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TURIN, Italy — “Culture is what you tolerate,” said Sony Pictures Imageworks president Michelle Grady, reflecting on bad bosses and how studios build a workplace where people can thrive. “You work, you put a lot of energy into building it, emulating it, encouraging people to understand what it is, and then, you know, make some […]
US president has not endorsed Israeli prime minister ahead of October 27 election amid shifting public sentiment.
Iraq, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar face double-digit declines in GDP amid the fallout from the US-Israel war on Iran.
Rescue operation underway after flash floods swept away homes, bridges and parts of the Manaslu trekking trail.
US tech giant says small AI models may soon be capable of self-replication without access to a data centre.
Vietnamese female-led franchise entry “Sister Sister 3” has been picked up by U.S.-based specialty distributor 3388 Films for the Americas, Europe, Australia, Taiwan and Japan. The deal was closed at the Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM) in Busan. Directed by Nguyen Huu Hoang and produced by Will Vu for Muse Films, the film is […]
Danny Trejo, who sparked backlash after it was revealed he’d be starring in the pro-ICE movie “Pawn Shop” from Ben Shapiro’s production company, Daily Wire, had “never heard” of the conservative political commentator and is contractually unable to say anything negative about Shapiro — or the project — his son, Gilbert Trejo, said. Gilbert shared […]
Cannes animated comedy “Jim Queen” has picked up a new batch of international sales after screening at the Busan International Film Festival, its first outing in Asia. Global Constellation, the sales arm of pan-European studio Vuelta, has closed deals with Prorom for the Czech and Slovak Republics, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria. HBO has secured first-window […]
Golden Goose is teaming up with Disney for a new Mickey & Friends collection, featuring the Italian luxury brand’s signature distressed sneakers alongside a lineup of apparel and accessories inspired by the iconic animated characters. Launching Oct. 13, the collaboration will also include a global customization tour, with Disney character artists visiting select Golden Goose […]
The full list of MCU characters who will appear in “Avengers: Doomsday” may still be a mystery, but Jeremy Renner has made it clear he didn’t return as Hawkeye — and says The Avengers “will probably lose” as a result. “No, no, no, no. Not in that one,” said Renner when asked if he was […]
Universal’s horror entry “Other Mommy,” directed by Rob Savage and starring Jessica Chastain and Jay Duplass, squeaked to the top of the U.K. and Ireland box office in a dead heat, debuting at No. 1 with £1.97 million ($2.66 million). The horror debut narrowly edged Sony’s psychological thriller “Verity,” which moved to second place in […]
Toni Collette will make her feature directing debut with “The Best Of,” her screen version of Graeme Simsion’s bestselling novel, which is one of 75 projects sharing more than AUD16.9 million ($11.7 million) in production and development money from Screen Australia. Collette, an Emmy and Golden Globe winner, produces alongside Christopher Simon. The story centers […]
US President urges Zelenskyy, Putin to end 'ridiculous war' and insists they agreed to stop attacks on energy sites.
Hackers raise temperatures in supermarket fridges, sparking fires and spoiling food in 'large-scale' cyberattack.
ABC will take advantage of the post-Super Bowl glow to promote the Kaitlin Olson drama “High Potential,” the network announced Monday. That means the show will air immediately following Super Bowl LXI on ABC and Disney+ on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2027. That’s not the only show that Disney hopes to give a Super Bowl halo […]
RJ Mitte died by suicide, his rep has confirmed. Mitte died Monday at 34. He was best known for his role in the Vince Gilligan-created drama “Breaking Bad,” in which he played Walter White Jr., the son of Walter White (Bryan Cranston) and Holly White (Anna Gunn). Like his “Breaking Bad” character Walt Jr., Mitte […]
Selma Blair has been charged with second-degree assault after being arrested following a violent incident on a Delta flight on Sunday, according to Queens Criminal Court. The actress posted $20,000 in bail, paid by credit card, and was released on Monday. Following her removal from the Delta plane on Sunday, the “Cruel Intentions” actress was […]
Bryan Cranston shared a tribute to RJ Mitte, who played his son Walter White Jr. in “Breaking Bad,” following the news of his death at age 34. “I’m in deep despair as I write this tonight. RJ Mitte, my sweet son on Breaking Bad has died,” wrote Cranston. “I met him when he was only […]
The Tigray conflict puts the UAE’s backing of Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic role under scrutiny.
Kristi Noem might have thought twice before initiating a war of words with Kacey Musgraves, who had a mic-drop of a comeback post after the ousted Secretary of Homeland Security went on X to pick a fight with the country-pop star. Because when things get rough in a Noem feud, it’s always going to wind […]
