As fall approaches, we are looking to Canada, where the 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is starting. Many exciting new films will be screened and one will win the Platform Award, worth $20,000 CAD (approximately $14,500 USD). We’re especially looking forward to directorial debuts, either by... Read more
The Artistic Director of the Venice Film Festival is sounding the alarm, because nowadays, it seems that feature films have ballooned to lengths well over 120 minutes, often reaching 150 minutes. The development “is quite concerning for those who have to program the movies,” Alberto Barbera explained, “because packing all... Read more
When Juan Ponce de León (ca. 1460-1521) heard the name Mayaimi, a Tequesta Indian word that could mean “sweet water,” he may have thought he had reached the island holding the Fountain of Youth. In fact, he had landed on a peninsula, and he would never realize his dream of... Read more
David Madden has been working in entertainment since 1978. He’s overseen the development of Oscar®-winning films and Emmy®-winning television series. He’s led some of the most important companies in the entertainment industry, serving as President of Programming, Entertainment Networks at AMC Networks; President of Fox Television Studios; and President of... Read more
If you open Encyclopedia Britannica – which we all love to do in our spare time – you can read, “Indianapolis is one of the most populous cities in the world not located on navigable water.” It’s an intriguing geographical fact, right? But it doesn’t tell us what locals love... Read more
Maui is known around the world for its natural beauty, a myriad of landscapes, and a vibrant culture. It’s not known as a hotbed for filmmaking – at least not yet. That’s where Hisako Film Lab comes in. Hisako Film Lab is a non-profit organization providing hands-on filmmaking experience to... Read more
As we look over the schedule of new movie releases, one thing is certain: It’s time to get ready for a Pedro Pascal summer! Pascal, sometimes known as “the internet’s daddy,” may have finished his run as Joel Miller in The Last of Us. But he will star as Reed... Read more
Many Hollywood stars will compete at the Tony Awards® after earning their first Tony® nominations this year. First-time nominees include Sadie Sink (Stranger Things), Emmy® winner Sarah Snook (Succession), and Oscar® winner George Clooney (Syriana). Meanwhile, Broadway legend Audra McDonald earned a record-breaking 11 Tony® nominations. She claimed the record... Read more
For the first time, the iconic Sydney Opera House will serve as one of the screening venues for the annual Sydney Film Festival (SFF). The 72nd edition will take place from June 4-15, 2025. At last year’s festival, the biggest winners were Paola Cortellesi’s There’s Still Tomorrow for the Sydney... Read more
For the 78th time, visionary filmmakers and discerning viewers will gather for the Festival de Cannes, one of the world’s great film festivals. The 2025 festival will take place on the seaside boulevard La Croisette from May 13-24 – and it’s going to be a big one! Tom Cruise is... Read more