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PBS SoCal Announces Fine Cut Student Filmmaker Winners From USC, CSUN, California College of the Arts

  • USC students won narrative and documentary categories.
  • CSUN’s Sam Markson received the overall award.
  • More than 430 films competed from 53 schools.

Student filmmakers from USC, California College of the Arts and Cal State Northridge won top honours at PBS SoCal’s 27th annual Fine Cut Festival of Films. The event recognises emerging Southern Californian talent, with winning films receiving substantial industry support and opportunities to reach wider audiences through PBS…

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The 10 Most Quintessential 2000s Blockbusters

  • Ten films are presented as defining 2000s blockbusters.
  • The examples combine cultural impact, technology and franchise-building.
  • *Avatar*, *Finding Nemo* and *Harry Potter* are among those highlighted.

The article presents ten films as defining examples of 2000s blockbuster cinema, highlighting their cultural influence, commercial success and technological or franchise-building importance. The supplied text details four: *Avatar*, *Finding Nemo*, *Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone* and *Iron Man*. * *Avatar* is praised for advancing CGI, 3D…

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How Kate Hudson keeps picking up “two-cent residuals” from a 1992 movie she wasn’t in

  • Kate Hudson receives tiny residuals from Home Alone 2 despite only singing in the children's choir
  • Streaming has dramatically reduced residual payments compared to traditional television reruns
  • Macaulay Culkin negotiated a much more lucrative perpetual profit-sharing deal

Kate Hudson continues to receive residual payments from Home Alone 2: Lost in New York despite not actually appearing in the film. She was part of a children's choir that recorded songs for the 1992 sequel's soundtrack, and this minor contribution entitles her to ongoing compensation whenever the…

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EUROPE’s Long-Awaited Documentary Will Finally Arrive In Early 2027, Says JOEY TEMPEST

  • EUROPE’s documentary is tentatively due in early 2027.
  • It covers the band’s full career and comeback.
  • Rare 1980s and early-1990s footage will feature.

EUROPE’s long-awaited documentary is expected to arrive in early 2027, according to singer Joey Tempest, although the band is still seeking a platform to release it. The film will trace the Swedish hard rock group’s journey from its formation and 1980s breakthrough through personal and professional difficulties, its…

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3 Classic Singles From 1968 That Still Have a Fresh Sound Decades Later

  • Three 1968 singles possess surprisingly fresh, modern-sounding production over half a century later
  • The Beatles' "Hey Jude" was a global No. 1; The Rolling Stones topped the UK Dance chart
  • The Move's psychedelic track showcased contemporary energy despite modest commercial performance

The article highlights three singles from 1968 that retain a contemporary sound despite their age of over half a century. - "Hey Jude" by The Beatles: A chart-topping smash that peaked at No. 1 across the US, UK, Canada, most of Europe and some Asian territories. The song's…

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The $700,000,000 movie star who put the fear of god in Burt Reynolds in 1978: “You can’t stop it”

  • Reynolds feared Travolta's rise would end his stardom in 1978.
  • Travolta's two massive 1978 films earned ~$700 million combined.
  • Travolta never actually became Hollywood's top money-making star.

Burt Reynolds, Hollywood's biggest box office draw from 1978 to 1982, expressed anxiety in 1978 that his reign was ending, specifically citing the meteoric rise of John Travolta as his successor. Reynolds remarked that Travolta's ascent was inevitable and unstoppable, reflecting on how quickly stardom can be displaced…

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See Pro-Shot Video Of SAVATAGE’s Performance At 2026 WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

  • Wacken TV released professionally filmed Savatage performance footage.
  • The set includes three classic Savatage songs.
  • Jeff Plate briefly missed early 2026 tour dates for medical reasons.

Savatage’s 30 July 2026 performance at Germany’s Wacken Open Air festival has been released as professionally filmed video by Wacken TV. The footage highlights the band’s continuing return to major live stages and features performances of “Gutter Ballet”, “Edge Of Thorns” and “Hall Of The Mountain King”. The…

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Ryan Murphy Debuts ‘American Horror Story: 13,’ ‘Forgotten Island’ Premieres and This Week’s Best Events

  • Major premieres drew stars in New York and Los Angeles.
  • Music, sport and fashion events featured prominent celebrities.
  • Several gatherings raised money for charitable and cultural causes.

The article highlights a range of entertainment, charity and cultural events held during the week, including premieres for American Horror Story: 13 and Forgotten Island. It matters as a snapshot of major celebrity, film, music, fashion and philanthropic activity across Los Angeles, New York and Las Vegas. -…

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Halle Berry Says Anti-Violence Film and Portraying a ‘Female Way of Dealing With Violence’ Is ‘Something the World Needs Right Now’ While Presenting Tribeca’s Through Her Lens Winners

  • “Cowards” won full financing through Tribeca’s Through Her Lens.
  • The short explores youth violence through a young girl’s perspective.
  • Halle Berry praised its anti-violence message and female viewpoint.

Gem Little and producer Kseniya Yorsh won the Chanel x Tribeca Through Her Lens award for “Cowards”, securing full financing to make the short film. Halle Berry said its anti-violence message and portrayal of a female approach to conflict felt especially important, while the programme highlighted women’s creative…

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‘Fallout’ Star Officially Boards Horror Icon’s Newest Nightmare

  • Ella Purnell joins Ari Aster's mysterious A24 film Scapegoat
  • No plot details revealed; cast includes Johansson, Elordi, Law
  • Speculation includes sci-fi romance or doctor-based drama storyline

Ella Purnell, currently starring in Prime Video's Fallout, has joined director Ari Aster's upcoming film Scapegoat for A24, alongside previously announced cast members Scarlett Johansson, Jacob Elordi and Jude Law. Purnell joins fellow new cast additions Caleb Landry Jones and Samba Schutte, assembling a considerable ensemble cast for…

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