The Most Anticipated Movies of 2026

Along with a new ‘Dune’ and ‘Spider-Man’, 2026 will have nostalgia plays like ‘Devil Wears Prada’ and ‘Practical Magic’ sequels and films from Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Christopher Nolan and Greta Gerwig.

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The Best Horror Movies of 2025

From genre-defining hits ('Sinners') and surprise breakouts ('Weapons') to hidden gems ('Dead Mail') and auteur-driven awards contenders ('Frankenstein'), these were the best scares studios and streamers had to offer.

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Films Directed by Women Drop to Seven-Year Low in 2025, Study Finds

The annual Annenberg Inclusion Initiative report out of USC finds that only nine women directors worked on the 100 top-grossing films of the year.

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Heat Vision’s Top Comics and Graphic Novels of 2025: ‘Absolute Batman,’ ‘Bug Wars,’ ‘Lucas Wars,’ ‘Out of Alcatraz’ and More

The annual list of books that packed a punch — from reinventing classic characters to shedding light on elusive icons to taking us on epic journeys to ... our backyards?

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The Scrappiest Awards Contender of the Season Is Proving Why It Cannot Be Ignored

Running at more than five hours and without distribution, 'My Undesirable Friends: Part I — Last Air in Moscow' might seem like the longest of Oscars longshots. But the vibrant documentary has been shortlisted by the Academy and won major critics' prizes. We go inside the secret word-of-mouth hit of the season.

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‘Princess Bride’ Star Cary Elwes Star Pens Tribute to Rob Reiner After Shocking Death: “I Can Finally Put My Grief Into Words”

“As we began spending more time together I knew this was someone I wanted in my life. I also knew that by casting me as Westley he was giving me the keys to the castle,” the actor penned in a tribute.

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Inside Cynthia Erivo’s “Wicked” 2025, From Hosting the Tonys to Releasing an Album and Filming Three New Movies

“If it feels like [an opportunity] might be something that I'm going to have to learn from ... then I say yes,” says Erivo. “The problem is a lot of those things are showing up right now.”

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Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards Nominations: ‘Frankenstein,’ ‘One Battle After Another,’ ‘Sinners,’ ‘Weapons,’ ‘Wicked: For Good’ Lead Film Nods

On the TV side, 'Dancing With the Stars,' 'Saturday Night Live,' 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story,' 'Stranger Things' and 'Abbott Elementary' scored the most nominations.

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How Stitch Became Disney’s MVP of 2025

The mischievous alien starred in a billion-dollar grossing film, sold more than $4 billion dollars in merchandise, and took over for Mickey Mouse on a national tour.

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Miley Cyrus Admits She Went to the 2025 Oscars to Pitch Original Songs to Filmmakers

"Everybody that came up and introduced themselves, I said, 'Well, if you need any music, I'm around,'" the Grammy winner says.

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Box Office: ‘Avatar 3’ Dominates Christmas With $88M for $760M Global Crown, Timothée Chalamet Strikes Again

As a troubled box office year comes to a close, at least Christmas revenue hit a post-pandemic best thanks to an eclectic mix of films that offered something for everyone, led by 'Marty Supreme' and including 'Anaconda,' 'The Housemaid' and faith-based 'David.'

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Daisy Ridley on ‘We Bury the Dead,’ Her Next Movie With Han Solo and Favorite 2025 Film

In an unexpected coincidence, Ridley stars opposite 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' lead Alden Ehrenreich in the upcoming rom-com 'The Last Resort' 10 years after they became pals.

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Brigitte Bardot, Sultry Sex Kitten of French Cinema, Dies at 91

The provocative actress starred in 'And God Created Woman,' 'The Truth' and 'Contempt,' stirring audiences around the world.

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Bahram Beyzaie, Iranian Director of Venice Award-Winning ‘Bashu, the Little Stranger,’ Dies at 87

Asghar Farhadi remembered the filmmaker and playwright, who died due to complications from cancer, as his "great teacher."

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Hidden Gems: The 20 Best Movies You Probably Missed in 2025

The Hollywood Reporter picks the best overlooked films of the year.

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Tim Blake Nelson Wrote a Novel About Making Superhero Movies, Rooted in Decades of Personal Experience and On-Set Secrets

But don’t mistake ‘Superhero’ for a tell-all: “I know that many people are going to look at me and say, ‘Why doesn't he stay in his lane and just be an actor?’” he says. “The ambition here is to write a real novel.”

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New York City Filming Locations: 45 Iconic Movie and TV Sites to Visit

From classic to modern films and shows, The Hollywood Reporter has compiled a list of real-world places that brought them to life.

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Mohammad Bakri, Renowned Palestinian Actor and Filmmaker, Dies at 72

Bakri was best known for 2003 documentary 'Jenin, Jenin' and also recently starred in Cherien Dabis’ ‘All That’s Left of You.'

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‘Madden’ Teaser Reveals Nicolas Cage as NFL Legend John Madden

The cast for David O. Russell's film also includes Christian Bale, Kathryn Hahn, Sienna Miller, John Mulaney and Shane Gillis.

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Box Office: ‘Marty Supreme’ Almost Beats ‘Anaconda’ in Christmas Eve Surprise; ‘Avatar 3’ Jumps $500M Globally

Timothée Chalamet has stopped at nothing to market A24's acclaimed awards hopeful 'Marty Supreme' — including becoming the first person to stand atop The Sphere in Las Vegas on Dec. 22 — and it's paying off.

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Martin Scorsese Remembers Longtime Friend Rob Reiner: “It Breaks My Heart”

The pair previously worked together in 2013's 'The Wolf of Wall Street,' where Reiner played Jordan Belfort's dad.

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‘Anaconda’ Director Tom Gormican Explains How That Very Last-Minute Franchise Cameo Transpired

Gormican's meta twist on the 1997 killer snake movie won him the job after Sony received more run-of-the-mill pitches: "We heard from the producers after the fact that they'd heard 50 or 60 takes of 'Anaconda' as a straight reboot."

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Cillian Murphy Makes His Awaited Return in ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ Trailer

Netflix released the first trailer for the upcoming film, based on the six-season Netflix series, on Christmas Eve.

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Box Office: ‘Avatar 3’ Rings Out Very Merry Year for Disney, Studio Hits $6 Billion in Global Revenue In a Post-Pandemic First

The studio hasn't been able to claim this feat since 2019. And its tentpole 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' will easily dominate the long holiday weekend as 'Anaconda,' 'Marty Supreme' and 'Song Sung Blue' join the box office buffet on Christmas Day.

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How ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Legally Pulled Off That Sigourney Weaver, Jack Champion Kiss

How do you film a make-out scene between a septuagenarian actress and an underage actor?

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Local Box Office Hits of 2025: From India and Germany to Argentina

A German slapstick comedy Western parody, a kabuki drama from Japan, an Indian historical action epic, a satire anthology from Argentina and an Italian rom-com drove audiences to local multiplexes.

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‘The Choral’ Review: Not Even a Typically First-Rate Ralph Fiennes Can Make This World War I-Set Drama Sing

Nicholas Hytner directs Alan Bennett's screenplay about a British choral society during World War I.

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With ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,’ Oona Chaplin Hopes Her Fiery Turn as Varang Honors Her Family Lineage

The breakout villain of the new 'Avatar' film discusses the sexuality of her role, that explosive ending (spoilers ahead!), and why "Jim Cameron is the most similar person that I can think of to Charlie Chaplin"

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James Ransone, ‘The Wire’ and ‘It: Chapter Two’ Actor, Dies at 46

He also appeared in 'The Black Phone,' 'Sinister' and 'Generation Kill.'

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Lewis Horwitz, “King of Indie Film Finance,” Dies at 90

Using deal memos and foreign presales, he helped get such films as ‘Kickboxer,’ ‘The Virgin Suicides,’ ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’ and ‘Monster’ made.

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Will One Oscar Contender Sweep the Guilds This Year?

In the past 15 years, only four movies have achieved the rare feat of winning the DGA, PGA, WGA and Best Picture Oscar prizes. Is ‘One Battle After Another’ the next ‘Anora’?

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‘Man of Tomorrow’ Finds Its Brainiac in Lars Eidinger

The German actor will face off against David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult.

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James Cameron Breaks Down That Horny ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Tent Scene

The most talked-about scene in 'Fire and Ash' just might be the Cameron favorite, and the director had to push to keep it: "Guys, you’re about to become unemployed — put it back, every line."

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Louis Theroux, ‘The Settlers’ Set for Copenhagen Doc Fest CPH:DOX

"Fourteen years after his first visit, Louis Theroux meets some of the growing community of religious-nationalist Israelis who have settled in the occupied West Bank," says a synopsis of the doc.

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Miley Cyrus to Receive Outstanding Artistic Achievement Award at Palm Springs International Film Festival

Her song, "Dream as One," is featured in 'Avatar: Fire and Ash,' which is opening this weekend.

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The Secret Kobe Bryant Documentary You May Never See

THR investigates Hollywood’s tumultuous tug-of-war with Kobe’s widow, Vanessa Bryant, over the priceless, unseen footage the late Lakers legend shot during his final season

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Nate Bargatze, Mandy Moore Make a Risky Parenting Choice in ‘The Breadwinner’ Trailer

Colin Jost, Kumail Nanjiani and Will Forte also star in Eric Appel's comedy that Sony releases theatrically next year.

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1990s Classics ‘Slackers,’ ‘Boyz n’ the Hood,’ ‘Run Lola Run’ Set for Berlinale Retrospective

Berlin's "Lost in the 90s" tribute will feature 22 films from the decade that reignited independent cinema.

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Alan Cumming Tapped to Host 2026 BAFTA Film Awards

The Scottish actor and presenter takes over from 'Doctor Who' star David Tennant, who hosted the last two BAFTA Film Awards ceremonies.

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Berlin Unveils First Panorama Generation Titles

The first slate of 2026 Berlinale titles includes more than a dozen world premieres and several feature debuts.

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James Cameron Is Ready to Move Beyond ‘Avatar’: “I’ve Got Other Stories to Tell”

The outspoken Oscar-winner gets candid about the make-or-break fate of ‘Fire and Ash,’ his future projects (including a secret Terminator script), the threat of AI, and all the things that still get him riled up.

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The Testament of Stacy Martin: Mona Fastvold and Brady Corbet’s Go-To Star on Female Leaders, Northern Accents — and the Power of Ann Lee

The actress has known independent cinema's hottest power couple for 10 years, and is finally getting to beam about their genius: "Seeing Brady and Mona have this recognition... It's almost validation."

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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Review: Oona Chaplin Brings Witchy Villainy, but James Cameron’s Third Sci-Fi Saga Installment Is Stuck on Repeat

Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver and Kate Winslet head back to the future to continue the Pandoran struggle against genocidal colonists from Earth.

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Netflix Documentary Talent Fund for U.K., Ireland Is Returning for Fourth Year

Five filmmakers and their teams will have the chance to make a short documentary film with a budget of £30,000 ($40,187) each. The brief: “CHANGE.”

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Rotterdam Film Fest IFFR Sets Competition Lineup, Opening and Closing Films

Fest director Vanja Kaludjercic says the program explores "belonging, reinvention, humor, fear, beauty and the persistent human effort to understand our place in a changing world,"

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‘One Battle After Another’ Leads London Critics’ Circle Film Awards Nominations, Ahead of ‘Hamnet’

Ryan Coogler’s deep-South horror 'Sinners' scored the third-highest number of nods, with seven in total.

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2026 European Shooting Stars Unveiled

The 10 up-and-coming European acting talents will be feted at the Berlin Film Festival in February.

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China Box Office: ‘Zootopia 2’ Roars Past $500 Million

The animated blockbuster sequel has earned nearly half of its $1.08 billion global haul in China, where Disney will next test its market might with James Cameron’s 'Avatar: Fire and Ash,' opening Friday.

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Rob Reiner, ‘When Harry Met Sally,’ ‘The Princess Bride’ and ‘Stand by Me’ Director and ‘All in the Family’ Actor, Dies at 78 in Apparent Homicide (Report)

The two-time Emmy winner and Oscar nominee and his wife, Michele, were found dead in their Brentwood home.

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Macaulay Culkin and ‘Home Alone’ Director Chris Columbus Share Set Secrets, Dismay at Franchise’s “Really Bad Sequels” and Ideas for a New Movie

The pair took part in a conversation at the Academy Museum, timed to the Christmas classic's 35th anniversary.

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Paul Rudd Says Ice Cube’s Approval of New ‘Anaconda’ Is Like “Being Blessed By the Pope”

Rudd stars alongside Jack Black and Steve Zahn in the meta reimagining of the 1997 cult classic, which was fronted by Ice Cube and Jennifer Lopez.

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Let’s Stop Worrying Who Is and Isn’t a Lead Actor

Awards conversation has gone category fraud-crazy. It needs to end.

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Vin Diesel Says He “Wrote a Role” for Cristiano Ronaldo in Next ‘Fast’ Movie

The actor and soccer star posed for a photo together on Instagram where Diesel teased the athlete's potential involvement in the franchise.

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Turning Dwayne Johnson into ‘The Smashing Machine’ Required a New Brow Bone, a Prosthetic Eyelid and a Whole Lot of Tattoo Removal

Prosthetic makeup designer Kazu Hiro details his process, right down to learning the actors’ sweat patterns and using seven different kinds of adhesive.

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Peter Greene, ‘Pulp Fiction’ and ‘The Mask’ Actor, Dies at 60

Appearing in a plethora of projects across his career, Greene often portrayed villains on screen.

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‘Supergirl’ Takes Over TikTok for a Day

The DC Studios movie becomes the first trailer ever to be served up to every TikTok user in the United States and 12 other territories.

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Costume Designers Guild Awards Nominations: ‘Weapons,’ ‘Sinners,’ ‘Tron: Ares’ Among Film Nominees

Costume designer Colleen Atwood is nominated for three awards, while Lindsay Pugh and Steven Norman Lee landed two nods, as did TV series 'Palm Royale.'

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Wim Wenders Named President of Berlin Film Festival Jury

The German director of 'Paris Texas,' 'Wings of Desire,' and 'Perfect Days' will judge the winners of the 76th Berlinale.

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Uwe Boll Reboots ‘Alone in the Dark’ (Exclusive)

The maverick German director is planning a new film based on the hit horror survival video game franchise.

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Red Sea: ‘Lost Land’ Wins Top Prize, ‘All That’s Left of You’ Takes Silver Yusr

Ameer Fakher Eldin's 'Yunan' won two awards, including best director and best actor and Shahad Ameen's 'Hijra' also took the jury prize and best Saudi film award.

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Greenland’s Third-Ever Oscar Hopeful ‘Walls’ Goes Deep on Human Connection and Second Chances

'Walls – Akinni Inuk' from Sofie Rørdam and Nina Paninnguaq Skydsbjerg is not only a documentary about prison but also a contemplation of trauma, colonial pain and how to overcome them.

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Film4 Names Mubi Executive Cate Kane Senior Commissioning Executive

She has been serving as Mubi's co-head of global acquisitions, acquiring such films as 'Aftersun, 'The Substance,' and 'My Father’s Shadow.'

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‘All That’s Left of You’: Cherien Dabis on Forging a New Path for Palestinian Cinema in Jordan’s Oscar Hopeful

Dabis directed and stars in the drama, which follows a Palestinian family over three generations.

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Copenhagen Doc Fest CPH:DOX Adds ‘A World Gone Mad – The War Diaries of Astrid Lindgren’

Wilfried Hauke's documentary shines a spotlight on the early years of the Swedish creator of Pippi Longstocking and Ronia the Robber's Daughter.

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‘Sentimental Value,’ ‘Toni Erdmann’ Producer Komplizen Film Wins European Co-Pro Honor

Komplizen's Berlin-based trio of Maren Ade, Janine Jackowski, and Jonas Dornbach will be honored at the European Film Awards in January.

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A Heartbreaking Memory Lapse Drives Slovakia’s Oscar Pick ‘Father’

Tereza Nvotová discusses her official international Oscar submission, which won the best film award at Zurich after its Venice world premiere: "I wanted to create something immersive and experiential."

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Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival Goes Into Emergency Shutdown Amid Torrential Rains

Oscar-nominated director Darren Aronofsky was just taking the stage for a keynote “In Conversation” presentation when thunder started booming over the city, prompting organizers to soon take emergency measures.

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How Can Movie Theaters Fill More Seats Again? A Bain Report Shares Suggestions

"Audiences haven’t abandoned theaters; they need a more compelling reason to go," the consultancy highlights, sharing suggestions for how to bring fans back to the cinema in the post-COVID era.

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‘Blood Diamond’: THR’s 2006 Review

On Dec. 8, 2006, Warner Bros. unveiled Edward Zwick's actioner in theaters.

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‘Zootopia 2’: Meet the Voices Behind Each Animated Performer

Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman return for the sequel alongside a few new A-list additions, including Ke Huy Quan, Quinta Brunson and more.

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‘The Perfect Neighbor’ Advocates Say What They Really Want Goes Well Beyond The Film

Pamela Dias and Takema Robinson are part of a wave of activists doing work off documentaries.

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Guillermo del Toro Says “There’s No Substitute” for Watching Films on the Big Screen While Introducing ‘Frankenstein’ With Jacob Elordi

"You can see it at home, and the food will be perhaps better, [but] you will have this experience collectively, all of you," the filmmaker told audiences in London at an IMAX screening of 'Frankenstein.'

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Red Sea’s Fionnuala Halligan on Nurturing Saudi Film Culture With Respectful and “Strange” Programming

The Red Sea International Film Festival's new head of international programs discusses the exciting opportunity to champion Asian, African and Arab storytelling — and why Óliver Laxe’s critically acclaimed 'Sirāt' is the film she’s most eager to watch with the local audience.

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Box Office: ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ Opening to Historic $57M, Scares Off Post-Thanksgiving Slump

The Blumhouse and Universal horror sequel is on course to boast the biggest opening ever for the weekend after the holiday, among other milestones.

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Is There A Sequel on the Way? What Comes Next After ‘Wicked: For Good’

Could another ‘Wicked’ be on the way? It’s hard to say, but here’s everything the cast and crew have hinted about potential sequels.

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‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ Star Elizabeth Lail Lives for the Thrill

Following her success with Netflix's 'You' and now the hit horror franchise, Lail hopes to keep connecting with audiences with roles that offer "deep complexity."

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Zohran Mamdani’s Filmmaking Mother Mira Nair on Raising New York’s Next Mayor

The Mom-Dani speaks! In her first major interview since her son’s stunning ascent, the acclaimed director reveals what she did to shape the man and set the stage for his epic political upset.

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Acclaimed Playwright Jeremy O. Harris Detained in Japan on Drug Allegations

The Tony-nominated playwright has been detained in Okinawa since mid-November and was quietly dropped from Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival, where he was due to appear for his indie road movie 'Erupcja,' co-starring Charli XCX. 

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‘Akashi’ Director Talks Breaking Through Canadian Film’s Language Barrier: “That Is My Identity”

Mayumi Yoshida’s Japanese-language drama about a struggling Vancouver artist discovering her grandmother’s secret while returning to Tokyo is screening at the Whistler Film Festival.

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‘Chasing Red,’ Starring Madelaine Petsch and Gavin Casalegno, to Film at Saudi Arabia’s New AlUla Studios

The Wattpad-born YA romance marks the first feature project in Film AlUla’s partnership with Stampede Ventures, kicking off a planned four-film slate and local training program.

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Pathé Names Ben Browning Co-CEO of U.K. Arm for “Re-Launch” of English-Language Film Business

The FilmNation president of motion pictures will also serve as the French company’s president of global film.

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‘My Darling Clementine’: THR’s 1946 Review

On Dec. 3, 1946, John Ford's Wyatt Earp Western feature bowed in New York.

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‘Wicked’ Stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Perform “Get Happy/Happy Days Are Here Again” Medley at Intimate Hollywood Event

The franchise stars took the stage at a celebratory event at The Aster hosted by Baz Luhrmann and Colleen Camp and attended by Jon M. Chu, Charlize Theron, Donna Langley and Marc Platt.

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Berlin’s European Film Market to Launch Animation Days With Annecy Festival

The Berlinale's industry event next year will include a three-day focus on the international animation industry, as well as a new section, EFM Beyond, focused on cross-media collaboration.

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Greece’s Oscar Submission ‘Arcadia’ Is a Metaphysical Mystery (Exclusive Clip)

The second feature from writer-director Yorgos Zois stars Vangelis Mourikis and Yorgos Lanthimos collaborator Angeliki Papoulia.

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James Cameron’s ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’: First Reactions

The third installment in the multi-billion dollar 'Avatar' film series opens in theaters on Dec. 19.

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Kino Lorber Takes Argentine Psychodrama ‘The Currents’ (Exclusive)

A successful Buenos Aires fashion designer sees her life unravel in Milagros Mumenthaler's drama, which premiered in Toronto.

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The Making of ‘Steve’: Legendary Photojournalist Don McCullin Takes Us Behind the Scenes of the Netflix Drama (Exclusive)

Acclaimed photographer McCullin has only ever captured a handful of films in his career, including Michelangelo Antonioni's 'Blow-Up' and Ridley Scott's 'Black Hawk Down' — 'Steve' is his final one.

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Paul Mescal Reveals His Favorite Cinematic Experience of the Year (and Tells Director: “Call Me!”)

The Hollywood Reporter caught up with the Irish actor at the British Independent Film Awards in London on Sunday night.

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China Box Office: ‘Zootopia 2’ Opens With Massive $272 Million, Biggest Hollywood Haul in Years

The sequel's massive box office, which is expected to climb well past $500 million, is a huge win for the Disney brand in China, where the company recently opened the world's first Zootopia-themed land at the Shanghai Disney Resort. 

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‘Pillion’ Dominates BIFA Awards, ‘Sentimental Value’ Wins Best International Film

Harry Lighton’s sub/dom romance and ‘Warfare’ win four each, Myrid Carten’s doc ‘A Want in Her’ three, Akinola Davies Jr. is named best director for 'My Father's Shadow,' while the top acting honor goes to ‘I Swear’ star Robert Aramayo.

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Box Office: ‘Zootopia 2’ Rules Thanksgiving With $156M U.S. Opening, Record-Smashing $556M Globally

Disney's boasts the biggest worldwide launch of all time for an animated pic, among numerous other box office records. Elsewhere, 'Wicked: For Good' is about to hit another major milestone.

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Lise Bourdin, Actress in Billy Wilder’s ‘Love in the Afternoon,’ Dies at 99

Once called “the most photographed girl in France,” she also worked in films with Sophia Loren, Linda Darnell and Eddie Constantine.

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Quentin Tarantino Reveals Why He Revived Lost Chapter From ‘Kill Bill’ for Fortnite Collaboration

The iconic filmmaker joined Uma Thurman and moderator Sean Fennessey at the Vista Theater in Los Angeles to debut ‘The Lost Chapter: Yuki’s Revenge’ and dish on how it all came together.

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“Radiant” Emma Mackey and “Spectacular” Jamie Lee Curtis: James L. Brooks on ‘Ella McCay’ Actors

The filmmaker details how he filled his 20th Century Studios film with legends (Albert Brooks), veterans (Woody Harrelson), in-demand talents (Ayo Edebiri), rising stars (Spike Fearn) and "royalty" (Rebecca Hall).

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Melania Trump Announces Muse Films Production Company

Amazon’s Melania Trump doc will release on Jan. 30, 2026.

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‘Awards Chatter’ Pod: Jeremy Allen White on ‘Springsteen,’ the Categorization and Future of ‘The Bear,’ and the ‘Social Network’ Sequel

In front of an audience of film students at Chapman University, the 34-year-old winner of multiple Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG awards reflects on his past work and teases his next projects.

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‘Train Dreams’ Composer Bryce Dessner Talks Working With “Hero” Nick Cave on the Film’s Theme Song

The rock musician was at the top of Dressner and director Clint Bentley’s list of artists to work with on the music for the Netflix drama.

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Japan’s Indie Film Financier K2 Pictures Wins Support From Major State-Backed Bank (Exclusive)

The Development Bank of Japan’s investment in the Tokyo-based startup — launched at Cannes with backing from auteurs like Hirokazu Kore-eda and Takashi Miike — signals growing institutional support for the company's vision of shaking up Japan’s conservative film financing system.

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‘Wicked: For Good’: How Jon M. Chu Approached the Big Wedding Scene

The director also speaks about the nod to 'Crazy Rich Asians' with the runway of fluttering yellow butterflies.

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Rotterdam Fest Unveils CineMart, Darkroom Titles, Adds Immersive Program Lightroom

"Balancing breakthrough talent and celebrated auteurs at the height of their careers, this year’s selections underline CineMart’s role as a place where discovery and established filmmaking meet."

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Copenhagen Documentary Fest CPH:DOX to Pay Tribute to Belgian Cycling Legend “The Cannibal” Eddy Merckx

The Danish premiere of Christophe Hermans and Boris Tilquin's doc 'Merckx - Race of a Champion' and a podcast event will put the spotlight on the man who has been called the greatest cyclist of all time.

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Kevin Spacey Set to Face Three More Sexual Assault Claims in London Civil Court

The Oscar-winning actor has denied two of the three new claims made against him, which allege cases of sexual assault between 2000 and 2013.

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James Cameron-Backed $1 Billion U.K. Film Studio Gets Go-Ahead From British Government

Marlow Studios was initially denied planning permission over conservation and sustainability fears, but development is now set to go ahead.

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‘Bugonia,’ ‘Sirat,’ ‘Sound of Falling’ Lead European Film Award Craft Nominations

Joachim Trier's 'Sentimental Value' and Agnieszka Holland's 'Franz' also picked up multiple EFA noms.

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‘The Good Daughter,’ the Family Drama That Won Big at Tallinn, Shows “Violence Can Be Everywhere”

Writer-director Júlia de Paz Solvas, co-writer Núria Dunjó, and 17-year-old star Kiara Arancibia talk about putting everything into their family drama, which is an adaptation of the director’s 2021 short 'Harta.'

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Madelaine Petsch, Gavin Casalegno to Star in YA Romance ‘Chasing Red’

The hot new project featuring the 'Riverdale' actress and the 'Summer I Turned Pretty' star has pre-sold worldwide, with Amazon picking up rights in multiple international territories.

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Glen Powell Goes to Extremes to Secure His Inheritance in A24’s ‘How to Make a Killing’ Trailer

Margaret Qualley and Ed Harris also star in director John Patton Ford's thriller feature that hits theaters early next year.

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‘Hamnet,’ ‘Dune: Prophecy’ Star Emily Watson to Receive BIFA’s Richard Harris Award

The two-time Oscar nominee said she is "delighted and deeply honored" to be awarded the honor, presented in memory of the late 'Harry Potter' actor.

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Mona Fastvold and Brady Corbet on ‘The Testament of Ann Lee,’ That ‘Brutalist’ AI Controversy and What’s Next

The Oscar-nominated pair are back in the Oscar race with another audacious, brilliantly acted epic. In their first extensive interview about 'The Testament of Ann Lee,' they're game to talk everything past, present and future — including using "zero AI" in their latest film.

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The Making of ‘Wicked: For Good’ With Flying, Belting and a “Wonderful” Ride

The cast and creative team on the second 'Wicked' film talk about the decision to split the films into two, live singing on set and how they shot the final song.

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Hong Kong’s Leading Stars Hit the Road With High Hopes to Rejuvenate Film Industry

The Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation recently visited Vietnam with 'Twilight of the Warriors' stars Louis Koo and Sammo Hung — and a plan to revitalize the regional box office.

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Hollywood Flashback: How ‘Mutiny on the Bounty’ Led the Oscars to Create the Best Supporting Actor Category

The 1935 historical epic stars Clark Gable as HMS Bounty executive officer Fletcher Christian and Charles Laughton as Captain William Bligh.

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Siskel and Ebert Come Alive on Stage as Chicago Marks 50th Anniversary of Iconic Critic Duo

The live performance is part of a month-long celebration of the pair’s influence on the movies.

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Dorothy’s Cameo in ‘Wicked: For Good’ Explained — and How the Film’s Ending Honors the Broadway Classic

The second movie adaptation offers a subtle but meaningful nod to 'The Wizard of Oz' — and a closing scene with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo that longtime fans of the musical will appreciate.

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Box Office: ‘Wicked For Good’ Opening to Record-Smashing $151M-Plus in U.S., $228M Globally

The Thanksgiving tentpole — starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo — is headed for the biggest debut ever for a Broadway adaptation and the third-best among any musical.

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‘Casino’: THR’s 1995 Review

On Nov. 22, 1995, Universal released Martin Scorsese's Las Vegas epic in theaters.

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Family Drama ‘The Good Daughter’ Wins Top Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival Award

‘Hercules Falling,’ ‘China Sea,’ ‘The Visitor,’ 'Days of Wonder,' 'Holy Destructors,' ‘Renovation,’ ‘A Summer Tale,’ ‘Lady,’ and ’LifeLike’ are also among the winners of the 29th edition of PÖFF.

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‘Elf’ Gets First Annual Celebration Day From Warner Bros. Discovery (Exclusive)

Will Ferrell stars in director Jon Favreau's holiday staple that hit theaters in 2003.

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In ‘My First Love,’ a Disabled Filmmaker Tells a Coming-of-Age Story About a “Complete Human Being” in a Wheelchair

Mari Storstein's fiction feature directorial debut, which world premiered at Tallinn, stars newcomer Marie Flaatten and Niels Skåber: "As a disabled person, freedom and self-determination are not guaranteed."

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‘No Comment’ Skewers “Pathetic” Politicians and Their Spin Doctors, With One Role Inspired by Kellyanne Conway

Laila Goody and Pia Tjelta star in the Norwegian film with 'Wag the Dog' vibes that made its international debut at Tallinn: "It's very important in a democracy to make fun of the people with the highest power."

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‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ Prequel Drops Fiery Teaser Trailer

Joseph Zada leads a star-studded cast as young Haymitch Abernathy for the Second Quarter Quell, taking place 24 years before the events of the first 'Hunger Games.'

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Rotterdam Film Fest Sets Feminist Focus Program Celebrating 60th Anniversary of NOW

"The Future Is NOW" will explore women's cinema from different periods via a combination of classics and world premieres, while IFFR also unveiled first titles for its Cinema Regained section.

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Leonardo DiCaprio, Paul Thomas Anderson Explain Why They Had to Pause Production on ‘One Battle After Another’

"I can't imagine not waiting for Benicio," said Anderson about his sensei at a BFI Southbank event in London Wednesday night.

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IDFA Forum Awards Winners Unveiled in Amsterdam

'All Fixed Up,' 'Four Comrades, One Echo, 'The Cord,' and 'Body Count' are the titles of honored projects.

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Jenna Ortega, Anya Taylor-Joy and Celine Song Join Bong Joon Ho on Marrakech Film Festival Jury

The Moroccan film festival will kick off on Nov. 28 with Gus Van Sant's 'Dead Man's Wire.'

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‘Flesh, Blood, Even a Heart’ Is Not a Film About a Daughter Forgiving Her Father: It’s “OK to Be Angry”

Latvian writer-director Alise Zariņa world premiered her new movie, starring Ieva Segliņa, at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival on Latvia's Independence Day.

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‘Wicked: For Good’ Review: Cynthia Erivo Remains Stellar, but a Radiant Ariana Grande Owns the Continuation of Jon M. Chu’s Musical Marathon

Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum and Ethan Slater also return to complete the backstory of witchy sisterhood, which converges with events in 'The Wizard of Oz.'

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Nominations for the 2026 European Film Awards Unveiled

Yorgos Lantimos' 'Bugonia,' Joachim Trier's 'Sentimental Value' and Olivier Laxe's 'Sirat' are among the nominees for Europe's top film prize.

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School in England Bans ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sing-Alongs to Protect “Christian Ethos”

Staff at Lilliput Church of England Infant School in Dorset explained to parents that demons are associated with "spiritual forces opposed to God and goodness."

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‘Versalles’ Director Andrés Clariond on His Film About “Autocrats and Crazy Leaders”

The Mexican auteur explains why star Cuautli Jiménez thought, "This must be a mistake" when he got the lead role, casting Maggie Civantos after extensive research, and that Harry and Meghan reference.

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‘Hunger Strike Breakfast’ Director Explores Collective Action and “Occupation of the Mind” in Cinematic “Metaphor” for Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Lithuanian auteur Karolis Kaupinis discusses his new movie about the 1991 Soviet invasion of the Baltic country, which is currently screening at Tallinn.

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Man Who Grabbed Ariana Grande at ‘Wicked: For Good’ Singapore Premiere Sentenced to Nine Days in Prison

Viral footage showed Australian Johnson Wen running up to Grande and throwing his arms around her neck, before 'Wicked' co-star Cynthia Erivo fights him off.

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‘The Stories’ Director Abu Bakr Shawky Says His Film, Inspired by How His Egyptian Dad and Austrian Mother Started off as Pen Pals, Is About “Worlds Meeting”

And the couple, which attended the world premiere of the movie at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, even has a cameo in the movie, starring Amir El-Masry and Valerie Pachner.

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Gersh Drops ‘Succession’ and ‘Materialists’ Actor Dasha Nekrasova Following Nick Fuentes Podcast Interview

The actor hosted the white nationalist on ‘Red Scare,’ the podcast she co-hosts with Anna Khachiyan.

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THR Visionary Robbie Ryan on Andrea, Ken, Yorgos, and the Joy of Making “Mad Little Movies”

THR’s inaugural Visionary in Cinematography charts his career, from 'Fish Tank' and 'I, Daniel Blake,' to 'The Favourite' and 'Bugonia' and through handheld chaos, long-lens austerity, and fisheye madness.

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‘The Brutalist,’ ‘Disclaimer’ Light up Colour Awards

Color grading work on Brady Corbet's period drama and Alfonso Cuaron's Apple TV thriller topped the awards honoring excellence in grading, presented at the Camerimage festival on Sunday.

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Dar Salim, Trine Dyrholm on Portraying Complex Characters With PTSD

The stars discuss their Tallinn titles, 'Hercules Falling' and 'The Danish Woman,' social media and 'Adolescence.'

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‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’ Director Ruben Fleischer Talks Unannounced Characters and the Active Fourth Chapter

The filmmaker also reveals that his 'Zombieland' team would like to make a third installment in 2029 to continue the trend of sequels at the end of a decade.

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Box Office: ‘Now You See Me 3’ Sprinting to Surprise $21M-$24M Win as ‘Running Man’ Chokes

Paramount's big-budget 'The Running Man' may have trouble opening to much more than $17 million in the first box office miss for actor Glen Powell since achieving movie star status.

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10 Movies People Thought Were Too Long: ‘Wicked,’ the ‘Avatar’ Sequels and More

From ‘Wicked’ being split into two movies that together turn the two-and-a-half-hour Broadway show into a five-hour epic to 'The Brutalist' featuring a 15-minute intermission, The Hollywood Reporter breaks down the recent mainstream films that casts and crews had to defend the lengths of.

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AFM Flashback: ‘Clan of the Cave Bear’ Evolved Into a Feature at the Market

A prehistoric adventure about a Cro-Magnon girl adopted by a family of Neanderthals, the film might never have made it to the big screen if it were not for Mark Damon’s Producers Sales Organization aggressively walking the halls of the American Film Market in the ’80s.

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Robbie Ryan Honored With 2025 THR Visionary in Cinematography Award

The Irish cinematographer, famous for his lensing of 'The Favourite,' 'Poor Things,' 'American Honey' and 'Marriage Story' will receive the inaugural THR Visionary award at the 2025 EnergaCAMERIMAGE Film Festival.

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‘Synthetic Sincerity’ Explores if AI Characters Can Be Taught Authenticity: IDFA

Blurring the line between fact and fiction, the hybrid film from Marc Isaacs looks at the relationship between humans and machines through a blend of documentary, fictional scenes, and humor.

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Welcome to ‘Versalles,’ Where a Mexican Politician and His Wife Reinvent Themselves as Monarchs (Exclusive Tallinn Clip)

Cuautli Jiménez and Maggie Civantos star in the PÖFF competition world premiere from director Andrés Clariond and producer Pimienta Films (‘Roma’) that explores power and how perception shapes reality.

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‘The Silent Run’ Is a Migrant Drama Exploring “Lives Broken by a Political System” (Exclusive Cairo Clips)

Writer-director Marta Bergman dives deep into "complex characters" to cause debate rather than painting "a broad, general picture of 'migrants' and 'the police'."

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Sean Baker to Head Jury at Red Sea International Film Festival

The Oscar-winner will oversee the features jury for the fifth edition of the Saudi event.

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Giant Films Founders on Debuting With ‘Think of England’ and the “Made for Cinema” Movement

Poppy and Nick O'Hagan discuss the benefits of theatrical windows and community in the age of Netflix and A24, launching with director Richard Hawkins' Tallinn-premiering title, and their next projects.

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‘The Frog and the Water’ Director on Exploring a Unique Bond and Enticing Viewers to Look Closer

Thomas Stuber ('In the Aisles') discusses his Tallinn-premiering road movie about a German man with Down syndrome and a Japanese tourist, Buddhism, and why he likes a slow cinematic pace.

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Ellie Bamber Period Romance ‘Ambleside’ Sells to Signature Entertainment for U.K., Ireland (Exclusive)

Based on Romesh Gunsekara's novel 'Prisoner of Paradise,' the movie follows Bamber as Lucy, who in 1925 moves to Mauritius and falls in love with a local man, Krishna.

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Pope Leo Reveals His Top 4 Films Ahead of Hollywood-Vatican Summit

The Chicago-born pontiff reveals his old-school movie tastes ahead of a landmark Vatican meeting with entertainment A-listers.

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‘Being Eddie’ Review: Eddie Murphy Tells Some (but Decidedly Not All) in Netflix’s Affectionate Doc About Fame and Comedy

From 'Saturday Night Live' to '48 Hours' to 'Coming to America' to 'Dreamgirls,' the iconic performer laughs his way through his life in comedy.

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Til Schweiger, Charlie Gillespie Board Chess Action Thriller ‘Contra’

The duo joins Kal Penn, Booboo Stewart and Nicole Elizabeth Berger in the directorial debut for the Emmy-nominated producer Artisha Mann-Cooper.

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Why Lithuanian Oscar Contender ‘The Southern Chronicles’ Looks Like a Film From the 1990s

Ignas Miskinis on his creative vision for the coming-of-age movie, starring Dziugas Grinys and adapted from a Rimantas Kmita novel, MTV, "Mr. Vain," rugby, and why he didn't feel nostalgia for the '90s.

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‘One Battle After Another’ Will Make Digital Debut This Week (Exclusive)

4K UHD, Blu-Ray and DVD release dates have also been set for Paul Thomas Anderson's best picture Oscar frontrunner, which stars Leonardo DiCaprio as a revolutionary turned washed-up stoner.

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‘The Testament of Ann Lee’ Director Mona Fastvold Signs With Magna Studios

The Norwegian filmmaker is also known for co-writing the 2024 Oscar-winning 'The Brutalist' with her partner Brady Corbet.

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‘The Activist’ Director on Challenging Stereotypes, the Far-Right’s Surprising Modernity, and His Queer Trilogy

Romas Zabarauskas talks about his Lithuanian hit noir thriller, which is getting its international premiere at Tallinn, how arthouse cinema "oftentimes preaches to the converted," and what's next for him.

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‘The Perfect Neighbor’ Tops Critics Choice Documentary Awards

'Mr. Scorsese,' 'Ocean With David Attenborough' and 'Orwell: 2+2=5' also won multiple awards at Sunday night's awards ceremony.

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Croatia’s Oscar Contender ‘Fiume o morte!’ Dives Into History for a Timely Study of Populist Autocracy

Igor Bezinović explains how he and other locals crafted a hybrid doc about the nationalist occupation of Rijeka by Italian poet and army officer Gabriele D’Annunzio, and what Trump and Musk have to do with it.

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Box Office Badass: ‘Predator Badlands’ Kicks Off November With Record $36M-$38M Opening

The 20th Century and Disney franchise reboot is coming in well ahead of expectations after winning over critics and audiences alike in a major way.

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All the ‘Predator’ Movies, Ranked

Where do 'Prey' and 'Predator: Badlands' stack up in the pantheon?

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Tallinn Rocks: Music Docs Put Fest Spotlight on Baltic Bands BIX, aka “Almost Nirvana,” and Velikije Luki

Indrek Spungin's 'Happiness Is Living in Our Land' tells the story of Estonian punks, while Emilis Vėlyvis' 'BIX Almost Nirvana' goes backstage, and on tour, with a famous Lithuanian band and an inflatable pig.

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‘Decorado’ Director on His Animated Dystopia Reflecting Our “Ultracapitalist World”

Alberto Vázquez explains how Disney, Google, Amazon, Orwell, Buñuel, 'The Truman Show,' social media, and "megalomaniac leaders" inspired the film about a mouse struggling in a world ruled by a corporation.

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‘Not Made for Politics’ Doc Shows “Female Resistance Against Patriarchal Tyranny” in Belarus

Belarusian filmmaker Volia Chajkouskaya discusses her documentary, world premiering at Tallinn, the dictatorship of Alexander Lukashenko, working with HBO, and her own political journey.

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“Cultural Bridges Are So Much Needed in Our World”: Catalan Musician Maria Arnal on Opening Tallinn Film Fest and “Ethical” AI

The 29th edition of the festival kicks off with the Catalan film 'They Will Be Dust,' directed by Carlos Marques-Marcet, and a performance from the singer that are part of its program focus on Catalonia.

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‘Goodbye Sisters’ Tells a Family Story in the Himalayas, With “a Magic Mushroom Worth More Than Gold” as a Side Character

Alexander Murphy discusses his feature doc debut, premiering at Tallinn, its themes of family and empowerment, the role of the yarsagumba, and the challenges of filming high up in the mountains.

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Al LaFleur to Lead Kim Magnusson’s Oscar Hopeful Short ‘Fire Lily’ (Exclusive)

The two-time Oscar-winning Dane is producing the film alongside 'Britain's Got Talent' judge Alesha Dixon.

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K-Pop in Iran, Shakespeare in Brussels, Clowns, and ‘Ms. Santa’: Offbeat Tallinn Fest Films

Megalomaniacs, voyeurs, 'Backstage Madness,' a family-and-wildfire drama, and 'Scarecrows' also feature in the PÖFF 2025 lineup.

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Helen Mirren to Receive 2026 Cecil B. DeMille Award

The actress and producer will receive the award at the previously announced new annual primetime special 'Golden Eve.'

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Alice Rohrwacher to Receive European Achievement in World Cinema Award

The Italian director of 'La Chimera,' 'Futura' and 'Happy as Lazzaro' will be honored at the 2026 European Film Awards in Berlin in January.

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‘The Secret Floor’: Where Time Travel Meets History to Teach Children About Nazi Germany

Director Norbert Lechner discusses the inspirations for the movie, which next screens at Tallinn, the role of 'Back to the Future,' and how the ghosts of the Nazi past reared their heads at a recent festival.

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Janet Yang, Hollywood Production Pros Gather in Tokyo to Discuss Growing Appeal of Working in Japan

'Shogun' producer Eriko Miyagawa and 'Alien: Romulus' director Fede Álvarez were joined by studio production managers and Japanese industry veterans for a roundtable in Tokyo on the territory's growing potential as a production hub.

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Shailene Woodley Running for Her Life in Psychological Thriller ‘Ultra’

The 'Divergent' and 'Big Little Lies' star will play an ultramarathon runner in the new film from 'Gold Star' director Victoria Negri, which Mister Smith Entertainment is selling at AFM.

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Joel Edgerton to Receive Camerimage Acting Honor

The Australian actor-director will attend this year's festival with Clint Bentley's 'Train Dreams.'

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Marrakech: Guillermo del Toro, Jodie Foster Set for Tributes

The Oscar winners will be celebrated alongside Moroccan screen icon Raouya and legendary Egyptian actor Hussein Fahmi at the 22nd Marrakech International Film Festival.

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Tallinn Fest Head on Dialogue Through Film, Rather Than Boycotts, and New Baltic Docs Competition

Tiina Lokk previews the PÖFF 2025 lineup, discusses programming movies from Israel and Gaza, and highlights the state of the regional industry and the importance of discovery.

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Issa Rae, Dan Stevens, Zach Cherry and Kate Berlant Join ‘Babies’

Anna Kendrick and Seth Rogen star in Lauren Miller Rogen's new dramedy, which AGC Sales are pitching to buyers at the American Film Market.

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British Independent Film Awards: ‘My Father’s Shadow’ and ‘Pillion’ Lead Nominations

Jennifer Lawrence, Cillian Murphy, David Jonsson, Tom Blyth, and Alexander Skarsgard are among the big names nominated in performance categories at this year's BIFAs.

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LGBTQ+ Campaigners, Murder and Neo-Nazis Feature in Lithuanian Crime Drama ‘The Activist’ (Exclusive Clips)

A nod to Hollywood film noir classics, writer-director Romas Zabarauskas' thriller, the third movie in his queer trilogy that will get its international premiere at Tallinn, features rising star Robertas Petraitis.

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Dave Franco Doesn’t Attribute Success to Only Being James Franco’s Brother: “If I Sucked, I Would’ve Disappeared”

James, who is seven years older than Dave, got his start in Hollywood first.

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Box Office Meltdown: ‘Regretting You’ Tops Worst Halloween Weekend in 31 Years With $8.1 Million

'Black Phone 2' could end up being the true Halloween victor when final weekend grosses are tallied — the horror hit is estimating a No. 1 finish with $8 million — but it's not a win worth fighting over.

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Jennifer Lawrence on Living “Intrusive Thoughts Out Loud” in ‘Die My Love’ and the “Really Bad” Acting Skill She Teased Robert Pattinson About

The two A-listers both fall in love and face off in Lynne Ramsay's psychological drama, which premiered in NYC on Saturday.

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‘Tokyo Taxi’ Review: A Heartfelt and Sappy Japanese Crowd-Pleaser Carried by a Veteran Pair of Seniors

The latest feature from 94-year-old director Yōji Yamada ('The Hidden Blade') follows a cabbie and elderly passenger on one long, nostalgic ride through Japan’s capital.

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Lee Weaver, Actor in ‘O Brother, Where Art Thou,’ ‘The Bill Cosby Show’ and ‘Easy Street,’ Dies at 95

He also played a character named Buck Naked on ‘Hill Street Blues’ and ‘NYPD Blue’ and showed up in films from ‘Vanishing Point’ to ‘The 40-Year-Old Virgin.’

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Tchéky Karyo, French Actor in ‘The Missing,’ ‘La Femme Nikita’ and ‘Addicted to Love,’ Dies at 72

The suave César Award winner also was known for his turns in ‘Bad Boys,’ ‘GoldenEye,’ ‘The Patriot’ and much more.

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‘Honeyjoon’ Director on Grief Roller Coaster Movie: “What It Feels Like to Be Alive”

The Tribeca award winner about a Kurdish-Persian mother and her American daughter holidaying in the Azores after a major loss will screen at Tribeca Festival Lisboa in Lisbon, Portugal.

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After Its Buzzy ‘Emilia Pérez’ Moment, the American French Film Festival Keeps Building

Jodie Foster's 'A Private Life' and Richard Linklater's 'Nouvelle Vague' are among the hot titles at the 29th annual edition celebrating the collaboration between French and U.S. film industries.

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‘Dreams’ Director Michel Franco Has No Interest in “Comfort Cinema”

The Mexican director said he’s drawn to "broken people" as characters in his movies while attending the Tribeca Festival Lisboa on Friday.

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Camerimage: ‘Anemone’ to Open 2025 Festival

Ben Fordesman lensed Ronan Day-Lewis' directorial debut, starring his father, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Sean Bean.

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“The James Dean of the Baltics” Juozas Budraitis to Receive Tallinn Film Festival Lifetime Award

The Lithuanian acting legend has appeared in more than 120 film and television roles, "from revolutionaries to kings," even including 'The Queen’s Gambit.'

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‘Dreams’ Director Michel Franco’s Packing List for Tribeca Festival Lisboa Has a Surprise Item

The Mexican director tells THR how he touched down in Lisbon with a new passport and how he’s never been to the country before.

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5 Questions With Tokyo Film Festival “Navigator” Kumi Takiuchi

Known for her portrayals of complex, uncompromising women, rising actress Kumi Takiuchi talks independence, industry reform and stepping into a new ambassadorial role at the Tokyo International Film Festival.

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‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’ Has Struggled to Break Out, Perhaps By Design

The film challenges the biopic formula with its bare bones story and lack of hit songs, yet manages to create something meaningful, purposeful and ultimately honest.

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Mia Goth, Dan Stevens and Zach Galifianakis Join ‘Hey Bear’ from ‘Portlandia’ Creator Jonathan Krisel

HanWay is handling international sales on the "coming of rage" tale about a woman seeking revenge on a bear after it kills her husband.

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Steven Paul’s SP Releasing Buys Kevin Spacey Film ‘The Contract’ for North America (Exclusive)

Spacey plays "the devil" alongside Eric Roberts and Vincent Spano in the thriller from Italian director Massimo Paolucci.

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Camerimage Lineup Includes ‘F1,”Sinners,’ ‘Hamnet’ and ‘House of Dynamite’

Only three of the 13 competition films feature female DOPs.

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American Black Film Festival Honors to Celebrate ‘Sinners’ Creative Team, Including Ryan Coogler (Exclusive)

Other honorees include Jennifer Hudson, Damson Idris and Salli Richardson-Whitfield.

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“Audiences Everywhere Are Drawn to Authenticity”: Tribeca Festival Lisboa’s Fábio Martins on Portugal’s Creative Renaissance

At Tribeca Festival Lisboa, programmer Martins spotlights filmmakers who tell political and personal stories through empathy, honesty and imagination.

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Olly Ginelli’s ‘The Long Spring’ Draws on Real-Life Refugee Stories for a Timely Short (Exclusive Trailer)

The British writer-director's new film, set to kick off its festival journey in the coming weeks, is inspired by the real-life experience of a Kurdish asylum seeker named Saady.

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Barbie Dreams, Therapy, and Smugglers: Tallinn Fest Unveils Baltic Competition Titles

Sergei Loznitsa's 'Two Prosecutors,' which premiered at Cannes, will open the lineup in an out-of-competition slot.

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Croatian Oscar Contender ‘Fiume o Morte!’ Among Inaugural Adriatic Film & TV Awards Winners

On the TV side, ‘Operation Sabre’ was the big winner.

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Tokyo Film Festival Gets Underway With Glitzy Opening Ceremony

A mix of local and international stars walked the carpet before the gala screening of the opening film, Junji Sakamoto’s 'Climbing for Life.'

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‘Song Sung Blue’ Review: Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson Bring Sparkling Chemistry and Impressive Musicality to Disarming Boomer Love Story

Ella Anderson, Michael Imperioli and Jim Belushi also star in Craig Brewer’s account of a real-life blue-collar Milwaukee couple whose Neil Diamond tribute act makes them local legends.

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Björn Andrésen, Teen Actor in 1971’s ‘Death in Venice,’ Dies at 70

He was the subject of the 2021 documentary 'The Most Beautiful Boy in the World,' a quote about him from Luchino Visconti, his Italian director on the film.

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TIFFCOM: Korean Action-Comedy ‘Boss’ Sells Across Asia

The Korean box-office hit, directed by Ra Hee-chan, has grossed $15.8 million at home and will headline Finecut’s slate at TIFFCOM 2025.

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Sydney Sweeney Wants to Surprise People With Her Projects: “Everyone’s Like, ‘Sydney Sweeney’s Doing That?'”

The 'Euphoria' star is shaking things up with boxing biopic 'Christy,' where she transforms into professional boxer Christy Martin.

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George Clooney Wanted Adam Sandler to Be Taken Seriously on the Set of ‘Jay Kelly’ and Not Be “Making Fun of His Incredible Talent”

"He just is very protective over me," Sandler said of his relationship with Clooney, as the two team up in Noah Baumbach's latest.

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Cameron Crowe: Still Uncool After All These Years

The Oscar-winning filmmaker and former ‘Rolling Stone’ prodigy is out with a candid memoir packed with untold revelations about his unconventional career — from riding shotgun with David Bowie to studio battles over Spicoli. 

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Sony Pictures Classics Takes Kirk Jones’ ‘I Swear’ Following TIFF Premiere

The Robert Aramayo–led drama about Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson opened strongly in the U.K. after debuting in Toronto.

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‘The Goonies,’ Beloved 1980s Adventure Movie, Gets the Lego Treatment

The original movie was released in 1985 and forty years later, continues to inspire audiences.

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Jennifer Coolidge, Nicole Scherzinger Join Rebel Wilson’s ‘Girl Group’

Wilson is writing, directing, producing, and starring in the movie.

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AFM: Adria Arjona, Callum Turner Join Hot Market Project ‘Alone Together’

'Limbo' director Ben Sharrock will helm the feature, about two strangers whose lives collide during storm in the desert.

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Sex, Art, Corruption, and Bloody Murder: Rotterdam Fest Sets First Nine World Premieres

The films for the Harbour and Bright Future sections "set the tone for the diversity of programming, from unconventional horror thrillers and misfit comedies" to stories on "the complexities of belonging."

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Cate Blanchett to Receive Camerimage Icon Award

The two-time Oscar winner was jury president of last year's Camerimage festival, which honors excellence in cinematography.

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‘B for Bartleby’ Is a Film That Explores How to Adapt the Herman Melville Story for the Screen

Writer-director Angela Summereder discusses the hybrid approach of her movie, screening at Austria's Viennale this week, and her plan for a film about motherhood and climate tied to the Percival story.

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Take a (First) Look at NBC’s ‘Wicked’ Primetime Musical Special

This should be pop-u-lar.

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From NYC to Lisbon, Tribeca Festival Lisboa on Mission to Bridge Transatlantic Divide

“Film is a way, and increasingly feels like the only way, you can truly empathize with a different points of view,” Tribeca fest director Cara Cusumano tells THR ahead of her second indie film showcase in Portugal kicking off on Oct. 29.

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‘The Phoenician Scheme’ Set Designer’s Directorial Debut Set for Tallinn Works in Progress Showcase

It was important for us to include films from Ukraine, both to showcase their incredible resilience and to support filmmakers creating under extremely challenging circumstances."

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The Horror Collective Launches Genre Streamer BloodStream (Exclusive)

The service, offering ad-supported free and subscription tiers just in time for Halloween, promises a mix of “cult classics, international gems, and fresh discoveries from emerging filmmakers.”

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‘Group – The Schopenhauer Project’ Takes Us Inside a Therapy Group (Trailer)

The movie from French filmmaker Alexis Lloyd world premieres at the Naples International Film Festival.

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‘Dry Leaf’ Director on Shooting on an Old Phone, Those Invisible Characters, and His Film Inspired by a Pet Shop Boys Album

Georgian writer-director Alexandre Koberidze, in an interview, also discusses working with his musical brother, the beauty of unpredictability, plus exploring soccer and life themes.

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Letitia Wright, Aneil Karia to Receive HollyShorts London Honors

The second edition of the festival runs Nov. 13-16.

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‘Yunan’ Wins Arab Critics Award for European Films

Georges Khabbaz stars alongside German film legend Hanna Schygulla in Ameer Fakher Eldin’s melancholic drama about an exiled Syrian writer who travels to a North Sea island, contemplating suicide.

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‘The Thing With Feathers’ Director on Working With Benedict Cumberbatch, His Oasis Film, and Writing a London Thriller

THR caught up with writer-director Dylan Southern at the BFI London Film Festival.

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Stephen Daldry, Sonia Friedman Board ‘A Friend of Dorothy,’ Short With Miriam Margolyes, Stephen Fry

"Seeing it for the first time was a revelation," says 'Billy Elliot' director Daldry, while Friedman shares: "I hope it reminds us of the extraordinary impact that even the smallest acts of kindness can have."

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“Do Women Make the Harsher Films?” Isa Willinger Explores That Question in ‘No Mercy’

The love letter to pioneering director Kira Muratova, screening at Austria's Viennale this week, features interviews with the likes of Virginie Despentes, Céline Sciamma, Alice Diop, and Joey Soloway.

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‘Clerks’: THR’s 1994 Review

After a Sundance premiere, writer-director Kevin Smith's feature was picked up by Miramax for a theatrical bow on Oct. 19, 1994.

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Box Office: ‘Black Phone 2’ Dials It in for Blumhouse With $26.5M U.S. Opening and $42M Globally

Elsewhere, Aziz Ansari's R-rated comedy 'Good Fortune' didn't find much to laugh about in its box office debut despite a star-packed cast that includes Seth Rogen and Keanu Reeves.

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‘Landmarks,’ ‘The Travelers,’ ‘One Woman One Bra’ Win BFI London Film Festival Awards

'Coyotes' was honored in the short film competition ahead of the closing night U.K. premiere of Julia Jackman's '100 Nights of Hero.'

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Klaus Doldinger, Composer of ‘Das Boot’ and ‘The NeverEnding Story,’ Dies at 89

The German composer combined jazz and classical orchestral music with early synth sounds and composed the theme for Germany's number-one TV series, 'Tatort.'

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Lynne Ramsay Recalls Meeting “Totally Terrifying” Joaquin Phoenix: “I’ve Never Worked With Such an Exciting Actor in My Life”

The 'Die, My Love' director opened up about making movies with Hollywood A-listers at a BFI London Film Festival session.

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The Circus Comes to Rural England in Calif Chong’s Feature Debut ‘High Wire’: LFF

The movie about an immigrant finding community and meaning stars Isabella Wei and world premiered at the BFI London Film Festival.

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How Nicki Minaj Inspired Bradley Banton’s Instagram Livestreaming Film ‘More Life’: LFF

The actor-director and Tuwaine Barrett ('Hard Truths') discuss the feature film, which is backed by Michael Fassbender’s DMC Film and world premiered at the BFI London Film Festival.

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Zendaya and Robert Pattinson’s A24 Rom-Com ‘The Drama’ Lands April 2026 Release

Director Kristoffer Borgli is directing the movie for the leading specialty outfit alongside production banner Square Peg and Dilemma Films.

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What’s Next for ‘Rose of Nevada,’ ‘Little Amélie,’ ‘Kim Novak’s Vertigo’ Creators: Tea With Filmmakers

THR caught up with Mark Jenkin, Denzil Monk, Maïlys Vallade, Claire La Combe, and Alexandre O'Philippe at the BFI London Film Festival.

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A Chinese Girl in a Welsh Fishing Village Rejects Folklore But Has a Magical Encounter in ‘Under the Wave off Little Dragon’

Director-screenwriter Luo Jian discusses her short film, which is one of four backed by Film4 at the BFI London Film Festival.

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Is It a Bird? Is It a Plane? No, It’s ‘Super Nature’!

Director Ed Sayers and producer Rebecca Wolff discuss Sayers’ feature debut, a global love letter to wildlife and nature, which world premiered at the BFI London Film Festival.

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Buzzy UFO Doc ‘The Age of Disclosure’ Lands VOD Streaming Date on Prime Video

The film will also get awards-qualifying theatrical screenings in Los Angeles, New York and Washington, D.C.

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Rotterdam Fest Sets Marwan Hamed Retrospective, Biopic of Arab Music Icon Umm Kulthum

He is "the most fascinating director to emerge from Egypt's ever-fertile film culture in the last quarter century," says IFFR festival director Vanja Kaludjercic.

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How ‘Lady,’ a Mockumentary About a Deluded Aristocrat, Took Shape in a Real English Mansion

Premiering at the London Film Fest, Samuel Abrahams’ satiric debut feature stars Sian Clifford as a noblewoman wanting to feel seen who hires a crew to film her — and her slow disappearance.

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Doc ‘Holy Destructors’ Zooms in on a Cosmos of Blooming Microfungi (Exclusive IDFA Trailer)

"Biodestructors are microfungi that existed millions of years before humans and will likely outlive us," reads a synopsis of Aistė Žegulytė's essayistic sophomore doc, premiering at Amsterdam.

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Christopher Nolan Predicts Dwayne Johnson’s ‘The Smashing Machine’ Will Be “Better Understood Over Time” After Box Office Flop

The Oscar winning director also shared this thoughts on Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's acting chops: "I don’t think you’ll see a better performance this year or most other years."

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Daniel Day-Lewis on His Screen Return With ‘Anemone’ and Method Acting Not Being “a Cult”

The star spoke at a packed Screen Talk at the BFI London Film Festival, where he was joined by his director son Ronan and spoke about regrets over his acting retirement in 2017: "I would have done well to just keep my mouth shut."

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IDFA in Amsterdam Sets International and Envision Competition Lineups

The fest will open with three short docs that “set the tone for a festival that explores major issues of the present, that makes room for new voices, fresh forms, and unexpected perspectives.”

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War, Politics, and Women Who “Dare to Dream Big”: Tallinn Black Nights Fest Unveils Docs Lineup

The program opens “a restless world where bold, author-driven works captivate with their search for balance and understanding — and demonstrate that documentaries can be even more engaging than fiction.”

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Aidan Gillen Is a 1980s Pop Star Facing a Moral Dilemma in Kathryn Ferguson’s ‘Nostalgie’

Jessica Reynolds ('Kneecap'), Michael Smiley ('Bad Sisters'), and the weight of history also feature in the Film4-supported short, which world premieres at the BFI London Film Festival.

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Oscar Contenders ‘Bugonia,’ ‘Sentimental Value,’ ‘It Was Just an Accident Make EFA Short List

The European Film Academy unveiled its shortlist of contenders for the 2026 European Film Awards.

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Brad Pitt’s ‘F1: The Movie’ Lands December Streaming Release Date on Apple TV

The Formula One pic was the sleeper hit of the summer and is the first major box win for Apple Original Films .

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Orlando Bloom Boxing Movie ‘The Cut’ Sets Streaming Release (Exclusive)

Caitríona Balfe and John Turturro also star in director Sean Ellis' feature that will make its streaming debut on Paramount+ after premiering at TIFF.

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Why a Fake Horror Trailer Starring Kiernan Shipka Will Soon Play in Theaters (Exclusive)

The actress is at the center of "Goodnight, Phone," the faux trailer that is part of a Halloween-themed campaign for sleep wellness brand Hatch.

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Woody Allen Pays Tribute to Diane Keaton in Free Press Essay: “Her Great Laugh Still Echoes in My Head”

Allen reminisced about his former muse, romantic partner, and lifetime friend, who died on October 11, aged 79.

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‘Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc’ Team Teases Expanding From Series and Manga, “Amusement Park Ride” Action Scenes

Assistant director Masato Nakazono, supervising producer Manabu Otsuka and CGI producer Yusuke Tannawa appeared on a Sunday panel at NYCC to discuss the film, which releases in theaters Oct. 24.

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Box Office: ‘Tron’ Hits the Skids With $33.5M Opening, ‘Roofman’ No. 2 at $8 million

The big-budget 'Tron: Ares' came in $10 million or so behind expectations domestically and likely ends hopes of ever rebooting the once storied sci-fi franchise.

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Chloé Zhao on the “Superpower” of Being a Neurodivergent Director: “I Have an Extreme Sensitivity to Dissonance”

"It's a superpower," said the Oscar-winning filmmaker, who was hosted by the BFI London Film Festival to discuss her career following the U.K. premiere of her new movie, 'Hamnet.'

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‘Mortal Kombat III’ Greenlit as Writer Talks Sequel Expectations and Delay at NYCC

The team behind 'Mortal Kombat II' appeared Saturday night to talk about the sequel’s “blockbuster” energy and IMAX release, while revealing a third installment is already in the works.

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Chloé Zhao Leads Steven Spielberg, Paul Mescal, Jessie Buckley and ‘Hamnet’ Crowd in Guided Meditation Ahead of London Film Fest Premiere

Irish talent Mescal confessed to THR on the red carpet that 'Hamnet' was "one of those times where I shamelessly was putting myself in position for a film."

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Diane Keaton, Oscar-Winning Star of ‘Annie Hall,’ Dies at 79

She also portrayed Kay Adams in the three ‘Godfather’ films and starred in ‘The First Wives Club’ and ‘Book Club’ movies.

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Yorgos Lanthimos Jokes He Needs an AI Avatar to Get Out of Promoting His Films: “Do I Have to Say the Same Thing a Thousand Times?”

The Oscar-nominated filmmaker spoke with 'Succession' creator Jesse Armstrong at a BFI London Film Festival event on Saturday while promoting his new feature, 'Bugonia'.

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Park Chan-wook on ‘No Other Choice,’ Capitalism and the Black Comedy of Self-Delusion

The Korean maestro behind 'Oldboy,' 'The Handmaiden' and 'Decision to Leave' unpacks his long-gestating comedy thriller, starring 'Squid Game' actor Lee Byung-hun — and why it might finally earn him his first, long-overdue Oscar nomination.

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Jafar Panahi In-Person London Film Fest Talk Canceled “Due to Scheduling Conflict”

The Iranian dissident auteur, who won the Cannes Palme d’Or 2025 for 'It Was Just an Accident,' will instead record the Screen Talk, which will be made available online for free.

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Jon M. Chu Debuts New ‘Wicked: For Good’ Clip, Says Fans Will Finally Understand Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande’s Emotional Press Run

"Wait until you see the Tin Man and the Scarecrow... There was no room for error," said the filmmaker about not using any digital effects on the iconic characters in the upcoming sequel.

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Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival Unveils Competition Lineup That “Holds up a Mirror to Our World”

Everything that worries and pains us is there — wars, the environmental crisis, political arrogance, migration, women’s rights, and, above all, the fragile ties of family life," says fest director Tiina Lokk.

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1-2 Special Takes ‘Rose of Nevada’ for North America (Exclusive)

Mark Jenkin's Cornish time-travel drama, starring George MacKay and Callum Turner, premiered in the Horizons section of the Venice Film Festival.

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Dear Tilly Norwood: Some Blunt Advice, Actress to “Actress,” From Betty Gilpin

The Emmy-nominated actor and author pens an open letter to the AI avatar that's got Hollywood in a tizzy.

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Liv Ullmann to Receive European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award

The two-time Oscar-nominated Norwegian actress and director is best known for such 1970s classics as 'Cries and Whispers,' 'Scenes from a Marriage,' and 'The Emigrants.'

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‘My Sister Gaza,’ ‘The Video Guy’ Among 51 Projects Set for Amsterdam’s IDFA Forum Co-Pro Market

”Through the use of inventive cinematic language and formats, these projects bring underexposed stories while also exploring non-narrative expressions" at a time of "turbulence and uncertainty."

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Stockholm Fest to Honor Alexander Skarsgård, Benny Safdie

The Stockholm Film Festival unveiled its 2025 lineup, featuring a best-of program of this year's festival and award-season favorites.

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Steve Buscemi to Get Honor, San Sebastian Winner ‘Sunday’ to Open Evolution Mallorca Film Festival

The nine feature films in the official competition selection also include Jim Jarmusch’s Venice Golden Lion winner ‘Father Mother Sister Brother.’

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Jared Leto’s ‘Tron: Ares’: First Reactions From the Premiere

The Joachim Rønning-directed film, the third entry in the Tron movie franchise, hits theaters on Oct. 10.

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Oscar Winner Richard Trank, Longtime In-House Filmmaker at Simon Wiesenthal Center, Launches New Production Company (Exclusive)

Sea Point Films and Media, which will specialize in nonfiction but will also tackle narrative projects, already has several films in the works.

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Luca Marinelli, Felix van Groeningen, Charlotte Vandermeersch Re-Team for ‘Let Love In’

Vandermeersch and Marinelli co-star in the love story from the team behind 'The Eight Mountains.'

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London Film Fest Head Previews “Formally Daring Cinema,” Stars “Playing Against Perceived Type” in 2025 Edition

With LFF kicking off mid-week, Kristy Matheson also discusses "totem animals," such as a range of birds that can be seen across this year's lineup, the program’s gender and geographic mix, and one experimental experience she can’t wait for.

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‘When Harry Met Sally’ Director Rob Reiner Reflects on the Awkwardness of Directing the Fake-Orgasm Scene in Front of His Mother

Estelle Reiner famously delivered one of the greatest lines in movie history in her son's 1989 classic.

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Michelle Pfeiffer Recalls Bloody Incident With Al Pacino That Landed Her ‘Scarface’ Role

The actress played Elvira in the Brian De Palma-directed 1983 crime classic.

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Julia Roberts Knows Who Is Really Guilty in ‘After the Hunt’ — and She Isn’t Telling

The star joins Andrew Garfield and Ayo Edebiri in Luca Guadagnino's psychological thriller, which leaves some big questions unanswered.

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Slovak Oscar Contender ‘Father’ Wins Zurich Film Festival

Milan Ondrík stars as a decent man who's life falls apart in Tereza Nvotová's family drama.

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Box Office: Taylor Swift’s ‘Showgirl’ Rocks at No. 1 as Dwayne Johnson’s ‘Smashing Machine’ Bombs

'Showgirl' looks to clear at least $30 million, an impressive number for a pic that's neither a concert film nor a doc but rather a cinematic experience and (smart) promotional stunt for Swift's new album.

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Remo Girone, Italian Actor in ‘La Piovra’ and ‘Ford v Ferrari,’ Dies at 76

He played lots of mafia bosses during his five-decade career, including one in Ben Affleck’s ‘Live by Night.’

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Zurich: Noah Baumbach on ‘Jay Kelly,’ Heartbreak, Joy and Rediscovering His Love for Making Movies

Honored in Zurich for his life's work, the 'Marriage Story' and 'Squid and the Whale' filmmaker reflects on mining personal pain for art and why his new Clooney-led Netflix movie marks a surprising turn toward joy.

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SCAD Savannah Film Fest: Spike Lee and Sydney Sweeney Among Seven in Second Wave of Honorees (Exclusive)

Park Chan-wook, Brendan Fraser, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Amanda Seyfried and Kristen Stewart will also be feted at the nation's largest university-run film festival, which will run Oct. 25 through Nov. 1.

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SCAD Savannah Film Fest: Directors of 10 of 2025’s Top Documentaries Set for ‘Docs to Watch’ Panel (Exclusive)

'2000 Meters to Andriivka,' 'The Alabama Solution,' 'Apocalypse in the Tropics,' 'Come See Me in the Good Light,' It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley,' 'My Mom Jayne,' 'Natchez,' 'The Perfect Neighbor,' 'Riefenstahl' and 'The Tale of Silyan' will be represented at the Oct. 29 gathering.

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Japan’s Most Influential Film Critic Curates New York Showcase Tying Together Ozu, John Ford, Mizoguchi and Michael Mann

Shiguéhiko Hasumi — mentor to Kiyoshi Kurosawa and Ryusuke Hamaguchi — will attend the Japan Society retrospective, which is timed to the long-awaited English release of his signature book, 'Directed by Yasujiro Ozu.'

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Tribeca Festival Lisboa 2025 Sets ‘Bugonia,’ ‘Nuremberg’ Screenings

The second European edition in Lisbon will also open with Julian Schnabel’s ‘In the Hand of Dante’ and feature Kim Cattrall, Ava DuVernay and Giancarlo Esposito as speakers.

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Bill Condon Knows You All Love Musicals (Even If You Won’t Admit It)

The powerhouse filmmaker behind 'Dreamgirls' and now 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' spills his secrets on bringing song to screen, directing divas and why camp is underrated.

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‘Carol’ Producer Elizabeth Karlsen, ‘BLKNWS’ Director Kahlil Joseph to Serve on BFI London Film Festival Competition Jury

The 69th London Film Festival has named its juries for the official competition, first feature competition, best documentary and best short film ahead of the Oct. 8-19 event.

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Jim Carrey to Receive Honorary César Award

The French Academy, hosting its 51st edition in February 2026, described 'The Mask' and 'The Truman Show' star as "one of the most original voices in modern cinema."

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Paul Schrader’s ‘Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters’ to Finally Screen in Japan After 40-Year De Facto Ban

After decades of political sensitivities and threats kept it from screens, Schrader’s Yukio Mishima biopic, considered by many his masterpiece, will finally play for Japanese audiences.

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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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‘The Wizard of the Kremlin’ Review: Jude Law Plays Putin in Olivier Assayas’ Sprawling, Sporadically Entertaining Chronicle of Post-Soviet Russia

Also starring Paul Dano and Alicia Vikander, the French director’s adaptation of Giuliano da Empoli’s bestselling novel premiered in competition in Venice.

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Jim Jarmusch “Disappointed and Quite Disconcerted” About His Distributor Mubi’s Ties to Israeli Military

A Venice Film Festival press conference for Jim Jarmusch’s ‘Father Mother Sister Brother’ took a turn when the growing backlash against Mubi came up with both the filmmaker and star Indya Moore weighing in.

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‘Landmarks’ Review: Lucrecia Martel’s Visually Splendid True Crime Doc Chronicles the Systemic Theft of Native Land

The first non-fiction feature from the Argentinian director of 'Zama' and 'The Headless Woman' focuses on the killing of an indigenous community leader by white landowners.

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‘Hamnet’ Review: Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal Are a Wonder in Chloé Zhao’s Gorgeous and Shattering Shakespeare-Inspired Drama

Maggie O'Farrell co-wrote the adaptation of her acclaimed novel, a fictionalized account of the Bard and his wife as they fall in love, start a family and then face unexpected tragedy.

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Guillermo Del Toro Isn’t Afraid of AI But Fears “Natural Stupidity, Which is Much More Abundant”

Guillermo del Toro’s Netflix film ‘Frankenstein’ stars Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Christoph Waltz, Mia Goth and others. It has a world premiere Saturday at the Venice Film Festival before a limited release Oct. 17.

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‘Rose of Nevada’ Review: George MacKay and Callum Turner Are Caught in a Time Loop in Mark Jenkin’s Haunting Drama

A fishing village in Cornwall is the setting for the latest eerie work from the director of 'Enys Men,' premiering in Venice.

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Venice: ‘Inside Amir’ Follows a Man in Tehran on the Verge of Emigrating (Exclusive Trailer)

Writer and director Amir Azizi’s new film, led by Amirhossein Hosseini, world premieres in Venice’s Giornate Degli Autori, or Venice Days.

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Oscar Predictions via Feinberg Forecast: Scott’s First Read of the 2025-2026 Race

THR's executive editor of awards coverage offers his initial assessment of the 11 highest profile categories.

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Netflix’s Italian Takeover: Streamer Brings 3 Starry Titles and Top Executives to Venice Film Festival

Expected on the Lido this year are Ted Sarandos, Bela Bajaria, Dan Lin and awards guru Lisa Taback to support films from Guillermo del Toro, Noah Baumbach and Kathryn Bigelow.

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Hot Off the Venice Carpet, Werner Herzog Joins Instagram: “I Should Share Work With You”

The iconic German director could be seen grilling a raw steak on his social media account.

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Kate Winslet’s Directorial Debut ‘Goodbye June’ Gets December Release, First Look

Helen Mirren and Toni Collette star alongside Winslet in the Netflix feature.

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Venice: Gaza Protests Hit Lido as Activists Unveil “Free Palestine” Banner in Front of Red Carpet

Italian and international film industry and cultural groups are jointly calling on the Venice Film Festival to publicly condemn Israel's military actions in Gaza.

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Mike Goodridge’s Chaos Theory: U.K. Exec on His Packed Festival Slate and Taking Everything Trump Says “With a Pinch of Salt”

He has one of the most interesting résumés in showbiz. Here, the founder of the London-based production company Good Chaos talks about landing Edward Berger's 'Ballad of a Small Player,' his jam-packed festival calendar and the "clear crisis" in the U.S. film industry.

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Venice: David Rooney’s Top 10 Must-See Titles

As the world’s oldest film festival gears up for its 82nd edition, THR’s chief film critic surveys the Lido lineup, with new movies from Luca Guadagnino, Guillermo del Toro, Benny Safdie, Park Chan-Wook, Paolo Sorrentino, Jim Jarmusch and more.

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‘Flow’ Co-Writer, Producer on Its Impact on Latvia, Follow-up ‘Limbo,’ Co-Directing ‘I Love You, Lex Fridman!’

Matīss Kaža discusses his Dream Well Studio and Trickster Pictures and movies beyond 'Flow': "There's this other wonderful cinema to discover for everyone, too."

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Jennifer Lawrence to Receive San Sebastian Film Festival’s Donostia Award

The actress' latest film, the Cannes-premiering 'Die, My Love' with Robert Pattinson, will also premiere at the Donostia Award Screening at the Spanish film festival.

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E. Jean Carroll, Journalist and Trump Accuser, Has Cooperated With a Soon-to-Be-Unveiled Documentary (Exclusive)

'Ask E. Jean,' a sales title directed by Ivy Meeropol, chronicles Carroll's life, trailblazing work and legal battles.

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Venice: Francis Ford Coppola Will Give Werner Herzog His Golden Lion

The 'Godfather' director will give the laudatio for the lifetime achievement honor for the German director of 'Fitzcarraldo, 'Grizzly Man,' and 'Aguirre, the Wrath of God.'

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Venice: ‘Who Is Still Alive’ Gives Voice to Nine Refugees From Gaza (Exclusive Clips)

Swiss director Nicolas Wadimoff’s film world premieres in the independent Venice Days, or Giornate Degli Autori, section.

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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sing-Along Version Coming to Netflix

The sing-along version of the Netflix film topped the box office this weekend, grossing an estimated $18 million to $20 million.

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Tony Hale Worried He’d Be Replaced in ‘Toy Story 4’ by a “Huge Star”

The actor who voices Forky in the animated pic also returns for 'Toy Story 5.'

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Who the Hell Opens a Video Store in 2025? Renoir, That’s Who

A direct descendant of the Impressionist master has made a bold stroke of his own: opening a VHS rental place in Burbank in the age of streaming.

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Box Office: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sings to $18M-$20M in First Theatrical Win Ever for Netflix

Since the streamer won't report grosses, Warner Bros.' 'Weapons' will rightfully be listed as the official victor of the weekend. Apple's foray into theatrical also made headlines as 'F1: The Movie' raced past a huge $600 million globally.

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Filmmakers Urge Venice to Take Stand on Gaza in Open Letter

Hundreds of Italian and international artists have called on the Venice film festival to condemn what they describe as genocide and ethnic cleansing in Gaza.

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From Adam Sandler to Zendaya: Grading 15 Actors’ Sports Skills in Movies

THR calls balls and strikes on the actors who deserve an MVP award for their athletic prowess onscreen — and those who needed a little more time in the minors.

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Trauma Rules in Bosnian Coming-of-Age Drama ‘Otter’

Bosnian director Srdan Vuletic's movie about Hana, 16, her father who wants to be buried in a space suit, and social media stars, premiered at Sarajevo and also features a Matthew McConaughey comparison.

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The Summer Box Office Is Quickly Turning South

Early hopes that grosses could top $4 billion this season have fizzled as insiders bemoan a lack of tentpoles.

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Willem Dafoe Talks Marvel, David Lynch, ‘Platoon,’ “Antisemitic” ‘Last Temptation of Christ’ Backlash

In a Sarajevo masterclass, the star passed on a question about Donald Trump, but discussed his collaborations with Martin Scorsese and others, and how he “did nothing” to prepare for ‘Wild at Heart.’

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‘Our Time Will Come’ Explores Interracial Love and How to Bridge Cultural Differences

Ivette Löcker's documentary about an Austrian woman and her Gambian husband screens in Sarajevo's feature doc program after its Berlinale world premiere.

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Controversial Director Ilya Khrzhanovsky on Failing at Venice, Getting Banned in Russia, Ordering 70 Tons of Cabbage, and Casting Criminals as Judges

The Russia-born filmmaker and artist, who will receive an honor at the Sarajevo Film Festival, discussed his expansive ‘Dau’ project, including casting 352,000 people, during a masterclass.

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‘White Snail’ Directors Explain Why They Worked in a Morgue to Prepare for the Shoot and the Importance of Avoiding Clichés

In an interview at Sarajevo, Elsa Kremser and Levin Peter also discuss how they approached representing depression and suicidal thoughts in their romantic drama that is set in Belarus and won Locarno awards.

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Sandra Hüller to Star in Pawel Pawlikowski’s ‘1949,’ Set at Height of the Cold War

The Mubi feature also stars Hanns Zischler, August Diehl, Anna Madeley, Devid Streisow and Theo Trebs.

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Ray Winstone on Marvel vs. “Cultural Films,” Angelina Jolie, Steven Spielberg, Gary Oldman as His Favorite Director, and Boxing as Prep for Acting

The British actor gave a masterclass at the Sarajevo Film Festival, also discussing working with Martin Scorsese and Ben Kingsley, Brit directors getting their hearts broken in Hollywood, and hanging with The Clash and the Sex Pistols.

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Oscars: Palestine Picks ‘Palestine 36’ as Best International Feature Submission

Annemarie Jacir’s historical drama, which will premiere at the Toronto Film Festival, tells the story of the Palestinian revolt against British colonial rule.

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Sharon Stone Torches Amazon’s Plan to Reboot ‘Basic Instinct’: “Good F***ing Luck”

The actress seemingly shoots down speculation she'll return as her iconic character, while questioning why the film is being made.

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Donna Langley, Edward Berger, Sterlin Harjo Join Toronto Film Fest Industry Conference Lineup

The trio will appear in onstage conversations as part of The Hollywood Reporter’s Visionaries sidebar alongside Fremantle's Andrea Scrosati and Yelena Rachitsky of Meta.

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Gary Oldman on Almost Playing Edward Scissorhands, Bonding With Bowie and His “Diabolical Good Luck”

The Oscar winner gets candid about how sobriety saved his life, making the most of second chances and why Jackson Lamb might be the role of his life: “It’s been a real highlight of my career.”

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Helen Mirren Says “I’m Such a Feminist, But You Can’t Have a Woman” Playing James Bond: “It Just Doesn’t Work”

The British actress spoke alongside her 'The Thursday Murder Club' co-star Pierce Brosnan — famed for his stint as 007 — who concurred: "I wish them well. I'm excited for the next man to come on the stage."

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Joe Caroff, Designer of the James Bond 007 Logo, Dies at 103

He also worked on iconic posters for 'West Side Story,' 'A Hard Day's Night,' 'Last Tango in Paris,' 'Cabaret,' 'Manhattan' and 'The Last Temptation of Christ.'

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Renée Zellweger Unveils Her Directorial Debut in First Interview About Hand-Drawn Animation ‘They’: “A Passion Project — That’s What This Is”

Zellweger's first foray into directing, a nine-minute short that premiered at Edinburgh International Film Festival, takes aim at the plumes of toxicity polluting the world: "We all have these opinions about one another — conversation seems to have left the building."

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Director Kevin Macdonald Recalls Working in “Wasteful” Era of Hollywood, Sending ‘State of Play’ Script to Brad Pitt: “He Said, ‘I Hate It'”

The Scottish filmmaker and his producer brother, Andrew Macdonald ('Trainspotting,' '28 Days Later'), spoke at Edinburgh International Film Festival's keynote session.

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Terence Stamp, Brooding Legend of British Cinema, Dies at 87

The actor earned an Oscar nom for his first film, 'Billy Budd,' was menacing in 'Superman,' 'The Limey' and 'The Collector' and romanced Julie Christie on and off the screen.

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Box Office: ‘Nobody 2’ Can’t Stop ‘Weapons’ as Sydney Sweeney’s ‘Americana’ All-Out Bombs

Spike Lee's Denzel Washington-starrer 'Highest 2 Lowest' also may be struggling in its limited theatrical debut before landing relatively quickly on Apple TV+.

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Locarno Film Festival Top Award Goes to ‘Two Seasons, Two Strangers’ by Sho Miyake

'White Snail' by Elsa Kramer and Levin Peter won a special jury prize, Abbas Fahdel the director honor for 'Tales of the Wounded Land,' and the best first feature award went to Sophy Romvari for 'Blue Heron.'

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‘The Breakfast Club’ Returning to Theaters in Celebration of 40th Anniversary (Exclusive)

Universal Pictures will rerelease John Hughes' groundbreaking coming-of-age classic in early September.

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Eva Victor and Adele Romanski Want More Mental Health Coordinators on Set: “You Never Know When Something’s Gonna F*** Someone Up”

The duo spoke about Edinburgh International Film Festival's opening night film 'Sorry, Baby' on Saturday at a session hosted by comedian Rose Matafeo.

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‘Scary Movie’ Reboot: Anna Faris, Regina Hall Reteam With Wayans Brothers for 2026 Release

Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans and Keenen Ivory Wayans, who created the parody franchise that launched with the first movie in 2000, wrote the script for the new film.

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Oldenburg Fest to Honor ‘Critters’ Star Don Keith Opper

The German independent festival will screen a retrospective of Opper's work, including the first two 'Critters' movies as well as 'Android' and 'Slam Dance.'

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