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Cannes Hidden Gem: ‘Blue Sun Palace’ Is a Bracing Look at the Chinese Immigrant Experience in NYC
The first feature from director-writer Constance Tsang, the Cannes Critics’ Week title Blue Sun Palace, is set in Flushing, Queens, where Chinese migrants Amy and Didi work in a massage parlor and struggle to get by. But viewers could be forgiven for not recognizing the
WATCH: Eco-Friendly Art and Graffiti Meet at Hong Kong's Art Fair
The Hong Kong Affordable Art Fair offers art lovers original pieces without breaking the bank.
China tech shares hint at economic green shoots
China’s gross domestic product (GDP) data is taking a backseat to strong tech company results that some reckon signal better days ahead for Xi Jinping’s mainly underperforming economy. China’s official data readouts these days can make for sobering reading. Though headline
T-Pain Finds His Own Way on Inspirational Single ‘On This Hill’
The song was released for Mental Health Awareness Month
Digital Platform ‘The Gleaners and I’ Brings Agnès Varda to Next Generation of Filmmakers
After nearly two years of planning, the digital platform “The Gleaners and I: Revisiting Agnès Varda’s Edit” is about to go live. Supported by Martin Scorsese, the pedagogical platform will open the treasure trove of Agnès Varda’s archives, making never-before-seen footage
French police kill man trying to 'burn synagogue'
French police kill an armed man who aimed to set fire to Rouen synagogue, the interior minister says.
Japan paves way for joint child custody in divorce
The amendment by parliament is the first change to the country's parental custody law in nearly 80 years.
Week in wildlife – in pictures: amorous frogs, battling stallions and an overaffectionate jaguar
The best of this week’s wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
4,000-year-old mystery solved: How the Giza Pyramids were built
A newly discovered river branch, concealed beneath desert sands and farmlands, is believed to have been used to transport massive stone blocks and materials to the pyramid sites.
Zayn Reaches for the Heavens in ‘Stardust’ Music Video
The track appears on the singer's new album, Room Under the Stars
Carlos Saura’s ‘The Hunt’ Gets Modern-Day ‘Revision’ Which Rolls in July (EXCLUSIVE)
“La Mesías” star Carmen Machi, Almodóvar muse Rossy de Palma and Blanca Portillo, a Cannes best actress co-winner for Almodóvar’s “Volver,” are set to star in “The Prey” (“Dia de Caza”), billed as a contemporary revision of Carlos Saura’s 1965 pic “The Hunt,” quite possibly his
French police kill man trying to burn down synagogue
"The man was armed with a knife and an iron bar," a source close to the case told AFP.
Watch Peso Pluma Showcase Hit Single ‘La Durango’ on ‘Fallon’
The Mexican singer tapped Eslabon Armado's Pedro Tovar for the live performance
Cannes 2024 review: 'Megalopolis' - Francis Ford Coppola's disastrous folly
Francis Ford Coppola returns to the Croisette with one of the most anticipated films of this year's Cannes Film Festival. It has to be seen to be believed. And not in a good way.
Middle East conflict live updates: U.S. military begins Gaza aid deliveries from floating pier
U.S. military personnel have begun moving aid to Gaza using a makeshift pier afloat off the Palestinian territory’s coastline. U.S. Central Command said.
First ruling farmer protesters to shake bloc’s agriculture policy
A farmers’ protest movement has entered a European government for the first time in the Netherlands. What will be its impact on EU policies?
Kenyan president aims to attract green investment during U.S. visit
William Ruto says the countries will foster clean energy production in Kenya, build supply chains for electric vehicles and attract plants using renewable energy.
Russians 'don't have numbers for strategic breakthrough' in Ukraine: NATO
Moscow says it will keep pushing its offensive in Ukraine, though NATO doubts Russia has the resources to make a significant breakthrough.
The 2024 ACM Awards Were Cute, Feel-Good, and (Mostly) Predictable
From Lainey Wilson's big win to Reba McEntire's rock-solid hosting, this year's ACMs were as familiar as your favorite blanket. But a super secret cameo and a marvelous presenters medley added zing
‘Ghost Trail’ Review: Adam Bessa Electrifies a Tense Refugee Revenge Thriller
If the best revenge is living well, it is a truism that has not yet taken root for Hamid (a riveting Adam Bessa), the dark, scarred heart of Jonathan Millet’s brooding, gripping “Ghost Trail.” Outside his soon-to-be-revealed mission, Hamid barely has a life at all, placing him
Czech Filmmakers Forge Ties, Ramp Up Foreign Co-Productions to Boost Growing Industry
It’s been 20 years since the Czech Republic hosted its first pavilion at the Cannes Film Festival’s Marché du Film, with a Czech delegation arriving at the prestigious French fest just days after their country had joined the European Union. The timing was both propitious and
In pictures: German men test strength in Bavaria's wacky finger wrestling championship
In a small Bavarian village, more than 150 guys risked their fingers for a chance at glory in Germany's wacky finger wrestling championship.
Production Hub Czech Republic Looks to Lure More Blockbusters With New Film and TV Law
When the creative team behind Prime Video’s splashy fantasy series “The Wheel of Time” began scouring the globe for locations five years ago, it ran into a problem not uncharacteristic of that period of peak TV: It was all but impossible to find a production hub that could both
Pinocchio Horror in ‘Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey’ Universe Unveils R-Rated Details: Skin Suits, High Kill Counts and Lots of Gore (EXCLUSIVE)
Pinocchio is entering the Poohniverse. The frequently adapted children’s story is set to become the latest standalone film introduced into the extremely bloody and gory world of “Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey,” the IP-bludgeoning microbudget slasher that that sparked
Italian Film Business Lashes Out at Political Delay
Italy’s film industry is fighting to stay vibrant amid disruption caused both by politics and market forces.After reaping the rewards of a protracted growth spurt, local producers are facing a forced slowdown as the country’s right-wing government dithers with modifications
Italian Buzz Titles Include Films by Paolo Sorrentino, Luca Guadagnino
The persistent vibrancy of Italian cinema, despite increasing financing difficulties, is undisputable if you look at the range of the country’s current output and what’s percolating in the pipeline. It spans from highly sophisticated new works by maestros such as Paolo
Chile’s Alfredo Castro Preps Directorial Debut, ‘Los Trabajadores de la Muerte’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Chilean actor Alfredo Castro (“The Club,” “Tony Manero”) will make his directorial debut with the psychological thriller “Los Trabajadores de la Muerte,” which translates to “the workers of death.” Based on Diamela Eltit’s novel of the same title, the film is penned by Castro
Arab Films Breaking New Ground: Buzz Titles Include ‘Aïcha,’ ‘Hijra,’ ‘Siwar’
Arab cinema continues to break new ground with a fresh crop of social dramas, several of which depict female empowerment in different forms. These range from the tale of a young woman who fakes being dead so she can leave everything behind, to a rape-revenge thriller titled
Sola Media Closes Multiple Territory Sales on ‘The Sloth Lane’ Ahead of Annecy World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Sola Media has closed sales for multiple territories for “The Sloth Lane,” which will world premiere at the Annecy Intl. Animation Film Festival. Sola will be presenting a first look at the trailer at the Cannes Market. The story, which centers on an adorable family of sloths
Arab Filmmakers Tackle Tensions in Society: ‘We Defy Invisibility’
Saudi Arabia leads this year’s Arab cinema contingent at Cannes with pioneering director Tawfik Alzaidi’s “Norah” launching internationally from Un Certain Regard plus a clutch of films in other sections by directors from Egypt, Palestine and Morocco. They collectively reflect
Women Lead Indian Summer at Cannes
This year marks a milestone for India at the Cannes Film Festival, with nine films from the country across its various strands. The majority of the Indian films on the Croisette are by or about women. This includes Payal Kapadia’s “All We Imagine as Light,” the first Indian
Iranian Films at Cannes Reflect Mounting Rage Against Repressive Regime – See First Look Image From Mohammad Rasoulof’s ‘Seed of the Sacred Fig’ (EXCLUSIVE)
As Cannes collectively wonders whether Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof will be on the red carpet Friday to premiere his latest work, “The Seed of the Sacred Fig,” one thing is sure. Iranian cinema is bursting with mounting rage against the regime’s repression. And this rage
Cannes Competition Entry ‘Three Kilometers’ Explores How Worlds Collide in Aftermath of Brutal Attack
The Cannes Film Festival has long been like a second home for Romanian filmmakers, and actor-turned-director Emanuel Pârvu will continue that tradition when he ascends the steps of the Lumière Theater on May 17 for the premiere of “Three Kilometers to the End of the World,”
Amid ‘Yellowstone’ and ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ Success, Texas Aims to Lasso In More Film Biz With New Grant and Boosted Crew Base
There are a slew of programs in the U.S. that offer production incentives in the form of tax credits, rebates and grants. Texas’ recently increased statewide film grant, along with its extensive infrastructure and programs, is designed to ensure Hollywood-in-Texas is a success
'We were all under water': Afghans tell BBC of devastating flooding
The BBC goes to Afghanistan's Baghlan province, where hundreds have died in devastating flooding.
Quiver Distribution Buys North American Rights to ‘Don’t Turn Out the Lights’ From ‘She’s the Man’ Director Andy Fickman (EXCLUSIVE)
Quiver Distribution acquired North American rights to Andy Fickman’s “Don’t Turn Out the Lights.” The film follows a group of friends on a road trip who realize something terrifying and unworldly is threatening their lives. The filmmakers said that movie is based on a “true
Kevin Spacey Says #MeToo Movement ‘Swung’ Far in ‘Unfairness’ in Rare Interview Amid Allegations
The actor spoke with Chris Cuomo for a NewsNation interview on Thursday