Japan Hits Record 25 Annecy 2026 Selections, Unifies MIFA Booths in Show of Force
Japan sets a recent record with 25 films at Annecy 2026 and consolidates three MIFA booths under the Agency for Cultural Affairs.
‘Sicko’ Director on Why Gory Kazakh ‘Parasite’ ‘Not as Violent as Life Itself’: ‘Life Has Much More to Be Afraid Of’
The solo directorial debut of Aitore Zholdaskali follows a scheming couple whose get-rich-quick plan spirals out of control.
Inside APOS 2026: AI, Microdramas and the Future of Asian Streaming Take Center Stage in Bali
APOS 2026 preview: Netflix, Prime Video, Disney and WBD headline a Bali summit spanning microdramas, AI, sports and Southeast Asian content.
Neymar Jr. Partners With FlareFlow on 16-Title AI Microdrama Franchise
Soccer icon Neymar Jr. teams with COL Group's FlareFlow on a 16-title AI-powered microdrama franchise launching globally June 11.
Sheryl Crow Slams Trump Administration for Staging UFC Fight at White House: ‘Disgraceful and Void of Decency’
Sheryl Crow slammed the Trump administration for staging a UFC fight at the White House, calling it 'disgraceful and void of decency.'
India’s All Living Things Environmental Film Festival Launches Green Doc Fund (EXCLUSIVE)
ALT EFF and Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies launch $126,000 fund to grant three Indian environmental documentaries.
Jon Stewart Slams Fighter Josh Hokit as a ‘F—ing A–hole’ For Saying ‘Michelle Obama Is a Man’ at UFC Freedom 250
Jon Stewart slammed fighter Josh Hokit for saying 'Michelle Obama is a man' at Trump's UFC Freedom 250 event.
Ian McKellen Roasted Trump on ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Set by Shouting ‘Mar-a-Lago!’ When Told to Hate What Magneto Is Destroying
Ian McKellen was told on the 'Avengers: Doomsday' set to act more furious as Magneto, so he thought about destroying Mar-a-Lago.
RisingJoy Launches RJOY Microdrama Streaming Service on TikTok Minis With 20 Originals
Singapore-based RisingJoy has launched RJOY, a direct-to-consumer microdrama streaming service on TikTok Minis, debuting in the U.S. and Japan.
Emmy Predictions: Directing — ‘Beef,’ ‘Hacks’ and an Overdue Vince Gilligan Lead the Field
2026 Emmys directing predictions for drama, comedy and limited include "Pluribus," "Hacks," "Beef" and more.
Music Industry Moves: The Linda Lindas Sign With Reprise-Warner; Motown Announces HBCU Internship Program; Republic and Ziza Launch Label
The Linda Lindas sign with Reprise-Warner; Motown announces HBCU internship program; Republic Collective and Ziza launch label.