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New York Film Festival 2026 Lineup Unveiled: Chris Rock’s ‘Misty Green,’ Andrew Haigh’s ‘A Long Winter’ and More

The New York Film Festival has announced the 32-film main slate for its 64th edition, anchored by four world premieres: centerpiece selecti…

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It’s Sombr Summer: The Pop Phenom on Impressing Taylor Swift, Singing About Body Image and Why People ‘Can Say Whatever the F— They Want About Me’

“Do we like the eyeliner or no?” Sombr is strutting across the stage, dragging the microphone stand by its neck and headbanging to his own …

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Talia Ryder Joins Michael Shannon in ‘Doctor Caligari’s Cabinet of Wonders’ (EXCLUSIVE)

“Doctor Caligari’s Cabinet of Wonders,” the upcoming contemporary reimagining of iconic horror classic “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari,” widel…

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Trans Pregnancy Drama ‘Aman’ Boards Nikkhil Advani and Dominique Welinski as Executive Producers Ahead of Toronto World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

“Aman,” writer-director Rahul Roye’s short film about a trans man who discovers he is pregnant on the eve of his gender-affirming surgery, …

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Tim Blake Nelson’s ‘The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd,’ Starring Amanda Seyfried and Scoot McNairy, Boarded by WestEnd Films

WestEnd Films has boarded international sales on “The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd,” written, directed and produced by Tim Blake Nelson,…

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Cinema Ritrovato Chief Gianluca Farinelli Appointed Artistic Director of Italy’s David di Donatello Awards

Gianluca Farinelli, who is head of Italy’s venerable Il Cinema Ritrovato festival dedicated to cinematic treasures of the past, has been ap…

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‘Avengers: Endgame’ Directors Congratulate ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ for Breaking Their Opening Weekend Record: ‘The Gauntlet Has Been Passed’

“Avengers: Endgame” directors Joe and Anthony Russo have officially surrendered the opening box office crown to “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.…

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Karthik Subbaraj’s Toronto-Bound ‘Dorothy’ Unveils Teaser (EXCLUSIVE)

Jio Studios and Sikhya Entertainment have released a teaser for Karthik Subbaraj’s “Dorothy” ahead of the Tamil-language film’s world premi…

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TIFF Docs Chief Not Worried About Taking on Elon Musk

The Toronto International Film Festival’s documentary czar feels confident about taking on Elon Musk. On Wednesday, the 2026 edition of TIF…

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Cannes Critics’ Week Film ‘Six Months in a Pink and Blue Building’ Sells to Strand Releasing for North America (EXCLUSIVE)

Strand Releasing has acquired North American rights to Bruno Santamaria Razo’s debut feature “Six Months in a Pink and Blue Building,” the …

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Sophie Fleur de Bruijn, Whose Spec Script ‘The One Month Mark’ Sold to Apple With Jennifer Lawrence Attached, Signs With CAA (EXCLUSIVE)

U.S. playwright-writer-director and performer Sophie Fleur de Bruijn, whose original romantic comedy spec script “The One Month Mark” recen…

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Disney Says Commercials for Super Bowl LXI Have Sold Out

Disney said it had sold out all its commercial inventory tied to its coming 2027 telecast of Super Bowl LXI, showing a remarkable push to a…

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Disney Looking to Launch Free Streaming Channels as CEO Josh D’Amaro Doubles Down on the Streaming Biz

Disney is looking to join the free streaming channel boom as newly named CEO Josh D’Amaro doubles down on streaming as one of two key pilla…

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Prime Video’s Stunning Drama ’Sterling Point’ Elevates the YA Genre Beyond the Mundane: TV Review

There is a plethora of recent YA television series across streamers and networks, including “The Summer I Turned Pretty, “Off Campus,” “Cru…

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Disney CEO Admits ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ and ‘Moana’ Failed at Box Office but ‘Fueled Other Parts of Our Company’

Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro admitted on the company’s latest earnings call that “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” and the live-action “Moa…

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‘Resident Evil Requiem’ Stars Nick Apostolides, Angela Sant’Albano to Host Gamescom’s Future Games Show (EXCLUSIVE)

“Resident Evil Requiem” stars Nick Apostolides and Angela Sant’Albano will co-host the Future Games Show at gamescom on Aug. 26. Best known…

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Jonny Greenwood, Alexandre Desplat, Hildur Guðnadóttir Among World Soundtrack Awards Contenders

Jonny Greenwood, Alexandre Desplat and Hildur Guðnadóttir are among the nominees for Film Composer of the Year at the 26th edition of the W…

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Prateek Kuhad to Make Feature Film Acting Debut in Marginal MediaWorks, D36 and Jugaad’s ‘Drowning,’ Directed by Dar Gai (EXCLUSIVE)

Prateek Kuhad, the Indian singer-songwriter known for hits including “Cold/Mess” and “Kasoor,” will make his feature film acting debut in “…

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