British star Patricia Routledge, best known for her role as social climber Hyacinth Bucket in sitcom Keeping Up Appearances, has died. She was 96. “We are deeply saddened to confirm […]
Japan’s Most Influential Film Critic Curates New York Showcase Tying Together Ozu, John Ford, Mizoguchi and Michael Mann
At age 89, Shiguéhiko Hasumi, the critic and theorist long regarded as Japan’s greatest living film scholar, is finally making what amounts to his U.S. debut. Later this month, New […]
Netflix’s ‘Pookoo’ Changes Title to ‘Swapped’ and Other Updates From Skydance Animation Madrid
The state of play and outlook for Skydance Animation Madrid was in focus on Thursday, the third day of the fifth edition of Iberseries & Platino Industria in Madrid, Spain. The studio, now part […]
Spain’s Pedralonga Estudios Unveils Virtual Facility Coruna Immersive Studio
Cutting-edge technology, cost effectiveness, and “unlimited creativity.” That is what Spain’s Pedralonga Estudios promised at a lauch event for its new virtual production facility Coruña Immersive Studio (CEI) on the third […]
Soulless AI, ‘CODA,’ Tom Hanks, Oscars, and Emotion: Mexico’s Eugenio Derbez on Acting and Producing
Mexican actor, producer, director Eugenio Derbez (CODA, Radical) discussed his career, industry insights, moving from comedy to drama, and adding producing work to his acting career as chairman and co-founder of 3Pas […]
‘Carol’ Producer Elizabeth Karlsen, ‘BLKNWS’ Director Kahlil Joseph to Serve on BFI London Film Festival Competition Jury
Number 9 Films co-founder Elizabeth Karlsen (Carol, Made in Dagenham) and filmmaker Kahlil Joseph (BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions) will serve on the official competition jury at this year’s BFI London […]
‘Silicon Valley’ Showrunner on How Studios “Despise Writers,” “Terrible” Tech Execs, and What ‘The Big Bang Theory’ “Didn’t Get Right”
The good, the bad, and the ugly sides of Hollywood, Silicon Valley, and Europe were in focus in a day 2 keynote at the fifth edition of Iberseries & Platino Industria, […]
SkyShowtime Unveils Spanish Original Thriller Series ‘The Tribute,’ Launches Teaser
SkyShowtime, the European streaming joint venture of Paramount and Comcast that is available in more than 20 markets, is ready for The Tribute (El Homenaje). That is the working title of […]
Renato Casaro, Famed Italian Designer of Movie Posters, Dies at 89
Renato Casaro, the Italian designer of movie posters renowned for the hand-crafted art he created for films including A Fistful of Dollars, Conan the Barbarian and the Rambo features, has […]
Spotify Names Co-CEOs as Daniel Ek Transitions to Executive Chair Role
Music streamer Spotify said Tuesday that founder and CEO Daniel Ek will transition to the role of executive chairman effective January 1, 2026. The company also announced Gustav Söderström, co-President […]