Last night's LACMA Art+Film Gala, sponsored by Gucci, raised a record $6. 4 million. Unlike the Academy Museum Gala last month, which favored Old Hollywood style, LACMA encouraged a more modern take on glamour. Bright green outfits (think Kaia Gerber and Gabriella Kaefa-Johnson) and white suits for
You know what they say, "Last but not least"! The final film in the Venom series, "Venom: The Last Dance, " is still the king of the box office. In its second week, it raked in another $6. 6 million, keeping its spot at number one. The movie stars Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock, a journalist who shares hi
Clint Eastwood's new movie, "Juror #2, " is causing quite a stir. While it's playing in over 300 UK cinemas, it's barely showing in the US. This isn't your typical Oscar-hopeful strategy. Warner Bros. isn't even reporting the film's box office numbers, and it might move to streaming soon. Eastwood,
Ever wondered how to bridge the filmmaking worlds of Japan and Hollywood? Well, the Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (CAPE) and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) have just the thing for you: a new program called Beyond Japan. This initiative, supported by the Japanese governm
AGBO, a multifaceted production company co-founded by the Russo brothers, has appointed Dominic Hughes as their new Chief Scientific Officer. Known for his expertise in machine learning and AI, Hughes has a background working at Apple for over a decade. His role at AGBO will involve guiding the comp
The Fithian Group, a new player in the film industry, is set to launch a digital marketplace called Attend in early 2025. This platform, backed by Vista Group, aims to connect independent filmmakers with cinema exhibitors in a more efficient way. The goal? To revive the shrinking theatrical market t
Ever tried to pitch a movie to Ridley Scott? You better make it quick and compelling. The renowned director, known for classics like Blade Runner and Alien, likes it simple. He wants a story that can be told in two sentences and has a lit fuse, a time bomb that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Sc
George R. R. Martin's Westeros universe might soon hit the big screen, thanks to Warner Bros. developing at least one movie set in the world of 'Game of Thrones'. This early-stage project is part of a shift in the company's strategy, previously set against movie adaptations to preserve HBO's prestig
The American Film Market (AFM) is making a comeback this November in Las Vegas. After years of streaming platforms dominating the scene, indie producers are now looking back to older business models. This shift is giving AFM a new lease on life. In the past, AFM wasn't as relevant because streaming
Martha Stewart, the lifestyle icon, is less than thrilled with her new Netflix documentary, "Martha. " At 83, she has some strong words for the filmmaker, R. J. Cutler. She feels he didn't use enough of her personal archive, despite having "total access. " Stewart is particularly upset about the fin
