Renowned actor Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 65, were found deceased in their Santa Fe, New Mexico home on February 26, 2025. The couple’s bodies were discovered by maintenance workers who became concerned after not hearing from them for approximately two weeks. Hackman’s body was located in the foyer, while Arakawa was…
BTS’ J-Hope is set to make his highly anticipated return to the music scene with a brand-new solo single, “Sweet Dreams,” featuring Grammy-winning R&B artist Miguel. The track is scheduled for release on March 7, 2024, and marks J-Hope’s latest project while serving in the military. Known for his dynamic artistry and genre-blending sound, J-Hope…
The gripping political thriller Conclave has officially crossed the $100 million milestone at the global box office, marking a significant success for a dialogue-heavy drama in today’s franchise-driven market. Adapted from the acclaimed novel by Robert Harris, the film’s box office triumph highlights the enduring appeal of suspenseful, well-crafted storytelling — even as superhero blockbusters…
Washington, D.C.’s beloved E Street Cinema, a cornerstone of the city’s independent and arthouse film scene, is set to close its doors permanently, marking the end of an era for cinephiles in the nation’s capital. The closure has sparked an outpouring of sadness and concern from local moviegoers and filmmakers, who see the loss as…
Marvel Studios’ latest superhero installment, Captain America: Brave New World, has made a powerful debut at the box office, signaling a strong comeback for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film opened to an impressive $100 million domestically in its opening weekend, while raking in $192 million globally, cementing its position as one of the…
The highly anticipated sequel to the groundbreaking Chinese animated film Ne Zha has not only shattered box office records but also solidified China’s growing dominance in the global animation industry. Ne Zha 2 builds upon the success of its predecessor, signaling the country’s ambition to position itself as a major player in the international animation…
The intersection of cinema and tourism took center stage at the Global Film Tourism Conclave (GFTC), where filmmakers, tourism boards, and travel enthusiasts gathered to discuss the evolving relationship between the silver screen and global travel trends. The event, aimed at highlighting how films and web series influence travel behavior, underscored the growing phenomenon of…
Adrien Brody never looked like a leading man. Casting agents and executives made that message clear over and over again throughout his three-plus decades as a working actor. “Overtly,” Brody, 51, says. “But, yeah, it was often told to my representatives, and my representatives would shar Alexi Lubomirski for Variety While a few directors came…
Oscar-winning songwriter and Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee Buffy Sainte-Marie, known for the anti-war song “Universal Soldier” and stolen-land lament “Now That the Buffalo’s Gone,” has had her prestigious Order of Canada appointment terminated. The award is the country’s highest honor presented to a civilian. “Notice is hereby given that the appointment of Buffy…
The recently uncovered social media posts by “Emilia Pérez” star Karla Sofía Gascón in which she attacked, among various things — Islam, George Floyd and a more diverse Oscars — have thrown an unexpected wrench into the awards race. Within hours of the historic tweets being resurfaced and translated into English, Gascón apologized, saying she…