Edward Berger says Netflix woke up the movie industry — and explains where films belong
At Rome’s MIA Market, the Conclave director argued that streaming and cinemas can both serve filmmakers, and reflected on the personal choices behind Jack.
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‘If I Go Will They Miss Me’ joins Thessaloniki competition: the film and the field
Walter Thompson-Hernández’s Sundance debut is among 10 films reported for the festival’s International Competition, which begins in November.
Miley Cyrus answers Hollywood Bowl criticism: ‘I am fully present’
At her second Hollywood Bowl show, Cyrus addressed online criticism of her first performance and spoke about the difficulty of returning to the stage.
Bon Jovi named first BST Hyde Park 2027 headliner for June show
The band will return to the London festival 14 years after headlining its first edition. General ticket sales are scheduled for 23 October.
Kleber Mendonça Filho will mentor 30 projects at Marrakech’s Atlas Workshops
The Secret Agent director has been named patron of the film festival’s ninth Atlas Workshops, which will bring projects from 14 countries to Marrakech.
Selena Gomez says vaping changed her voice as she talks about quitting nicotine
Gomez says nicotine was hard to give up and believes vaping changed her voice. Her comments have also revived discussion of her 2017 kidney transplant.
Apu speaks again on The Simpsons: Sunil Malhotra takes over the role
Sunil Malhotra voiced Apu in the October 18 episode of The Simpsons, bringing the character back to spoken scenes after years of silence.
Three suspects detained in Kota after shooting at Tiger Shroff’s car
Police detained three suspects on a train in Rajasthan after gunmen fired at the actor’s car in Mumbai. Two other people were injured.
Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Paradise Lost’ sells to 118 countries ahead of Hawai‘i festival premiere
CJ ENM says international sales of the ‘Train to Busan’ director’s new thriller have already exceeded its net production budget, with a U.S. festival debut set for November.
Kings of Leon join Sydney Summertime with Ocean Alley: date and ticket details
Kings of Leon will play Sydney’s Centennial Park with Ocean Alley in February 2027, becoming the second announced headliner for the new concert series.
Kylie Minogue’s lyrics and the AI copyright row: what Australia is considering
A music publishers’ group says Gemini reproduced Australian artists’ lyrics as lawmakers urge a review of AI copyright rules. The government has not announced a change.
Jesse Eisenberg reveals his next TV series premise as ‘The Debut’ closes London Film Festival
Eisenberg described a series following an 18-year-old girl in 2002 during a festival Screen Talk, then joined Julianne Moore to introduce his new film.
Elizabeth Holmes film You Can See Everything scores $15m documentary hit
The secretive film, directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, grossed $15 million from 855 theatres, the biggest nonmusic documentary opening in two decades.
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Jesse Eisenberg’s A24 series is heading to buyers, with Peter Rice attached
Eisenberg is preparing to write, direct and executive produce a series based on one of his short stories. A24 is expected to take the project to buyers in the coming weeks.
Young Miko plays sold-out Intuit Dome show on Late Checkout Tour
The Puerto Rican artist performed songs from Do Not Disturb, brought out Destin Conrad and thanked the Inglewood audience during an emotional moment.
Taylor Swift’s Showgirl tops Billboard 200 again as ‘Ophelia’ gets its live debut
The album has reached a 15th nonconsecutive week at No. 1, while Swift brought one of its tracks to the Academy Museum Gala for the first time.
Michael Stipe joins The National for ‘E-Bow the Letter’ at Dessner birthday show
The R.E.M. singer joined Matt Berninger and the Dessner brothers in Biarritz for AB100, bringing a song with a connection to the celebration’s next stop.
Charli XCX brings out Chappell Roan for ‘Boom Clap’ at Kia Forum
Chappell Roan joined Charli XCX for the 2014 song during Saturday’s Los Angeles concert, one of several guest appearances that night.