Zendaya, well-known for her acting prowess, has not only taken on a prominent role in Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers but has also stepped into the role of a producer for the film. Recently, at the LA premiere, Zendaya opened up about her experience working with Guadagnino and the unique insights he brought to the project. Zendaya
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Film Independent has just announced the talented group of screenwriters chosen for its 26th edition of the Screenwriting Lab. This exclusive program is designed to provide individualized story and career development for screenwriters with fiction feature scripts. The selected Fellows will have the opportunity to workshop their projects under the guidance of esteemed creative advisors,
The 2024 Writers Guild Awards showcased an array of talented writers and honored individuals who have excelled in their craft. Alexander Payne’s “The Holdovers” and Cord Jefferson’s “American Fiction” emerged as the big film winners at the event. Cord Jefferson, in addition to winning for “American Fiction,” also received the prestigious WGA West’s Paul Selvin
Ron Thompson, a versatile character actor, passed away in Los Angeles at the age of 83. Born in 1941 in Louisville, Kentucky, Thompson showed early talents as a singer and performer. His passion for acting led him to move to New York with just $200 after being inspired by Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront.
Ryan Paevey, known for his role on General Hospital, shocked fans with his recent announcement that he may be taking a break from acting. In a world where success and fame are often equated with happiness, Paevey’s decision to step back and reevaluate his priorities is refreshing. Paevey’s candid revelations about his disillusionment with the
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival has recently declared that the upcoming 40th annual festival is set to be held in Santa Barbara, California, spanning from February 4 to February 15. To mark this special milestone, the festival will extend over 12 days to honor its rich history. Roger Durling, the executive director of SBIFF,
Peter Dinklage, known for his iconic role as Tyrion Lannister in Game of Thrones, has been announced as the voice of Dr. Dillamond in Universal’s upcoming two-part musical Wicked. This highly anticipated movie adaptation of the Broadway phenomenon is set to release on Thanksgiving in 2024 and 2025, introducing a star-studded cast and a new
John Cena recently shared his thoughts on the ongoing feud between Fast & Furious co-stars Dwayne Johnson and Vin Diesel during an appearance on Dax Shepard’s Armchair Expert podcast. Cena acknowledged the rumors surrounding the conflict, attributing it to the strong personalities of both actors. He mentioned that with two alpha, driven individuals, there can
George Lucas is set to receive the Honorary Palme d’Or at the closing ceremony of the 77th Cannes Film Festival on May 25. The prestigious festival expressed its delight in honoring one of the greatest figures in contemporary cinema, highlighting Lucas’s extraordinary career that blends entertainment with innovation, mythology with modernity, and cinephilia with technology.
Upon winning an Academy Award for his role in the film Oppenheimer, Robert Downey Jr. faced a joke from Jimmy Kimmel at the Oscars regarding his past struggles with addiction. The actor seemed unfazed by the joke, responding with humor as cameras caught him laughing and gesturing to “keep it moving.” In a recent interview