‘Shoa,’ ‘Downfall,’ and the First Cannes Winner Set for Beijing Fest’s “Film and Peace” Program

‘Shoa,’ ‘Downfall,’ and the First Cannes Winner Set for Beijing Fest’s “Film and Peace” Program

“Film records the profound suffering that war brings to mankind.” That is how the Beijing International Film Festival explained a focus it has unveiled on war and peace in a special “Film and Peace” program that it is featuring during its 15th edition starting on Friday. It will showcase “12 masterpieces” depicting “the tragedy of…

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Two Boys and Their Dad Wander Through Lagos in ‘My Father’s Shadow’ (Exclusive First Look)

Two Boys and Their Dad Wander Through Lagos in ‘My Father’s Shadow’ (Exclusive First Look)

The Hollywood Reporter can exclusively reveal a first look at the hotly anticipated directorial debut of Akinola Davies Jr., set to premiere in Cannes. Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù (Slow Horses, Gangs of London) leads the semi-autobiographical My Father’s Shadow. From Element Pictures production in association with Crybaby and Fatherland Productions, and based on a script by brothers…

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Max Turkey Goes Live, Unveils New Originals as WBD Vows to Invest More in Local Talent, Content

Max Turkey Goes Live, Unveils New Originals as WBD Vows to Invest More in Local Talent, Content

Warner Bros. Discovery‘s rebrand of its streaming service BluTV to Max in Turkey is official and live as of today Tuesday, as the Hollywood giant underlined its “commitment to increasing its investment in local content” and “bringing a compelling slate of new local stories” to its streamer in the country. “Existing direct subscribers in Türkiye can sign in…

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Sean Baker-Produced ‘Left-Handed Girl’ Leads Cannes Critics’ Week Lineup

Sean Baker-Produced ‘Left-Handed Girl’ Leads Cannes Critics’ Week Lineup

The Cannes Critics’ Week, the festival sidebar focusing on directors’ first and second features, unveiled its 2025 lineup Monday. Competition highlights include Left-Handed Girl, the solo directorial debut of Taiwanese filmmaker Shih-Ching Tsou, known for her long-standing collaboration with Anora director Sean Baker (Tsou co-directed 2004’s Take Out and was a producer on Baker’s Tangerine,…

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Streaming Profit Report: Netflix Leads, Disney Rises, Warner Grows. Is Consolidation Next?

Streaming Profit Report: Netflix Leads, Disney Rises, Warner Grows. Is Consolidation Next?

It has taken a few years, but more legacy Hollywood studios’ streaming businesses have started turning annual profits, with the rest touting progress toward that goal.  Netflix, crowned on Wall Street as the undisputed king of streaming, grew its subscribers, revenue and profit in 2024. Meanwhile, among studios — which have been refocused on streaming profits after their initial…

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Graham Norton Joins ‘Doctor Who’ Ensemble as Guest Star in Eurovision-Inspired Episode

Graham Norton Joins ‘Doctor Who’ Ensemble as Guest Star in Eurovision-Inspired Episode

Irish television host Graham Norton will star in the upcoming series of Doctor Who. The “King of Eurovision,” a nickname derived from Norton’s long-running role as commentator of the zany European singing contest, will appear in the sixth episode of season 2 (or season 15), joining an ensemble cast for a Eurovision-inspired episode. “Graham Norton’s…

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