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Minecraft Movie’s Jared Hess, Katherine McNamara Honored: HollyShorts Film Festival Highlights!

‘Minecraft Movie’ Director Jared Hess, ‘Shadowhunters’ Star Katherine McNamara and David Oyelowo Among Honorees at 21st HollyShorts Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE)

The 21st edition of the HollyShorts Film Festival is set to honor a host of notable figures from the entertainment industry, including filmmaker Jared Hess, actor and director David Oyelowo, and actress Katherine McNamara. The event will be held in Hollywood from August 7 to August 17. Jared Hess will receive the Visionary Award as … Read more

K-Pop Sensation Lisa Lands Documentary: Sony Music Vision Teams Up With Director Sue Kim!

K-Pop Superstar Lisa Set for Documentary Film Treatment From Sony Music Vision and Director Sue Kim

Internationally acclaimed artist Lisa, known for her prominence in Blackpink and her recent ventures into solo music and acting, is currently being featured in a documentary produced by Sony Music Vision and directed by Sue Kim. The announcement was made at a Sony event in Hollywood. The revelation occurred at a Sony Music Vision presentation … Read more

Turnstile Drops ‘Never Enough’ Film: Dive Into Their Electrifying Companion Visual!

Turnstile Announce Never Enough Companion Film

Turnstile Unveils New Visual Album Turnstile has revealed plans for a visual album titled Turnstile: Never Enough, set to complement their soon-to-be-released studio album, Never Enough. The visual album, directed by the band’s own Brendan Yates and guitarist Pat McCrory, will premiere at the Tribeca Festival in 2025. Spanning 50 minutes, the film features all … Read more

Legendary Pedal Steel Guitarist Susan Alcorn Passes Away at 71: Music World Mourns

Susan Alcorn, Renowned Pedal Steel Guitarist, Dies at 71

Remembering Susan Alcorn: A Pedal Steel Innovator Susan Alcorn, a highly respected pedal steel guitarist known for expanding the musical reach of her instrument beyond its conventional country roots, passed away on Friday, January 31. Her death was announced by the High Zero Foundation of Baltimore, which expressed its deep gratitude for the music she … Read more

Orwell’s ‘2+2=5’ Tops Critics Choice Noms: Explore the Leading Documentary Contenders!

‘Orwell: 2+2=5’ and ‘The Perfect Neighbor’ Lead Critics Choice Documentary Awards Nominations

Announcing the Nominees for the 10th Annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards The Critics Choice Association has unveiled the nominees for this year’s Critics Choice Documentary Awards, which celebrate the most exceptional documentary filmmaking from the past year. This year, the film “Orwell: 2+2=5” leads the nominations, securing seven categories including Best Documentary Feature, Best Director … Read more

DOC NYC 2023 Revealed: ‘Cover-Up,’ ‘Predators,’ ‘2000 Meters to Andriivka’ Lead Exciting Lineup!

DOC NYC Unveils Full Lineup Including ‘Cover-Up,’ ‘Predators,’ ‘2000 Meters to Andriivka’ and More

DOC NYC, the largest documentary festival in the United States, has announced its complete schedule for its 16th installment, boasting 116 full-length documentaries and 113 short films spread over four main categories: Short List: Features, Short List: Shorts, Winner’s Circle, and the newly introduced Selects Encore. The in-person events of the festival will take place … Read more

Jackie Chan Reflects on 64-Year Career in ‘The Shadow’s Edge’: Actor First, Action Star Second!

Jackie Chan Talks Busan Selection ‘The Shadow’s Edge,’ Reflects on 64-Year Career: ‘I’m an Actor First, Who Also Knows Action’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Jackie Chan initially hesitated to portray yet another police character. However, the proposal from director Larry Yang to join him in “The Shadow’s Edge” captivated him, leading to their subsequent collaboration after the 2023 film “Ride On.” “I was reluctant at first to take on another cop role since I’ve portrayed so many in the … Read more

Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor Ignite Cannes: Powerful Gay Romance Wins 6-Minute Ovation!

Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor Make Cannes Sob With Powerful Gay Romance ‘The History of Sound,’ Which Earns 6-Minute Standing Ovation

On Wednesday night at the Cannes Film Festival, Paul Mescal and the film “The History of Sound,” directed by Oliver Hermanus, deeply moved the audience, resulting in a six-minute standing ovation. Paul Mescal was greeted with applause as he entered the venue, but unfortunately, Josh O’Connor was unable to attend the premiere due to his … Read more