The Hong Kong International Film Festival Society (HKIFF) has announced the 25 in-development projects selected for its 23rd Hong Kong – Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF), with acclaimed filmmaker Kore-eda Hirokazu leading the list of established figures mentoring emerging talent. One of the standout projects is Yellow, directed by newcomer Yamaura Miyoh and produced by … Read more
As Kevin Costner celebrates his 70th birthday, he reflects on his former Bodyguard co-star, Whitney Houston. On January 18, Costner marked the occasion by sharing a heartfelt photo on his Instagram Stories. The image, originating from Houston’s official account managed by her estate, featured the two on the set of their 1992 film, The Bodyguard. … Read more
Anthony Hopkins made his first public appearance over the weekend following the recent loss of his home in the Pacific Palisades fire, traveling to Saudi Arabia for a series of high-profile events. The Oscar-winning actor and composer hosted a gala concert featuring his original compositions, performed by Britain’s Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. While in Saudi Arabia, … Read more
“Moana 2,” initially envisioned as a streaming television series, has officially joined the billion-dollar box office club, cementing its place as a monumental success for Disney. The animated sequel has earned $445 million in domestic markets and $567 million internationally, reaching a global total of $1.009 billion after just eight weekends in theaters. This achievement … Read more
Cameron Diaz is ready to embrace the green life once more. The actress, who ended her 10-year retirement with Netflix’s Back in Action, recently shared that she’s open to reprising her role as nightclub singer Tina Carlyle in a sequel to the 1994 comedy The Mask—but only if Jim Carrey is on board. “If Jim’s … Read more
Josh Gad, who released his memoir In Gad We Trust: A Tell-Some on January 14, revealed that his Love & Other Drugs co-star Jake Gyllenhaal once cautioned him against pursuing a role in The Book of Mormon, the provocative musical-comedy by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone. “While juggling episodes, I was also … Read more
Syrian filmmaker Waad Al-Kateab’s latest documentary, Death Without Mercy, is set to debut on Paramount+ on February 6. The film, produced by MTV Documentary Films, focuses on two Syrian families over a ten-day period following the catastrophic 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the Turkish-Syrian border in 2023. This devastating event claimed the lives of 55,000 … Read more
Greta Gerwig has successfully utilized her “Barbie” fame to secure a significant theatrical release from Netflix for her adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ beloved fantasy series, “Narnia.” Following extended negotiations, Imax revealed that “Narnia” will premiere exclusively on its screens globally for a two-week period ahead of its streaming debut on Netflix. The film is set … Read more
Actions have consequences. Sony Pictures has revealed the first trailer for Until Dawn, a live-action adaptation of the acclaimed 2015 PlayStation horror game. Originally developed by Supermassive Games, the Until Dawn video game revolves around eight unsuspecting teenagers who gather at a secluded cabin a year after two of their friends mysteriously disappeared. Utilizing a … Read more
You, Me & Her, an R-rated indie romantic comedy, will mark the debut of the Attend direct distribution platform recently introduced by The Fithian Group. Distributed by Two Hands Productions, the film is set for a nationwide release on February 14, 2025. Alongside the announcement, the movie has also unveiled its first trailer. Attend is … Read more