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
“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
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
Netflix has secured the rights to adapt Ana Huang’s romance novel Twisted Love and its sequels into a television series through a seven-figure option deal. According to the project’s logline, the series is described as: “A steamy new adult series that follows the lives of four best friends and their brooding love interests, riddled with … Read more
Uncork’d Entertainment is set to unveil George A. Romero’s Resident Evil, an investigative documentary that delves into one of Hollywood’s most fascinating “what could have been” stories. Directed by Brandon Salisbury, this eagerly awaited film will be available for Digital and On-Demand viewing starting January 7, 2025. In 1998, Constantin Film sought to adapt the … Read more
Universal has decided to cancel the Wolf Man premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre on Tuesday. “Tonight’s premiere of Wolf Man is cancelled due to sensitivities around the worsening weather situation in LA and related evacuations,” read an email from a Universal PR rep due to the Pacific Palisades wildfire that has expanded to beyond … Read more