The 42nd Haifa International Film Festival runs from September 26 to October 3, featuring an international program highlighted by new films from leading directors including Danny Boyle, Nanni Moretti, François Ozon, Lukas Dhont, Olivier Assayas, Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Hirokazu Kore-eda, and Andrey Zvyagintsev, according to festival organizers. Carmel Competition Opens With Danny Boyle’s Ink The festival’s … Read more
Director Hirokazu Kore-eda is bringing Tatsuki Fujimoto’s manga one-shot “Look Back” to live-action, marking his third time working from manga source material. Bringing Tatsuki Fujimoto’s Manga to Live-Action Fujimoto’s original one-volume story follows two schoolgirls in western Japan: Fujino and Kyomoto. Kore-eda noted, “I was drawn to the image on the cover — the back … Read more
Lea Salonga Makes History as First Filipino Awarded Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame “Rasanya sungguh luar biasa dan seperti mimpi,” Salonga stated, according to Just Jared. “Saya sudah berkali-kali menyusuri jalan ini. Saya pernah menginjak jejak banyak orang terkenal, dan kini giliran orang lain yang menginjak jejak saya. Rasanya sangat pas dengan dunia hiburan.” … Read more
Italian cinema possesses a distinct capacity to address severe societal issues like clandestine immigration and domestic violence by transfiguring current events into broader artistic narratives, according to actress Valeria Golino at the Venice International Film Festival. Speaking at the Hotel Excelsior during an event hosted by the “Che Spettacolo!” format—a collaboration between Corriere della Sera … Read more
Mike Leigh’s drama Tender Loving Care examines the human cost of caregiving through the lives of two London social workers, according to reviews from its premiere at the Telluride Film Festival. The Production History and Career Context of Mike Leigh’s Latest Film Over a career spanning more than 50 years and 20 feature films, Leigh … Read more
Joanna Jabłczyńska received a pre-litigation demand from Anna Katarzyna Grochola’s professional legal counsel regarding public statements about casting decisions for the sequel to the film adaptation of “Nigdy w życiu,” according to statements published by the actress on Thursday, September 4. The legal notice required Jabłczyńska to remove violations of personal rights, issue a specific … Read more
Italian actress Milena Vukotić, widely recognized for her role as Pina Fantozzi, built an extensive career across European stages and cinema before receiving the David di Donatello award for lifetime achievement in 2024, according to coverage from Treccani.it and Medium Seznam. Born in Rome in March 1935, Vukotić transitioned from a promising ballet career in … Read more
Paramount Pictures has officially slated the global theatrical release of the Days of Thunder sequel for June 2, 2028, bringing Tom Cruise back to the driver’s seat as NASCAR racer Cole Trickle alongside new cast member Anne Hathaway, according to reporting from CNN Indonesia and Variety. The upcoming wide-release project will hit traditional cinemas and … Read more
Viewers tracking the latest television trends are gravitating toward complex genre blends, high-profile star reunions, and narrative payoffs that spark widespread online debate. Chinese Dramas Dominate Social Media Discourse in August 2026 According to CNN Indonesia, several Chinese drama titles have captured significant online attention due to rapid pacing, star-studded casts, and divisive endings. The … Read more
The post-apocalyptic sci-fi thriller The Dog Stars officially premiered in Indonesia and globally on August 28, 2026, following a red-carpet debut in London according to CNN Indonesia and Medcom.id. Directed by Ridley Scott and adapted from Peter Heller’s 2012 novel of the same name, the film explores isolation, survival, and unexpected human connection nine years … Read more