Films
Tom Cruise touts the power of cinema as he accepts honorary Oscar
The movie star is chosen for work in films from Risky Business to two Top Gun movies and the Mission: Impossible franchise
From opening to final curtain call: A visual timeline of The Projector
Rising costs, shifting audience habits and faltering cinema attendance have left the indie outfit with ‘no viable path forward’
Marvel’s Thunderbolts* retains top spot in North American box office
[WASHINGTON] Marvel’s newest superhero film Thunderbolts* remained top dog at the North American box office for a second straight weekend, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said on Sunday (May 11).
Google has launched new film and TV production wing: Business Insider
The company is looking to boost the visibility and adoption of its newer offerings including AI and spatial computing tools that blend the physical and virtual worlds through the initiative
'Emilia Perez,' 'The Brutalist' lead Golden Globe film nominations
Emilia Perez, released by Netflix, scored 10 nods and The Brutalist, from independent distributor A24, earned seven
Done in 60 seconds: Micro dramas take off in China as platforms chase users’ attention
New video format captures millions of viewers, as its brevity caters to fragmented watching habits while dramatic plot twists appeal to people of all ages
Superheroes checked
Where it once made moviegoers believe “a man can fly!”, CGI no longer dazzles these days, especially if the film’s script and storyline don’t fly
Minds Film Festival, Richard Marx concert raise awareness and funds for people with special needs, dementia
The events aim to foster inclusivity and support a more equitable community
Investing platform Republic wants to let fans finance film and TV productions
Platform says it will enable moviemakers to raise money at a time when financing from traditional sources has become more difficult
How the Venice Film Festival became an ‘Oscar launchpad’
These days, the race for the Oscars starts in Venice, Italy. Of the past 10 best picture winners, four have premiered on the lagoon, including, most recently, Chloe Zhao’s Nomadland in 2020. That film...