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‘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 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
Trine Dyrholm Leads 'The Guest' Premiere at Karlovy Vary
Danish director Mads Mengel's debut feature 'The Guest,' starring Trine Dyrholm as a woman estranged from her children who crashes her son's naming party, will world premiere in competition at the Kar
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
Netflix’s ‘The Evil Lawyer’ Launches Thai Legal Drama
Director Nottapon Boonprakob’s new Netflix Thai series “The Evil Lawyer” dramatizes the imperfections of Thailand’s justice system through a gender‑flipped anti‑hero and innovative courtroom‑to‑scene
Mindy Kaling Names 'Not Suitable for Work' Trilogy End
Mindy Kaling told Today that her new Hulu series 'Not Suitable for Work' is the final, loosely autobiographical installment in a personal TV trilogy that also includes Netflix's 'Never Have I Ever' an
House of the Dragon Preview Draws 5,000 at Taormina
The open‑air preview of HBO’s House of the Dragon Season 3 at the Greek Taormina amphitheater drew 5,000 spectators, featured a live orchestra and projected visuals, sparked intense audience reactions
Steven Spielberg Says James Bond Movies ‘Constantly Turned Me Down’ and ‘If They Asked Me Now’ to Direct the Answer Would Be: ‘You Can’t Afford Me’
Steven Spielberg disclosed on his 'Disclosure Day' podcast that he twice offered to direct a James Bond movie—once after 'Jaws' and later in exchange for a musical motif—but was always rejected, and h
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
House of the Dragon Premieres at Taormina Fest
HBO's "House of the Dragon" Season 3 launched its global promotional tour with an Italian premiere at the 3rd-century B.C. Greek theater in Taormina, Sicily, drawing 5,000 spectators with Mount Etna a
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
Best 2026 Films: Neil Diamond Tribute to Gaza
A new roundup highlights the most compelling films of 2026, ranging from a Neil Diamond tribute drama to a harrowing docufiction about Gaza, showcasing diverse storytelling and bold genre blends.
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