Movies

At the international premiere of the highly anticipated film, The Boy and the Heron, renowned filmmaker Guillermo del Toro surprised the audience at the Toronto Film Festival. The gala presentation of the movie garnered enthusiastic applause at Roy Thomson Hall. TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey introduced del Toro as “Miyazaki’s most passionate fan,” setting the stage

Bleecker Street, in collaboration with Fathom Events, has acquired the U.S. rights to the highly successful musical production, Waitress: The Musical. Premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival in June, this Broadway hit is set to be released nationwide on December 7, 2023, offering audiences the chance to experience the magic of the stage. Captured live

The ongoing strikes by the Writers Guild of America East and SAG-AFTRA are now in their 127th and 54th day, respectively. Despite the absence of picket lines on Tuesday in New York City, the writers and actors continued their protest outside the offices of major entertainment companies. While the turnout was relatively small, the determination

In a recent interview at the Venice Film Festival, legendary filmmaker Woody Allen delved into hot-button topics such as cancel culture and the #MeToo movement. With the premiere of his 50th and potentially final film, Coup de Chance, Allen found himself not only reflecting on his own career but also addressing the controversies surrounding his

In the vast urban landscape of Los Angeles, tucked away in an unassuming corner, lies a repair shop that holds immense significance for the students of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). This repair shop, staffed by a quartet of passionate individuals, takes on the task of restoring damaged instruments, breathing new life into

Greta Gerwig’s film Barbie has taken the world by storm this summer, surpassing The Super Mario Bros Movie to become the highest-grossing film of the year globally. As of Friday, Barbie has earned over $1.365 billion at the box office, solidifying its position as the front-runner of the summer season. Barbie, distributed by Warner Bros,

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, known for its prestigious awards show, the Oscars, recently released a 188-page Official Statement providing insights into its operations. The document sheds light on various aspects, including viewership numbers, international audience, potential strikes, museum-related fundraising, and membership statistics. These details paint a complex picture of the Academy’s

Throughout the beloved “Harry Potter” film franchise, Ginny Weasley, portrayed by Bonnie Wright, remains a somewhat measly character. Despite her importance in the books and her eventual role as Harry Potter’s wife, Ginny’s on-screen presence was disappointingly limited. In a recent episode of Michael Rosenbaum’s “Inside of You” podcast, Bonnie Wright shared her frustration with

EDGLRD, the groundbreaking multidisciplinary design collective founded by filmmaker and artist Harmony Korine, has recently announced the appointment of Eric Kohn as Head of Strategy and Development for their Film division. With over 16 years of experience as VP, Editorial Strategy and Executive Editor at IndieWire, Kohn brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to

The college football landscape is expanding beyond the traditional television screen and into movie theaters. ESPN has partnered with Theater Sports Network to bring dozens of Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) games to theaters across the country. This new distribution agreement allows fans to enjoy live college football games on the big screen, creating an immersive