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Iran director in exile says ‘bittersweet’ to rep Germany at Oscars
Nov 25, 2024Dissident filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof, who was forced to leave Iran, says it is bittersweet that his most recent film will be competing at the Oscars under a different nation’s banner. “The Seed of the Sacred Fig,”... -
Comedian Conan O’Brien to host Oscars
Nov 17, 2024Former late-night TV host and comedian Conan O’Brien will emcee the Oscars for the first time, replacing fellow comedian Jimmy Kimmel, the awards’ organisers announced Friday. Next March, O’Brien, 61, will host Hollywood’s most important night... -
‘Venom’ still kills, topping North American box office
Oct 30, 2024With ticket sales estimated at $51 million, the new Columbia/Marvel superhero movie “Venom: The Last Dance” easily topped the North American box office despite falling short of the openings of the series’ two previous episodes, according... -
Disney announces ‘Prince Charming’ film with Paul King at the helm
Oct 21, 2024Disney has enlisted renowned director Paul King to provide a fresh cinematic interpretation of the well-loved Prince Charming figure. Following his success with the ‘Paddington’ films and the upcoming ‘Wonka’, King will helm this fresh interpretation... -
Sega ninja game ‘Shinobi’ gets movie treatment
Oct 9, 2024In an effort to duplicate the popularity of “Super Mario Bros.,” Sega announced on Wednesday that one of its best-selling games, “Shinobi,” will be adapted into a motion picture in a collaborative effort with Universal Pictures.... -
Toronto festival drops Russian war film screenings over threats
Sep 15, 2024The Toronto International Film Festival said Thursday it was pausing all upcoming screenings of controversial documentary “Russians at War” after receiving “significant threats.” “We have been made aware of significant threats to festival operations and public... -
‘Shogun’ set to reign at historic Emmys
Sep 13, 2024“Shogun” is tipped to become the first ever non-English-language winner of the Emmy for best drama — the most prestigious prize at the small-screen equivalent of the Oscars — at a glitzy ceremony on Sunday. At... -
‘Piano Lesson’ premieres in Toronto, a family affair for Denzel
Sep 12, 2024Denzel Washington and his family enjoyed the Toronto premiere of “The Piano Lesson,” the newest Hollywood production of an August Wilson play that included the whole family. The piece is a candidate for an Oscar. Malcolm... -
Amy Adams gets real about motherhood in ‘Nightbitch’
Sep 9, 2024This movie tagline is truly epic: “Motherhood is a bitch.” It is both literal and figurative in the most recent feature directed by Marielle Heller. “Nightbitch,” which premiered at the Toronto film festival on Saturday, features... -
Lady Gaga-mania as ‘Joker’ sequel brings pop star to Venice
Sep 5, 2024The highly anticipated “Joker: Folie a Deux,” a dark and subversive film directed by Lady Gaga, will make its premiere at the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday. The event will take place on the glamorous Lido....