Berlin Film Festival Awards Under Way (Updating Live)
The 75th anniversary edition of the Berlin Film Festival draws to a close with tonight’s awards ceremony, featuring the competition prize selections of the jury overseen by Todd Haynes. Rose…
‘My Undesirable Friends: Part I — Last Air in Moscow’ Review: An Intimate Documentary Epic About Journalists at War
At nearly five-and-a-half hours — further divided into five massive chapters — Julia Loktev’s “My Undesirable Friends: Part I — Last Air in Moscow” is less like typical docu-journalism, and…
‘Severance’ Stars John Turturro and Christopher Walken on That ‘Dinner From Hell’ and Why Irving Visits Burt’s House: ‘Curiosity, Insecurity, Jealousy’
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for Season 2, Episode 6 of “Severance,” now streaming on Apple TV+. In the world of “Severance,” the line between one’s two selves —…
Box Office: ‘The Monkey’ Drums Up $5.8 Million Opening Day, ‘Captain America’ Gets Second Term on Top
Neon’s horror comedy “The Monkey” is seeing and doing a strong opening weekend, though it’ll take silver at the box office behind Disney’s “Captain America: Brave New World,” still on…
Gwyneth Paltrow and Demi Moore in Hollywood and Jennifer Hudson Wins NAACP Image Award: Celebrity Photos February 2025
February got off to a rockin’ good start with the Grammys in Los Angeles. Chappell Ronan hit the carpet in a Jean Paul Gaultier gown first worn by Beyoncé in…
Which “School Spirits” Character Matches Your Personality?
Obviously, regardless of who you get, everyone will be friends with Wally. View Entire Post ›
These Movies Are All Based On Books — Are You Smart Enough To Name Them All?
Greta Gerwig’s Little Women is the best movie adaptation! View Entire Post ›
I Ranked The 20 Best Episodes Of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” And I Really Want To Know If You Agree
Seeing that “Avatar” is turning 20 makes me feel as ancient as 112-year-old Aang. View Entire Post ›
‘The Quiz With Balls’ Renewed for Season 2 at Fox
“The Quiz With Balls,” the high-stakes game show hosted by “Saturday Night Live” alum Jay Pharoah, has been renewed for Season 2 at Fox. Each episode of the series pits…
Apple’s iPhone 16e Is Available for Pre-Order Now: Here’s Where to Buy and Reserve One Online
The new Apple iPhone 16e is the tech company’s newest smartphone, which is positioned to replace the iPhone SE (third generation) — released in 2022. Now for 2025, Apple emphasizes…
Film Buffs Are Sharing The On-Screen Villains They Low-Key Side With Instead Of The Protagonist, And It’s, Like, Extremely Controversial
“Killing people just to prove a point is terrible, but I totally see why he did everything.” View Entire Post ›
‘9-1-1: Nashville’ Ordered to Series at ABC
After the conclusion of “9-1-1: Lone Star,” there’s a new series coming to Ryan Murphy’s emergency responder franchise: “9-1-1: Nashville,” set to premiere on ABC during the 2025-2026 season. The…
Rewriting History? Hungary, Ukraine, and a Radical Reimagining of Borders
In an era of relentless geopolitical change, one provocative question continues to simmer beneath the surface of European political history: Could history be undone? More specifically, could territories now in…
‘Long Bright River’ Trailer: Amanda Seyfried Grapples With the Opioid Crisis in Peacock Cop Drama
Amanda Seyfried is back in a leading television role following “The Crowded Room” and her Emmy award-winning turn in “The Dropout.” Based on the New York Times bestseller by Liz…
CPH:DOX Summit to Consider Media Accessibility as a Human Right
Copenhagen documentary festival CPH:DOX is set to launch a Summit in partnership with Documentary Campus and the Danish Producers’ Assn. on March 24. The Summit will bring together politicians, thought…
Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas Novel ‘Climbing in Heels’ Gets Peacock TV Deal, Darren Star Attached
Peacock has won the rights to develop Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas’ upcoming novel “Climbing in Heels” into a TV series, Variety has learned. Peacock has given the drama project a script-to-series commitment….
The “Love Is Blind” Creator Tried To Defend Season 8’s VERY White Cast
OK then. View Entire Post ›
Alia Shawkat, Kumail Nanjiani, Seth Rogen and More Join Kristen Stewart in ‘The Wrong Girls’ at Neon
Alia Shawkat, Seth Rogen, Kumail Nanjiani, LaKeith Stanfield, Zack Fox and Tony Hale have joined Kristen Stewart in “The Wrong Girls” at Neon. The film, which marks Dylan Meyer’s directorial…
Disney Hires Paramount’s Daria Cercek to Lead Film Studio’s Live-Action Division
Walt Disney Studios has appointed Daria Cercek as president of the studio’s theatrical live-action division. She will report to David Greenbaum, president of Disney Live Action and 20th Century Studios….
People Are Once Again Shocked By How Oscar Voting Works
I wanted something a bit more dramatic. View Entire Post ›
I Still Don’t Like Tether (USDT) On Bitcoin And Lightning
Follow Frank on X. The news of USDT (Tether) coming to Bitcoin and Lightning via Taproot Assets has been met with various reactions. Some believe it’s good for Bitcoin (most, actually,…
“Celebrity Big Brother” 2025 Line-Up: All The Stars Rumoured For This Year’s Cast
The CBB house is reopening its doors later this year. View Entire Post ›
Blackpink Announces 10-City International Tour for Summer 2025, Including L.A., NYC and Chicago Stadium Stops
The plethora of solo albums from Blackpink members is not keeping the K-pop quartet from getting back together to play stadiums. This summer the group will play a “limited” run…
Ethan Hawke Says Casting Actors Based on Instagram Followers Is ‘Crazy’: Some Young People Think ‘Being an Actor Is Protein Shakes and Going to the Gym’
Ethan Hawke is weighing in on his daughter Maya’s comments about certain producers wanting to cast actors based on the amount of Instagram followers they have. In an interview on…
Pati Jinich to Host New PBS Series about Pan-American Foods and Cultures (EXCLUSIVE)
Chef Pati Jinich will host a new PBS docuseries highlighting some of the foods, culture and history that make up “Panamericana,” with the first season focusing on areas of Alaska…
21 Of The Most Wild, Unbelievable, And Occasionally Controversial Things That Ever Happened On “SNL”
I genuinely cannot believe half of these were green-lit. View Entire Post ›
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Thanks Keke Palmer for ‘Making Me Famous,’ Aaron Pierre Breaks Out Viral ‘Mufasa’ Dance Moves and More Inside ABFF Honors
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor enjoyed a surprise early birthday celebration at the 2025 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors ceremony on Monday night — complete with a cake, sparkling candles and the…
LuckyChap Adds Veteran Exec Milan Popelka as Partner – Film News in Brief
LuckyChap (“Barbie,” the upcoming “Wuthering Heights”) adds veteran studio executive Milan Popelka as a partner, joining the company’s current partners Tom Ackerley, Josey McNamara and Margot Robbie. Popelka brings over…
John Malkovich Rejected Marvel Offers Because of Bad Deals: ‘If You’re Going to Hang From a Crane in Front of Green Screen for Six Months, Pay Me’
John Malkovich is set to make his Marvel debut as a mystery character in this summer’s “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” but it wasn’t the first Marvel role the Oscar…
Iran’s Oscar-Nominated Filmmakers Could Miss Ceremony as Government Pulls Campaign Funding: ‘We Are More Than Furious Towards Our Country’
Iranian filmmakers Hossein Molayemi and Shirin Sohani, the creative duo behind the Oscar-nominated animated short “In the Shadow of the Cypress,” find themselves grappling with geopolitical hurdles that have cast…
“The Brutalist’s” Oscar-Nominated Director, Brady Corbet, Just Revealed He’s Made “Zero Dollars” From The Film And Said Some Decorated Filmmakers Can’t Even Afford Their Rent
Explaining why he’s been forced to live off a “paycheck from three years ago” despite “The Brutalist” being a box office hit, Brady said other people involved in production get…
19 Celebrity Duos Who You Might Not Realize Are Actually Married Or Have Been Together For A Really, Really Long Time
Two of the kids from “School of Rock” recently got married. View Entire Post ›
Berlin’s Co-Pro Series Welcomes Skateboarders, Drug Kingpins and Fernando Meirelles
Female-led shows, crime dramas and politically charged stories are still making their mark. “Anne of Green Gables” author Lucy Maud Montgomery will finally get the starry treatment worthy of her…
‘Anne of Green Gables’ Star Megan Follows to Play Its Author Lucy Maud Montgomery in Series ‘Lucy. Maud’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Megan Follows is coming full circle: After breaking out as Anne Shirley in “Anne of Green Gables,” she will now play its author Lucy Maud Montgomery in upcoming series “Lucy….
Alfredo Castro Starring ‘After Elena,’ by Shawn Garry, Boarded by Colombia’s Doc:Co (EXCLUSIVE)
Colombia’s Doc:Co is set to co-produce “After Elena,” headed by one of Latin America’s foremost of actors, Alfredo Castro, whose turns in Tony Manero, ‘No’ and ‘The Club’ helped Pablo…
French Actor Ludivine Sagnier Welcomes Shooting Stars on Stage at Berlinale Palast
French actor Ludivine Sagnier, best known for “Swimming Pool” and “8 Women,” welcomed the European Shooting Stars – 10 up-and-coming European actors – on stage at the Berlinale Palast Monday….
The Next Decade, Part 1: The Road Behind
It’s a new year, and with that new year come all the normal social media circle jerking centered around predictions of “what will happen in 2020!” I wanted to extend…
Taiwan is considering a $7 – $10 billion arms purchase from the US
Reuters is reporting that Taiwan is considering a $7– $10 billion arms purchase from the US. IN the Trump administration, the theme so far is defense is available for sale,…
ECB Holzmann: There is some probability of the March rate cut
ECBs Holzmann: There is some probability of a March rate cut He adds that decisions in favor of more cuts getting harder The ECB has coverage from 4.4% to the…
State-Led Crypto Adoption: Michigan Proposes Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
Michigan has recently taken a significant step in the realm of cryptocurrency policy, becoming the latest US state to propose the creation of a strategic Bitcoin reserve. On February 13,…
Arthur Hayes: Meme Coins Will Dominate Political Campaigns in 2026
Arthur Hayes, former BitMEX CEO, has made an audacious prediction: by 2026, meme coins will dominate political advertising. It sounds like something straight out of a sci-fi film, but Hayes…
A ‘Mickey Mouse Operation’: Binance Exec Talks About Detention And Alleged $150M Crypto Bribe
Four months after being released, Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan has shared details about his detention by Nigerian authorities. The executive called out for justice, naming several officials responsible for his…
Ethereum Staking Drops From November 2024 Peak – Is Interest In ETH Fading?
The percentage of Ethereum (ETH) supply staked on the network has dropped to 27.6%, a level last seen in July 2024. This decline has raised questions about Ethereum’s long-term appeal…
Polkadot Bullish: Best Presales to Watch as the Market Gains Strength
Polkadot ($DOT) is leading the charge as one of the few altcoins defying the bearish trend currently taking over the crypto industry. Despite market volatility, Polkadot has managed to hold…
Baker Hughes rig count little changed in the current week
The weekly Baker Hughes rig count data showed small increases in oil and gas rigs: Oil rigs rose 1 to 481. Natural gas rose 1 to 101 Total rigs up…
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy: Ready to move as fast as possilbe toward real peace
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy is addiing more color after meeting with US VP Vance: Had a good meeting with the US VP Vance. US and Ukraine teams will continue to work on…
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy: Its the first meeting, not the last
Ukarins Pres. Zelenskiy comments after meeting with US VP Vance” It’s the first meeting, not the last They need to prepare the pan for how to stop Putin. This article…
European indices close mixed on the day. German DAX comes off its record close yesterday.
The major European indices are closing mixed on the day. The German DAX is lower after closing at a record level yesterday and hundred is also down today. A snapshot…
BOC senior loan officer survey for Q4: -1.89% versus +1.71% prior
This is a lower-tier indicator but something the Bank of Canada is watching. Business lending conditions fell to -1.89% versus +1.71% in Q3 Mortgage lending conditions -10.39% versus -2.86% in…
BitGo Eyes IPO Amid a Wave of Crypto Listings as Market Optimism Soars
In a significant sign of shifting market dynamics, BitGo, the leading U.S. crypto custodian, has reportedly begun evaluating the possibility of an initial public offering (IPO). This move is part...
Trump-Backed World Liberty Financial Unveils Strategic Token Reserve Amid Crypto Surge
In a bold move that underscores the Trump family’s expanding footprint in the digital asset arena, World Liberty Financial (WLF), a new crypto platform in which President Donald Trump holds…
Dexter Original Sin: Unveiling the Untold Origins of a Dark Legend
For well over a decade, fans have been captivated by the twisted world of Dexter Morgan, the vigilante serial killer who walked a razor-thin line between darkness and redemption. Now,…
Nigeria’s Crypto Crisis Spurs a Blockchain Renaissance
A sudden government crackdown on unlicensed crypto platforms sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s digital asset market, leaving investors scrambling to contain the fallout. The upheaval reached a fever pitch when two…
Cathie Wood Endorses Musk’s Bold Blockchain Plan for U.S. Government Spending
The literal chains are moving that could reshape federal finance, Cathie Wood, the visionary founder of Ark Invest, has thrown her weight behind Elon Musk’s radical proposal to put U.S….