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Trailer: Disney’s fantastical ‘Encanto’ featuring new songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda

Erik Anderson July 8, 2021

A new trailer, poster and images are now available introducing audiences to Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Encanto, the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals,... Read More

‘The Souvenir Part II’ review: Joanna Hogg’s masterful B-Side is both a compassionate exercise on grief and a celebration of feminine rebirth [Cannes Review]

Tomris Laffly July 8, 2021

It was only two years ago that writer-director Joanna Hogg carved out a gorgeous memory piece with The Souvenir, telling a hypnotic tale of bad... Read More

2021 Emmy Predictions: Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Erik Anderson July 7, 2021

Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series goes from eight to seven slots this year, based on the number of submissions for the category. Of last... Read More

Emmy Podcast #39: The Drama Categories [VIDEO]

Erik Anderson July 7, 2021

The last in our 2021 Emmy predictions video podcasts ends with the Drama categories, covering writing, directing, guest acting, supporting and lead acting. With the... Read More

Academy Museum announces ticket launch, hours, app and free admission for children

Erik Anderson July 7, 2021

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures announced today that timed advance admission tickets will be available beginning August 5, 2021 at 9am PDT at academymuseum.org and on the museum’s new... Read More

Interview: Janicza Bravo and Jeremy O. Harris on bringing ‘Zola’ to the big screen and its ‘Wizard of Oz’ influence

Valerie Complex July 7, 2021

Where were you when Zola’s tweets dropped? I remember getting a text from a friend that was like you have to read this hoe journey!... Read More

2021 Emmy Predictions: Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

Tyler Doster July 7, 2021

There are certain categories at the Emmys that feel like they don’t have enough spots for the nominations, making it seem like a tight fit... Read More

First look: Justin Chon and Alicia Vikander in clip from Cannes entry ‘Blue Bayou’

Erik Anderson July 7, 2021

Focus Features has released the first look at Blue Bayou, from actor/writer/director Justin Chon (Gook), in which he stars with Academy Award winner Alicia Vikander.... Read More

Sony Pictures Classics picks up Florian Zeller’s ‘The Son’ with Laura Dern, Hugh Jackman and Vanessa Kirby

Erik Anderson July 7, 2021

Sony Pictures Classics announced today that they have acquired all rights in the US, South East Asia, China, India, Eastern Europe and Turkey to The... Read More

‘Annette’ Review: Leos Carax’s occasionally unwieldy rock opera gleefully leans into camp [Cannes Review]

Caroline Tsai July 6, 2021

“Fame is like a flame,” Adam Driver’s Henry McHenry says wistfully in his stand-up routine, before a rapt audience. “Glorious, superfluous…” It’s the thesis of... Read More

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