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The thriller 'Just Play Dead' featuring Samuel L. Jackson and Eva Green has secured significant distribution deals at…
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The upcoming 'Hello Kitty' movie has secured directors David Derrick Jr. and John Aoshima. The film will be produced…
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‘Harry Potter’ HBO Series to Recast Ginny Weasley in Season 2 as Child Actor Exits Due to ‘Unforeseen Circumstances’
The HBO series adaptation of 'Harry Potter' will recast the role of Ginny Weasley for its second season. Child actor…
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Harvey Keitel, James Franco, Elsa Zylberstein Set to Attend Filming Italy Sardegna Festival
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Spotify, After Massive User Backlash Over Disco-Ball Icon, Says Regular Logo Will Return Next Week
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NBCU Unveils Unscripted Pitch Accelerator Initiative in Search for Company’s Next Hit Franchises (EXCLUSIVE)
NBCUniversal has launched its annual Unscripted Pitch Accelerator program aimed at discovering new unscripted…
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‘Better Call Saul’ Actor Russell Andrews Shares ALS Diagnosis in Moving CNN Interview
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Ventana Sur Sets 2026 Montevideo Dates as Río de la Plata Format Expands
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Léa Seydoux Transforms: The Cannes Icon on Her Bold Festival Return, Not Being Threatened by AI and Championing Denis Villeneuve’s Bond Movie
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‘Lanterns’: HBO DC Series Casts Laura Linney
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Broadway’s Bobby Darin Musical ‘Just In Time’ Recoups $12.5 Million Investment
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‘Transformers’ Attraction to Launch in Brazil This Year as Hasbro Expands Global Experiences Biz (EXCLUSIVE)
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Cate Blanchett has announced the second cohort of filmmakers for the Displacement Film Fund, which includes Mo Amer,…
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Newly Expanded Elton John Impact Awards Honoring LGBTQ Trailblazers and Allies Unveiled: Recipients Include Chappell Roan, Laverne Cox, Melissa Etheridge
The Elton John Impact Awards have been expanded to honor more LGBTQ+ trailblazers and allies. The awards will launch…
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Lady Gaga's original song 'The Dead Dance' from Netflix's 'Wednesday' is being submitted for Emmy consideration in the…
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Brazil’s Embratur Spearheads 8-Pronged Strategy to Boost Film, TV, Online Gaming Tourism
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Karlovy Vary Film Festival Celebrates 80th Birthday With Special Cannes Luncheon
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Berlinale Title ‘Light Pillar’ Acquired by Greenwich Entertainment for U.S. Theatrical Release (EXCLUSIVE)
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Kylie Minogue on Opening Up for a Netflix Docuseries, Refusing to Be ‘Boxed In’ and Navigating ’90s Tabloids: ‘Thankfully, I Gave Myself a Chance’
Kylie Minogue discusses her new Netflix docuseries, 'Kylie', which reflects on her three-decade career. The series…
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From TikTok to Cannes: How ‘Elephants in the Fog’ Made Nepal’s Historic Un Certain Regard Breakthrough
The film 'Elephants in the Fog' marks a historic achievement for Nepal as it becomes the first Nepali film selected…
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Circle has launched an international XR program in collaboration with Onassis ONX, aimed at women and gender-expansive…
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ACM Awards Photo Gallery: See Ella Langley, Kacey Musgraves, Shania Twain, Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert and Other Stars on the Red Carpet and Backstage
The Academy of Country Music Awards took place on May 17, 2026, in Las Vegas, showcasing numerous country stars on the…
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Korea Box Office: Michael Jackson Biopic ‘Michael’ Dominates Weekend with Over 50% Market Share
The Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' topped the South Korean box office over the weekend, capturing over half of the…
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China Box Office: ‘Dear You’ Holds Top Spot as ‘The Sheep Detectives’ Enters Top Five
The film 'Dear You' continues to lead the China box office, earning RMB282 million over the weekend. 'The Sheep…
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Miike Takashi Makes Documentary Debut as Japan’s K2 Pictures Unveils Slate and $33 Million Fund at Cannes
Miike Takashi has made his documentary debut with 'Shumei – The Living Legacy of Kabuki,' which focuses on the…
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Animated Films Make Their Marks Across Cannes Lineups as the Croisette-to-Annecy Connection Strengthens
Animated films are increasingly prominent at the Cannes Film Festival, showcasing a diverse range of features. This…
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Ella Langley Sweeps ACM Awards With Seven Wins; Cody Johnson Wins His First Entertainer of the Year Prize
Ella Langley had a remarkable night at the ACM Awards, winning all seven categories she was nominated for. Cody…
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‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Episode 6: Did Rue Survive Alamo’s Attack?
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Sony Pictures TV and ‘Heated Rivalry’ Streamer Crave Pact for Freddie Highmore-David Shore Drama Series
Sony Pictures Television has partnered with Canada's Crave to produce a new drama series titled 'I'm Not Here to Hurt…
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‘Karma’ Review: Marion Cotillard and Denis Ménochet Class Up Guillaume Canet’s Lurid, Overlong Potboiler
The film 'Karma,' directed by Guillaume Canet, features performances by Marion Cotillard and Dénis Menochet. It…
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Inside the 2026 Tony Nominees Luncheon: Carrie Coon Calls for Universal Childcare, Brandon Uranowitz and Stephanie Hsu Want a Better Broadway
The 2026 Tony Nominees Luncheon brought together Broadway's stars to celebrate their nominations. Carrie Coon…
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