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Helen Mirren Condemns Israel, Defends Tom Hardy Return
At the Taormina Film Festival, Helen Mirren confronted a past hate‑crime‑linked verbal attack, denounced Israel’s recent conduct as crimes against humanity, and expressed strong support for Tom Hardy’
Katia and Marielle Labèque: 55 album review
Katia and Marielle Labèque’s new three‑disc tribute album showcases a sweeping repertoire from 20th‑century modernism to contemporary works, featuring French classics, female composers, and new record
Conleth Hill Joins Peaky Blinders Sequel as Rival Gangster Patriarch
The 'Peaky Blinders' sequel has cast Conleth Hill as the patriarch of a rival gangster family, with multiple new additions joining Jamie Bell and Charlie Heaton for two new six-episode series shooting
Gebeka Acquires 'Julián' for France Ahead of Annecy
Gebeka Films has acquired French distribution rights to Louise Bagnall's animated feature "Julián," a Cartoon Saloon production making its world premiere at the Annecy International Animation Film Fes
Polk & Co. Promotes Colgan McNeil & Kelly Stotmeister
Polk & Co. announced that longtime press agents Colgan McNeil and Kelly Stotmeister have been elevated to partners, joining founder Matt Polk on the leadership team.
Alix Regan Leads New Tomb Raider Legacy of Atlantis
Actress Alix Wilton Regan reveals her role as the voice and performance‑capture star of the upcoming Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, a 2027 reimagining that blends Lara’s classic spirit with a bolder
‘I Was Angry’ Over ‘Hunger Games’ Fame: Josh Hutcherson and Elizabeth Banks on Learning to Love the Franchise, Hopes for ‘I Love L.A.’ and More
In a candid Actors on Actors interview, Josh Hutcherson and Elizabeth Banks reminisce about their Hunger Games days, reveal how they moved from early resentment to appreciation of the franchise, and d
Rodrigo Teixeira: U.S. Indie Film Going Global to
Producer Rodrigo Teixeira used a masterclass at Madrid's ECAM Forum to argue that indie cinema has outgrown Hollywood, predicting American directors will increasingly film in Brazil — a model he's alr
‘This is honest art. Like Dostoevsky’: Tim Allen and Tom Hanks on Toy Story 5, tech peril and the joy of rusty nails
Tim Allen and Tom Hanks discuss Toy Story 5’s take on tech addiction, screen‑time limits, and nostalgic loss, framing the animated sequel as a rare blend of entertainment and social commentary.
Fernanda Torres Urges Women to Produce at Taormina
At the Taormina Film Festival, Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres urged women to take on production roles as a path to gender parity, while industry leaders highlighted growing female leadership and a
Fernanda Torres Wins Award, Cites ‘I’m Still Here’
Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres accepted the Taormina Film Festival Achievement Award, reflecting on her Italian roots, her mother’s historic win, and the career‑defining impact of the film “I’m Sti
Abbie Cornish Compares Jane Campion, Ridley Scott & Zach Snyder; Talks Hollywood Size Pressures – Taormina
At the Taormina Film Festival, Australian actress Abbie Cornish urged young audiences to define their career goals, reflected on early body‑image pressures, and contrasted the directing styles of Jane
Spielberg Rejected by Bond Producer Gets Indiana Jones
Steven Spielberg revealed he was twice turned down by James Bond producer Albert "Cubby" Broccoli, a rejection that ultimately steered him toward the Indiana Jones franchise and later joked that the s
Kelsey Lu: So Help Me God review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week
Kelsey Lu’s long‑awaited sophomore album *So Help Me God* arrives after a seven‑year hiatus, delivering a cohesive, genre‑blending record with high‑profile guest contributions.
Bettina Grossman's Archive Unveiled in Glasgow
A massive archive of Bettina Grossman's decades‑long art practice, once hidden in her Chelsea Hotel room, is now on public view at Glasgow International while curators continue to catalog her work aft
Michael Zelniker Wins Taormina Sustainability Award
Canadian filmmaker Michael Zelniker is being honored with the Taormina Film Festival’s Special Sustainability Award for his documentary series ‘The Struggle for Mother Water,’ which spotlights women’s
Jörg Winger leads TV unit; ZDF to develop Conspiracy
Jörg Winger, the acclaimed co‑creator of the Deutschland 83 series, has been named president of Dynamic Television Germany, where he will spearhead the development of the new thriller Conspiracy for Z
Pride: The Musical Debuts, Celebrates Gay‑Miner
National Theatre’s new ‘Pride: The Musical’ dramatizes the 1980s alliance of gay activists and Welsh miners, featuring original cast members, historic fundraising references, and a soundtrack that ble
Radiohead's Hamlet Fusion Opens at Barbican Oct‑Jan
Radiohead’s 'Hail to the Thief' album is being reimagined as a full‑scale theatrical adaptation of Hamlet, debuting at London’s Barbican from 31 October to 23 January with the original cast and live m
David Harbour defends Lily Allen’s album, cites privacy
David Harbour gave his first public comment on Lily Allen’s West End Girl album, praising her artistic use of personal experience while asserting that the story told in the songs was not his own and t
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