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Positive first reactions greet Dune: Part Three, hype looks justified
After a limited screening, Dune: Part Three sparked the kind of buzz that turns into ticket lines.
October 7, 2026 7:06 am
Toronto’s Oscar Predictor Has Missed Five of the Last Six Years
Toronto announces its People's Choice winner on Sunday, and the 'it predicts Best Picture' pieces are already drafted. The award has missed five of the last six years.
September 16, 2026 10:33 pm
Lee Chang-dong Was Away Eight Years, Not Sixteen, and Burning Was Never Nominated
Lee Chang-dong came back to Venice after eight years and took the Grand Jury Prize. Half the coverage says sixteen years, and the Oscar claim attached to his last film has been wrong since 2019.
September 16, 2026 7:08 am
Warner Bros. Lost a Fortune on The Bride! and Signed Its Director Again Three Months Later
Maggie Gyllenhaal is presiding over the Venice jury this week. Six months ago her second film, The Bride!, opened to $7 million and a C+ CinemaScore on a budget somewhere between $80 and $90 million. Warner Bros. absorbed it and then, three months later, bought her the next one.
September 14, 2026 1:30 am
A Film About Refusing a Fortune Premieres at TIFF, and Nobody Can Say What the Fortune Was
I Play Rocky premieres at Toronto on 12 September — a film about a broke actor refusing to sell his script at any price. Sylvester Stallone says he had nothing to do with it and was never consulted. Peter Farrelly says he asked permission in person at the Beverly Hills Hotel and got it. And nobody can say what the money was.
September 13, 2026 1:25 am
Toronto Finally Admits It Is a Market, on Government Money That Runs Out
Toronto has been where films get sold for forty years without ever admitting it. On 10 September it admits it: a formal market opens at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, funded by a one-off C$23 million government cheque, pitched partly on the argument that buyers would rather not fly to the United States.
September 11, 2026 1:15 am
Two Star Wars Films Just Reappeared on Paper. Neither Has a Date.
A trade listing dated 3 September put both Star Wars: New Jedi Order and Dave Filoni's long-dormant crossover film back on paper — the first sign of life from either in about a year. It is not a greenlight, and Lucasfilm has said nothing. But these are the two films Kathleen Kennedy pointedly did not discuss on her way out the door.
September 8, 2026 1:10 am
2026 preview: 10 of the biggest upcoming movies worth the wait
Clear your calendar: 2026 is stacked, and these 10 upcoming movies are the ones everyone’s waiting for.
August 19, 2026 2:07 am
Spider-Man: Brand New Day box office success could make Hollywood draw the wrong conclusions
Here's what Spider-Man 4's barnstorming debut actually means for the rest of the industry (and it’s not the cheerful story the numbers imply.)
August 4, 2026 2:27 am
Matt Damon and Luciana Barroso: Inside the 20-year romance that defied Hollywood odds
From a chance Miami meet-cute to a city hall wedding, blended-family milestones and a sunset vow renewal, Matt Damon and Luciana Barroso’s two-decade romance proves some Hollywood love stories go the distance.
July 21, 2026 3:13 am
How Thelma & Louise Redefined Women’s Roles in Hollywood
When Geena Davis joined Thelma & Louise, a single script meeting with Susan Sarandon changed her entire outlook on what women could do in the film industry. The story behind the scenes is just as bold as what made it to the screen.
January 26, 2026 9:59 am
Orson Welles’ Surprising Pick for the Century’s Top Actor
Orson Welles once named a Russian opera legend as the greatest actor of the 20th century, praising his unmatched stage presence and talent. Discover who left such a mark on the iconic filmmaker.
January 26, 2026 5:16 am
Why One Actor Struggled on Christopher Nolan’s Set
Christopher Nolan’s unique directing style has won him global acclaim, but not every actor finds his approach easy. Discover why one performer found working with Nolan unexpectedly challenging.
January 26, 2026 4:20 am
Brian De Palma’s Blunt Take on Shallow Directors
Brian De Palma, famed for his bold films, once slammed fellow directors for lacking depth in their views on life and art. Discover what set him apart and why his words still spark debate.
January 26, 2026 4:00 am
How Quentin Tarantino Stopped Brad Pitt’s Wild Superhero Turn
Brad Pitt nearly took on a gritty superhero role that would have shocked Hollywood, but a last-minute offer from Quentin Tarantino changed everything. Find out what really happened behind the scenes.
January 25, 2026 9:55 am
The Forgotten Animated Epic That Beat Disney to the Punch
Long before Disney’s Snow White, a groundbreaking animated film from Argentina set the stage for the genre, blending sharp political satire with striking visuals and changing animation history.
January 25, 2026 5:47 am
Amanda Seyfried Reveals the Acting Performance That Changed Her
Amanda Seyfried opens up about the one acting performance that set the bar for her career, sharing a surprising source of inspiration and what makes it unforgettable.
January 25, 2026 5:08 am
Kristen Wiig Reveals Her Comedy Idol and Dream Collaboration
Kristen Wiig opens up about the British sitcom that shaped her comedic style, her admiration for Ricky Gervais, and why she’s still keen to work with him again.
January 25, 2026 4:56 am
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