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Tony Leung Discusses Wong Kar-wai Films at Shanghai Masterclass
During a Shanghai masterclass, cinematic icon Tony Leung declared that Wong Kar-wai's films "must be seen in cinemas," a direct challenge to the ubiquitous streaming culture.
Pearl River Film Launches Guo Ni Studio to Adapt IP
With a novel already selling over five million copies, the animated feature 'Dreamship,' from Pearl River Film's new studio, is set for a Chinese theatrical release on June 27, Variety reports.
Amazon Drops Luca Guadagnino's 'Artificial' AI Film
Luca Guadagnino's film 'Artificial', a comedic drama centered on OpenAI founder Sam Altman's 2023 firing and subsequent rehiring, was reportedly near completion when Amazon MGM Studios abruptly decide
Film canon relevance in the digital age is fading fast.
In 2023, a survey revealed that only 17% of Gen Z viewers had seen any film from the American Film Institute's top 10 list, a stark contrast to previous generations.
Milagros Mumenthaler's New Project Explores New Narratives
Milagros Mumenthaler, whose debut film 'Back to Stay' swept Locarno with the Golden Leopard, Best Actress award for María Canale, and the Fipresci prize, now prepares a new project.
Emily Watson Receives Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award
Acclaimed actress Emily Watson is set to make history at the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival.
Jennifer Lopez finds healing in 'I'm Still Here'
Jennifer Lopez, amidst the highly public dissolution of her marriage to Ben Affleck, discovered an unexpected source of profound healing in 'I'm Still Here', a poignant Brazilian film centered on huma
A Man of His Time Closes International Sales Across Europe and Asia
Just weeks after winning Best Screenplay at the Cannes Film Festival, Emmanuel Marre's 'A Man of His Time' closed international sales deals spanning from Switzerland to Indonesia, according to Variety
Laurie Metcalf Captures Complicated Mothers in New Film Role
Laurie Metcalf, celebrated for her nuanced performances, has now twice embodied the mother of a serial killer on screen, most recently as Augusta Gein in Netflix's 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story'.
SAG-AFTRA members approve new contract with AI protections
With 91.42 percent of voters approving, SAG-AFTRA members have overwhelmingly ratified a new contract, a pivotal moment that ushers in groundbreaking, yet potentially ambiguous, terms for generative a
Taylor Swift, Jack Antonoff Pen Song for Toy Story 5
Three collector's edition CDs for Taylor Swift's new song, "I Knew It, I Knew You," for the upcoming 'Toy Story 5' film, vanished within hours of their surprise drop.
Maverick Documentary Reveals David Lean's Epic Adventures and Struggles
Despite crafting some of cinema's most sweeping romantic epics, David Lean, the visionary behind films like Lawrence of Arabia , faced significant personal struggles, marrying six times and failing to
Nepalese transgender elephant drama 'Elephants in the Fog' premieres at Cannes
For the first time in history, a Nepalese feature film, Abinash Bikram Shah's 'Elephants in the Fog', has entered the prestigious Cannes Film Festival's Un Certain Regard section.
Bad cinema etiquette: A growing cultural issue
A reader recently walked out of a 'Barbie' screening because fellow audience members were scrolling on phones, chatting loudly, and whooping, a stark departure from the unspoken decorum traditionally