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Ron Thompson, Actor in ‘No Place to Be Somebody’ and ‘American Pop,’ Dies at 83

He also succeeded Al Pacino in ‘Does a Tiger Wear a Necktie?’ and played a cop opposite Robert Blake on ‘Baretta.’

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‘Civil War’ Sound Editor on Balancing “Oppressive” Battle Noise With Abrupt Silence

In notching A24’s highest-grossing opening weekend to date, Alex Garland’s debate-stirring combat film Civil War has made plenty of noise — both figuratively and literally. Starring Kirsten Dunst, Cailee Spaeny and Wagner Moura, the project has spurred conversation over its depiction of a small group of journalists witnessing the violently divided U.S. en route to […]

Keanu Reeves Joins ‘Sonic 3’ as Shadow

Keanu Reeves is speeding along to another franchise, with the John Wick star heading to Sonic the Hedgehog 3. He will be voicing the popular character named Shadow, multiple sources tell The Hollywood Reporter. The news comes on the heels of a jam-packed CinemaCon presentation from Paramount last week, when the studio debuted the first […]

Animal Rescue Gives Couple New Purpose in ‘Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story’ Trailer (Exclusive)

The trailer for Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story sees Bill Mail and his wife, Susan, rescuing a starving wild otter that swims onto their jetty in remote Scotland. The animal becomes a new member of their family and gives the couple a renewed purpose in life. Charlie Hamilton directs the rescue film from […]

Cannes Critics’ Week Unveils 2024 Lineup

The Cannes Critics’ Week, the parallel film festival sidebar organized by the French film critics’ union, has unveiled its 2024 selection. The psychological thriller Ghost Trail, the first feature from acclaimed French shorts director Jonathan Millet, will open the 2024 sidebar. Adam Bessa (star of 2022’s Un Certain Regard winner Harka) plays the lead in […]

China Box Office: ‘Boy and the Heron’ Sails to $94M, ‘Godzilla x Kong’ Hits $110M

Hayao Miyazaki’s Oscar-winning anime The Boy and the Heron floated to an easy second-weekend win at China’s theatrical box office, earning $12.8 million from Friday to Sunday, according to data from Artisan Gateway. The Studio Ghibli blockbuster has now earned $93.8 million in China, with local ticketing app Maoyan projecting that it will soon sail […]

13 of the Best Chase Scenes in Movie History

You know the feeling: Your pulse rises as you lean forward, the hairs on your arms are lifting, and suddenly, you’re holding your breath. A good chase scene will leave you pinned to your seat, unable to look away no matter how many times you’ve seen the movie. The art of the chase has changed […]

2024 Writers Guild Awards: ‘The Holdovers,’ ‘American Fiction,’ ‘Succession’ Among Winners

The Holdovers, American Fiction and Succession were among the winners at the 2024 Writers Guild Awards, which were handed out Sunday night in simultaneous ceremonies in New York and Los Angeles. Best adapted screenplay was presented to American Fiction, the winner for the best adapted screenplay Oscar, while The Holdovers won the award for best […]

Box Office: Alex Garland’s ‘Civil War’ Opens No. 1 With History-Making $25.7M for A24

Alex Garland’s dystopian action movie Civil War conquered the domestic box office this weekend with $25.7 million, ahead of expectations and scoring A24’s biggest opening ever. The $50 million movie about a divided America is a big swing for A24 as it tries to produce bigger movies, marking its most expensive production to date. There […]

Lori Loughlin Recalls Working With Keanu Reeves on 1988’s ‘The Night Before:’ “He’s Just a Dream”

While taking a trip down memory lane, Lori Loughlin recalled the positive experience of working with Keanu Reeves on their 1988 film The Night Before. The Full House actress recently opened up about the teen comedy on her former co-stars Jodie Sweetin and Andrea Barber’s How Rude, Tanneritos! podcast. The Thom Eberhardt-directed film follows Reeves’ character, Winston, who takes […]

‘Triangle of Sadness’ Director Ruben Östlund Proposes Requiring a License to Use Cameras

Triangle of Sadness director Ruben Östlund understands the power of cinema and its impact on society, which is why he’s proposing a radical idea to regulate the use of cameras. The Oscar-nominated filmmaker recently expressed in an interview with The Guardian the importance of consuming high-quality media, especially since people’s relationship with screens — big or small […]

Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson Were “Immediately Comfortable” on ‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days’ Set

Matthew McConaughey is opening up about the dynamic between him and Kate Hudson on the set of How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. The Oscar winner sat down with People to celebrate the publication’s 50th anniversary, during which he talked through some of his most iconic roles, including his stint as the rom-com […]

Meet Freddy Macdonald, the 23-Year-Old ‘Sew Torn’ Filmmaker Who Dazzled SXSW

The phrase, “a change of heart,” would forever alter the course of Freddy Macdonald’s life.  Last month, the 23-year-old wunderkind’s feature directorial debut, Sew Torn, premiered at South by Southwest to glowing reviews, capping an extraordinary five-plus years for the young filmmaker. As a high school senior, Macdonald — whose American family had relocated to Switzerland […]