Memorial Day Weekend Marathon Roundup

As Donald Trump stood at the brink of victory on Wednesday morning, CNN commentator Van Jones grew emotional as he talked about the fear and hurt many Kamala Harris supporters were feeling after she lost the presidency. In a choked up voice, Jones reflected on the “hurt” that Black women who had turned out for […]

AFM might have moved to Las Vegas, but some things remain exactly the same, including Italy’s commitment to be seen as an attractive spot for international productions. “It’s a good opportunity to remind our colleagues that Italy has always been, and still is, a key player in our industry. Still, we want to improve even […]

“The Big Short” and “Don’t Look Up” director Adam McKay took to social media as Donald Trump edged closer to victory in the U. S. presidential election, saying he plans to leave the Democratic Party. In a post on X, he shared a link for updating voter registration and wrote: “It is time to abandon the […]

ROMANTIC RESURRECTION India’s Yash Raj Films is mounting an international re-release of Yash Chopra‘s “Veer Zaara” to mark the film’s 20th anniversary, with the Shah Rukh Khan starrer set to play on 600 screens worldwide starting Nov. 7. The 2004 romance, which features Khan alongside Preity Zinta and Rani Mukerji, will make its theatrical debut […]

News of Donald Trump’s victory in the U. S. presidential election rapidly reverberated around the world early Wednesday, with leaders of different stripes wasting no time in congratulating him. Among the first to trumpet their support on social media were leaders of countries embroiled in conflict. “I appreciate President Trump’s commitment to the ‘peace through strength’ […]

In a stunning sweep of the main awards, Japanese drama “Teki Cometh” snared three top prizes at the closing night ceremony of the Tokyo International Film Festival on Wednesday. The film was named as the Tokyo Grand Prize, or best film, winner. Its helmer Yoshida Daihachi was named best director.