As Regal parent Cineworld gears up to exit Chapter 11 this month, speculation is growing regarding who will take the reins as the new CEO of the major theater chain. Recent reports indicate that Eduardo Acuna of Cinepolis is a strong contender for the position. While Moody Greidinger, the long-time CEO of Cineworld, will continue
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The prestigious HollyShorts Film Festival in Hollywood has received recognition from the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences, making it an official qualifying festival for the Oscars. Previously, the festival’s Best Short Film Grand Prize, Best Short Animation, and Best Short Live Action were eligible for consideration. Now, the winner of the festival’s prize
Renowned actor Brian Cox has recently voiced his concerns about the future of Turner Classic Movies (TCM) following executive changes at the cable network. These changes have led to speculation in Hollywood that Warner Bros. Discovery might be contemplating discontinuing TCM. However, after a meeting with CEO David Zaslav, influential filmmakers such as Steven Spielberg,
Russell Crowe, the renowned actor and musician, arrived late to his meeting with international journalists following his open-air concert at Karlovy Vary’s Thermal Hotel. Despite his tardiness, the 59-year-old actor showed no signs of wear and tear. In fact, he graciously insisted that the press conference continue beyond its scheduled 30-minute duration. Crowe’s Parallel Career
The entertainment industry mourns the loss of Alan Arkin, a multifaceted actor who left an indelible mark on the world of film, television, and theater. Arkin’s ability to effortlessly transform into any role he took on was admired by his friends and colleagues. However, it was his small acts of kindness and generosity that truly
Members of Hollywood’s Teamsters Local 399 have overwhelmingly voted to ratify two contracts with the Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP), effectively avoiding a threatened strike. The local’s principal officer, Lindsay Dougherty, had previously warned that they would take a “commercial break” if the AICP did not offer a fair contract, stating that they would
Renowned actor William Baldwin took part in the Taormina Film Festival, where the world premiere of Francesco Cinquemani’s latest family film, “Billie’s Magic World,” took place. Set against the stunning backdrop of Taormina’s Ancient Greek amphitheater, the movie features Baldwin as a child-snatching villain, alongside Irish actress Elva Trill. The antagonist, evil Lord Domino, is
Cineworld, the world’s second-biggest cinema chain, is expected to file for administration of its listed entity, Cineworld plc, in the UK as part of its proposed restructuring following Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US. However, the company’s operating companies will continue business as usual without interruption, and the proposed restructuring will transform the group’s
This past weekend saw mixed results for Hollywood as it was a session of holdovers after two major studio movies were released the previous weekend. The Flash, which had initially fallen short of projections, added $26.6M in 78 offshore markets this weekend, experiencing a 59% drop. The Warner Bros/DC deep universe title has now accumulated
Amber Heard’s film, “Into the Fire,” premiered at the Taormina Film Festival on Saturday evening. The film’s director, Conor Allyn, and Italian actor Luca Calvani, who stars as Father Antonio in the movie, sat down with Deadline to discuss their experiences of working with Heard, the film’s messages of breaking down barriers of mental health,