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Marrakech lines up Jeff Goldblum and John Turturro for tributes and mic time

Younès Mégri will also be honored, while Rian Johnson joins the November 20–28 festival’s Conversations program.

5 Sources, 35m ago, first seen 35m ago

Jeff Goldblum, John Turturro, Rian Johnson and More Set for Marrakech Film Festival Conversations

Entertainment

‘Somewhere in the South’ wins TCCF’s $35,000 feature pitch prize; ‘Reunion Dinner’ goes back for thirds

Anthony Chen-produced ‘Somewhere in the South’ takes the feature grand award; Taiwanese horror ‘Reunion Dinner’ collects three prizes.

3 Sources, 37m ago, first seen 37m ago

‘Somewhere In The South’ Takes Top Award At TCCF Pitching; ‘Reunion Dinner’ Scoops Three Prizes

Entertainment

Kim Hong-sun heads from ‘Gangs of London’ to Joseon-era revenge in ‘The Hit List,’ Variety reports

Finecut has picked up international rights to Kim Hong-sun’s martial arts film, Deadline reports.

2 Sources, 5h ago, first seen 5h ago

‘The Hit List’ From ‘Gangs Of London’ Director Kim Hong-sun Boarded By Finecut For Sales

Entertainment

Spy×Family has two missions for 2027: season 4 and a film, Toho says

Toho says Spy×Family returns in 2027 with season four and a new film opening in Japan.

2 Sources, 11h ago, first seen 11h ago

Spy×Family Anime Gets 4th Season, Theatrical Film in 2027

Entertainment

Deadline: ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ claims the global box-office crown with $63M

‘Ramayana: Rise of a Legend’ follows with $55.7M worldwide, including $32M from India, Deadline reports.

3 Sources, 11h ago, first seen 11h ago

Entertainment

Spider-Noir got canceled. Nicolas Cage’s response: ‘Whew, thank you!’

Nicolas Cage calls Spider-Noir’s lone season “perfect” and says a second or third could have worn out his welcome.

7 Sources, 6h ago, updated 6h ago

Entertainment

‘Fire Country’ and ‘Sheriff Country’ planned ‘Con Air’ chaos. Then the beer scene got interesting.

The showrunners say Mickey and Manny’s beer scene looked flirtier than intended, but there’s a catch: he’s already taken.

4 Sources, 13h ago, first seen 13h ago

‘Fire Country’ and ‘Sheriff Country’ Bosses Break Down the Crossover Episode, ‘Con Air’ Influences and the Potential Romance That Wasn’t on the Page

Entertainment

‘Heated Rivalry’ theatrical release earns $1.4 million

The hockey romance is screening in episode pairs, with tickets priced at $9.99.

4 Sources, 13h ago, updated 13h ago

Indie & Alternative Cinema Surges From ‘Stray Kids’ To ‘Heated Rivalry’ – Specialty Box Office

Entertainment

Erika Kirk calls jokes about her husband’s killing ‘beyond disgusting’ after Chappelle’s MSG shows

Her statement followed Dave Chappelle’s Madison Square Garden remark that he felt better after Charlie Kirk’s killing.

4 Sources, 12h ago, updated 12h ago

Charlie Kirk's Widow Calls Out Jokes About Him After Dave Chappelle Stand-Up

Entertainment

Maya Jama is leaving Love Island UK, fire pits and all

Maya Jama says she’s ready for something new, ending a Love Island UK hosting run that began in 2023.

8 Sources, 11h ago, updated 11h ago

World & Business

Godzilla Minus Zero tops North American box office with estimated $31.6 million debut

Premium large-format screens accounted for 74% of the sequel's opening-weekend ticket sales.

12 Sources, 15h ago, first seen 15h ago

Entertainment

‘I’ve Had It’ hosts go from ‘No comment’ to an apology over Charlie Kirk joke

Cash App said it ended its sponsorship, while Chewy said it did not sponsor or support the podcast.

7 Sources, 14h ago, updated 14h ago

Entertainment

Taiwan’s content funds go from ‘Our Blues’ to Off-Broadway

TAICCA’s chair says 27 projects are backed by about $180 million, spanning TV, children’s programming and live performances.

2 Sources, 1d ago, first seen 1d ago

‘Our Blues’, ‘Midnight Diner’ & ‘C’Est La Vie’ Among Projects Backed By TAICCA Joint Venture Funds

Entertainment

SNL’s Elon Musk asks Grok for a roast, then wants it shut down

Jeremy Culhane’s Musk dodges Colin Jost’s midterm questions before a scripted Grok supplies the insults he can’t handle.

4 Sources, 18h ago, updated 18h ago

‘SNL’ Weekend Update Brutally Roasts Elon Musk Over ‘Epic’ Midterms Defeat

Entertainment

‘The Stand-In Family’ turns a fake household into a real Mirror Fiction win

Iris Kong and Liang Xuan win NT$1.7 million in Mirror Fiction awards supporting publication and potential screen adaptations.

2 Sources, 1d ago, first seen 1d ago

Taiwan’s Mirror Fiction Hands Out $50,000 In Awards For Book To Screen Adaptations

Entertainment

Druski becomes first digital content creator to host ‘SNL’

Druski made his hosting debut with the Strokes serving as the musical guest.

34 Sources, 8h ago, updated 8h ago

Entertainment

Kim Kardashian and Odessa A'zion join LACMA’s star-heavy gala roll call

Viola Davis, Sienna Miller and Oli Green were also among the attendees at the LACMA Art+Film Gala.

44 Sources, 1d ago, updated 1d ago

Entertainment

Chunghwa Telecom’s 10-investment slate has cops, cooks and a lobster farmer

Taiwan’s telecom giant unveiled 10 investments spanning screen projects, music and production-company stakes at Taiwan Creative Content Fest.

2 Sources, 1d ago, first seen 1d ago

Taiwan’s Chunghwa Telecom Unveils Investment Slate Headed By ‘Gunshot’ & ‘Call Of Lobster’

Entertainment

Richard Lloyd, Television guitarist who helped shape ‘Marquee Moon,’ dies at 75

The Television guitarist died of bile duct cancer at his home in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

5 Sources, 1d ago, updated 1d ago

Entertainment

You Can See Everything keeps counting: an estimated $73.49 million domestic

A24’s film earned an estimated $2.56 million Friday, down 28% from the previous Friday.

13 Sources, 14h ago, updated 14h ago

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Marrakech lines up Jeff Goldblum and John Turturro for tributes and mic time

‘Somewhere in the South’ wins TCCF’s $35,000 feature pitch prize; ‘Reunion Dinner’ goes back for thirds

Kim Hong-sun heads from ‘Gangs of London’ to Joseon-era revenge in ‘The Hit List,’ Variety reports

Spy×Family has two missions for 2027: season 4 and a film, Toho says

Deadline: ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ claims the global box-office crown with $63M

Spider-Noir got canceled. Nicolas Cage’s response: ‘Whew, thank you!’

‘Fire Country’ and ‘Sheriff Country’ planned ‘Con Air’ chaos. Then the beer scene got interesting.

‘Heated Rivalry’ theatrical release earns $1.4 million

Erika Kirk calls jokes about her husband’s killing ‘beyond disgusting’ after Chappelle’s MSG shows

Maya Jama is leaving Love Island UK, fire pits and all

Godzilla Minus Zero tops North American box office with estimated $31.6 million debut

‘I’ve Had It’ hosts go from ‘No comment’ to an apology over Charlie Kirk joke

Taiwan’s content funds go from ‘Our Blues’ to Off-Broadway

SNL’s Elon Musk asks Grok for a roast, then wants it shut down

‘The Stand-In Family’ turns a fake household into a real Mirror Fiction win

Druski becomes first digital content creator to host ‘SNL’

Kim Kardashian and Odessa A'zion join LACMA’s star-heavy gala roll call

Chunghwa Telecom’s 10-investment slate has cops, cooks and a lobster farmer

Richard Lloyd, Television guitarist who helped shape ‘Marquee Moon,’ dies at 75

You Can See Everything keeps counting: an estimated $73.49 million domestic

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Marrakech lines up Jeff Goldblum and John Turturro for tributes and mic time

‘Somewhere in the South’ wins TCCF’s $35,000 feature pitch prize; ‘Reunion Dinner’ goes back for thirds

Kim Hong-sun heads from ‘Gangs of London’ to Joseon-era revenge in ‘The Hit List,’ Variety reports

Spy×Family has two missions for 2027: season 4 and a film, Toho says

Deadline: ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ claims the global box-office crown with $63M

Spider-Noir got canceled. Nicolas Cage’s response: ‘Whew, thank you!’

‘Fire Country’ and ‘Sheriff Country’ planned ‘Con Air’ chaos. Then the beer scene got interesting.

‘Heated Rivalry’ theatrical release earns $1.4 million

Erika Kirk calls jokes about her husband’s killing ‘beyond disgusting’ after Chappelle’s MSG shows

Maya Jama is leaving Love Island UK, fire pits and all

Godzilla Minus Zero tops North American box office with estimated $31.6 million debut

‘I’ve Had It’ hosts go from ‘No comment’ to an apology over Charlie Kirk joke

Taiwan’s content funds go from ‘Our Blues’ to Off-Broadway

SNL’s Elon Musk asks Grok for a roast, then wants it shut down

‘The Stand-In Family’ turns a fake household into a real Mirror Fiction win

Druski becomes first digital content creator to host ‘SNL’

Kim Kardashian and Odessa A'zion join LACMA’s star-heavy gala roll call

Chunghwa Telecom’s 10-investment slate has cops, cooks and a lobster farmer

Richard Lloyd, Television guitarist who helped shape ‘Marquee Moon,’ dies at 75

You Can See Everything keeps counting: an estimated $73.49 million domestic