Busan’s Asian Contents & Film Market Names Japan 2026 Focus Country for Producer Hub
ACFM has named Japan its 2026 Focus Country for Producer Hub, sending 10 producers to Busan for pitching, case studies and speed meetings.
Claes Bang Plays a Masseur of Nazi Leader Heinrich Himmler in ‘I Is Another’ – But John Paul in ‘Bad Sisters’ Is Still One of His ‘Worst Characters’
Claes Bang on playing complicated characters in 'Bad Sisters,' 'The Square' and embodying a masseur of Nazi leader Heinrich Himmler in ‘I Is Another.’
Locarno Open Doors Buzz Title ‘Chapa 100,’ From Ique Langa, Adds Luminalia, Mo Harare, Mostafa El Kasha (EXCLUSIVE)
‘Luminalia was founded precisely on this idea: to question our own ethnocentrism,’ says Tommaso Priante, its head of sales & festivals.
Thomas Heise’s Final Documentary ‘Übergang,’ a Potential Locarno Highlight, Reflects on Time and Transience
Peter Badel and Chris Wright discuss completing Thomas Heise's final film 'Übergang' ahead of its Locarno premiere.
Vishal Bhardwaj Sets ‘Rashomon’-Style Film on Tarun Tejpal Rape Case After Bombay High Court Conviction (EXCLUSIVE)
Vishal Bhardwaj reveals plans for a 'Rashomon'-style film on the Tarun Tejpal rape case after former Tehelka editor's Bombay High Court conviction.
Ricky Gervais’ Netflix Animated Comedy ‘Alley Cats’ Is Surprisingly Bittersweet: TV Review
With the animated Netflix comedy 'Alley Cats', Ricky Gervais strikes a surprisingly bittersweet tone.
Locarno’s Alliance 4 Development Welcomes Queer Musical, Eco Body Horror and Bruce LaBruce’s Melodrama with Monica Bellucci and Béatrice Dalle
Bruce LaBruce’s melodrama with Monica Bellucci and Béatrice Dalle, queer musical and eco body horror selected for Locarno's Alliance 4 Development.
Aymar Esse, Director of Locarno Open Doors World Premiere ‘My Father’s Kora,’ Discusses Challenges of Queer Cinema in Senegal
‘My Father’s Kora,’ about an Afro-German trans man traveling to Dakar to fix his father’s kora, world premieres at Locarno's Open Doors.
Morgan Freeman Says You Can ‘Overlook’ a Mediocre Script ‘If They’re Going to Pay You Enough’ Money
Morgan Freeman says it's worth acting in a movie with a so-so script if the money offer is good.
Peter Katsis, Veteran Manager for Backstreet Boys, Korn, Jane’s Addiction and More, Dies at 69
Peter Katsis, who over the course of a 35-year career managed Backstreet Boys, Korn, Morrissey, Limp Bizkit, Ministry and more, has died. He was 69.
‘Michael’ Boosts Lionsgate Quarterly Results as Studio Narrows Loss to $29 Million
'Michael' helped Lionsgate's movie division turn in a profit of $105 million in the June 2026 quarter. Overall revenue rose 48% and the studio narrowed net loss to $28.8 million.