Welcome to the 17th annual Breakthrough Performers list, where we shine a spotlight on rising actors who are on track to become Hollywood’s next big... Read More
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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and YouTube have signed a multi-year deal that will give YouTube the exclusive global rights to the... Read More
The nonprofit Sundance Institute today announced additional honorees for the 2026 Sundance Film Festival’s annual fundraiser, Celebrating Sundance Institute: A Tribute to Founder Robert Redford, taking... Read More
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced shortlists in 12 categories for the 98th Academy Awards: Animated Short Film, Casting, Cinematography, Documentary... Read More
It’s ten days before Christmas and there is still plenty of time to get those last minute gifts for the cinema fan in your life;... Read More
The Berlin International Film Festival has announced that German director, author, and photographer Wim Wenders will lead the International Jury of the 76th Berlinale. The... Read More
The Sundance Institute has announced 90 feature films and seven episodic projects participating in the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, revealing a selection of entertaining, trailblazing... Read More
Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization dedicated to fostering independence and inclusivity in visual storytelling, announced this morning that acclaimed actress and comedian Ego Nwodim... Read More
68 original songs and 135 original scores have secured eligibility for the 98th Academy Awards, a significant reduction from previous years, the lowest song total... Read More
The 37th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) announced that the Festival’s Opening Night film will be Calle Malaga directed by Maryam Touzani on... Read More

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