Hollywood Reporter

Jeremy Thomas, Producer of Oscar-Winning ‘The Last Emperor,’ Dies at 77

The British film producer also worked on recent titles such as 'Bucking Fastard,' which premiered at the Venice Film Festival this year and 'Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo,' set to premiere next week.

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Hollywood Reporter

Slavoj Zizek Wants to Talk About Taylor Swift, Spider-Man and His Crush on Olivia Wilde

The Marxist philosopher holds forth on capitalism, cancel culture and Hollywood in a Zoom call almost as chaotic as his new documentary, Sophie Fiennes' ‘The Pervert's Guide to Utopias.’

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Hollywood Reporter

How a Small Chinese Drama Became a $300 Million Phenomenon

'Dear You' director Lan Hongchun on the film's surprise success, its real-life family reunions and its arrival at TIFF's China Film Showcase.

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Hollywood Reporter

Zack Snyder Goes Indie: No Green Screen, No Video Village and No Slow-Motion Shots (Exclusive)

The filmmaker built a career on spectacle with '300' and the polarizing DC mega-movies, but he stripped it all away for 'The Last Photograph,' which saw him spend a week in the Amazon with no safety net.

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Hollywood Reporter

In ‘Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother’, John Cho Finally Gets the Chance to Play the Villain: “This Is Not What People Would Expect From Me”

In Bassam Tariq‘s action film, set to premiere at TIFF, Cho plays a Texas pastor with a violent streak opposite Mahershala Ali’s grieving contract killer.

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Variety

Andrew Scott Gets Candid at TIFF About ‘Elsinore’ and People Against Gay Actors Playing Straight Roles: ‘That’s Just Prejudice’

Could Andrew Scott make history? That is the big question concerning the Irish actor’s towering performance in “Elsinore,” which debuted in Telluride before playing the Toronto International Film Festival. Directed by Simon Stone, the film features Scott as Ian Charleson, a Scottish actor whose career has slowed down since featuring in “Chariots of Fire.” The […]

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Hollywood Reporter

Toronto: Indigenous Directors Flex Artistry With Bigger-Budget Films

No longer just go-to foils for the white heroes in movie westerns, Canadian indigenous actors and filmmakers  are showcasing their storytelling traditions at TIFF with eight titles in the official lineup.

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Hollywood Reporter

Top Hollywood Sales Agent Reveals Biggest Indie Film Challenge: “We’re Building Movies for Streaming Companies”

FilmNation CEO Glen Basner told a TIFF: The Market panel that a more holistic approach to film packaging is required beyond big name Hollywood actors to bridge to creators and audiences globally.

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Hollywood Reporter

TIFF Flashback: Michelle Yeoh Took a Dramatic Turn With ‘The Lady’

The former Bond girl made a big impression playing the real-life Aung San Suu Kyi, the Burmese activist, politician and Nobel Peace Prize winner.

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Variety

Pierce Brosnan Thinks the Next James Bond Will Be ‘Someone That None of Us Know About’: ‘There Are Lots of Good Hats in the Ring’

Ever since Denis Villeneuve’s forthcoming James Bond film was announced, the million-dollar question has been: Who will take on the role of the iconic spy? Now, former 007 Pierce Brosnan is offering his thoughts.  In a recent interview with The Times, the actor, who played the character in four films from 1995 to 2002, said […]

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Variety

Celine Dion Delivers Tearful Speech on Opening Night of Paris Residency: ‘I Had Promised Myself Not to Cry’

Celine Dion shed tears as she kicked off her eagerly anticipated 16-date residency tonight at Plenitude Arena on the outskirts of Paris, marking her first major series of live shows since stepping away from the spotlight in 2022. “I had promised myself not to cry,” Dion told thousands of adoring fans in the opening moments […]

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Variety

‘World of Warcraft Forever,’ Expanded Version of 2004 Game, Coming in November

Blizzard Entertainment will launch “World of Warcraft Forever,” a game set during the first year of the original 2004 “World of Warcraft,” Nov. 4. The “Forever” project was revealed as the final announcement during the opening ceremony of BlizzCon 2026 at the Anaheim Convention Center on Saturday, but rumors about the title (colloquially known as […]

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Hollywood Reporter

David Oyelowo and Danai Gurira Champion African Filmmaking at TIFF

The actors were on hand for a screening of 'Muganga, the One Who Treats,' about Denis Mukwege, a Congolese doctor who women who had been the victims of sexual violence.

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Variety

‘Oasis’ Review: A Sleek, Strange Parable about Bullying and Bonding at the Most Difficult Age

The difficult teenage years are sometimes characterized as a wasteland, but more resemble a forest for the interdependent trio at the sinking heart of Jannis Lenz’s “Oasis,” the German-born, Austrian-trained filmmaker’s creepy, controlled debut feature. Retreating to the woods surrounding their German hometown, three ostracized high-schoolers create an arcane shared reality that provides them with […]

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Variety

‘Diablo 5’ Set for Spring 2029 Release

“Diablo V” is in development at Xbox’s Blizzard Entertainment. The new game is targeting a Spring 2029 release date, Blizzard announced Saturday during the opening ceremony for fan festival BlizzCon 2026 at the Anaheim Convention Center. “Diablo V” will be set a century after the events of “Diablo IV” (which released in 2023) and, in […]

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Variety

NFL TV Favorites Like Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Greg Olsen, Kirk Herbstreit Could Play For New Teams Next Season

The NFL is ready to kick off its first Sunday of a new season, but a good part of the game won’t be taking place on the field. Even as play-by-play stalwarts like Fox’s Greg Olsen, ESPN’s Joe Buck and Troy Aikman and Amazon’s Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit give fans real-time details and analysis […]

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‘Obsession’ Producer Haley Nicole Johnson on Dizzying Hollywood Breakout Hit: “It’s a Lot”

Curry Barker's horror pic sold to Focus Features for $15 million, and has crossed $500 million at the global box office.

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Variety

Here’s Where to Watch Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn Boxing Live Online

Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions partners with Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing for one of the biggest bouts of the year. In the main event, American Ryan Garcia (25-2-0) defends his WBC welterweight title belt against English fighter Conor Benn (25-1-0) in a marquee match. It’s scheduled for 12 rounds. On Saturday, Sept. 12, […]

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Hollywood Reporter

Diamonds Are an Emmy Nominee’s Best Friend

Laurels, florals and splashes of colored gems are bound to catch the camera’s eye on the red carpet.

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Texas vs. Ohio State: Where to Watch the 2026 Football Game Online

Here's how to livestream the Sept. 12 game between the Longhorns and Buckeyes.

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