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Donald Trump Says He Was ‘Kidding’ About Making Dana White His Press Secretary
President Donald Trump has said he was only kidding about appointing Ultimate Fighting Championship president and CEO Dana White as his next White House press secretary. Following the ousting of Katie Zacharia from the role, Trump wrote on Truth Social Saturday: “I am pleased to announce that the…
Nicholas Denton, Hugh Bonneville and Tim Downie Board Elevated Folk Horror ‘Tragedy Man: The Making of Michael Reeves’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Nicholas Denton (“Talamasca: The Secret Order,” “Dangerous Liaisons”) is attached to portray cult British horror filmmaker Michael Reeves opposite Tim Downie (“Baldur’s Gate 3,” “Outlander”) as Hollywood horror legend Vincent Price in “Tragedy Man: The Making of Michael Reeves.” Hugh Bonneville…
Jeff Goldblum, John Turturro, Rian Johnson and More Set for Marrakech Film Festival Conversations
Hollywood stars Jeff Goldblum and John Turturro, and “Knives Out” director Rian Johnson are among those set to take part in the Conversations program during the 23rd edition of the Marrakech Film Festival, which runs Nov. 20-28. Other movieworld luminaries to take part include actress Monica…
Anthony Chen-Produced ‘Somewhere in the South’ Wins Top Prize at Taiwan Creative Content Fest Pitching Awards, ‘Reunion Dinner’ Takes Three
“Somewhere in the South,” a Malaysian feature written and directed by Tan Ce Ding and produced by Anthony Chen, the Singaporean director of Cannes Caméra d’Or winner “Ilo Ilo,” won the $35,000 TAICCA × CNC Feature Film Grand Award at the 2026 Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) pitching awards in…
Cannes Prize-Winning ‘Brink of Dreams’ Director Ayman El Amir Preps Dark Comedy About Egypt’s Obsession With ‘Fame at All Costs’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Egyptian filmmaker Ayman El Amir, who co-directed the groundbreaking, Cannes prize-winning documentary “The Brink of Dreams,” is developing his next feature, “A Pair of Shoes in the Dark Corner of the Moon.” The satirical comedy is among the projects that will be taking part in the Crossroads…
Tate McRae and Doechii Choreographer Robbie Blue Among World Choreography Award Winners
Robbie Blue, the choreographer for pop and rap stars Tate McRae and Doechii, took home three World Choreography Awards at the 2026 ceremony. He and his associates were recognized for the intricate moves of McRae’s “Saturday Night Live” dance and Doechii’s electric 67th Grammys performance. The 16th…
John Oliver Dunks on Midterms Losers Elon Musk and Haley Stevens
After issuing an urgent warning prior to the midterms about the GOP’s increasingly troubling ties to neo-Nazis (with a little dig at Elizabeth Holmes and Billy Evans, of “You Can See Everything” infamy, thrown in for good measure), John Oliver returned to the “Last Week Tonight” desk on Sunday to…
Goldwyn Bets on French WW2 Epic ‘De Gaulle’ Crossing Over to U.S. Audiences: ‘It’s the Story of an Ally’
Antonin Baudry’s two-part World War II epic about Charles de Gaulle made its U.S. premiere Saturday at the American French Film Festival in Los Angeles, drawing a seven-minute standing ovation after both installments, each running more than two and a half hours, played back-to-back to packed…
China Box Office: ‘Traces of Justice’ Reclaims Top Spot as Local Debuts ‘Embers’ and ‘The Coffin Swap’ Arrive
New Classics Pictures’ crime procedural drama “Traces of Justice” rebounded to first place at the mainland China box office during the Nov. 6–8 weekend, collecting RMB21.5 million ($3.2 million) over the three-day frame, according to data from Artisan Gateway. The performance lifted the…
‘Wanted’ Broadway Review: Dazzling Cast Can’t Elevate the Musical’s Muted Narrative
One of the most beautiful things about legends and myths is they often stem from the truth. Written by playwright and lyricist Angelica Chéri and directed by Stevie Walker-Webb, the new Broadway musical “Wanted” is inspired by Chéri’s great-great aunts, Mary (Solea Pfeiffer) and Martha Clarke…
‘Love Is Blind’ Creator on Protecting the Cast and Why He Chose to Keep Rob’s Attack on Production in the Final Cut
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers for Season 11 of “Love Is Blind,” including the reunion, now streaming on Netflix. Another season of “Love Is Blind” has wrapped up. The Season 11 reunion dropped on Netflix on Sunday, revealing that the one couple who did say “I do” on their wedding day…
Taiwan and South Korea Join Forces on Musical Theater Co-Productions
The Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) and the Korean Association of Musical Producers (KAMP) signed a memorandum of understanding at the Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) in Taipei to expand musical theater collaboration between Taiwan and South Korea and open up new opportunities across…
Microdrama Makers From Turkey and Japan Bet on Emotional Hooks and Infuriating Villains at Taiwan Creative Content Fest
Microdramas compete for attention in crowded mobile feeds, but a strong opening hook does not always need a dramatic twist, İlkin Kavukcu, founder and CEO of Turkish studio İki Dakika Creative House, said at a Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) session on microdramas in Taipei. Kavukcu said her…
‘Gangs of London’ Director Kim Hong-sun Shoots Korean Martial Arts Action Film ‘The Hit List’ With Jung Woo-sung, ‘Squid Game’ Star Wi Ha-jun
Kim Hong-sun, the Korean director of “Project Wolf Hunting” and Season 3 of British crime drama “Gangs of London,” is shooting “The Hit List,” a martial arts revenge actioner set during Korea’s Joseon era, with Jung Woo-sung and “Squid Game” star Wi Ha-jun. “The Hit List” adapts a Kakao webtoon…
Remembering Sebastián Lelio, an Auteur Who Centered Women’s Stories With Style and Sensitivity
When it was announced, in 2017, that the Chilean writer-director Sébastian Lelio was to helm a U.S. remake of his 2013 breakout film “Gloria,” admirers of the original — and indeed of Lelio himself — had cause for concern. English-language do-overs of world cinema successes frequently go awry…
Trump on ’60 Minutes’ Reflects on Midterm Loss, Death and Forgiveness: ‘I Do Hate Some of My Enemies’
President Trump told “60 Minutes” that he blames Republican candidates and the war in Iran for the party’s midterm defeat, and acknowledged that his mass deportation policy was “too tough.” Sitting down with correspondent Ross Douthat, Trump was also asked about corruption, UFOs, and his views of…
K-Pop Concert Film ‘Twice: This Is For… You’ Acquired by Bleecker Street’s Crosswalk and Universal Pictures International
Bleecker Street’s event cinema division Crosswalk and Universal Pictures Content Group have acquired North American and international rights, respectively, to “Twice: This Is For… You.” The film captures K-pop phenomenon Twice at London’s O2 Arena during their “This Is For” world tour. It features…
Nicolas Cage Calls ‘Spider-Noir’ Season 1 ‘Perfect’ and Says He Felt Relieved When It Was Canceled: ‘You Never Wanna Get Stuck Repeating a Character’
Prime Video canceled “Spider-Noir” after just one season, and while fans were shocked, it was good news for star Nicolas Cage, who has no desire to keep telling Ben Reilly’s story. Speaking with IGN in a recent interview, the “National Treasure” actor responded with a simple “no” when asked if he…
‘Cheers,’ ‘Taxi’ Showrunner Ken Estin and Mentalist Banachek Take Psychic Fraud Series ‘Psychic Predators’ From Taiwan Creative Content Fest to American Film Market (EXCLUSIVE)
Two-time Emmy winner Ken Estin, showrunner of “Taxi” and “Cheers,” is steering “Psychic Predators,” a paranormal dramatic comedy starring mentalist Banachek as himself. Organic Media Group (OMG) unveiled the series at Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) in Taipei, and it is also heading to the…
Denis Villeneuve Teases James Bond Progress at LACMA Art + Film Gala: ‘I’m Having a Great Time’
When Denis Villeneuve arrived at LACMA on Saturday night, his black Gucci tuxedo made him look more like James Bond than a director who’s spent the last decade in the desert of Arrakis. Perhaps that’s fitting since the filmmaker is currently putting the final touches on the 70mm Imax print of…
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