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Jerusalem Film Festival opens amid anti-Israel sentiment in the film industry
The 43rd Jerusalem Film Festival will open on July 9 with Tell Me Everything (Atzma'ut), the new film by Moshe Rosenthal, the festival announced on Wednesday. The film, which stars Assi Cohen, Keren Tzur, Yair Mazor, Ido Tako, Mor Dimri, and Neta…
'Disclosure Day' Box Office Projections On Soft Side For A Spielberg Film
Emily Blunt and Josh O'Connor in 'Disclosure Day.' Steven Spielberg's alien movie Disclosure Day, starring Emily Blunt and Josh O'Connor, is tracking to open on the softer side at the box office despite mostly glowing reviews. Disclosure Day, which…
Film high school co-founded by George Clooney celebrates first graduating class
For many students in Los Angeles, breaking into Hollywood can feel like a dream that's out of reach. But on Wednesday, the first graduating class of a unique film and television program is proving that talent can come from any ZIP code. Out of a…
The best films of 2026 so far
A Neil Diamond tribute act gets a sweet treat of a movie thanks to Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, in a film that follows a Milwaukee married couple as they rise to fame with a real-life band called Lightning and Thunder. What we said: “Here…
Steven Spielberg's most polarising films as Disclosure Day divides critics
Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day was released in cinemas today and has well and truly divided critics as it's already proving to be this year's marmite movie. Critics cannot agree on whether this flick is a triumphant blockbuster or a lukewarm…
The best films of 2026 (so far): experiments in big-swing cinema
You hear it all the time. Hell, you might have even said it yourself (I know I have): “Hollywood's out of ideas!” That sentiment can often seem true in a market where studio executives favor sequels and drab intellectual property over…
Greece Selected as the Country of Honor for the Next Edition of the Cannes Film Market
Greece has been selected as the country of honor for the next edition of the Cannes Film Market, which takes place from May 11 to 19 during the 80th Cannes Film Festival. The Market said, “This distinction celebrates Greece's remarkable rise…
Independent Film Is Winning with Performance Art
Finally there's something that makes Netflix look weak, studios can't touch, and leaves algorithms clueless: Independent film is turning distribution into the performance. Streaming spent a decade engineering friction out of viewing; this strategy…
Zurich Film Festival Appoints German Producer Martin Moszkowicz as President (EXCLUSIVE)
German producer Martin Moszkowicz, the former chief executive of Constantin Film, has been appointed as president of Zurich Film Festival. Moszkowicz and Christian Jungen, the festival's CEO, spoke to Variety about how they intend to achieve the…
Greece Set As Country of Honor At Cannes Marché Du Film
The Cannes Film Festival's Marché du Film has announced Greece as the Country of Honor for its 2027 edition, taking place from 11 to 19 May 2027. The market said the focus – bannered “Ride the Greek Wave” – will…
The X-Files: Ryan Coogler's Hulu Pilot Filming in Vancouver & More
Posted in: Hulu, TV | Tagged: The X-Files An interview with Himesh Patel revealed that Ryan Coogler's The X-Files pilot is now filming, while Patel shared a behind-the-scenes insight. The X-Files pilot from Ryan Coogler is now filming in Vancouver.
Hallmark Channel Previews Upcoming 'Christmas in July' Film Series
Posted in: Hallmark, Movies, TV | Tagged: Christmas In July, hallmark channel Hallmark Channel has revealed details for this year's big 'Christmas in July' event, with four new holiday movies starting July 4. Hallmark Channel's Christmas in July…
The Exorcist: Mike Flanagan's New Film Has Finished Production
Posted in: Blumhouse, Movies | Tagged: blumhouse, Mike Flanagan, The Exorcist Mike Flanagan has revealed that production on his Exorcist film has wrapped. The film will release in theaters on March 17, 2027. The Exorcist has wrapped production in…
Oscars: Glenn Close, Ridley Scott, Disney's First Black Animator and Killer Films Founders Set for Honorary Prizes
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present Honorary Oscars to veteran actress Glenn Close, legendary director Ridley Scott and Disney's first Black animator Floyd Norman, while producers Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler…
Breaking Down Dreams of Violets, the First AI-Generated Feature Film to Screen at Tribeca
Watch: Breaking Down ‘Dreams of Violets,' the First AI-Generated Feature Film to Screen at Tribeca Dreams of Violets is dreaming of a brighter future for independent filmmakers. The 75-minute drama—centered on a group of strangers…
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