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Published on Nov 6, 2026

Oscar-winning Chilean filmmaker Sebastián Lelio dies at 52

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Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on Nov 6, 2026

Matt Damon reveals health scare that forced him to miss 2024 Oscars

Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in Matt Damon has revealed the reason he was absent from the 2024 Academy Awards. At the time, Damon …

Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on Nov 6, 2026

Matt Damon says wife had brain aneurysm, surgery week before 2024 Oscars

Matt Damon says his wife had a brain aneurysm and had surgery a week before the Oscars ceremony in 2024. Because of the health issue, he said the couple skipped the 96th Academy Awards ceremony, where “Oppenheimer” was nominated for several awards, but …

Source: WJAX - Florida - Neutral
Published on 01:06 GMT

Sebastián Lelio dies at 52: Oscar-winning director of ‘A Fantastic Woman’ remembered

Sebastián Lelio, the Chilean filmmaker, has died. He was 52 years old. The Academy Award-winning director, who worked alongside actors like Julianne Moore, Rachel Weisz, and Rachel McAdams, died after experiencing some health complications. Lelio's …

Source: Hola - Neutral
Published on Nov 6, 2026

I Think One Wild Horse Nine Performance Is 100% Oscar-Worthy (And I’m Loving That Reviews Agree)

0 Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Martin McDonagh’s movie Wild Horse Nine has finally premiered on the 2026 movie schedule, and John Malkovich has firmly cemented himself as an Oscars frontrunner (at …

Source: Cinema Blend - Neutral
Published on Nov 6, 2026

Renowned Filmmaker Carla Gutiérrez Joins Executive Producing Team On ICE-Themed Oscar Contender ‘Water Cooler’

EXCLUSIVE: Oscar-shortlisted filmmaker Carla Gutiérrez has signed on to executive produce the award-winning short documentary Water Cooler, joining a distinguished group of talents. Along with Gutiérrez (director of Frida and editor of RBG), the ICE-themed …

Source: Deadline - Neutral
Published on Nov 6, 2026

Sebastián Lelio, Chilean Director of Oscar-Winning ‘A Fantastic Woman,’ Dead at 52

Sebastián Lelio, the humanistic Chilean filmmaker whose trans drama “A Fantastic Woman” won the Best International Feature Film Oscar in 2018, has died at age 52. The Chilean publication Emol first revealed the news that he was found dead in his home in …

Source: IndieWire - Neutral
Published on Nov 6, 2026

Meet Matt Damon’s wife Luciana Barroso, suprised husband at 2024 Oscars; weeks after undergoing complex brain surgery

Matt Damon’s wife, Luciana Barroso made a surprise appearance at the 2024 Oscars after-party just days after undergoing brain surgery. The actor recently revealed that his wife had suffered a brain aneurysm and needed surgery a week before Hollywood’s …

Source: The Economic Times - Center-right
Published on Nov 6, 2026

'Tom Hardy's best performance': This Oscar-winning thriller is your Netflix weekend watch

Over the past two decades, Tom Hardy has built an impressive body of work across film and television. The Oscar-nominated actor has delivered standout performances in a wide range of acclaimed projects, including Bronson, Mad Max: Fury Road, The Revenant, …

Source: Hello! - Neutral
Published on Nov 6, 2026

Matt Damon’s meaningful Oscars night with Luciana Barroso came a week after her brain surgery

Matt Damon has a charged history with Oscar nights. In a new interview, he's opened up about his experience with the award show, including his first time, when he won an Oscar with Ben Affleck for the film "Good Will Hunting," and the years …

Source: Hola - Neutral
Published on Nov 6, 2026

New York Times Op-Docs Acquires Award-Winning Short ‘Listen’ Directed By Taliesin Black-Brown

EXCLUSIVE: New York Times Op-Docs, the Oscar-winning series of short documentaries, has acquired Listen, the new film directed by Taliesin Black-Brown. The short produced by Black-Brown, executive produced and produced by Greg M. Moga III and Bray’s Run …

Source: Deadline - Neutral
Published on Nov 6, 2026

Crosstalk: Can You Can See Everything make history at the Oscars?

Welcome to Crosstalk, wherein A.V. Club staffers and contributors discuss their varied (or unvaried, as the case may be) perspectives on a pop-culture topic. This time, film editor Jacob Oller and film critic Monica Castillo watch on as the starting gun …

Source: The A.V. Club - Pending
Published on Nov 6, 2026

Happy 80th birthday, Sally Field! See the Oscar winner's life and career in photos

Over six decades, Sally Field has had an iconic career, from her early days in the cute-as-a-button TV roles of Gidget and The Flying Nun to her powerful Oscar-winning performances in Norma Rae and Places in the Heart. She’s made audiences laugh in Mrs. …

Source: AOL - Neutral
Published on Nov 6, 2026

Oscar-winning director Sebastián Lelio, 52, found dead at home by wife as family pay tribute to ‘wonderful person’

OSCAR-winning filmmaker Sebastián Lelio, who directed the critically acclaimed A Fantastic Woman, has died aged 52. The Chilean director passed away at his home in Santiago, Chile due to “health reasons”, said his partner, actress Amalia Kassai. Oscar- …

Source: The Sun - Right-wing
Published on Nov 6, 2026

Sebastián Lelio Dies: Oscar-Winning ‘A Fantastic Woman’ Filmmaker Who Also Made ‘The Wonder’ & ‘The Wave’ Was 52

Sebastián Lelio, the Oscar-winning Chilean filmmaker behind such pics as A Fantastic Woman, The Wonder, and The Wave, died Friday in Santiago. He was 52. His family confirmed the news in a social media post from Lelio’s partner Amalia Kassai, and local …

Source: Deadline - Neutral
Published on 00:16 GMT

Sebastián Lelio, Chilean Filmmaker Behind ‘Disobedience,’ ‘The Wonder’ and the Oscar-Winning ‘A Fantastic Woman,’ Dies ...

Sebastián Lelio, the Chilean writer-director and film festival favorite behind such dramas as Gloria, Disobedience, The Wonder and the Oscar-winning A Fantastic Woman, has died. He was 52. Lelio was found dead Friday by his partner, Amalia Kassai, at his …

Source: The Hollywood Reporter - California - Neutral
Published on 03:42 GMT

Sebastián Lelio, Oscar-Winning ‘A Fantastic Woman’ Filmmaker, Dies at 52

Sebastián Lelio, the Oscar-winning director behind “A Fantastic Woman,” has died at 52.Lelio’s death was confirmed on social media by his partner Amalia Kassai. Chilean news reports later added that he was found dead at home and Kassai’s announcement …

Source: The Wrap - Indeterminate
Published on Nov 6, 2026

‘Jane Elliott Against The World,’ Oscar-Contending Documentary On Pioneering And Polarizing Educator, Heads To Theaters

EXCLUSIVE: Jane Elliott Against the World, the Oscar-contending documentary about the Iowa educator who opened the eyes of Americans to the pernicious mechanism of racism, will soon reach theaters. Judd Ehrlich’s film, winner of the Jury Award for Best …

Source: Deadline - Neutral
Published on Nov 6, 2026

Police earn hat-trick of awards for supporting assaulted officers and staff

The police force was most recently honoured on Tuesday, October 20, when Inspector Tracey Holloway received the Health and Safety Initiative Award from the Association of Police Health and Safety Advisors. This follows national recognition at the Oscar …

Source: Salisbury Journal - Pending

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Published on November 6, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

KODANSHA releases the final results of its first company-wide global manga award, 'MANGAKA DISCOVERY'

JAPAN, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- KODANSHA released the final results of its first global manga award to bring together manga editorial teams from across the company, the “1st KODANSHA MANGA ACADEMY AWARD: MANGAKA DISCOVERY,” held through …

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Published on November 5, 2026 - 21:44 GMT

DON WORLEY JOINS NICOLAS CAGE IN POST-APOCALYPTIC ACTION THRILLER PARISH

DON WORLEY JOINS NICOLAS CAGE IN POST-APOCALYPTIC ACTION THRILLER PARISH LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Actor and Producer Continues Expanding His Hollywood Career with New Role in Action Thriller Led by …

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Published on November 3, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

Brazil and Spain Crowned Best in Political Communication at the Napolitan Victory Awards 2026

The Washington Academy of Political Arts & Sciences® recognized winners from more than 20 countries across 107 categories at its XV Anniversary Gala. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, November 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Napolitan Victory …

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Published on November 5, 2026 - 22:00 GMT

ABRAMORAMA ACQUIRES NORTH AMERICAN THEATRICAL RIGHTS TO JOY BRONSON’S 'THE FIGHT TO FIGHT'

Special Veterans Day Screenings Set for November 11 in New York City and Washington, D.C., Ahead of March 2027 Nationwide Release WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AB2 Media Group announced today that its …

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Published on November 5, 2026 - 05:31 GMT

Africa Fest 2026 Draws Nearly 500 in Barbados, Deepening Africa–Caribbean Ties

The Diasporadical Initiative's Africa Fest drew close to 500 guests to Barbados with a screening of Cameroon's Oscar entry, a family festival and a beach build. BRIDGETOWN, SAINT MICHAEL, BARBADOS, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on November 5, 2026 - 14:13 GMT

Miami Book Fair Returns Nov. 15-22 With Margaret Atwood, Colson Whitehead, Tony Shalhoub and Bonnie Garmus

Presented by Miami Dade College, the eight-day festival brings together hundreds of acclaimed authors, award winners and cultural figures from around the world MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Miami Book Fair, one …

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Published on November 5, 2026 - 20:43 GMT

COAF’s 23rd Annual Holiday Gala to Celebrate Armenian Heritage and Honor Distinguished Leaders in NYC

Filmmaker Sev Ohanian and philanthropists Pamela and the late Edward Avedisian to be honored December 12 as COAF advances its mission to empower Armenian youth. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

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Published on November 5, 2026 - 06:11 GMT

Divine G Entertainment Offers 100 Kindle Copies of Wrongful Conviction Novel 'No Other Love' Through November 13

Divine G Entertainment is giving away 100 Kindle editions of No Other Love, a novel about a wrongful murder conviction through Goodreads until November 13, 2026 BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Divine G …

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Published on November 7, 2026 - 00:19 GMT

Sean and Michele Kanan’s ‘Final Judgment’ Wraps Production After Sean’s Life-Threatening Surgery

Emmy-Winning Studio City Producers Complete Los Angeles Action Thriller Following Kanan’s Eight-Day Hospitalization LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Emmy-winning producers Sean and Michele Kanan have officially …

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Published on November 6, 2026 - 23:29 GMT

STOVE GOD COOKS AND BABYGRANDE RECORDS PARTNER WITH WARNER RECORDS

STOVE GOD COOKS KICKS OFF A NEW CHAPTER WITH SINGLE “STOVIE’S HOME (DOWN DOWN),” FROM HIS FORTHCOMING ALBUM ALL THIS FOR ME?, EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY SWIZZ BEATZ NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Warner Records …

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Published on November 6, 2026 - 23:00 GMT

Americana Singer-Songwriter Heidi Huelskoetter Turns Pain Into Power with New Single

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Americana singer-songwriter Heidi Huelskoetter announces her new single, “FUEL,” a compelling exploration of the emotional journey out of an abusive relationship and the choices that …

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Published on November 6, 2026 - 21:50 GMT

Case of Cash Seized: 'Man With the Silver Case' $25,000 L.A. Hunt Crowns Two Winners

It began with a clue hidden inside a noir film. A month, 70 million views and crowds of up to 1,000 later, two players found the case. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jordan N. and Vincent P. won the $25,000 prize …

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Published on November 6, 2026 - 20:04 GMT

Traci L. Slatton’s ‘HEROIC’ Wins Newport Beach Film Festival Audience Award

Traci L. Slatton’s documentary 'Heroic' captures Sabin Howard’s nine-year battle to create the National WWI Memorial sculpture. January 2027 digital release. NEWPORT BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HEROIC …

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Published on November 6, 2026 - 19:58 GMT

Mark Marando Online Magazine To Start Features On Unusual Australian Art Related Consultants

Sydney based Mark Marando lifestyle web portal to commence publishing a series of features on unusual art related careers starting with storyboard artists. SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, November 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mark Marando is an online magazine …

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Published on November 6, 2026 - 18:53 GMT

Customer Story: How Fort Collins Comic Con Streamlined Operations to Bring $390K+ to Its Community Yearly

Since 2015, Fort Collins Comic Con has raised $155,000+ for youth literacy and mental health. They moved their event planning to Eventeny and saved 15-20 hours! FORT COLLINS, CO, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A library fundraiser …

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Published on November 6, 2026 - 17:33 GMT

GIVING A SMILE FOUNDATION Hosts 2nd Annual Smile Under The Stars Charity Gala In Beverly Hills With Emcee Kelsey Grammer

Presented By Rifkin Raanan Dentistry, The Gala Will Honor Robert And Linell Shapiro, With A Special Headlining Musical Performance By The Calling LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 2nd Annual Smile Under …

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Published on November 6, 2026 - 17:00 GMT

Tupac Shakur Film to Make World Premiere at the 2027 Las Vegas Film Festival

"Tupac Shakur: Life and Murder of a Revolutionary and Music Legend" by Director Ray Barron-Woolford to make its World Premiere at the Las Vegas Film Festival LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Las Vegas …

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Published on November 6, 2026 - 16:50 GMT

Key of Bones: Curse of the Ghost Pirate Premieres on Vimeo On Demand Nov. 10

Tony Armer’s Key West supernatural comedy — drag queens, a cursed pirate and a shipwreck museum — becomes available to watch at home for the 1st time on Nov 10. ST PETERSBURG, FL, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Key of Bones: Curse …

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Published on November 6, 2026 - 16:39 GMT

Launched Stars4Startups, World’s 1st Global Platform Connecting Celebrity Influence with Startup Innovation

From Chicago to Hong Kong, Manchester to Mumbai and Doha, Building Global Connections Between Stars and Startups. GRAND PRAIRIE, TX, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Launched Stars4Startups (www.stars4startups.org) World’s 1st …

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Published on November 6, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

2026 Hallmark Wine Advent Calendar Now Shipping With 24 All-New Mini Bottles

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The countdown is on. The 2026 Hallmark Wine Advent Calendar, created by Wines That Rock under license from Hallmark, is now shipping just in time for the holiday season. After selling …

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Published on November 6, 2026 - 13:45 GMT

Max Ehrich Brings Miami to Life With New Single and Music Video “Magic City”

The four-time Daytime Emmy-nominated actor/recording artist celebrates the energy, romance and unforgettable spirit of Miami through his latest musical release. LOS ANGELES , CA, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LOS …

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Published on November 6, 2026 - 12:45 GMT

GABBY B BRINGS PLAYFUL BRAZILIAN FUNK ENERGY TO NEW SINGLE 'É GOSTOSIN'

Produced by DJ Neeh FZR and created in São Paulo, the new track blends tamborzinho rhythms with a bold, flirtatious sound. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brazilian-American global artist Gabby B returns with her new …

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Published on November 6, 2026 - 10:28 GMT

FREESTYLE DIGITAL MEDIA RELEASES DRAMA FEATURE “PURPLE”

Drama Feature Sets Digital Debut on North American VOD Platforms Starting November 6, 2026 LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s …

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Published on November 6, 2026 - 09:05 GMT

Classroom to International Co-productions: Virtual Production Studio Launched at Curtin University

New studio bridges Curtin’s Bachelor of Digital Creative Industries with OMG’s professional virtual production workflows across Australia and Southeast Asia. PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIA, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A Virtual …

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Published on November 5, 2026 - 22:00 GMT

ABRAMORAMA ACQUIRES NORTH AMERICAN THEATRICAL RIGHTS TO JOY BRONSON’S 'THE FIGHT TO FIGHT'

Special Veterans Day Screenings Set for November 11 in New York City and Washington, D.C., Ahead of March 2027 Nationwide Release WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AB2 Media Group announced today that its …

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Published on November 5, 2026 - 21:44 GMT

DON WORLEY JOINS NICOLAS CAGE IN POST-APOCALYPTIC ACTION THRILLER PARISH

DON WORLEY JOINS NICOLAS CAGE IN POST-APOCALYPTIC ACTION THRILLER PARISH LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Actor and Producer Continues Expanding His Hollywood Career with New Role in Action Thriller Led by …

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Published on November 5, 2026 - 20:43 GMT

COAF’s 23rd Annual Holiday Gala to Celebrate Armenian Heritage and Honor Distinguished Leaders in NYC

Filmmaker Sev Ohanian and philanthropists Pamela and the late Edward Avedisian to be honored December 12 as COAF advances its mission to empower Armenian youth. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

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Published on November 5, 2026 - 18:51 GMT

'Abby vs. Cathy: Hit the 8' and 'Crashing Out with Kail' - Now Streaming as ShortVydz Debuts on the App Store and Online

New Vertical Series. Dance Rivals Abby Lee Miller & Cathy Nesbitt-Stein Share a Judges’ Panel for First Time; Kailyn Lowry Pulls Back Curtain in New Docu-Series LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Big Drama …

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