For the second year in a row, GLAAD joins Frameline and NewFest, two major LGBTQ+ film festivals, to host a “Cheers, Queers” celebration at the upcoming Sundance Film Festival. The “Cheers, Queers” event takes place on Friday, January 24 and will feature a conversation and party including a “Trans Stories and Storytelling” panel with director … Read more
“Primavera,” a film about Antonio Vivaldi, the Italian Baroque composer and violinist who wrote “The Four Seasons,” has been purchased by a group of major distributors. Filmed in Rome and Venice, repped by Memento International, the film marks the debut of Damiano Micheletto, the pioneering opera director. Warner Bros. will The film will be released … Read more
The 36th Palm Springs International Film Festival has revealed this year’s jury award winners. PSIFF was held from January 2 to 13, 2025, and showcased 165 films from over 71 countries, including 68 that premiered. The list includes 35 international feature films submitted for Oscars, as well as Talking Pictures, New Voices New Visions, Modern … Read more
Munther Naqvi KARACHI: The Cultural Center of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Karachi, hosted a special and exclusive screening of the highly acclaimed Iranian film In the Lap of the Tree (Dar Aghush Derakht) at Cinepax Cinema, Ocean Mall on Thursday. The event brought together film lovers, cultural figures and media professionals to witness a … Read more
Indian auteur Anurag Kashyap has thrown his weight behind ‘Aakhri Ride’ (The Last Ride), set to screen as one of the market picks at the upcoming short film market in Clermont-Ferrand. The film follows Aman, a Mumbai taxi driver racing to secure his sister’s wedding dowry, whose night takes an unexpected turn when he picks … Read more
“Wicked” is very, very popular – on the big screen, and now on video on demand. In a rare show of transparency regarding its final earnings, Universal said the big-budget musical grossed $26 million on its first day and $70 million in its first week of digital release in the United States and Canada. “Wicked” … Read more
diverse Hosted a panel of six short films, moderated by Senior Craftsman Editor Jaz Tangkai, as part of diverse Broadcast room series. Among the films screened in the committee were “Au Revoir Mon Monde” by participating directors Florian Meurice and Astrid Novais, “George’s Bottle” by director Daisuke Tsutsumi, “Edge of Space” by director Jean de … Read more
Ambassadors meeting the Asian Film Academy Awards (AFAA) exploited the actor Dean Fujioka As an ambassador for the upcoming 18th edition, alongside four young ambassadors from their fellow actors – Ukbap Shotemon (Thailand), Austin Lane (Taiwan), Lu Chun Yip (Hong Kong) and Okada Masaki (Japan). Fujioka, known for “Fullmetal Alchemist” and winner of Best Actor … Read more
Film Independent announced the winners of its three Emerging Filmmaker Awards at its annual Spirit Awards Nominee Brunch on Saturday. Winners in the remaining categories are scheduled to be announced on February 22. Opening remarks were delivered by Film Independent Board Chair Brenda Robinson, who recalled the organization’s late president Josh Welch during her speech. … Read more
The Palm Springs International Film Awards were an emotional evening, highlighted by a heartfelt tribute from Nicole Kidman, who received the International Star Award for her performance in the thriller “Babygirl.” The Oscar-winning actress thrilled the audience of more than 1,000 at the Palm Springs Convention Center on Friday night when she dedicated her award … Read more