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Mona Zaki to attend 9th El Gouna Film Festival in October 2026

The actress discussed her collaborative process with writers and coaches ahead of the festival's upcoming edition.

Film Last Weekend explores cross-border child custody battle of Mexican migrant

The drama follows an undocumented worker in San Diego who seeks to reunite with his daughter, highlighting the struggles of the migrant community.

Actor Richard Riehle dies at 78 in Los Angeles

The veteran performer leaves behind a prolific career spanning over 400 projects, including notable roles in Office Space and Jury Duty.

Gwyneth Paltrow to star in Netflix drama series The Apology

The streaming giant ordered two seasons of the project as it undergoes a leadership shakeup and workforce reductions.

Singer Zubaida Khanum dies of heart attack at 78

The playback singer, who recorded around 250 songs, left the film industry in the 1960s to focus on her family life.

Kleber Mendonça Filho to patron 9th Atlas Workshops for African cinema

The professional platform will select 30 projects from hundreds of submissions to support the development of Moroccan, Arab and African film industries.

Jesse Eisenberg's The Debut premieres at London Film Festival

The film features Julianne Moore as a shy housewife who auditions for a musical and is scheduled to hit theaters on December 11, 2026.

Resident Evil leads mainland China box office during weekend frame

The film topped the weekend charts as the total box office for the period reached $26.7 million, trailing the same period in 2025 by 29.2 percent.

Split earns $278.45 million worldwide following successful domestic and international run

Jesse Eisenberg wins Razzie for role in Batman v Superman

The film took home four Razzies overall, including awards for worst screenplay and worst screen combo for Henry Cavill and Ben Affleck.

Rajab Butt faces backlash after disparaging Durefishan Saleem on podcast

The influencer's remarks follow a history of legal troubles and social media controversies involving inappropriate jokes and gambling promotions.

Nadia Afgan shares family insights and drama Dar-e-Nijaat updates

The actress shared that she loves her mother-in-law like her own mother and is expected to play a side role in the upcoming episodes of the show.

Netflix to report box office grosses for first time

The streaming giant is shifting its transparency model as it prepares to share financial data for upcoming major releases.

Charli xcx performs at Los Angeles Kia Forum during North American tour

The 12-date arena tour promotes the album Music Fashion Film and features high-energy performances including a cannon firing underwear into the crowd.

Jessica Edwards appointed executive director of Woodstock Film Festival

Edwards takes over leadership from co-founder Meira Blaustein, who received an honorary award for her 26-year commitment to independent cinema.

Gotham Film Awards to honour Michael Jackson biopic cast and creative team

The film explores Jackson's journey from The Jackson Five to global stardom and a sequel is currently in development.

Other Mommy earns $78.7 million globally in opening weekend

The film outperformed its $18 million budget, while Netflix reported box office figures for the first time in its history.

Antonio Banderas joins Nicolas Cage for True Detective Season 5

The high-profile casting follows a series that has secured 41 Emmy nominations and remains a flagship production for HBO.

I Play Rocky screens as surprise film in October 2026

The biographical drama explores the origins of Sylvester Stallone's iconic boxing franchise and his journey to creating the 1976 classic.

Imperium wins best film at 70th BFI London Film Festival

The award ceremony highlighted diverse international cinema, including a documentary win for a directorial debut and a short film award.

Quentin Tarantino completes script for tenth feature film

The director will delay the movie's production until his stage play, starring Sacha Baron Cohen, concludes its West End run.

Busan International Film Festival sees record attendance and major awards

The festival saw a 4.3% rise in registrations while new industry alliances and content funds were established to bolster regional production.

Klara and the Sun premieres at London Film Festival

The adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro's 2021 novel arrives in cinemas on 23 October following its international debut.

Mike Leigh receives standing ovation for Tender Loving Care premiere in London