a Mexican cartel thriller, and a horror film told through a dog’s eyes, 5 films you'll want to watch in Oldenburg this year.

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Canadian Industry’s Roadmap for Real Change: “It’s Not About Statements. It’s About Measurable Progress” (Exclusive)

Black Screen Office CEO Joan Jenkinson, who spoke with THR at The Hollywood Reporter’s Access Canada Summit, is set to unveil an Anti-Black Racism Policy Framework.

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TIFF Flashback: Newbie Keanu Reeves Was ‘The Prince’ of Toronto

It was something of a homecoming for the young Canadian actor, then aged 24, when he attended the Toronto International Film Festival in 1988.

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Blair Underwood Is a Tough Hockey Dad in Remake of ’80s Brat Pack Favorite ‘Youngblood’

Ahead of its premiere at Toronto, the actor talks about the movie's approach to race and the surprising cultural impact of 'Longlegs.'

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Daniel Craig Returns to Solve “Impossible Crime” in ‘Wake Up Dead Man’ Trailer

Rian Johnson's third 'Knives Out' film hits Netflix later this year and also stars Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close and Josh Brolin.

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Sony Pictures Classics Heads Tom Bernard and Michael Barker on 50 Years at TIFF

From Jimmy Carter to Phillip Seymour Hoffman and his mom, the festival mainstays share their favorite memories.

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Agnieszka Holland on Kafka Drama ‘Franz’

Newcomer Idan Weiss stars as the iconic Czech writer in the new biopic from the director of 'Green Border' and 'In Darkness' that premiered at Toronto.

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From Folklore to Film Sets: Inside Newfoundland’s Production Boom

From sea creature thrillers to Shakespearean fog and fairy tale cliffs, Newfoundland and Labrador is becoming Hollywood’s next great north-of-the-border backlot. 

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Oscar Doc Winner Daniel Roher Reveals “Secret Weapon” While Directing Narrative Debut ‘Tuner’

The director of 'Navalny' opens up about how he broke out of a creative "depression," working with Dustin Hoffman and why he's no longer just "this young guy from Toronto."

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Toronto: Why Canadian Indigenous Filmmakers Are Having a Moment

With eight films in the TIFF lineup, industry leaders say a years-in-the-making initiative to advance First Nations creative is paying off.

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Signature Acquires U.K., Irish Rights to David Dastmalchian and Ashley Greene’s Psychological Horror ‘The Cure’ (Exclusive)

The film centers around a 16-year-old girl who discovers the horrifying truth about her adopted biotech billionaire parents and how they acquired their wealth.

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Guillermo Del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Is a Monster Made in Canada

With a crew stacked with Directors Guild of Canada — Ontario talent, the Oscar winner’s latest gothic epic was built on Toronto soundstages, icy ship sets and a decades-long creative bond.

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‘Christy’ Review: Sydney Sweeney Throws a Convincing Enough Punch, but David Michôd’s Boxing Movie Never Transcends Bio-Drama Formula

Based on the life of Christy Martin, who helped legitimize women’s boxing, the film also stars Ben Foster as the trainer who becomes her abusive husband.

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‘100 Nights of Hero’ Review: Emma Corrin, Maika Monroe and Charli xcx Rock Cool Frocks in a Style-Over-Substance Fantasy Film

Nicholas Galitzine co-stars in writer-director Julia Jackman's Venice-bowing second feature, based on a graphic novel by Isabel Greenberg.

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How the Rhode Island International Film Festival Is Betting on Indie Voices

With top-tier guests, industry panels and Oscar-qualifying shorts, the RIIFF is redefining what a regional fest can do — and what Hollywood should pay attention to.

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TIFF’s (Unofficial) Market Hot List Features Angelina Jolie, Sydney Sweeney, and Chris Evans

Before the curtain rises on TIFF’s official market next year, this year’s lineup of hot projects includes prestige thrillers, A-list dramas and a dead body or two.

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Why Are So Many Filmmakers Flocking to Jordan?

The Royal Film Commission has unveiled a revamped 45 percent cash rebate scheme and new soundstages, as Arab cinema gains ground at the Toronto International Film Festival and beyond.

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BFI London Film Festival Adds Willem Dafoe-Starring ‘The Souffleur,’ Paolo Sorrentino’s ‘La Grazia’

Movies with Matt Dillon and Mia McKenna-Bruce, as well as Sian Clifford, also join the lineup of the fest.

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‘Memory of Princess Mumbi’ Director on AI and Writing His African Sci-Fi Romance in Editing Stage

Damien Hauser discusses his fourth feature, which is hitting Toronto after premiering at Venice, Afrofuturism, 'Black Panther,' and the future of AI: "I don't believe it will replace artists."

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Filmmaker Julian Schnabel Defends Gal Gadot in Venice: “There’s No Need to Boycott Artists”

The veteran auteur, in Venice to world premiere ’In the Hand of Dante,’ also opened up on his influences for a film that stars Oscar Isaac, Gerard Butler, Al Pacino, John Malkovich and Martin Scorsese.

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‘Remake’ Review: Ross McElwee’s Heartbreaking Study of Movies and Memory Turns the Camera on His Own Family Tragedy

The 78-year-old director of 'Sherman's March' and 'Bright Leaves' returns to Venice with a film revisiting both his earlier work and a catastrophe in his personal life.

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Filmmakers Behind Gaza Drama ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ Make Plea for Peace in Venice: “Enough of the Mass Killing, Starvation, Dehumanization”

Brad Pitt, Joaquin Phoenix and Alfonso Cuaron are producers on the drama, which tells the story of a six-year-old who called volunteers from a car in Gaza for help after her family was killed by Israeli tank fire.

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‘Jay Kelly,’ ‘Hamnet,’ ‘Frankenstein,’ ‘After The Hunt,’ ‘Is This Thing On?’ Among Major Premieres in Full BFI London Film Festival Lineup

Richard Linklater's 'Blue Moon,' the Sydney Sweeney-starring 'Christy' and Bruce Springsteen biopic 'Deliver Me From Nowhere' are also set to premiere at the London fest this October.

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Kim Novak’s Longtime Confidante Reveals Surprising Reason ’Vertigo’ Star Fled Hollywood: Sour Pickles

Novak, 92, appeared at the Venice Film Festival to accept a Golden Lion for lifetime achievement and to debut Alexandre O. Philippe’s documentary ‘Kim Novak’s Vertigo.’

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Venice: Kaouther Ben Hania on Gaza Drama ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’: “At Least, With This Film, I Wasn’t Silenced”

In her new film, the 'Four Daughters' director tells the story of six-year-old Hind Rajab, who phoned Red Crescent volunteers from a car in Gaza after her family was killed.

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Daniel Day-Lewis, Richard Linklater and Yorgos Lanthimos Set for Talks at BFI London Film Festival

Celebrated filmmakers Jafar Panahi, Lynne Ramsay and Chloé Zhao will also join for sessions at this year's edition of Screen Talks in the British capital.

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Mayra Hermosillo’s ‘Vanilla’ Explores Family and Identity in an All-Female Household (Exclusive Venice Trailer)

Set in 1980s Mexico, the ‘Narcos: Mexico’ actress’ feature directing debut, follows a girl, 8, who sees her family of seven women fight to save their home from mounting debt.

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‘Waking Hours’ Takes Us on a Nocturnal Journey With Afghan People Smugglers (Exclusive Venice Teaser)

"Along the Balkan route, cinema vérité and theater merge," say directors Federico Cammarata and Filippo Foscarini about the doc debuting in the Venice Critics' Week.

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