An eclectic selection of fiction and non-fiction titles were curated by Ania Trzebiatowska for the third annual Sands International Film Festival that began on a Friday evening in St. Andrews, Scotland. Taking place over the weekend in the historic university town, Trzebiatowska, who is also a full-time programmer at Sundance, spearheads the festival with a
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In a surprising turn of events, Sony Pictures Entertainment CEO Tony Vinciquerra has been in discussions with Apollo Global Management about the possible acquisition of Paramount. This potential deal would make Paramount a private entity through a joint venture, with Apollo reportedly taking the lead in the negotiation process. This move signifies a significant strategic
Zendaya’s involvement in Luca Guadagnino’s film, Challengers, goes beyond just acting. She also serves as a producer in the movie, which was written by Justin Kuritzkes. In an interview at the LA premiere, Zendaya expressed her admiration for Guadagnino’s directing style. She praised his deep understanding of characters and the human experience, stating that he
The strike-delayed 2024 Writers Guild Awards saw Alexander Payne’s The Holdovers and Cord Jefferson’s American Fiction emerge as the big film winners. While Jefferson claimed the WGA West’s Paul Selvin Award, Payne garnered some form of retribution for losing out on the Original Screenplay Academy Award. On the small screen, HBO’s Succession, FX’s The Bear,
Ron Thompson, a talented character actor and musician, passed away at the age of 83 in Los Angeles. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky in 1941 and later moved to Miami, Florida with his family. From a young age, Thompson showed a knack for singing and performing, which eventually led him to pursue a career
Ryan Paevey, known for his role as Nathan West on General Hospital, recently took to social media to share his thoughts on the entertainment industry. Paevey expressed his weariness with the world of acting, citing fake friends and empty promises as some of the reasons for his disillusionment. In his candid post, Paevey mentioned that
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival has recently announced the dates for its highly anticipated 40th annual festival. Taking place in the beautiful city of Santa Barbara, California, the festival will span from February 4 through February 15. This year’s festival promises to be a grand celebration of cinematic excellence as it marks a significant
Adding to the already star-studded cast of Universal’s upcoming two-part musical Wicked, Peter Dinklage has been announced as the voice of Dr. Dillamond. Known for his iconic role as Tyrion Lannister in Game of Thrones, Dinklage brings his immense talent to the character of Dr. Dillamond, a goat who serves as a professor of history
During a recent appearance on Dax Shepard’s Armchair Expert podcast, John Cena shared his insights on the ongoing feud between Fast & Furious co-stars, Dwayne Johnson and Vin Diesel. Cena acknowledged the rumors surrounding the tension between the two actors, attributing it to their alpha personalities. He emphasized the competitive nature of the entertainment industry,
George Lucas, the legendary filmmaker known for creating the iconic Star Wars franchise, is set to receive the Honorary Palme d’Or at the closing ceremony of the 77th Cannes Film Festival on May 25. This prestigious award is given to individuals who have made a significant impact on the world of cinema, and Lucas is