The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has unveiled the lineup for its Master Class, Cine Class and Special Talk programs. Master Class brings together four directors reflecting on their creative work. Na Hong-Jin, who drew global attention this year with “Hope,” will discuss the roots of his creative vision. Filipino auteur Lav Diaz and […]VarietyRead More
Sony has unveiled the trailer for the third entry in the “Jumanji” franchise, titled “Jumanji: Open World.” The teaser offers fans their first glimpse of the returning ensemble cast, including Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black and Karen Gillan. The third film follows the global success of 2017’s “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” and 2019’s…
Donald Iwerks, son of Mickey Mouse co-creator Ub Iwerks, whose groundbreaking innovations transformed cinematic storytelling and immersive entertainment, died July 9. He was 96. Iwerks spent over six deacdes on projects for The Walt Disney Company, along with his own studio, Iwerks Entertainment. Don pioneered innovations in projection technology, 3D and large-format filmmaking, and immersive…
“The Big Bang Theory” spinoff series, “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe,” will be available to stream on HBO Max, beginning in July. The show stars “Big Bang Theory” alums Kevin Sussman, Lauren Lapkus, Brian Posehn and John Ross Bowie, who made the announcement Sunday at the “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe” panel at…
The best MMA fighters in the world travel to the United States for PFL Pittsburgh. The the main card pits Iowa fighter Johnny Eblen (16-1-0) takes on Missouri fighter Bryan Battle (16-4-0) in five-round title bout on ESPN Unlimited. This is the first PFL event in the Metro Pittsburgh area, as it features a main…
Anthony “Tony” Eugene Amatullo Jr., a former Warner Bros. executive and producer who worked on TV shows including “ER” and “The West Wing,” died Sunday in Manhattan. He was 76. His son, Nicolas Amatullo, confirmed the news. Amatullo had a long and successful career as a line and executive producer. He first worked as a…
When a racial slur was shouted from the audience as Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented at the BAFTA Awards, many viewers experienced a familiar mix of shock and exhaustion. The moment was brief. The impact was not. Subsequent reporting indicated that the individual responsible is a Tourette’s activist and that a warning had…
