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Netflix Acquires Angelina Jolie-Starring ‘Maria’ Ahead of Venice Debut

Wednesday, August 28

Netflix has acquired Pablo Larraín’s film Maria, featuring Angelina Jolie as opera singer Maria Callas, ahead of its premiere at the Venice Film Festival. “This film is my most personal work yet," Larrain said... Read More.

‘Haunting In Venice’ And ‘The Nun II’ Fight For No. 1 Spot At The Domestic Box Office

Monday, September 18

Haunting In Venice and The Nun II vied for the top spot at the domestic box office over the weekend, and Deadline reports that The Nun II is the winner. With $14.7 million, this... Read More.

Industry News: Venice Film Festival, Vince McMahon, Disney and More!

Tuesday, July 27

VENICE FILM FESTIVAL REVEALS PLANS: The Venice Film Festival plans to stick to 50% capacity regulations this year, and will implement testing and temperature scanning protocols. Venice also announced the line-up for 2021’s 78th edition.... Read More.

Industry News: Amy Adams, Jason Momoa, Venice and More!

Wednesday, July 21

2021 TORONTO FILM FESTIVAL TO OPEN WITH DEAR EVAN HANSEN: The 2021 Toronto Film Festival, which will run September 9-18, will open with the Amy Adams and Julianne Moore-toplined Dear Evan Hansen, from Stephen... Read More.

Industry News: Venice Film Festival, House of Dragons, Alfre Woodard and More!

Tuesday, July 20

VENICE FILM FESTIVAL TO OPEN WITH MADRES PARALELAS: The 78th Venice Film Festival is opening on September 1st with Pedro Almodovar’s Madres Paralelas, starring Penelope Cruz. The film also stars Milena Smit, Israel Elejalde, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Julieta Serrano... Read More.

Industry News: Kevin Guthrie, Jodie Turner-Smith, Venice and More!

Monday, May 17

KEVIN GUTHRIE JAILED: Kevin Guthrie, a Scottish actor who appeared in Fantastic Beasts, Dunkirk and Sunshine on Leith, has been given a three-year jail sentence for sexual assault. He was found guilty after a... Read More.

Industry News: Venice Film Festival, Christopher Nolan, Travel and More!

Tuesday, January 19

VENICE FILM FEST SCRAPS SCONFINI: The Venice Film Festival is scrapping its Sconfini program, launched in 2018 to showcase arthouse films. The void is being filled by Orizzonti Extra (Horizons Extra), an offshoot of... Read More.

Industry News: Venice Film Festival, Daisy Ridley, Jurassic World and More!

Wednesday, July 29

VENICE FILM FESTIVAL UNVEILS LINEUP: The 77th Venice International Film Festival unveiled its lineup on Tuesday. Venice Director Alberto Barbera highlighted two studio productions set to bow at Lido: The World to Come from director Mona Fastvold,... Read More.

Industry News: Venice Film Festival, Brad Pitt, TikTok and More!

Wednesday, July 8

VENICE FILM FESTIVAL OUTLINES NEW STRUCTURE: The Venice Film Festival has announced that the 77th edition will go forward from September 2-12th with changes to sanitary protocols to respect public health guidelines during the... Read More.

Industry News: Justice League, Summer TV, Venice Film Festival and More!

Tuesday, May 26

JUSTICE LEAGUE CUT PLANS REVEALED: Zack Snyder had to exit the Justice League due to a family emergency, and it was substantially re-shot and retooled by director Joss Whedon. When it was released, #ReleasetheSynderCut... Read More.