Sci-Fi Franchise ‘Kri8 Universe’ Launches at Toronto Market (EXCLUSIVE)
“Kri8 Universe,” a five-world science-fiction IP ecosystem from production designer and filmmaker Uzair Merchant, will launch at TIFF: The Market, looking for…
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Female Bucking Bronc Riders Take Center Stage in ‘Cheyenne,’ TIFF-Bound Doc Produced by Jenna Bush Hager (EXCLUSIVE)
The TIFF-bound documentary “Cheyenne” follows a quartet of fearless cowgirls who compete at riding wild broncos on the rodeo circuit after nearly a century of…
From ‘American Hostage’ to Podcasts, Hollywood Digs Deeper Into Digital IP — But Will the Same Stories Told on Different Platforms Hurt Business?
Watching the MGM+ limited anthology series “American Hostage” with exec producer and star Jon Hamm at its Sept. 12 Toronto fest premiere, you might be reminded…
Jeremy Thomas Dies: Legendary UK Producer Of ‘The Last Emperor’ & ‘Crash’ Was 77
Jeremy Thomas, one of the UK’s most prominent independent film producers of the last 50 years, died on September 11. He was 77 years old. His family announced…
Caleb Hearon Never Expected to Make ‘Trash Mountain’ — or Play His First Starring Role in It
TIFF: The rising comedian co-wrote the Kris Rey-directed dramedy, inspired by his own life. But as he tells IndieWire, long before there was a script or a…
Jeremy Thomas, Legendary British Producer and Oscar Winner, Dies at 77
Jeremy Thomas, one of the film industry’s most highly respected independent producers with a body of work spanning more than half a century, has died. He was…
Liam Neeson on the ‘Rage’ Behind ‘The Lost Children of Tuam’ and Turning Producer for First Time to Tell Story of Irish Scandal
Liam Neeson was in his home in upstate New York in late 2017 when he was sent a link to a New York Times article about a shameful episode in Ireland’s history…
Maisie Williams Thriller ‘Ignition’ Bought by Saban for North America (EXCLUSIVE)
“Ignition,” the upcoming high-concept thriller led by Emmy-nominated “Game of Thrones” star Maisie Williams, has been acquired for North America. WestEnd Films…
‘On Behalf of My Son’ Director Gabriel Martins on Black Brazilian Representation in His Films: ‘It’s a Life Project To Me, Not Just Cinema’
In 2022, Gabriel Martins made waves at the Sundance Film Festival with “Mars One,” a sprawling ensemble drama chronicling the life of a Black Brazilian family…
How Meditation, Hope And Hard Work Brought Rosalind Eleazar Her “Long Shot” Dream Lead In Chris Rock’s ‘Misty Green’
Slow Horses star Rosalind Eleazar says she fights hard for roles that “people don’t immediately assume I could play.” The latest example of this is her…
First Clip of ‘Club Kid’ Star Jordan Firstman as U.S. Voice Cast Lead in Cannes Breakout ‘Jim Queen’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Jordan Firstman, fresh off directorial debut “Club Kid” – acquired by A24 for release this November – leads the English-language voice cast of “Jim Queen.”…
‘Dau’ Review: Ilya Khrzhanovsky’s Vast Cinematic Experiment in Historical World-Building Remains More Impressive From a Distance
More than six years after Ilya Khrzhanovsky premiered “DAU. Natasha” and “DAU. Degeneration” at the Berlin Film Festival — right before the global COVID…
‘The Face of Horror’ Review: Anna Biller Brings Her Brand of Technicolor Feminism to a Tale of Chivalry (or Lack Thereof)
TIFF: The medieval setting proves a perfect match for Biller's sensibilities, as she crafts a feature as visually striking and blunt in its messaging as "The…
Paramount Argues States’ Antitrust Suit Will ‘Collapse Under Scrutiny’
Paramount’s lawyers filed a legal response to the states’ antitrust lawsuit against the Warner Bros. Discovery merger on Friday, sketching out arguments and…
‘The Julia Set’ Review: Chase Infiniti Confirms Her Movie-Star Mettle in Niki Byrne’s Riveting Math-Geek Bad Romance
In "The Julia Set," she portrays a numbers genius in the most convincing way possible — by wearing her virtuosity lightly and casually, as if it were second…
‘The Stunt Driver’ Review: Jay Baruchel Plays a Canadian Daredevil Trying to Pull Off an Impossible Stunt in a Fun 1970s Throwback
TIFF: Michael Dowse’s tribute to Ken Carter mines comedy and tragedy from the stuntman’s unwavering dedication to jumping the Saint Lawrence River in a rocket…
‘The Uprising’ Star Woody Norman on the ‘Power Trip’ Playing King Richard II and Going Meatless at Age 10 After Working With Joaquin Phoenix
Filming “The Uprising” gave British actor Woody Norman, who plays 14-year-old King Richard II in the historical fiction drama, a massive headache. It turns out…
‘Girl Group’ Review: Rebel Wilson’s Musical Comedy Is Fun Spiritual Sequel To ‘Pitch Perfect’ — Toronto Film Festival
Nearly 15 years after first stealing audiences’ funny bones as Fat Amy, Rebel Wilson has provided a new generation with a musical comedy that will have fans…
Russell Crowe Charms 1,400-Strong Venice Audience With ‘What Love Builds’ Doc Charting His Musical Career
Russell Crowe enjoyed an enthusiastic response to his bio-doc meets concert film What Love Builds as it premiered Out of Competition to a 1,400-strong crowd at…
International Insider: European TV In Peril; Venice & TIFF Latest; Mercedes Ron Interview
Welcome once again, Insiders. Jesse Whittock here to take you through the top film and TV stories from the international community, and you can sign up to the…