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John Lithgow Play ‘Giant’ Recoups $5.6 Million Broadway Investment
The play 'Giant,' featuring John Lithgow, has successfully recouped its $5.6 million investment after just 10 weeks on…
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Cardi B, Kendrick Lamar, Mariah the Scientist Lead 2026 BET Awards Nominations
The 2026 BET Awards nominations have been announced, with Cardi B leading the pack with six nominations. Kendrick…
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‘Iron Boy’ Review: A Gorgeously Hand-Painted Childhood Drama
The film 'Iron Boy' marks Louis Clichy's departure from 3D animation to a hand-painted narrative. It tells the story…
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‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Review: An Efficient Adventure That Only Pretends to Be a Real ‘Star Wars’ Movie. Maybe That’s a Good Thing
The review of 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu' highlights its efficient storytelling and contrasts it with the…
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Kristen Stewart Subverts Cannes’ Strict Dress Code in Nike and Converse Sneakers
Kristen Stewart made a statement at the Cannes Film Festival by wearing sneakers, defying the event's strict dress…
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Spotify Officially Bans AI-Generated Podcasts That Impersonate Someone Else, Adds Verification Badges for Podcasts
Spotify has announced a ban on AI-generated podcasts that impersonate other creators. The company is also introducing…
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Adam Driver and James Gray on Sneaking Out of the ‘Paper Tiger’ Cannes Premiere and How Hollywood Abuses Artists: ‘The System Is Designed to Humiliate You’
Adam Driver and director James Gray discussed their experiences at the Cannes Film Festival, particularly during the…
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‘Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent’ Adds Luke Kirby to Season 4, Aden Young Exits Series
The series 'Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent' is set to introduce Luke Kirby for its fourth season while bidding…
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Telly Awards: Variety, ‘South Park,’ Jimmy Kimmel and Al Jazeera English Among Gold Winners
The Telly Awards recently recognized outstanding achievements in video and television, with Variety winning six…
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As Global Box Office Sluggishly Recovers, Asia Leads While Independent Cinemas Stand to Benefit From Changing Trends, CNC Study Finds
The global box office is slowly recovering post-COVID, with Asia leading the way. A new study indicates that the…
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Yukiko Sode on Cannes Un Certain Regard Title ‘All the Lovers in the Night’: ‘Two People on the Margins of the World’
Yukiko Sode discusses her film adaptation of Mieko Kawakami's novel 'All the Lovers in the Night', which explores the…
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Nicolas Winding Refn Breaks Down in Tears as He Recalls Dying for 25 Minutes Due to a ‘Leaking Heart’ and Coming Back to Life: ‘How Many People Get a Second Chance?’
Nicolas Winding Refn emotionally recounted his near-death experience during a Cannes press conference for his film…
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AI-Created Vintage Adult Film Unveiled at Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)
An AI-generated vintage adult film has premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, transforming 1976 magazine photo spreads…
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Ryu Seungryong, Han Hyojoo, Zo Insung and Go Younjung Return as Disney+ Begins Production on ‘Moving’ Season 2
Disney+ has begun production on Season 2 of 'Moving,' featuring returning stars Ryu Seungryong, Han Hyojoo, Zo Insung,…
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Sebastian Stan Slams Donald Trump and Says What’s Going on in America Is ‘Not a Laughing Matter’: ‘We’re in a Really Bad Place’
Sebastian Stan expressed his concerns about the current state of America during a press conference for his new film…
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‘Baywatch’ Set to Make a Splash Across the Pond as Sky Snaps Up U.K. and Ireland Rights
Sky has acquired the rights to the reboot of 'Baywatch' for audiences in the U.K. and Ireland, set to launch in 2027.…
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Konstantina Kotzamani’s Debut Feature ‘Titanic Ocean’ Weaves Greek Myth Into Mermaid School at Cannes Un Certain Regard
Konstantina Kotzamani's debut feature 'Titanic Ocean' is set to premiere at Cannes Un Certain Regard. The film follows…
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Teodora Markova’s ‘The Inspector’s Debt’ Wins FFC Bulgaria, Film Forge Competition (EXCLUSIVE)
Teodora Markova's film 'The Inspector's Debt' has won the FFC Bulgaria and Film Forge competition, receiving a prize…
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Brazil’s ‘I’m Still Here’ Oscar Nominee Fernanda Torres Joins Willem Dafoe in Barbara Paz’s Dystopian Pic, ‘Cuddle’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Fernanda Torres, an Oscar nominee for her role in 'I’m Still Here,' will star alongside Willem Dafoe in the upcoming…
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‘Low Expectations’ Review: Eivind Landsvik’s Tender, Joachim Trier-Adjacent Drama Wisely Suggests Embracing Stillness is Tougher Than It Looks
Eivind Landsvik's film 'Low Expectations' explores the challenges of embracing stillness in life through the story of…
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France’s Lilith Films Boards Paulina García-Led Chilean Pic ‘A Woman Wants to Die’ at Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)
France's Lilith Films has joined the production of the Chilean drama 'A Woman Wants to Die' at Cannes. The film, which…
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‘Six Months in a Pink and Blue Building’ Deepens Mexican Bruno Santamaría Razo’s Exploration of Secrets, Memory and Childhood
Bruno Santamaría Razo's film 'Six Months in a Pink and Blue Building' premiered at Cannes' Critics' Week. The…
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Indonesia Virtual Production Horror Film ‘Whispers of Fatimah’ Launches First Images at Cannes Film Market (EXCLUSIVE)
The Indonesian horror film 'Whispers of Fatimah' has launched its first images at the Cannes Film Market. Directed by…
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Kurosawa Kiyoshi on Cannes Title ‘The Samurai and the Prisoner’: ‘Films Have the Potential to Transcend National Borders’
Kurosawa Kiyoshi's latest film, 'The Samurai and the Prisoner,' is set in feudal Japan and explores themes of…
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Pavan Moondi’s Canadian Indie Rom-Com ‘Middle Life’ Picked Up by Quiver, Set for Limited U.S. Release via Laemmle (EXCLUSIVE)
Pavan Moondi's romantic comedy 'Middle Life' has been acquired by Quiver Distribution for North American digital…
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Venice Winner Anuparna Roy Sets Sophomore Feature ‘Lovers in the Blue Night’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Anuparna Roy, an acclaimed Indian filmmaker, has completed her second feature film titled 'Lovers in the Blue Night.'…
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Cannes 2026 Takeaways: Hollywood Stayed Home, AI Came Out of the Closet and ‘Club Kid’ Director Jordan Firstman Made a $17 Million Splash
The 2026 Cannes Film Festival saw a notable absence of Hollywood stars and blockbuster films, marking a subdued…
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Locarno Winners Reunite for Jesse Ball Adaptation ‘Silence Once Begun’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Director Yeo Siew Hua is set to adapt Jesse Ball's novel 'Silence Once Begun' into a feature film. The project will be…
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Titles From the ‘1985’ Team and Oscar-Nominated Director of ‘Daens’ Feature on Screen Flanders’ New Slate, Its First 2026 Investment
Screen Flanders has announced its first investment for 2026, allocating €1.92 million to support 15 new audiovisual…
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SkyShowtime Picks Up First Original Animated Series ‘Hidden Islands’ From Madeleine Bernadotte and Karini Gustafson-Teixeira (EXCLUSIVE)
SkyShowtime has announced its first original animated series titled 'Hidden Islands,' set to launch later this year.…
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‘Rent’ West End Revival: ‘Stranger Things’ Star Gaten Matarazzo to Play Mark Cohen
Gaten Matarazzo will star as Mark Cohen in the upcoming West End revival of 'Rent.' The production, celebrating the…
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RAI Cinema Scores Sales in Cannes on New Works by Mario Martone, Gianni Amelio, Irene Dionisio (EXCLUSIVE)
RAI Cinema has successfully secured sales at the Cannes market for several new films by notable Italian directors.…
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Two-Time Oscar Nominee Andrey Zvyagintsev on Cannes Contender ‘Minotaur’ and Life After (Near) Death: ‘The Light Can Go Out at Any Second’
Andrey Zvyagintsev returns to the Cannes Film Festival with his new film 'Minotaur,' nearly a decade after his…
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‘South Park’ Creators Show Jimmy Kimmel How They Made Trump’s Tiny Penis
Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the creators of 'South Park,' appeared on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' to discuss their show's…
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Stephen Colbert Reveals NSFW Graphics and Cut Sketches in ‘Worst of the Late Show’ Episode
Stephen Colbert dedicated a recent episode of 'The Late Show' to showcasing segments and sketches that never aired.…
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Tiffany Haddish Gets Dramatic in Two Thrillers at the Cannes Market: ‘Audiences Are Desiring Real Storytelling’
Tiffany Haddish is showcasing her dramatic range at the Cannes Film Festival with two thrillers. In 'The Deputy,' she…
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‘Words of Love’ Review: French Filmmaker Rudi Rosenberg Sensitively Captures the Chaos and Compassion of Family
Rudi Rosenberg's film 'Words of Love' explores the complex dynamics of a single mother and her daughter. The story…
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Jon Stewart Slams Donald Trump for Gaining ‘Nothing’ From Meeting With Xi Jinping: ‘All You Came Back With Was His Instagram?’
Jon Stewart criticized President Donald Trump for not achieving anything substantial from his meeting with Chinese…
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Funko’s ‘Toy Story 5’ Collectibles Include Updated Looks on Main Characters, New Blind Box-Style ‘Mystery’ Packs
Funko has launched a new line of collectibles for Pixar's upcoming film 'Toy Story 5'. The collection includes updated…
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‘Full Phil’ Review: With Woody Harrelson and Kristen Stewart Locked in a Father-Daughter Hatefest, Will Quentin Dupieux’s Latest Bizarro-World Lark Be His Crossover Movie?
'Full Phil' is a film directed by Quentin Dupieux featuring Woody Harrelson and Kristen Stewart as a father-daughter…
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‘Game Changer’ Host Sam Reich on What Got Cut From Season 8 Premiere’s Censor-Heavy Episode, Including Jeremy Culhane’s ‘SNL’ Joke
The Season 8 premiere of Dropout's game show 'Game Changer' focused on censorship and the challenges of breaking…
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Stephen Colbert to Host Wrap Party Following Final ‘Late Show’ Taping With ‘Fired and Festive’ Dress Code (EXCLUSIVE)
Stephen Colbert will host a wrap party following the final taping of 'The Late Show' on May 21. The event will feature…
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Shirtless Charles Melton, Brutal Murders and Daddy Issues: Nicolas Winding Refn’s ‘Her Private Hell’ Slays Cannes Crowd With 7-Minute Ovation
Nicolas Winding Refn's latest film, 'Her Private Hell,' premiered at Cannes to a 7-minute ovation from the audience.…
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Music Industry Moves: Red Light Founder Coran Capshaw to Be Honored at T.J. Martell Foundation Gala; Japanese Trio Number_i Signs With Atlantic
Coran Capshaw, founder of Red Light Management, will receive the Lifetime Music Industry Award at the T.J. Martell…
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Paramount+’s ‘The Madison’ Goes Market to Table in a Wide Mix of Themed FYC Promotions (EXCLUSIVE)
Paramount+ is launching a promotional campaign called 'The Madison Way: A Season of Connection' starting May 29. The…
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‘Yokoso Scooby-Doo!’ Anime Series Lands at Tubi, Starring Matthew Lillard and Frank Welker in Main Voice Roles
Tubi has acquired the first original anime series of 'Scooby-Doo,' titled 'Yokoso Scooby-Doo!'. The series features…
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‘Greyhound’ DP Shelly Johnson Elected President of American Society of Cinematographers
Shelly Johnson has been elected as the 50th President of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC). He takes over…
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Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve Shed Tears as Devastating Family Drama ‘Fjord’ Gets 10-Minute Cannes Premiere Standing Ovation
The film 'Fjord' premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, receiving a standing ovation lasting ten minutes. Directed by…
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Joshua and Rebecca Tickell Win Golden Globes Prize for Documentary at Cannes Film Festival
Joshua and Rebecca Tickell have won the Golden Globes Prize for Documentary at the Cannes Film Festival for their film…
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Tom Kane, ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Powerpuff Girls’ Voice Actor, Dies at 64
Tom Kane, a renowned voice actor known for his roles in 'Star Wars' and 'Powerpuff Girls,' passed away at the age of…
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