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Italian Producer Andrea Iervolino, 'Hollywood Envoy' Mel Gibson Unveil Italy-U.S. Film Treaty Proposal

Andrea Iervolino says the proposal is designed to "serve as a 'pilot project' for the development of similar treaties between the USA and all other countries around the world."

Hollywood Reporter - Top Stories - 21 minutes ago

Cannes set to open with a 3-film salute to Ukraine and De Niro getting an honorary Palme d'Or

The 78th Cannes Film Festival is opening with expectations running high for what could be a banner edition.

AP News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

'Kantara' star Rishab Shetty to star in a pan-India film called 'Jai Hanuman' by Mythri Movie Makers and Bhushan Kumar

Talking about the same, Producers of the film, Mythri Movie Makers said, “We are incredibly proud to bring Jai Hanuman to audiences everywhere – a film that’s close to our hearts.”

First Post - Entertainment - 2 hours ago

Cannes: Japan's Imagica Launches Film Financing Initiative Backed by Hirokazu Kore-eda

To mark its 90th anniversary, Japan’s leading post-production company is shifting into original content with a five-year funding program aimed at supporting new talent.

Hollywood Reporter - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Cannes 2025: Netflix's 'Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives' actor Shalini Passi to make her debut at the festival along with Padma Shri Paresh Maity

They are all set to attend and make their much-anticipated red carpet debut at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival with Longitude 77

First Post - Entertainment - 3 hours ago

Celebrity News -- Cannes Film Festival bans nudity and 'naked dresses' from red carpets for 'decency reasons'

Cannes Film Festival has banned nudity on the red carpet over a celebrity craze for “the naked dress”.

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Cannes Film Festival bans nudity on the red carpet. What does it mean for the 'naked' dress?

Over the last few years, one styling trend has dominated the red carpet circuit more plainly than any other in recent memory. The ‘naked’ dress — a gown built on the suggestion of exposing its wearer’s nudity — quickly revealed itself as a surefire way for celebrities to grab headlines.

CTV News - World - 14 hours ago

Book excerpt: "Who Knew" by Barry Diller -- In his new memoir, the former TV, film and media executive explains the limitations of too much information - when instinct (for, like, what makes an intriguing Movie of the Week?) may be a better predictor of success. -- May 11

In his new memoir, the former TV, film and media executive explains the limitations of too much information - when instinct (for, like, what makes an intriguing Movie of the Week?) may be a better predictor of success.

CBS News - Entertainment - 15 hours ago

Amazon driver fired after filmed peeing and pooping outside homes

‘I was really disgusted, it was a horrible experience. My husband, unfortunately, had to pick it on Mother’s Day,’ Tamara Bedoy says

Independent UK - US News - 16 hours ago

'Billion Dollar Spy' Is the Real Story of the Only Russian Agent Whose Portrait Hangs in CIA Headquarters -- The upcoming film, based on a book from Pulitzer Prize-winning author David E. Hoffman, stars Russell Crowe, Tony Goldwyn...

The upcoming film, based on a book from Pulitzer Prize-winning author David E. Hoffman, stars Russell Crowe, Tony Goldwyn, Rufus Sewell and Justin Theroux.

Military.com - Technology - 17 hours ago

Kevin Spacey lands film role following sexual misconduct acquittal

The role is one of many independent films that the actor has been cast in

Independent UK - Entertainment - 18 hours ago

The 31 most mind-blowing film twists of all time, explained

Jacob Stolworthy walks through some of most shocking moments in cinema history

Independent UK - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

Why Will Ferrell's Eurovision Song Contest film got it right

Will Ferrell, the film’s star and co-writer is a self-professed Eurovision superfan

Independent UK - Entertainment - 19 hours ago

Box-Office Report: Riteish Deshmukh scores his 6th century with 'Raid 2', here's how much the film has collected so far

The other films of the actor that have crossed a century are Housefull 2, Housefull 3, Ek Villain, Total Dhamaal, and Grand Masti.

First Post - Entertainment - 22 hours ago

Cannes 2025: Will Paul Mescal scoop an award, how will Bono's film go down, and 10 other questions

The Cannes film festival is back at the centre of the movie world thanks to recent Oscars success

Irish Times - Entertainment - 1 day ago

The movie that beat Saving Private Ryan to UK's favourite war film

‘The Great Escape’, ‘The Dam Busters’ and ‘Battle of Britain’ made up the rest of the top five

Independent UK - Entertainment - 1 day ago

These TV & Film Moms Shaped Our Lives When We Needed Them Most

Lorelai Gilmore, Clair Huxtable, and other mothers and maternal figures offered impactful lessons onscreen and off.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Cannes Film Festival 2025: The 78th edition faces new challenges on the horizon

Nowhere is the border-crossing nature of cinema more evident than the Cannes Film Festival, which kicks off Tuesday in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump’s vow to enact tariffs on international films.

CTV News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

How Europe's Film and TV Dubbers Are Leading the Fight Against AI

A rallying cry (then deals) over "artificial voices from robots" in movies and series.

Hollywood Reporter - Technology - 1 day ago

Is Europe the Last Bastion of DEI in Film and TV?

European producers are pushing back on Trump's crackdown on diversity initiatives: "We have no lessons to learn from the boss of America."

Hollywood Reporter - Politics - 2 days ago

Ang Lee and Zhang Ziyi with 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,' plus the best films in L.A.

Also this week: Ted Kotcheff gets a tribute with "Weekend at Bernie's" and "Fun With Dick and Jane," "The Magnificent Ambersons" in 35mm, "Vox Lux" and "Pavements."

Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 3 days ago

Hit series Rivals to return with an extended second series as filming begins

The award winning Disney+ drama, based on the best-selling novel by Dame Jilly Cooper, will see stars from series one return for 12 new episodes.

Evening Standard - Entertainment - 3 days ago

A critic's notebook about being a film critic

Our film critic shares his movie-based origin story.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Uri Attack Ended Director Aditya Dhar's Career, Uri The Film Made Him A Star

It wouldn't be wrong to say that Uri: The Surgical Strike served as a kind of national catharsis

NDTV - Top Stories - 4 days ago

James Foley, filmmaker who directed Madonna music videos and 'Fifty Shades' sequels, dies at 71

Filmmaker James Foley, whose directing career spans numerous music videos for Madonna as well as TV series 'House of Cards' and the 'Fifty Shades' sequels, has died.

Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 4 days ago

Trump's film tariff threat resurrects row over treatment of U.S. platforms in Online Streaming Act -- May 6, 2025

Trade expert says the act is likely to become a sticking point in trade negotiations with the U.S.

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 4 days ago

These authors were sold a romantasy convention. Instead, they got the Fyre Festival of the book world -- Alexandra Mae Jones -- News

Authors are feeling misled and some are out thousands of dollars after travelling to Baltimore for an event advertised as a romantasy book convention, complete with a fantasy ball, only to encounter what some are calling the Fyre Festival of BookTok.

CBC News - Entertainment - 4 days ago

Rare New Zealand snail filmed laying egg from its neck -- The strange reproductive habits of a large, carnivorous New Zealand snail were once shrouded in mystery. Now, footage of the snail laying an egg from its neck has been captured for the first time.

The strange reproductive habits of a large, carnivorous New Zealand snail were once shrouded in mystery. Now, footage of the snail laying an egg from its neck has been captured for the first time.

CBS News - Science - 4 days ago

After Trump vows tariffs on foreign movies, the Canadian film industry says he's lost the plot -- Jenna Benchetrit -- News -- - -- Business -- |

U.S. President Donald Trump wants to impose a 100 per cent tariff on movies produced outside the country, a move that could devastate the Canadian film landscape — but experts are scratching their heads over how such a tax would work, given how intertwined the global film industry is.

CBC News - Entertainment - 4 days ago

Riefenstahl review: Unrepentant propagandist will make you want to yell at the screen, but this fine film gets her in the end

Andres Veiel focuses on the film-maker’s tireless efforts to distance herself from Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime

Irish Times - Entertainment - 5 days ago

American Sniper: Trump threat on movie tariffs catches EU filmmakers off guard

Even if Trump is serious, taxing films isn’t as straightforward as taxing cars or steel.

Euractiv - Technology - 5 days ago

Fear and loathing: Trump film threat shocks Latin America

BOGOTÁ, Colombia — President Donald Trump's threat to slap tariffs on foreign-made movies has left Latin America's burgeoning film industry baffled and fearful.

Manila Times - Entertainment - 5 days ago

$500M lawsuit alleges widespread filming of naked women in Michigan prison

The Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility used body cameras during routine strip searches, a practice not employed in any other state

Detroit Metro Times - US News - 5 days ago

The Culture-War Furies Behind Trump's Film-Tariff Plan

The president doesn’t have the authority to impose tariffs on movies produced abroad, but he still wants to be the right’s designated culture commissar.

The Nation - Entertainment - 5 days ago

Rare snail filmed for first time laying an egg from its neck

Rangers who have been caring for the species for nearly 20 years say they have never seen this behaviour before.

Euronews - Environment - 5 days ago

After Trump vows tariffs on foreign movies, the Canadian film industry says he's lost the plot -- Jenna Benchetrit -- - -- |

U.S. President Donald Trump wants to impose a 100 per cent tariff on movies produced outside the country, a move that could devastate the Canadian film landscape — but experts are scratching their heads over how such a tax would work, given how intertwined the global film industry is.

CBC News - Business - 5 days ago

A rare New Zealand snail is filmed for the first time laying an egg from its neck

The sight of a large, carnivorous New Zealand snail laying an egg from its neck has been captured on camera for the first time.

AP News - Weird - 6 days ago

Loudoun County schools facing state investigation after boys are filmed by transgender student in locker room

LCPS is investigating high school boys who privately expressed discomfort with a biological girl changing in their locker room, and the state is taking issue.

Washington Examiner - Top Stories - 6 days ago

Bryan Adams to help kick off Departure Festival, a reimagined Canadian Music Week -- News -- - -- Canada -- - -- Toronto -- |

The inaugural Departure Festival gets underway today in Toronto. Formerly known as Canadian Music Week, the six-day event is moving forward with a new name, different owners and a broadened scope.

CBC News - Entertainment - 6 days ago

Film industry tariffs don't' make 'great deal of sense'

Chris Southworth, head of the International Chamber of Commerce UK, argues US tariffs on the UK film industry would be unfair.

Sky News - Business - 6 days ago

Trump to impose 100% tariff on non-US films

Unions in the UK warn the levy could be a "knockout blow" for the British film industry, and are calling on the government to defend the sector.

Sky News - Business - 6 days ago

'Makes no sense': Hollywood shocked by Trump's film tariffs announcement

LOS ANGELES — Hollywood reacted Monday with skepticism to US President Donald Trump's announcement of 100 percent tariffs on foreign films, with movie insiders calling it a policy made up on the fly by a president who fails to understand how the industry works.

Manila Times - Entertainment - 7 days ago

Jon Voight met with Trump before president proposed tariffs on foreign film productions

Voight, whom Trump tapped as one of three special ambassadors to the film industry, said the president “will help us make Hollywood great again.”

NBC News - Entertainment - 7 days ago

Trump Says He's Instituting a '100 Percent Tariff' on Films Produced Outside of the U.S. Because the 'Movie

The president posted that Hollywood and other areas are "being devastated" due to "a concerted effort by other Nations," which constitutes a "National Security threat."

Hollywood Reporter - Top Stories - 7 days ago

Trump calls for 100% tariff on foreign-made films to save 'dying' Hollywood

US President Donald Trump called for a 100 percent tariff on movies produced overseas in a Truth Social post Sunday night, confounding studio executiv...

Peninsula Qatar - Entertainment - 7 days ago

Donald Trump's 100 per cent tariffs on films would 'send shockwaves' in Australia's industry

US President Donald Trump said his country's movie industry is dying and therefore he would impose 100 per cent tariffs on US films shot overseas.

SBS - Politics - 8 days ago

Film, TV & Streaming -- Reese Witherspoon Gave Miami Racing Fans a Glimpse of Her New F1 Docuseries

F1: The Academy capitalizes on the popularity of shows like Netflix's Drive to Survive.

Miami New Times - Entertainment - 8 days ago

I went to Swansea's first ever beach festival and here's what I thought.

I went to Swansea's first ever beach festival and here's what I thought.

WalesOnline - Top Stories - 8 days ago

Action-drama film 'Beyond the Call of Duty' to honor heroes in uniform

Former Ilocos Sur governor Luis 'Chavit' Singson is entering the world of cinema anew with a multimillion-peso investment in a new film paying tribute to the country's unsung public safety heroes.

Manila Times - Entertainment - 10 days ago

Spring festival coming to Middletown on May 10

MIDDLETOWN – The Southern Park Spring Festival is set for May 10, a New Castle County news release said.

Bay to Bay News - Entertainment - 11 days ago

Hero confronts creepy influencer 'Rizzzcam' as he uses smart glasses to film unsuspecting women

Awkward footage has captured the moment a man was confronted by a passer-by while secretly filming women on the street in San Diego.

New York Post - Weird - 12 days ago

Halle Berry, Jeremy Strong to join Cannes film festival jury: organisers

Paris: American actor Halle Berry and Succession star Jeremy Strong are set to join the jury at the Cannes film festival this year that will be pres...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 14 days ago

Chef Richard Corrigan opens countryside retreat up for second culinary festival

CULINARY entrepreneur Richard Corrigan has confirmed a second instalment of his Homegrown festiva...

Irish Post - Entertainment - 18 days ago

Cannes film festival says to 'honour' slain Gaza photojournalist

Paris: The Cannes film festival said on Wednesday that the screening of a documentary about Gaza photojournalist Fatima Hassouna at the event next mon...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 19 days ago

Oscar voters required to view all films before casting ballots

Los Angeles, United States: Oscar voters will be required to demonstrate that they have watched all the films in each category before they cast their...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 19 days ago

NIMBYs trying to ban festivals in London's parks don't get our city

It’s a tale as old as time. For every fun aspect of London living, there is an angry mob of local residents that vehemently oppose it.

Evening Standard - Opinion - 19 days ago

Colossal squid filmed alive for first time in deep sea

A colossal squid has been caught on camera for the first time in the deep sea by an international team of researchers steering a remotely operated...

Daily Sabah - Science - 22 days ago

The 60 greatest film actors of the 21st century (so far)

The Independent’s culture team ranks the very best film actors of the century so far

Independent UK - Entertainment - 1 month ago

Oscar-winning filmmaker Hamdan Bilal released after alleged assault and detention in West Bank

No Other Land co-creator Yuval Abraham posts on social media Palestinian filmmaking partner held in Israeli police station for hours, citing Bilal's attorney, before being eventually released

YNET News - Entertainment - 1 month ago

Gipsy Kings to headline major music festival in Israel

Legendary band to headline Meridian Festival in Ashdod from June 14 to June 21; featuring over 200 artists, week-long festival combines music, theater, film and culinary events to round up cultural event like no other

YNET News - Entertainment - 1 month ago

Israel can ban all the films it wants. The Palestinian voice cannot be silenced

Amid a massive drop in global support, Israel and its supporters are in a panic, working overtime to hide the evidence of its crimes

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 2 months ago

'No Other Land': Israeli-Palestinian film wins Oscar for best documentary feature

The film previously faced restrictions over its criticism of the Israeli occupation of Palestine

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 2 months ago

Baftas 2025: Watch the big moments in 100 seconds -- Papal drama Conclave and immigration epic The Brutalist came away as big winners on the British film industry's biggest night.

Papal drama Conclave and immigration epic The Brutalist came away as big winners on the British film industry's biggest night.

BBC News - Entertainment - 2 months ago

Between trauma and psychedelics: Drug taken at Nova music festival affects PTSD, study finds

More than a year after October 7, most survivors of the Nova festival still suffer from PTSD, and those who were under the influence of alcohol and weed suffer more than others - but a new discovery could change treatment in the future

YNET News - Science - 2 months ago

Dark Trump 'Apprentice' Film Set For Release Next Month

The campaign has attacked the unflattering portrait of Trump as a young real estate developer as 'garbage'

International Business Times - Entertainment - 8 months ago

Musicians in Turkey outraged as local authorities ban another music festival

A number of musicians have expressed outrage over the local authorities’ recent move to ban the Zeytinli Rock Festival, which has been held annually in the Burhaniye district of western Balıkesir province since 2014, saying that it’s aimed at “public safety and health, public peace [and] protection of the environment,” local media reported on Friday.

Turkish Minute - Entertainment - 2 years ago