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Guadagnino Defends Chalamet Over Opera and Ballet Remarks
Director Luca Guadagnino defended Timothée Chalamet against backlash over comments dismissing ballet and opera, calling the reaction a disproportionate "planetary polemic" while arguing the young acto
Coachella Livestream Highlights Dijon, FKA Twigs, Geese
Coachella 2026’s YouTube livestream offered a 24‑hour window to catch a curated mix of headline acts and surprise sets, positioning the festival as a global, on‑demand music showcase for millions of v
Brian Tyree Henry Joins Spike Fearn in Apple Running
Brian Tyree Henry has been cast opposite Spike Fearn in Apple Original Films’ new movie *Running*, directed by Gavin O’Connor and produced by Makeready and Nike.
Joseph Zada Cast as Young Haymitch in Hunger Games Prequel
Lionsgate's 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' arrives in theaters November 20, 2026, with Joseph Zada as young Haymitch Abernathy, Ralph Fiennes as President Snow, and Jennifer Lawrence and J
Hungary Film Sector Cheers Magyar's Landslide Win
Péter Magyar's landslide election victory has Hungary's film community celebrating, with the country's 30% production tax rebate and major Hollywood shoots now secured, though dismantling Orbán-era me
Rosamund Pike Wins Best Actress at 2026 Oliviers
The 2026 Olivier Awards brought Hollywood and West End stars together at the Royal Albert Hall, with Rosamund Pike taking best actress and Danielle de Niese honored for her contribution to opera.
Wes Anderson to Receive Fellini Award in Rimini
Wes Anderson will receive Italy's Fellini Award on April 21 in Rimini, honoring his self-described kinship with Federico Fellini through an onstage conversation and a 'Moonrise Kingdom' screening.
Penn Cinema’s $2M Revamp Boosts Revenue, Box Office Up
After a stagnant 2025, U.S. movie theaters are seeing a spring resurgence as independent owners invest in upgraded amenities, concessions drive revenue, and studios like Universal lengthen theatrical
Spectacular Optical Launches Distribution Label
Spectacular Optical, the indie publishing imprint of genre curator Kier-La Janisse, is expanding into theatrical, streaming, and home video distribution with a slate spanning a standing-stone document
Asha Bhosle's 12,000 Songs Span 60 Years of Bollywood
Asha Bhosle, whose career began at age 10, has recorded over 12,000 songs across six decades, showcasing her evolution from Bollywood playback to genre‑defying global collaborations, “Dum Maro Dum” an
Viaplay US Sets May 14 Release for Black Sands S2
Viaplay US announced that the final season of the Icelandic crime drama Black Sands will premiere on May 14, delivering eight episodes in a two‑per‑week rollout, as the series wraps up its acclaimed s
Jake from State Farm cameo in Netflix Running Point
Netflix’s new comedy series ‘Running Point’ features a surprise cameo by State Farm’s Jake, testing how audiences receive ad mascots woven into scripted entertainment, while the network leverages its
Guadagnino Backs Chalamet, Stages 'Klinghoffer'
Luca Guadagnino stepped in to defend Timothée Chalamet’s controversial comment on ballet and opera while gearing up for his April 19 staging of John Adams’ 'The Death of Klinghoffer' in Florence.
Sam Neill Opens Fan Q&A Ahead of 4K Dead Calm Release
Sam Neill is opening a reader‑submitted Q&A, inviting fans to pose questions before the 4K release of his classic thriller Dead Calm and ahead of his upcoming blockbuster Godzilla × Kong: Supernova th
Ken Loach: Food Banks Are Now an Institution
Ken Loach reveals the food bank scene in 'I, Daniel Blake' was kept secret from the cast and captured in a single take, contrasting 2016's question of whether food banks were 'tolerable' with their cu
Asha Bhosle Dies At 92, Gets State Funeral In Mumbai
Legendary Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle died at 92 from a heart attack, prompting tributes from Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, PM Modi and others ahead of her state-honored funeral at Mumbai's Shiva
Wilton & Pryce star in ITV drama on Mavis Eccleston
ITV is producing a drama starring Penelope Wilton and Jonathan Pryce that recounts Mavis Eccleston’s real‑life assisted‑dying case, with the family’s blessing and timely relevance as UK Parliament deb
Korean Horror 'Salmokji' Tops Box Office; 'King's Warden' Hits 16.4M
Korean horror film "Salmokji: Whispering Water" topped the South Korean box office for the April 10–12 weekend with $3.7 million and a 47% revenue share, while historical drama "The King's Warden" cli
Black British Artists Reflect on Music's Iconic Photographs
Eight Black British music figures — from Goldie to Flo — reflect on iconic photographs spanning the genre's history, from 1930s military bandleader Leslie "Jiver" Hutchinson to a 2022 Brit trophy desi
'The Pitt' Star Supriya Ganesh Exits After Season 2
Noah Wyle and creator R. Scott Gemmill framed Supriya Ganesh's departure from 'The Pitt' after Season 2 as a natural reflection of how teaching hospitals operate, with residents cyclically rotating th
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