Ben Roberts, Clare Binns on Future of British Indie Film in Edinburgh
British Film Institute CEO Ben Roberts and creative director of Picturehouse Clare Binns took to Edinburgh Film Festival’s Central Hall on Saturday for a keynote discussion on the future of British independent film. Binns was asking Roberts about how the BFI spends its money — the organization has £150 million ($203m) to disburse over three years, […]
Iran rebuffs Trump’s claim over Hormuz amid report of ship strike
BANDAR ABBAS, IRAN – AUGUST 10: Two youths sit on the shoreline as ships are seen anchored in the Strait of Hormuz on August 10, 2026 off the coast of Bandar Abbas, Iran. (Photo by Ali Saeedi/Getty Images) Getty Images | Getty Images News | Getty Images Iran rebuffed U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that […]
UK’s Burnham says death of ex-Cambridge professor Jason Arday is a tragedy
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s prime minister called for reflection on Saturday after a Black professor who faced a storm of plagiarism accusations died suddenly, days after resigning from a prestigious role at the University of Cambridge. Jason Arday, who became Cambridge’s youngest Black professor in 2023, was found dead inside an address in south London […]
‘X-Men’ unveils Inde Navarrette, Adam Driver as part of star-studded cast at D23 Showcase
The “X-Men” are finally coming to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige unveiled the cast alongside Sadie Sink, who will reprise her role as Jean Grey, and director Jake Schreier, during Disney’s D23 Showcase event in Anaheim, Calif., on Friday. Inde Navarrette, who starred in the horror hit “Obsession,” will take on […]
What to know about the trial over 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur
LAS VEGAS (AP) — In the first week of testimony at the trial of a man accused of orchestrating the killing of Tupac Shakur, the night of Sept. 7, 1996, has been run and rerun many times — through police who were at the scene, through the people near the hip-hop superstar, and through the […]
‘Sopranos’ star Drea de Matteo says OnlyFans became ‘political statement’ after financial struggles
“Sopranos” star Drea de Matteo is reflecting on how joining OnlyFans became not only a financial lifeline when she was facing the loss of her home but also an act of defiance against Hollywood. The 54-year-old actress has previously shared how launching an account on the subscription-based social media platform, which is primarily known for adult content, […]
Police seek multiple suspects at Virginia State University shooting
Five people were wounded in a shooting involving multiple suspects at Virginia State University early Saturday, prompting a campus lockdown and police investigation just as students got ready for a new school year. It happened near the university’s Quad Annexes, where campus police and Chesterfield County officers discovered five people suffering from gunshot wounds outside […]
‘I Live in V.I.,’ Nigeria Class Satire Film at Locarno Open Doors
Are you ready for I Live in V.I., a social class satire from Nigeria? The project from director Ugochukwu Azuya was among the works-in-progress showcased at the 2026 edition of Open Doors, the Locarno Film Festival‘s co-production platform and talent development program for filmmakers from equity-seeking communities and regions where artistic expression is at risk. Azuya, whose short film […]
‘Frozen 3’ “Royal Wedding” Crashed by New Villain in First-Look
Bundle up! Frozen 3 is coming. At its D23 fan event on Friday, Disney offered up a first-look at the third entry in its hit franchise, which is set to glide into theaters on Nov. 24, 2027. In celebration, Idina Menzel and Kristen Bell walked hand-in-hand onto the D23 stage before launching into a (slightly […]
Adam Driver and Inde Navarette to join MCU in new X-Men reboot
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Adam Driver will make a long-anticipated entrance into the Marvel Cinematic Universe to play super villain Mister Sinister, and “Obsession” breakout star Inde Navarette will play Rogue in Disney ‘s forthcoming film reboot of “X-Men.” Driver and Navarette were among the new cast members announced Friday night at Disney’s D23 convention […]