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‘The Pitt’ Has Inspired More Organ Donation and End-of-Life Planning, According to USC Norman Lear Center Study
[ad_1] After just one season, Emmy-winning drama “The Pitt” is already having an impact on healthcare conversations. That’s the finding from a new study released Monday by the USC Norman...
‘Rhizome’ Explores Legacy of Laos Secret War at Tokyo Gap-Financing Market
[ad_1] A new feature film examining the buried trauma of America’s “Secret War” in Laos is seeking co-producers and sales agents at the Tokyo Gap-Financing Market, with production slated for...
Cross-Border LGBTQ+ Drama ‘Polaris’ Debuts at Tokyo Gap-Financing Market
[ad_1] A new Japanese-Taiwanese co-production is seeking financing at the Tokyo Gap-Financing Market, bringing together voices from across borders to tell an intimate story set in Tokyo’s LGBTQ+ hub. “Polaris,”...
Tokyo Programming Chief Ichiyama Shozo on Digital Evolution, Diversity and Discovery
[ad_1] Tokyo International Film Festival‘s programming director Ichiyama Shozo has been curating films since the 1990s, navigating the seismic shift from 35mm to digital while maintaining his core philosophy remains...
Jennifer Lawrence Says She Was ‘Annoying’ in Old Interviews and Gets Why the Public ‘Rejected’ Her Personality: ‘I Lose Control Over My Craft When I Have to Do Press for a Movie’
[ad_1] Jennifer Lawrence recently told The New Yorker that she is hesitant to speak to the press while promoting her movies. The Oscar winner has been a tabloid fixture for...
43 Years Ago, This 1982 Synth-Pop Cover Became a Massive Hit and Outshined Its Motown Original
[ad_1] It's rare for a cover song to outperform the commercial success of the original, as the earlier version often resonates deeply with audiences even several years after its release....
Lucy Liu Peacock Series ‘Superfakes’ Casts Ken Leung
[ad_1] The upcoming Peacock crime drama “Superfakes” has cast Ken Leung, Variety has confirmed. The show was originally announced back in January with a series order, while Lucy Liu joined...
Mel Gibson’s ‘Resurrection of the Christ’ Casting Kasia Smutniak as Mary Sparks Backlash From Polish Far-Right Groups Over Abortion Views
[ad_1] The casting of Polish-born actress Kasia Smutniak as Mary in Mel Gibson‘s “The Resurrection of the Christ” is sparking controversy from far-right Catholic groups in her native country, where Smutniak...
‘The Napa Boys’ U.S. Rights Acquired by Magnolia Pictures
[ad_1] Magnolia Pictures has acquired the U.S. rights to “The Napa Boys” following its world premiere at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival. A description of the film reads, “A...
Martial Arts Icon Iko Uwais to Star in Hospital Siege Thriller ‘MRI,’ With K5 Set to Launch Sales at AFM (EXCLUSIVE)
[ad_1] Martial arts icon Iko Uwais (“The Raid,” “Mile 22,” “Expend4bles”) will headline hospital siege thriller “MRI,” with Liam O’Donnell (“Alphas”) set to direct. Daniel Baur’s K5 Intl. has acquired...
Sydney Sweeney on Bond Girl Rumors, Oscar Contender ‘Christy’ and Defying the Sex Symbol Label: ‘You Shouldn’t Have to Hide or Cover Up in Any Room’
[ad_1] In March 2024, David Michôd was considering his options for the role of trailblazing boxer Christy Martin. It was a limited pool — the part, which involves both fighting...
‘Transformers’ Exec Producer Mark Vahradian, ‘American Sniper’ Producer Andrew Lazar Eyeing Co-Productions With Spain, Attend Zeta Studios’ Inaugural Creative Summit (EXCLUSIVE)
[ad_1] In a bid to leverage Spain’s generous tax and logistical incentives, Hollywood producers Mark Vahradian (“Transformers“), Andrew Lazar (“American Sniper“), Craig Flores (“Crawl”) and Ben Everard (“Yes Day”) led...