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Acclaimed filmmakers Gina Prince-Bythewood and Reggie Rock Bythewood are set to be ambassadors for the 30th annual Urbanworld Film Festival, celebrating 30 years of championing multicultural storytellers.
The Lanterns season finale eschewed a CGI-heavy showdown for an emotional conclusion, focusing on the bond between John Stewart and Hal Jordan. Creators Damon Lindelof, Tom King, and Chris Mundy discuss the deliberate choice for a quieter ending, John Stewart’s personal oath, and the series' thematic depth.
Tom McCarthy's film ‘A Statement’ dramatizes a 1980 meeting on CO2 emissions. Using verbatim transcripts, the movie explores the failure of language and human endeavor to address the climate crisis, concluding with a sense of futility.
John Wilson's acclaimed documentary 'The History of Concrete' has crossed the $1 million box office threshold in just 16 days. Acquired by Magnolia Pictures out of Sundance, the film's success highlights a growing trend of younger audiences driving arthouse cinema.
Jerry Golod, a pivotal producer known for bringing George A. Romero's 'Creepshow' sensibility to television with 'Tales From the Darkside,' has died at 87. His career spanned decades, including executive roles at CBS and NBC, before he founded JayGee Productions and nurtured unconventional ideas into beloved cult hits.
Tom Cruise's ambitious new film 'Digger' has dramatically underperformed, grossing only $3.3 million on its opening day and projected for a dismal $8 million weekend. This marks a significant career low for the star, exacerbated by a C+ audience score and mixed critical reception.
Studio heads Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy learned of their exit from Warner Bros. via press reports before a confirmation call from Skydance CEO David Ellison. Their departure follows a mixed performance and precedes the completion of the Skydance-Paramount merger.
Matchbox Twenty is celebrating 30 years, marked by a special performance of their debut album. The band reflects on near-breakups, industry shifts, and personal challenges, highlighting improved communication as key to their longevity.
Paul Thomas Anderson's documentary on Geese frontman Cameron Winter's solo show at Carnegie Hall is a visually stunning and intimate cinematic experience. Shot on 16mm and 35mm film, the documentary eschews traditional introductions to focus on the raw performance, creating a spiritual, almost revival-like atmosphere.