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Published on 18:32 GMT

‘My Māori gothic love letter to our land’: The feature film representing NZ at the Oscars

I whakaputahia tuatahia tēnei atikara e RNZ A debut feature described as a “Māori gothic love letter” to Aotearoa has been selected as New Zealand’s official submission for Best International Feature Film at the 99th Oscars. Writer-director Taratoa …

Source: Te Ao Maori News - Center-left
Published on 16:24 GMT

Ben Affleck Reveals Hilarious Reason Why Matt Damon Passed Up Lead Role in ‘Animals’

Ben Affleck reveals why his best friend, Matt Damon, couldn’t take on the leading role in his new Netflix thriller “Animals” as he had once hoped. Affleck, who directed and starred in the new movie joined the Oct. 11 episode of Sunday Sitdown to chat about …

Source: NBC News - Center-left
Published on Oct 10, 2026

Michael Douglas admits he fired dad Kirk from his 'dream role' and then snubbed him at the Oscars leading to decade-long ...

Michael Douglas has finally revealed the real reason behind his years-long fallout with his famous father Kirk. In his new memoir One Helluva Ride, Michael, 82, said that their relationship was completely fractured after he produced 1975's One Flew …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on Oct 9, 2026

Laika Submits Original Song From ‘Wildwood’ for Oscars, ‘The Better Part of Bravery,’ Performed by The Decemberists (...

Laika will submit “The Better Part of Bravery” from the animated feature “Wildwood” for consideration in the original song category at the Academy Awards, Variety has learned. The song is performed by The Decemberists and plays at the end of the film. “ …

Source: Variety - Neutral
Published on 19:01 GMT

Bend Film Festival Prizes Go To ‘Hot Water,’ ‘Edward Said: Between Worlds,’ ‘Kikuyu Land,’ ‘The Lake’ & More

The Bend Film Festival wraps on Sunday after presenting awards for the 23rd edition of the cinematic spectacle in central Oregon. Ramzi Bashour’s debut feature Hot Water, starring Lubna Azabal (Coriolanus), Daniel Zolghadri (Funny Pages), and Dale Dickey ( …

Source: Deadline - Neutral
Published on Oct 10, 2026

'My Māori gothic love letter': The feature film representing NZ at the Oscars

Writer-director Taratoa Stappard says the film Mārama is a love letter to "our land, our ancestors and the stories that live in the shadows". A debut feature described as a "Māori gothic love letter" to Aotearoa has been selected as New …

Source: 1News - Center-left
Published on 11:34 GMT

AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 1:57 p.m. EDT

Who’s afraid of a 6-hour documentary about exiled Russian journalists? Julia Loktev has released a new documentary, “My Undesirable Friends: Part II — Exile,” capturing the lives of Russian journalists who fled the country after Russia invaded Ukraine. …

Source: Rocky Mount Telegram - North Carolina - Pending
Published on Oct 9, 2026

Mārama Named New Zealand’s Official Submission For Best International Feature Film For The 99th Oscars®

It’s the latest milestone for a film that’s been travelling internationally since its world premiere in the Discovery programme at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2025. Set in Victorian-era Yorkshire, Mārama follows a young Māori woman who is …

Source: Scoop - Indeterminate
Published on 17:31 GMT

Who Is Liam Costner? The Untold Story of Kevin Costner’s Son Who Turned His Back on Hollywood

Liam Costner has a connection to one of Hollywood’s most recognisable families, but he has largely stayed away from the entertainment industry that made his father famous. The son of award-winning actor Kevin Costner and Bridget Rooney has pursued a career …

Source: TDPel Media - Indeterminate
Published on Oct 9, 2026

Taylor Swift to perform at Academy Museum's annual gala this month

Taylor Swift has been announced as the performer at the Academy Museum's annual gala on 17 October, marking another crossover between the pop star and the attractions industry. Now in its sixth year, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures' …

Source: Blooloop - Center-left
Published on Oct 9, 2026

Irish American actor revealed as first honoree for 2027 Oscar Wilde Awards

The US-Ireland Alliance has announced Jack Reynor as its first honoree for the annual Oscar Wilde Awards, which will be held on March 11, 2027, at The Ebell of Los Angeles, California. Reynor, who was born in Colorado, was raised in Co Wicklow and Dublin, …

Source: IrishCentral - Neutral
Published on Oct 8, 2026

Eva Marie Saint, 'On the Waterfront' Oscar winner, dies at 102

Eva Marie Saint, the Academy Award-winning actress whose portrayal of Edie Doyle in Elia Kazan's 1954 classic “On the Waterfront” launched a screen career spanning seven decades, died Tuesday at her Los Angeles home at the age of 102, her …

Source: Yeni Safak - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Oct 8, 2026

Gondhal: When and where to watch India’s Oscar entry in theatres

Ever since its selection as India’s official entry for the 99th Academy Awards, Gondhal has continued to intrigue film enthusiasts in India and beyond. The makers are now set to offer audiences an early theatrical experience, with exclusive preview …

Source: Mid Day Mumbai - Neutral
Published on Oct 8, 2026

David Corenswet Proves He's More Than Superman in 'Mr. Irrelevant,' a Potential 'Blind Side'-Style Oscar Vehicle ...

Football teams are always looking for an edge. This Oscar season, Paramount may have found one in David Corenswet. The New York Giants took John Tuggle with the 335th pick of the 1983 NFL Draft and that’s how the running back from California became “Mr. …

Source: Variety - Neutral
Published on 05:27 GMT

Actor Matthew Lillard Says There Are More Rapists at Cornell Than Trans Athletes Competing in Sports

Actors say stupid stuff all of the time, but this was particularly stupid — plus, he screwed up and nearly said "boys' sports." Matthew Lillard of the "Scream," "Scooby-Doo," and "Five Nights at Freddy's" …

Source: Twitchy - Right-wing
Published on 19:01 GMT

Palme d’Or Prestige: ‘Fjord’ Tops Indie Openers, ‘Naza’ Eyes $500k Surge – Specialty Box Office

Neon’s Cannes Palme d’Or-winning drama Fjord starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve had a terrific $124k opening on four screens in New York and Los Angeles, as documentary Naza marks a strong week two expansion. Cristian Mungiu’s Fjord is the director …

Source: Deadline - Neutral
Published on 01:38 GMT

SD County supervisors advance proposed film initiative program

SAN DIEGO (CNS) — San Diego County government is advancing its plan to bolster film production opportunities in the region, following a recent vote by the Board of Supervisors. Supervisors during their Tuesday meeting unanimously supported the first steps …

Source: KGTV 10 News - California - Neutral
Published on Oct 7, 2026

Way-too-early Hobey Baker Award watchlist for DI men's hockey

The 2026-27 DI men's hockey season is still in its infancy, which means it's time to make some bold predictions for who could bring home the top individual hardware in men's college hockey, the Hobey Baker Award. We'll see how these picks …

Source: NCAA - Neutral
Published on Oct 7, 2026

Emmys gala to stream its premier television awards starting 2027

An Emmy Awards logo is pictured ahead of the 71st Emmy Awards on Sept. 21, 2019, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP) LOS ANGELES — The Emmy Awards that celebrate the best in television are the latest entertainment industry gala to …

Source: Inquirer - Neutral

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Published on October 8, 2026 - 13:15 GMT

E. LYNN HARRIS’S ESTATE PARTNERS WITH OSCAR-WINNING CREATIVE CARL REED FOR BEHIND THE MASK: INVISIBLE LIFE - THE MUSICAL

Featuring an original score by Grammy Award-winning legends Ashford & Simpson, this new musical makes its premiere at D.C.'s Howard Theatre on World AIDS Day. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- E. Lynn Harris …

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Published on October 10, 2026 - 18:23 GMT

Global Fred Award Builds a Contemporary Global Honor System to Honor Today’s Changemakers with Timely Recognition

VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, October 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, global exchanges are growing increasingly robust. Multilateral cooperation, scientific and technological innovation, cultural connectivity and public governance keep evolving. …

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Published on October 7, 2026 - 04:49 GMT

Award-Winning Veteran Documentary Sum Function Comes to San Diego International Film Festival

Film Directed by Marine Veteran Noah Currier Returns to Southern California, Where Part of the Documentary was Filmed at Camp Pendleton SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Award-winning documentary Sum Function …

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Published on October 5, 2026 - 16:46 GMT

Sing Sing Oscar Nominee John Divine G Whitfield Launches The DGE Double Feature, Pairing Full-Cast Cinematic Audiobooks

The month-long program from the Brooklyn independent publisher pairs eight audiobooks, led by three full-cast productions, through November 1, 2026 BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, October 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Divine G Entertainment (DGE), the …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 17:41 GMT

'THE SOLDIER AND THE BUTTERFLY’ ANNOUNCES NYC PREMIERE AT THE NEW YORK SHORTS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rosso Films International is proud to announce the official New York City Premiere of the highly anticipated film, The Soldier and the Butterfly, directed by AFI Award-winning filmmaker …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 16:24 GMT

GRAMMY WINNERS MARILYN McCOO & BILLY DAVIS JR. RELEASE NEW TAKE ON BILL WITHERS' CLASSIC, 'JUST THE TWO OF US'

After 57 years of marriage, the legendary “First Couple of Pop and Soul” celebrates enduring love with a heartfelt tribute to their friend, Bill Withers. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Their new recording of “Just …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 18:27 GMT

THE WOMEN'S IMAGE NETWORK 28TH ANNUAL WOMEN'S IMAGE AWARDS ANNOUNCES ITS HONOREES, HOST, PRESENTERS & NOMINEES

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Women's Image Network (WIN) will present its 28th Women's Image Awards in Beverly Hills, California the evening of Wednesday, October 14, 2026, to celebrate …

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Published on October 1, 2026 - 10:00 GMT

America's Monument maker Steven Barber unveils JIMMY CARTER Statue at the Naval Academy OCT 1ST in Annapolis Maryland.

America's Monument maker Steven Barber unveils JIMMY CARTER Statue at the Naval Academy OCT 1ST in Annapolis Maryland. ANNAPOLIS , MD, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Steven Barber, America’s Monument maker for the …

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Published on October 11, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

FGTO Congratulates Navi Pillay on Nobel Peace Prize and Invites Partnership to Advance Justice for Tamil Genocide

FGTO urges the UNHRC to immediately institute an independent fact-finding mandate on genocide and related international crimes against the Tamil people OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA, October 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federation of Global …

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Published on October 11, 2026 - 10:06 GMT

Boise Film Project Wins Alexa Rose Foundation Grant

Idaho-set horror feature "Sundowning" secures Light of Day Award ahead of planned 2028 international release. BOISE, ID, UNITED STATES, October 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Alexa Rose Foundation has officially honored Boise-area …

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Published on October 10, 2026 - 17:53 GMT

Maxsa AI Launches New AI Anime, Manga and Cartoon Studio, Making Animated Storytelling More Accessible

Maxsa AI launches a new anime, manga and cartoon studio with AI image generation, photo-to-cartoon tools, character creation and animated storytelling. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Maxsa AI today announced …

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Published on October 10, 2026 - 17:16 GMT

AZ8 Integrates Zumi and OXYGEN for AI Video Ad Creation on an Infinite Canvas

AZ8 combines multimodal context, reusable creative Skills and intelligent model selection to help creators produce high-quality video ads more efficiently. SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, October 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AZ8 Combines Infinite Canvas …

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Published on October 10, 2026 - 12:58 GMT

Diary of an Ilocano Boy Explores Childhood Trauma and Belonging Between Two Cultures

David S. Salazar Jr.’s childhood memoir brings humor, Ilocano memory, and Hawaiian Pidgin to an immigrant boy’s life in Na’alehu, Hawaii. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, October 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The move from rural Cabugao, Ilocos Sur, …

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Published on October 10, 2026 - 11:53 GMT

The Torch Follows Two Vietnam Draftees From an Advisory Assignment in Hue to Troubled Homecomings

James A. Oliveri draws partly on personal military experience to explore early-war service and the lives awaiting two soldiers afterward. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, October 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In The Torch, James A. Oliveri …

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Published on October 10, 2026 - 06:43 GMT

Top Curtain Manufacturer Expands Textile Solutions for Residential and Commercial Interiors

SUZHOU, JIANGSU, CHINA, October 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As demand for functional, attractive, and application-specific window treatments continues to grow, Suzhou Chengyuda Textile Co., Ltd. is strengthening its presence in the global …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 22:54 GMT

The Bamboo Parlour Secret Opens Guest and Travel Advisor Interest Lists for New Ocho Rios Thriller

Jamaica’s upcoming immersive island thriller invites travelers to register for first-session news and travel advisors to receive trade and launch information. OCHO RIOS, ST ANN, JAMAICA, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Bamboo Parlour …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 20:28 GMT

This Week on USA WIRE: An Exclusive Interview With Video Editor Gabriel Baker-Hunt

The editor behind KingSammelot and KingSammeLIVE opens up about pacing, honest thumbnails, and why he treats YouTube editing as a true art form. CHELSEA, MANHATTAN, NY, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In this week’s …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 18:27 GMT

THE WOMEN'S IMAGE NETWORK 28TH ANNUAL WOMEN'S IMAGE AWARDS ANNOUNCES ITS HONOREES, HOST, PRESENTERS & NOMINEES

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Women's Image Network (WIN) will present its 28th Women's Image Awards in Beverly Hills, California the evening of Wednesday, October 14, 2026, to celebrate …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 17:41 GMT

'THE SOLDIER AND THE BUTTERFLY’ ANNOUNCES NYC PREMIERE AT THE NEW YORK SHORTS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rosso Films International is proud to announce the official New York City Premiere of the highly anticipated film, The Soldier and the Butterfly, directed by AFI Award-winning filmmaker …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 17:35 GMT

New Novel Blends Quantum Physics and Faith to Explore Love as the Universe’s Missing Element

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What if love is not merely a human emotion, but a fundamental element of quantum physics? Published by Spines, Peter Anthony Nicolazzi’s captivating new novel, The Quantum Resurrection, …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 17:02 GMT

Cole Noble Jean-Louis Creates God’s Stepchild, a Play About Deportation’s Hidden Victims Donates $5,000 for Immigrants

17-year-old playwright and local h.s. senior debuts first production at Walnut Street Theatre and The Adrienne Theater, proceeds support immigrant families PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At just 17, …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 11:15 GMT

GABBY B AND MC RD BRING SÃO PAULO'S BAILE FUNK ENERGY TO NEW SINGLE 'JOGA PRA CRIMINOSO'

Produced by DJ Biel Bolado, the high-energy collaboration blends Brazilian baile funk with an electrifying electro-funk sound, arriving Oct. 9 MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brazilian-American recording artist …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 10:55 GMT

GalleryDock Expands Website Gallery Embedding for International Photographers

The English-language rollout lets photographers embed client galleries on their websites, with password protection and a free plan for three galleries. HANNOVER, LOWER SAXONY, GERMANY, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GalleryDock has expanded …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 10:49 GMT

Branchenbericht von Horror-Shop.com untersucht die wachsende Nachfrage nach abgestimmten Paar- und Gruppenkostümen

Die Analyse beschreibt den Wandel vom einzeln gewählten zum gemeinsam geplanten Kostüm und benennt soziale Medien als treibenden Faktor. MüNCHEN, GERMANY, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Der auf Event- und Themenausstattung spezialisierte …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 08:33 GMT

FREESTYLE DIGITAL MEDIA RELEASES DRAMEDY FEATURE “CARLTON TAYLOR HAS MAJOR PROBLEMS”

Dramedy Feature Sets Digital Debut on North American VOD Platforms Starting on October 9, 2026 LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Allen …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 06:17 GMT

JioHotstar Now Available on STARZPLAY Across MENA

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- JioHotstar, one of the world’s largest streaming services, today announced its entry into the Middle East and North Africa in partnership with STARZPLAY. Within weeks of launching across …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 06:00 GMT

Pre-Orders Open October 9: Batman Advanced Suit White Ver. (Design By Josh Nizzi) Statue

Prime 1 Studio announces a new statue: Batman Advanced Suit White Ver. (Design By Josh Nizzi) from Justice League (Comics). Pre-orders October 9, 2026 (JST). ASAKUSA, TAITO-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Prime 1 Studio is …

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Published on October 8, 2026 - 23:07 GMT

Protoface Expands AI Video API With Kling 3.0, Seedance 2.5, and Google Veo 3.1

Protoface adds Nano Banana 2, Grok Imagine, Wan 3.0, and more generative AI models to its API, alongside optimized MiniMax H3 inference from $0.01 per second. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Protoface, a …

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