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Finnish Industry Voices Outrage Over Government Cuts, Fears ‘Ideological’ Motives: ‘Everyone Is on Alert’
The Finnish film industry has been lamenting proposed government cuts of 7 million euros ($8.26 million), set to come into effect on Jan. 1, 2026. "If this cut really is 7 million and if it is aimed a...
Marta Balaga Sep 17, 2025
Watch David Byrne play Talking Heads’ ‘Psycho Killer’ for the first time in 19 years as he kicks off 2025 tour
David Byrne has finally performed Talking Heads‘ ‘Psycho Killer’ for the first time in 19 years to kickstart his solo 2025 tour – check out footage of the performance below. RE...
Surej Singh Sep 17, 2025
Matt Reeves Says ‘The Batman 2’ Villain Has ‘Never Really Been Done in a Film Before’
Matt Reeves is sharing some new details about "The Batman Part II." In a red carpet interview with Josh Horowitz, Reeves said the highly anticipated sequel will focus more on the character of Bruce Wa...
Jack Dunn Sep 17, 2025
Jafar Panahi Urges Academy to Break Government Stranglehold on International Oscar Submissions
Fresh off France’s decision to submit his Cannes-winning “It Was Just an Accident” for Oscar consideration, Jafar Panahi leveraged his appearance at a Busan International Film Festiv...
Naman Ramachandran Sep 17, 2025
ABC Affiliate Stations Told ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Will Be Off at Least Through Thursday, Replaced by ‘Celebrity Family Feud’
ABC affiliates were informed late Wednesday that “Jimmy Kimmel Live” will be dark on the network at least through Thursday, with future plans for the 11:35 p.m. slot still undetermined. A ...
Cynthia Littleton Sep 17, 2025
‘Conjuring’ Writers Chad and Carey Hayes to Make Directorial Debut With ‘Train,’ Frances O’Connor to Star (EXCLUSIVE)
Chad and Carey Hayes, the writing team behind “The Conjuring,” are making their first foray into directing with the thriller “Train,” which will star Frances O’Connor. Th...
Naman Ramachandran Sep 17, 2025
SAG-AFTRA, WGA Blast Decision to Suspend Jimmy Kimmel: A ‘Type of Retaliation That Endangers Everyone’s Freedom’
The Writers Guild of America West and the Screen Actors Guild have released statements in support of Jimmy Kimmel after ABC pulled all future episodes of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” from its sche...
Jack Dunn Sep 17, 2025
Trump reacts as ABC pulls ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ “indefinitely” over Charlie Kirk shooter comments
Jimmy Kimmel Live! has been pulled from ABC’s programming “indefinitely” over the host’s recent comments following Charlie Kirk’s death. The right-wing activist was ...
Surej Singh Sep 17, 2025
‘One Battle After Another’ Opens Galas as Pingyao Sets 2025 Lineup
"One Battle After Another," Paul Thomas Anderson's latest film, will open the Galas section of the 9th Pingyao International Film Festival, which has unveiled its 2025 official selection spanning Hidd...
Naman Ramachandran Sep 17, 2025
‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Replaced With Charlie Kirk Tribute on Sinclair’s ABC Stations; Company Demands Kimmel Apologize and Donate to Kirk’s Family and Turning Point USA
Media conglomerate Sinclair will replace the Friday timeslot of “Jimmy Kimmel Live” with a Charlie Kirk tribute special on its ABC affiliate stations. In addition, the company is demanding...
Selome Hailu Sep 17, 2025