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George Lucas’ Museum Draws Hollywood Elite, Boosts Los Angeles Cultural Profile
The Lucas Museum’s opening gathered top filmmakers, CEOs and politicians, positioning the new Los Angeles institution as a major cultural hub.
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Tom Cruise Cuts 'Digger' Transformation From Six Hours to Under One, Adding Filming Time
Tom Cruise revealed he reduced the 'Digger' transformation from six hours to under one hour, a change that could shorten shooting days and cut actor
Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Forces Family Reckonings at a Wedding in Italy
Tyler Perry’s 2026 Netflix drama stages a wedding in Italy where four couples confront buried secrets, running 110m.
Neil LaBute's Murderous Falters at Oldenburg, Leaving the Thriller Stagebound
The three-hander premiered at Oldenburg but stagebound staging, predictable twists and transparent plotting leave LaBute's thriller feeling thin.
Zach Cregger Faces Fan Backlash After Critics Praise Resident Evil Film
Director Zach Cregger says he was caught off guard by hostile fan reaction to his Resident Evil video-game adaptation, even as critics praised it.
Oakland Museum Reframes Mildred Howard With Rediscovered Family Film
Poetics of Memory, Mildred Howard’s first museum survey at the Oakland Museum of California, gathers five decades of work around a newly found
US Box Office Hits Record $4.761bn as Spider-Man and The Odyssey Lead
US cinemas posted a May, September record of $4.761bn, led by Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey.
Unidentified Murder Reframes Hong Kong True-Crime Obsession as Playful Meta-Comedy
Modest-budget Hong Kong caper uses handheld online-media style and twisty plotting to skewer true-crime fans and influencer culture.
Andrew Scott Recasts James Stagg, Spotlighting Meteorologist’s Role in D-Day
Scott calls Group Captain James Stagg an 'unsung hero' and builds a portrayal around humility and expertise behind the D‑Day decision.
Shakespeare Keeps Powering Rom‑Coms, From 10 Things To A New Stage Musical
Filmmakers keep mining Shakespeare for rom-com plots. A stage musical of 10 Things I Hate About You will debut next August.
The Human Centipede Director Tom Six Reveals Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis
Dutch filmmaker Tom Six has revealed he has been living as a recluse after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, documenting his health struggles and final years as a filmmaker in a new self-made documentary.