Hollywood stars Jeff Goldblum and John Turturro, and “Knives Out” director Rian Johnson are among those set to take part in the Conversations program during the 23rd edition of the Marrakech Film Festival, which runs Nov. 20-28. Other movieworld luminaries to take part include
“Somewhere in the South,” a Malaysian feature written and directed by Tan Ce Ding and produced by Anthony Chen, the Singaporean director of Cannes Caméra d’Or winner “Ilo Ilo,” won the $35,000 TAICCA × CNC Feature Film Grand Award at the 2026 Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF)
The Focker In-Law cast stopped by to promote their film and play a game of "True Confessions"
Egyptian filmmaker Ayman El Amir, who co-directed the groundbreaking, Cannes prize-winning documentary “The Brink of Dreams,” is developing his next feature, “A Pair of Shoes in the Dark Corner of the Moon.” The satirical comedy is among the projects that will be taking part in
Robbie Blue, the choreographer for pop and rap stars Tate McRae and Doechii, took home three World Choreography Awards at the 2026 ceremony. He and his associates were recognized for the intricate moves of McRae’s “Saturday Night Live” dance and Doechii’s electric 67th Grammys
Erlend Staub, who is also the official photographer of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Fest, is in focus in the doc from Kullar Vilmne, which celebrates its premiere at Tallinn's 30th edition.
After issuing an urgent warning prior to the midterms about the GOP’s increasingly troubling ties to neo-Nazis (with a little dig at Elizabeth Holmes and Billy Evans, of “You Can See Everything” infamy, thrown in for good measure), John Oliver returned to the “Last Week
Antonin Baudry’s two-part World War II epic about Charles de Gaulle made its U.S. premiere Saturday at the American French Film Festival in Los Angeles, drawing a seven-minute standing ovation after both installments, each running more than two and a half hours, played
New Classics Pictures’ crime procedural drama “Traces of Justice” rebounded to first place at the mainland China box office during the Nov. 6–8 weekend, collecting RMB21.5 million ($3.2 million) over the three-day frame, according to data from Artisan Gateway. The performance
One of the most beautiful things about legends and myths is they often stem from the truth. Written by playwright and lyricist Angelica Chéri and directed by Stevie Walker-Webb, the new Broadway musical “Wanted” is inspired by Chéri’s great-great aunts, Mary (Solea Pfeiffer)
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers for Season 11 of “Love Is Blind,” including the reunion, now streaming on Netflix. Another season of “Love Is Blind” has wrapped up. The Season 11 reunion dropped on Netflix on Sunday, revealing that the one couple who did say “I do”
The Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) and the Korean Association of Musical Producers (KAMP) signed a memorandum of understanding at the Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) in Taipei to expand musical theater collaboration between Taiwan and South Korea and open up new
Ron Howard and Jehane Noujaim were honored at the 11th annual celebration of nonfiction filmmaking in New York.
Microdramas compete for attention in crowded mobile feeds, but a strong opening hook does not always need a dramatic twist, İlkin Kavukcu, founder and CEO of Turkish studio İki Dakika Creative House, said at a Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) session on microdramas in
Kim Hong-sun, the Korean director of “Project Wolf Hunting” and Season 3 of British crime drama “Gangs of London,” is shooting “The Hit List,” a martial arts revenge actioner set during Korea’s Joseon era, with Jung Woo-sung and “Squid Game” star Wi Ha-jun. “The Hit List”
When it was announced, in 2017, that the Chilean writer-director Sébastian Lelio was to helm a U.S. remake of his 2013 breakout film “Gloria,” admirers of the original — and indeed of Lelio himself — had cause for concern. English-language do-overs of world cinema successes
President Trump told “60 Minutes” that he blames Republican candidates and the war in Iran for the party’s midterm defeat, and acknowledged that his mass deportation policy was “too tough.” Sitting down with correspondent Ross Douthat, Trump was also asked about corruption,
Bleecker Street’s event cinema division Crosswalk and Universal Pictures Content Group have acquired North American and international rights, respectively, to “Twice: This Is For… You.” The film captures K-pop phenomenon Twice at London’s O2 Arena during their “This Is For”
Prime Video canceled “Spider-Noir” after just one season, and while fans were shocked, it was good news for star Nicolas Cage, who has no desire to keep telling Ben Reilly’s story. Speaking with IGN in a recent interview, the “National Treasure” actor responded with a simple
Two-time Emmy winner Ken Estin, showrunner of “Taxi” and “Cheers,” is steering “Psychic Predators,” a paranormal dramatic comedy starring mentalist Banachek as himself. Organic Media Group (OMG) unveiled the series at Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) in Taipei, and it is
When Denis Villeneuve arrived at LACMA on Saturday night, his black Gucci tuxedo made him look more like James Bond than a director who’s spent the last decade in the desert of Arrakis. Perhaps that’s fitting since the filmmaker is currently putting the final touches on the
Anime series “Spy x Family” will return for a fourth season in 2027. Japanese studio and exhibitor Toho Co., Ltd. is also lining up a new feature film to open in Japan the same year. To mark the news, Toho released a teaser visual for Season 4, the first image from the new
Japanese animated phenomenon “Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island” held onto the top spot at the South Korean box office over the weekend of Nov. 6–8, capturing its fourth consecutive weekend crown. According to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by
Asian cinema dominated the worldwide box office over the weekend as Toho and Takashi Yamazaki’s “Godzilla Minus Zero” and Namit Malhotra and Nitesh Tiwari’s Indian epic “Ramayana: Rise of a Legend” posted thunderous global debuts, fueled by historic attendance on premium large
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After Dave Chappelle joked that he feels better ever since Charlie Kirk was murdered, Kirk’s widow, Erika, has responded to those using her late husband’s death as a punchline. “To see leftist podcasters, comedians, and commentators laugh about political assassination as though
"Avedon," Ron Howard’s documentary about the legendary photographer, is a fantastic movie. It’s the best documentary Ron Howard has made (my favorite before this: "The Beatles: Eight Days a Week — The Touring Years"), and it’s been edited in a way that’s so supple and artful
“Passing Strange” will seem just a little less strange to theatergoers now than it might have when it opened on Broadway in 2007 and scored big wins at the Tonys, the Drama Desk Awards and the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Awards. Without naming any names, there are plenty of
Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss attended the Kansas City Chiefs-New York Jets game at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, marking their first public appearance together in years. Cameras caught the model and the “Life of a Showgirl” singer sitting in a box at the Kansas City stadium,
Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan of the “I’ve Had It” podcast have issued an apology after facing backlash for laughing at a joke about Charlie Kirk during their latest episode, released on Thursday. “On Thursday’s show, we laughed at a joke about Charlie Kirk. It was an
“Love Island U.K.” host Maya Jama is exiting the dating series after nine seasons. Jama made the announcement on her Instagram account Sunday. “What an incredible era and what an unforgettable time I’ve had, it’s been far too much fun to put into words or a video,” she began
The best boxers in the world travel to Texas for the Most Valuable Promotions boxing event. For the main event, American Alycia Baumgardner (18-1-0) takes on Turkish boxer Elif Nur Turhan (14-0-0). The unification title bout is scheduled for 10 rounds. Nur Turhan’s IBF
Nearly a year after “Heated Rivalry” debuted on streaming, fans are venturing to movie theaters to rewatch the steamy romance between hockey superstars Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie). The limited theatrical release, which is scheduled from
The actor has played the iconic villain in two films and the HBO Max series 'It: Welcome to Derry.'
Andy Serkis, who played an instrumental role in bringing the on-screen version of Gollum (also known as Sméagol) to life in “The Lord of the Rings” franchise, is reflecting on the technology that helped him do so. Gollum, a central character in the films, is the result of both
The unexpected demise Nov. 6 of Chile’s Oscar-winning Sebastián Lelio (“A Fantastic Woman”) cast a pall over the closing ceremonies of both the festival and industry section of the Santiago Film Festival (Sanfic), which wraps Nov. 8. The red carpet portions of the industry and
Judi Dench can’t say no to a big bouquet of flowers, especially if they’re kayak-sized and come from Vin Diesel. “He came to see me at the Haymarket Theatre to ask if I’d be in ‘The Chronicles of Riddick,’” Dench wrote in her new memoir, “Is It Too Late to Make a Run for It?” […]
“You Can See Everything” has remained a box office juggernaut, powering to $80 million in North America after just four weekends of release. At this rate, A24’s red-hot movie about Theranos fraudster Elizabeth Holmes is primed to surpass $100 million domestically, a hugely
Latin American distributor Cineplex has picked up both North and South American sales rights to “La Residencia,” Mariel Garcia Spooner’s follow up to hit “Algo Azul.” “La Resdemcia” has just participated in the Sanfic Industria’s WIP Iberoamericana section, a competition of
The cinematographer, this year’s THR Visionary Award honoree, always lets film follow function, choosing a visual style to match the story being told.
"It’s the weirdest story, but apparently it was fully written somewhere in the world," actor says. "There is an Edge-penned Elf 2 out there"
A 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Champion will be crowned on Sunday — here’s how to watch the race online
The episode marks the President's first official sit-down since Democrats flipped more than 40 House seats during the midterms
The Cat in the Hat was no match for the mighty Godzilla. “Godzilla Minus Zero” climbed to the top of box office charts with $31.6 million from 3,254 theaters, a roaring start for a foreign-language epic in North America. Meanwhile, “The Cat in the Hat” stumbled with $20 million
President Donald Trump is set to appear on Sunday’s edition of “60 Minutes” for his first in-depth interview since Republicans suffered sweeping losses in Tuesday’s midterm elections. The president is scheduled to sit down with CBS News correspondent Ross Douthat on Friday,
Adam and Christian Bonke recall how they and their cinematographer followed Maximilian Schnell in a "not so big" vehicle with "a lot of equipment" to shoot material for the film now screening at Tallinn.
The 34th edition of Camerimage kicked off with Luca Guadagnino’s 'Artificial' and included honors for Darren Aronofsky and the THR Visionary Award for cinematographer Janusz Kamiński.