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Gareth Edwards Sees ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ as a Metaphor for the Film Industry
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Gareth Edwards Sees ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ as a Metaphor for the Film Industry

The director of 'Rogue One' and 'Godzilla' talked to io9 about his upcoming dinosaur movie, out July 2.

Apple really, really wants you to go see its 'F1' movie
Business Insider

Apple really, really wants you to go see its 'F1' movie

Apple's in-your-face marketing strategy for "F1: The Movie" has included notifications, a vibrating iPhone trailer, and a surprise Brad Pitt drop-in.

Disney Just Announced A Lilo And Stitch Sequel is Happening
Kotaku

Disney Just Announced A Lilo And Stitch Sequel is Happening

Everyone’s favorite blue, furry alien is coming back for more shenanigans in Hawaii. Lilo and Stitch 2 is officially in the works at Disney.Read more...

The Best TV Shows of 2025 So Far
Time

The Best TV Shows of 2025 So Far

From 'Adolescence' to 'Wolf Hall'

Rejoice, True-Believers: The Original Spider-Man trilogy is returning to theaters with an extended cut
Polygon

Rejoice, True-Believers: The Original Spider-Man trilogy is returning to theaters with an extended cut

Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy is swinging back into theaters starting Sept. 26. Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man journey is hitting the big screen again as part of Fathom Entertainment’s Fathom Fan Favorites special event in collaboration with Sony Pictures. Spide…

Clint Eastwood Says Viral Interview Is Fake, and He’s Mad About It
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Clint Eastwood Says Viral Interview Is Fake, and He’s Mad About It

Please put in the paper that he got mad.

The Truth About Diddy Might Be Darker Than the Rumors
The Atlantic

The Truth About Diddy Might Be Darker Than the Rumors

The conspiratorial guesswork distracts from the all-too-ordinary issues at the center of his case.

Johnny Depp Anoints Himself 'Crash Test Dummy for #MeToo'
Jezebel

Johnny Depp Anoints Himself 'Crash Test Dummy for #MeToo'

"It was before Harvey Weinstein. And I sponged it, took it all in," Depp told The Times U.K. about his purported cancellation following the trial from hell.

The Hidden Tech That Makes Assassin's Creed Shadows Feel More Alive (And Not Require 2TB)
GameSpot

The Hidden Tech That Makes Assassin's Creed Shadows Feel More Alive (And Not Require 2TB)

Most of what happens within the video games we play is invisible to us. Even the elements we're looking straight at work because of what's happening behind the scenes. If you've ever watched a behind-the-scenes video about game development, you might've seen …

7 Notorious Roger Ebert Feuds
Mental Floss

7 Notorious Roger Ebert Feuds

The late film critic once had a curse put on him by a vengeful filmmaker.

The Newest ‘Rick and Morty’ Episode Flashes A Middle-Finger at Pop-Culture Prudes
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The Newest ‘Rick and Morty’ Episode Flashes A Middle-Finger at Pop-Culture Prudes

‘The Last Temptation of Jerry’ roasts today’s Twitter Puritans

Scary Movies Are Portals for Demonic Energy, According to Candace Cameron Bure
Cracked.com

Scary Movies Are Portals for Demonic Energy, According to Candace Cameron Bure

And apparently that doesn’t make her go, ‘hell yeah’

I Created Roger Rabbit
Cracked.com

I Created Roger Rabbit

An interview with Gary K. Wolf, author of ‘Who Censored Roger Rabbit?’

AI Companies Used 130,000 Film and TV Scripts to Train Generative Models
PetaPixel

AI Companies Used 130,000 Film and TV Scripts to Train Generative Models

A new report says that AI companies have plundered over 130,000 films and TV shows without permission to train generative AI models. [Read More]

Creativity & Technological Evolution
Techdirt

Creativity & Technological Evolution

This series of posts explores how we can rethink the intersection of AI, creativity, and policy. From examining outdated regulatory metaphors to questioning copyright norms and highlighting the risks of stifling innovation, each post addresses a different pie…

Jaws Forever Changed The Way Movies Were Released, And We're Still Feeling That Impact
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Jaws Forever Changed The Way Movies Were Released, And We're Still Feeling That Impact

50 years after its release, the entire film industry is still operating under the new standard set by Steven Spielberg's Jaws.

Tom Cruise's Underrated 2013 Sci-Fi Movie Is Finally Finding An Audience On Prime Video
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Tom Cruise's Underrated 2013 Sci-Fi Movie Is Finally Finding An Audience On Prime Video

This underrated Tom Cruise sci-fi movie (no, we're not talking about Edge of Tomorrow) is now a big streaming hit on Prime Video.

15 Best Movies Of The 1990s, Ranked
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15 Best Movies Of The 1990s, Ranked

The '90s was an incredible and extremely crucial time for cinema. Let's take a look back and reexamine 15 of the greatest movies from that decade.

Westerns Like Django Unchained And Bonanza Were All Shot In These California Hills
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Westerns Like Django Unchained And Bonanza Were All Shot In These California Hills

A set of hills located in California have been used as shooting locations for countless Westerns, including the series Bonanza.

This 2019 Movie With 99% On Rotten Tomatoes Was Voted The Best Of The 21st Century
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This 2019 Movie With 99% On Rotten Tomatoes Was Voted The Best Of The 21st Century

The New York Times conducted a sweeping poll to determine the best movies of the 21st century so far, and this undeniable masterpiece came out on top.

The '80s Sitcom That Launched Tom Hanks' Career
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The '80s Sitcom That Launched Tom Hanks' Career

Tom Hanks might've continued to work primarily in television rather than film if things had gone differently with the '80s sitcom that put him on the map.

Ezra Miller Has ‘a Lot of Remorse and Lamentation’ for Past Wrongdoings
Rolling Stone

Ezra Miller Has ‘a Lot of Remorse and Lamentation’ for Past Wrongdoings

Ezra Miller spoke about their "remorse and lamentation" for past wrongdoings in a new interview filmed at Cannes.

‘What Happens If Our Culture Dies?’ Danny Boyle on ’28 Years Later’
Rolling Stone

‘What Happens If Our Culture Dies?’ Danny Boyle on ’28 Years Later’

A candid conversation with the filmmakers about why, nearly a quarter of a century later, they returned to the virus-infected world of '28 Days Later.'

‘Bride Hard’ Review: Rebel Wilson and Anna Camp Endure a Shamefully Bad Marriage with Director Simon West
IndieWire

‘Bride Hard’ Review: Rebel Wilson and Anna Camp Endure a Shamefully Bad Marriage with Director Simon West

'Bride Hard' sees Rebel Wilson, Anna Camp, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, and more stuck in a devastatingly marriage with director Simon West. Movie review.

The American Pavilion’s Venice Film Festival Student Program: Final Week to Apply for the 2025 Edition!
IndieWire

The American Pavilion’s Venice Film Festival Student Program: Final Week to Apply for the 2025 Edition!

It’s the final week to apply to the 2025 Venice Intensive, The American Pavilion’s answer to its legendary Cannes Student Programs.

The Film Industry’s Cowardice on Palestine Threatens to Diminish the Value of Cinema Itself — Opinion
IndieWire

The Film Industry’s Cowardice on Palestine Threatens to Diminish the Value of Cinema Itself — Opinion

Movies have no relevance if they turn away from reality, and the distribution struggles of "No Other Land" and Nadav Lapid's "Yes" suggests that's what they're doing.

SCAD Takes Cannes: IndieWire’s Future of Filmmaking
IndieWire

SCAD Takes Cannes: IndieWire’s Future of Filmmaking

Going to Cannes was an absolute dream come true for all involved, and one that the Savannah College of Art and Design made possible.

On and Off the Track, ‘F1’ Cinematographer Claudio Miranda Kept the Camera on the Limit
IndieWire

On and Off the Track, ‘F1’ Cinematographer Claudio Miranda Kept the Camera on the Limit

The director of photography on Joseph Kosinski's latest big-screen spectacle explains why shooting everything on location with as little trickery as possible was the right choice for the Brad Pitt vehicle.

The Death of the Movie Star Has Been Greatly Exaggerated
IndieWire

The Death of the Movie Star Has Been Greatly Exaggerated

The death of the movie star, one of the great Hollywood debates in recent years, has been greatly exaggerated, and these actors prove it.

Beyond ‘Erotic Vagrancy’: TCM Reframes Legacy of ‘Cleopatra,’ Elizabeth Taylor, and the Director Who Went Down with the Sphinx
IndieWire

Beyond ‘Erotic Vagrancy’: TCM Reframes Legacy of ‘Cleopatra,’ Elizabeth Taylor, and the Director Who Went Down with the Sphinx

As previewed first for IndieWire, the new season of "The Plot Thickens" will explore the complicated production history of the Hollywood epic, through the lens of its acclaimed director Joseph L. Mankiewicz.

To Make Venice Winner ‘Familiar Touch,’ Sarah Friedland Turned a Retirement Home Into a Radical Indie Film Set
IndieWire

To Make Venice Winner ‘Familiar Touch,’ Sarah Friedland Turned a Retirement Home Into a Radical Indie Film Set

For her feature debut, Friedland tells IndieWire why she didn't just want to make a film about older people, but one actually made by them. All filmmakers can learn from what she discovered along the way.

The Academy Invites 534 New Members, Including ‘Anora,’ ‘No Other Land,’ and ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ Alum
IndieWire

The Academy Invites 534 New Members, Including ‘Anora,’ ‘No Other Land,’ and ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ Alum

Should all 534 people in the 2025 new member class accept their invitation, the Academy's membership make-up would become 35 percent women, 22 percent from underrepresented communities, and 21 percent international.

India: Investigating sexual abuse allegations in Kerala’s film industry
Al Jazeera English

India: Investigating sexual abuse allegations in Kerala’s film industry

From actors to makeup artists, 101 East meets the women alleging sexual abuse in India’s Kerala film industry.

Lily James is Filming in 1950s Rome in 'Finally Dawn' New US Trailer
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Lily James is Filming in 1950s Rome in 'Finally Dawn' New US Trailer

"You changed the destiny of your character!" Samuel Goldwyn Films has debuted their official US trailer for an Italian film from a few years years ago titled Finally Dawn, which is *ahem* finally getting released in the US this year. Finally Dawn first premie…

Baltic Animation Still in Full ‘Flow’: ‘Smallness Can Be a Superpower’
Variety

Baltic Animation Still in Full ‘Flow’: ‘Smallness Can Be a Superpower’

Oscar-winning “Flow” by Latvia’s Gints Zilbalodis brought Baltic animation to new heights. Now, local creators are figuring out how to benefit from the aftermath of its success. “Sometimes, big fate blesses small culture. But whether a single achievement can …

47 Rarely Seen Old Pics Of Hollywood Celebs Shared On This Instagram Account
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47 Rarely Seen Old Pics Of Hollywood Celebs Shared On This Instagram Account

Old Hollywood was known for its glitz and glamour, for its brightly shining stars like Marilyn Monroe and Judy Garland. The Golden Age of Hollywood was a time between the '20s and '60s when the studio system ruled, meaning the Big Five studios controlled the …

“Hopefully It’s A Silent Role”: Fans React To Taylor Swift As Dorothy In New Wicked Movie
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“Hopefully It’s A Silent Role”: Fans React To Taylor Swift As Dorothy In New Wicked Movie

"This is a joke right?"

Viral Photos Of ‘Love Actually’ Star And ‘James Bond’ Actor Sean Connery Taken At Same Age Spark Debate
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Viral Photos Of ‘Love Actually’ Star And ‘James Bond’ Actor Sean Connery Taken At Same Age Spark Debate

"One worked hard his entire life, the other wouldn't know pain if it smacked him from 1000 miles away."

‘F1: The Movie’ Review: Brad Pitt Puts The Pedal To The Metal In Joseph Kosinski’s Old-School Racing Drama
Deadline

‘F1: The Movie’ Review: Brad Pitt Puts The Pedal To The Metal In Joseph Kosinski’s Old-School Racing Drama

F1: The Movie starts, ominously enough, with the black Warners logo, which suggests it’s going the be The Dark Knight Rises of sports movies. But although it never really relaxes into the fun, ’60s-style Paul Newman picture it might have been, F1 never takes …

‘A Minecraft Movie’ Sets Max Premiere Date
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‘A Minecraft Movie’ Sets Max Premiere Date

Warner Bros. and Legendary have set a streaming premiere date for their cultural phenomenon, A Minecraft Movie, based on the hit video game of the same name. The film will begin streaming globally on Max on Friday, June 20, debuting on HBO linear on Saturday,…

Runway’s AI Film Festival, On Hallowed Ground At New York’s Lincoln Center, Honors ‘Total Pixel Space’
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Runway’s AI Film Festival, On Hallowed Ground At New York’s Lincoln Center, Honors ‘Total Pixel Space’

Total Pixel Space, a hypnotic, essayistic 9-minute film by Jacob Adler, won top honors at the third annual AI Film Festival. Backed by Runway, the growing AI firm valued at more than $3 billion, the one-night festival unfolded Thursday at New York’s Lincoln C…

Meet Yoshihiro Shimamura: The Lowkey Film & TV Investor Set On Changing Japan’s Entertainment Industry For The Better
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Meet Yoshihiro Shimamura: The Lowkey Film & TV Investor Set On Changing Japan’s Entertainment Industry For The Better

EXCLUSIVE: With businesses spanning across broadcasting, real estate, the space industry and consulting, Japanese investor Yoshihiro Shimamura has expanded his portfolio over the last few years to include international film production. He is also a major shar…

‘Lilo & Stitch’ Actor David Hekili Kenui Bell Dies
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‘Lilo & Stitch’ Actor David Hekili Kenui Bell Dies

David Hekili Kenui Bell, the actor best known for his recent turn in Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch, has died, per a Facebook post shared by his sister Jalene Kanani Bell. A cause of death was not listed. “It is with a heavy heart I share that my sweet, g…

NewFilmmakers Los Angeles Announces Winners Of 13th Annual Best of NFMLA Awards: Top Honor Goes To Ashley Eakin
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NewFilmmakers Los Angeles Announces Winners Of 13th Annual Best of NFMLA Awards: Top Honor Goes To Ashley Eakin

EXCLUSIVE: Director Ashley Eakin has been announced as the winner of Best New Filmmaker, the top honor at the 13th Annual Best of NFMLA Awards. NewFilmmakers Los Angeles, the nonprofit arts and culture organization behind the awards, announced winners in 16 c…

Disney and Universal's lawsuit against Midjourney could shape the future of AI art
Creative Bloq

Disney and Universal's lawsuit against Midjourney could shape the future of AI art

Landmark lawsuit could shape the future of AI art.

Rushes | Trump’s Prop-House Party Favors, Streamers to the Front, Villeneuve’s 007
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Rushes | Trump’s Prop-House Party Favors, Streamers to the Front, Villeneuve’s 007

This week’s essential news, articles, sounds, videos, and more from the film world.

Protests Against Artificial Intelligence Planned For Annecy Animation Fest
Deadline

Protests Against Artificial Intelligence Planned For Annecy Animation Fest

Protests against the use of artificial intelligence in animation are planned at this week’s Annecy fest, Deadline understands. A slew of AI-related talks are set to take place over the next 72 hours at the festival’s MIFA market and we are told that small gro…

Karlovy Vary Film Festival Set To Revamp Industry Days Section With Bigger Focus On Series & Central European Co-Pros
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Karlovy Vary Film Festival Set To Revamp Industry Days Section With Bigger Focus On Series & Central European Co-Pros

The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival has given its Industry Days program a revamp, adding an extra day to the section while also extending its remit to the small screen and series development.  The extended program, which takes place across four days …

Trafalgar Releasing Elevates Three, Expands Team After Record Year
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Trafalgar Releasing Elevates Three, Expands Team After Record Year

Trafalgar Releasing, a specialist in global event cinema, expanded its leadership with key promotions and a new hire after setting records over the past year. Its slate, from acclaimed restoration Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII to SUGA│Agust D TOUR ‘D-DAY’ …

WGA East Ratifies First Union Contract With Nonfiction Producer Story Syndicate Nearly 2 Years After Organizing Workers
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WGA East Ratifies First Union Contract With Nonfiction Producer Story Syndicate Nearly 2 Years After Organizing Workers

The Writers Guild of America East has finally sealed its first deal with management at the nonfiction production company Story Syndicate. The union announced Tuesday that the 30-member bargaining unit unanimously ratified the contract after nearly two years o…

Tiziana Rocca Talks Taormina, Filming Italy Sardegna & Her Vision To “Elevate International Stature” Of Fests While Keeping Them “Rooted In Cultural & Historical Identity”
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Tiziana Rocca Talks Taormina, Filming Italy Sardegna & Her Vision To “Elevate International Stature” Of Fests While Keeping Them “Rooted In Cultural & Historical Identity”

Tiziana Rocca is back. The Italian festivals specialist, producer and marketing whizz has just wrapped the latest edition of the starry Taormina Film Festival, marking her triumphant return to the Sicilian event that she headed up for five years before being …

Karlovy Vary’s Industry Section Unveils New KVIFF Central Stage Showcase To Spotlight Central European Co-Production
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Karlovy Vary’s Industry Section Unveils New KVIFF Central Stage Showcase To Spotlight Central European Co-Production

The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival’s Industry Office has unveiled films selected for this year’s new KVIFF Central Stage showcase. The 14 projects from 8 different Central European countries, which are at various stages of development and seeking co…

Ollie Madden Exiting Film4/Channel 4 To Join Netflix As Director Of UK Film; Farhana Bhula & Gwawr Lloyd Upped At UK Broadcaster
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Ollie Madden Exiting Film4/Channel 4 To Join Netflix As Director Of UK Film; Farhana Bhula & Gwawr Lloyd Upped At UK Broadcaster

Ollie Madden, Director of Film4 and Channel 4 Drama, is leaving the broadcaster after an eight-year stint to join Netflix as Director Of UK Film. The news was relayed to Channel 4 staff this morning via a memo, which you can read below. Madden is leaving in O…

TV Industry Scam Exposed: Fraudster Reported To FBI & UK Cybercrime Agency After Posing As Well-Known British Producers And Demanding Thousands Of Pounds From Writers
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TV Industry Scam Exposed: Fraudster Reported To FBI & UK Cybercrime Agency After Posing As Well-Known British Producers And Demanding Thousands Of Pounds From Writers

EXCLUSIVE: A scammer has been reported to both the FBI and UK cybercrime agency after posing as well-known TV executives and asking writers to send them up to £2,500 ($3,300) to help get their scripts developed. Deadline has seen evidence of at least half a d…

Karlovy Vary Unveils Competition Lineup & Jury Members Including ‘Roma’ Producer Nicolás Celis & Filmmaker Babak Jalali
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Karlovy Vary Unveils Competition Lineup & Jury Members Including ‘Roma’ Producer Nicolás Celis & Filmmaker Babak Jalali

The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival has unveiled its official selection and jury members for the upcoming 59th edition of the upcoming festival. It has announced 11 titles from its usual dozen films in its Crystal Globe Competition, which include the…

F1: The Movie Review
IGN

F1: The Movie Review

F1: The Movie follows the sports movie playbook almost perfectly, finding ways to be just that much better at nearly every stage of its 156-minute runtime – creating a super fun racecar flick in the process that eventually finds its way to victory lane.

A Minecraft Movie is finally streaming on Max this week – here's exactly when you can watch it
TechRadar

A Minecraft Movie is finally streaming on Max this week – here's exactly when you can watch it

The highest-grossing movie of the year will make its official streaming debut this week, but not for everyone.

I've streamed every new Apple TV+ movie in 2025, but none of them match its hit series
TechRadar

I've streamed every new Apple TV+ movie in 2025, but none of them match its hit series

Apple TV+ has released three new original movies in 2025 so far, but none are as successful as its hit TV shows.

Canadian Denis Villeneuve to direct next James Bond movie
CBC News

Canadian Denis Villeneuve to direct next James Bond movie

Canadian director Denis Villeneuve has been tapped to make the next Bond film, the first since AmazonMGM took creative control of the franchise.

‘Housefull 5’ Is Fifth Highest-Grossing Film Worldwide This Weekend
Forbes

‘Housefull 5’ Is Fifth Highest-Grossing Film Worldwide This Weekend

Indian star Akshay Kumar's new Hindi film 'Housefull 5' ranks among the top scoring films worldwide this week. Read the box office report in detail.

Searching For Old Hollywood In The Heart Of Palm Springs
Forbes

Searching For Old Hollywood In The Heart Of Palm Springs

If you’re a fan of cinema’s Golden Era, there are a few spots well worth visiting. Let’s check out some of the city's coolest Old School haunts.

Mehdi Hasan’s Zeteo Picks Up Gaza Doctor Documentary The BBC Refused To Air
Forbes

Mehdi Hasan’s Zeteo Picks Up Gaza Doctor Documentary The BBC Refused To Air

A new documentary backed by Mehdi Hasan’s media startup Zeteo spotlights the impact of the war in Gaza on medics and civilians.

Short Form Dramas Become Bigger Part Of The Entertainment Industry
Forbes

Short Form Dramas Become Bigger Part Of The Entertainment Industry

SpoonLabs launched their streaming platform Vigloo in July 2024 offering short form content from Korea, Japan and the U.S.

Tom Cruise Is Finally Getting An Oscar After 44 Years In Hollywood
Forbes

Tom Cruise Is Finally Getting An Oscar After 44 Years In Hollywood

Tom Cruise, Debbie Allen, Wynn Thomas and Dolly Parton are being given honorary Oscars.

Future-Back, Present-Forward And Past-Fulfilling: A Strategic Synthesis
Forbes

Future-Back, Present-Forward And Past-Fulfilling: A Strategic Synthesis

Every organization's strategic planning involves its desired future, present situation and unique history.

NYT ‘Connections’ Hints For Friday, June 27: Clues And Answers For Today’s Game
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NYT ‘Connections’ Hints For Friday, June 27: Clues And Answers For Today’s Game

Looking for some help with today's NYT Connections? Some hints and the answers for today's game are right here to help keep your streak alive.

Seven Genre-Defying Movies For Fans Of Nathan Fielder’s The Rehearsal
Forbes

Seven Genre-Defying Movies For Fans Of Nathan Fielder’s The Rehearsal

There is a universe of genre-bending movies that blur art, fiction, documentary, and everything in between—From Nathan Fielder to Pee Wee Herman.

Baldoni Vs. Lively Feud: 14 Women’s Advocacy Groups Back Lively In New Amicus Brief
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Baldoni Vs. Lively Feud: 14 Women’s Advocacy Groups Back Lively In New Amicus Brief

Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively have attacked each other in court—and in the press—since filing competing lawsuits over treatment on the set of "It Ends With Us."

Baldoni Vs. Lively Feud: Lively Withdraws Emotional Distress Claims After Baldoni Seeks Her Medical Records
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Baldoni Vs. Lively Feud: Lively Withdraws Emotional Distress Claims After Baldoni Seeks Her Medical Records

Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively have attacked each other in court—and in the press—since filing competing lawsuits over treatment on the set of "It Ends With Us."

Baldoni Vs. Lively Feud: Lively Shares ‘Gratitude’ On Instagram After Baldoni’s Lawsuit Is Dismissed
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Baldoni Vs. Lively Feud: Lively Shares ‘Gratitude’ On Instagram After Baldoni’s Lawsuit Is Dismissed

Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively have attacked each other in court—and in the press—since filing competing lawsuits over treatment on the set of "It Ends With Us."

Baldoni Vs. Lively Feud: Judge Dismisses Baldoni’s $400 Million Defamation Lawsuit
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Baldoni Vs. Lively Feud: Judge Dismisses Baldoni’s $400 Million Defamation Lawsuit

Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively have attacked each other in court—and in the press—since filing competing lawsuits over treatment on the set of "It Ends With Us."

Step Back In Time With These 1940s Film Classics
Forbes

Step Back In Time With These 1940s Film Classics

Take a journey through 1940s cinema with timeless films that capture the drama, glamour, and grit of a decade that shaped Hollywood's golden age.

Africa’s Creative Boom
Project Syndicate

Africa’s Creative Boom

Africa’s creative industries are expanding rapidly, fueled by digital innovation and a young, growing middle class. By making strategic investments and implementing targeted reforms, African governments can harness this momentum to advance economic, social, a…

F1: The Movie - Our writers have their say
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F1: The Movie - Our writers have their say

Can I get your five-word movie review? Ben Hunt: Good for non-F1 fans.Mark Mann-Bryans: Not good for anyone watching.What were your thoughts on the racing scenes?BH: A lot has been made of the technology. The director used similar techniques to what they used…

Happy Heavenly Birthday, Roger Ebert: June 18, 1942 – April 4, 2013
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Happy Heavenly Birthday, Roger Ebert: June 18, 1942 – April 4, 2013

Paying homage to the great man on what would have been his 83rd birthday.

Female Filmmakers in Focus: Marva Nabili on “The Sealed Soil”
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Female Filmmakers in Focus: Marva Nabili on “The Sealed Soil”

An interview with the director of the earliest extant film directed by a woman from Iran.

Cannes 2025 Video #9: Wrap Up
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Cannes 2025 Video #9: Wrap Up

Chaz talks to artists and critics about the fest, and premieres her inaugural FECK/CANNES Award.

59th Karlovy Vary Film Festival Announces Official Selection and Juries
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59th Karlovy Vary Film Festival Announces Official Selection and Juries

34 titles and a host of exciting jurors have been announced for this year's Czech-based film festival.

Must-See Movies By Genre, Decade And Language
Forbes

Must-See Movies By Genre, Decade And Language

Explore must-see movies for the most popular film genres. Uncover top picks across popular languages, regions, and throughout decades of cinema.

Most US Execs See Moviegoing Ending Within 20 Years
Nofilmschool.com

Most US Execs See Moviegoing Ending Within 20 Years

I don't know about you, but I love going to the movies. I want theaters to be around forever. As much as I value my couch and my flat screen, the theater is magic. But according to a new report from Variety, that may be going away very soon.A recent survey re…

How 'Jaws' Gave Birth to the July 4th Blockbuster
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How 'Jaws' Gave Birth to the July 4th Blockbuster

One thing I do every summer is dust off my Jaws Blu-ray and get it ready to be watched at least four or five times, because when it gets hot outside, I know it's time to visit Amity.For the last fifty years, Jaws has been the king of the summer, and not just …

When Walt Disney Bet It All on a Princess (and Won)
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When Walt Disney Bet It All on a Princess (and Won)

Imagine we’re back in the mid-1930s. Although 2D animation has evolved significantly in the last two decades, it has remained a children’s novelty. Nobody believes that two-dimensional cartoons can work for feature films. But one man decided to go against the…

Remember When - Stanley Kubrick Rewrote the Future with 2001: A Space Odyssey
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Remember When - Stanley Kubrick Rewrote the Future with 2001: A Space Odyssey

Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey set a new standard for visual effects and single-handedly reinvented the science fiction genre. At the same time, it forced the film industry to take sci-fi seriously, elevating its status from cheap B-movies to mainstream cine…

Animayo debuts in New York with the world premiere of its Official Awards List 2025
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Animayo debuts in New York with the world premiere of its Official Awards List 2025

Following the resounding success of Animayo Gran Canaria 2025, whose in-person phase took place in the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria this past May, the celebrations for its 20th Anniversary moved to the iconic city of skyscrapers with the world premiere …

Josh Sperling Sees the "Big Picture"
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Josh Sperling Sees the "Big Picture"

Perrotin Los Angeles is pleased to present Josh Sperling’s first solo exhibition on the West Coast. In Big Picture, the devil is in the details. The first solo exhibition of the Ithaca-based artist in Perrotin's Los Angeles space combines Sperling's quintesse…

Hollywood Showdown Begins: Disney And Universal Sue $300M AI Startup Midjourney For 'Bottomless Pit Of Plagiarism' In Blockbuster Case
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Hollywood Showdown Begins: Disney And Universal Sue $300M AI Startup Midjourney For 'Bottomless Pit Of Plagiarism' In Blockbuster Case

Disney (NYSE:DIS) and Universal, the powerhouse studios behind Star Wars, Frozen, and Kung Fu Panda, have filed a major copyright lawsuit involving an AI...

Lilo & Stitch Actor David Hekili Kenui Bell Has Died at 46
The Cut

Lilo & Stitch Actor David Hekili Kenui Bell Has Died at 46

David Hekili Kenui Bell recently starred in the live-action remake of the Disney film ‘Lilo & Stitch.’ He was also known for roles in ‘Magnum, P.I.’ and ‘Hawaii Five-0.’

The Pregnant Filmmaker Who Can’t Stay Off Feeld
The Cut

The Pregnant Filmmaker Who Can’t Stay Off Feeld

Every week, the Cut’s Sex Diaries column features a new sex and dating story from an anonymous city dweller. This week, a woman wonders if she was ghosted because she’s expecting.

66 Animation Pros Invited To Join Academy’s Animation And VFX Branches
Cartoon Brew

66 Animation Pros Invited To Join Academy’s Animation And VFX Branches

The animation and VFX invitees are among the 534 film industry figures invited to join the Academy's ranks as part of the class of 2025.

For some in the industry, AI filmmaking is already becoming mainstream
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For some in the industry, AI filmmaking is already becoming mainstream

Across Hollywood, talking about it publicly can sometimes be taboo.

The One True Andy Kaufman: A New Doc Uses Private Tapes to Capture His Genius, Kindness, and Chaos
Vanity Fair

The One True Andy Kaufman: A New Doc Uses Private Tapes to Capture His Genius, Kindness, and Chaos

'Andy Kaufman Is Me,' which premieres at the Tribeca Film Festival today, has heavyweight producers in David Letterman and Dwayne Johnson.

Scriptnotes, Episode 687: How to Not Ruin Your First Film, Transcript
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Scriptnotes, Episode 687: How to Not Ruin Your First Film, Transcript

The original post for this episode can be found here. John August: Hello and welcome. My name is John August. Craig Mazin: My name is Craig Mazin. John: You’re listening to episode 687 of Scriptnotes. It’s a podcast about screenwriting and things that are int…

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