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Elevation Pictures co-founder Laurie May leaves distributor after 13 years
Laurie May has stepped down as co-president of Elevation Pictures, the independent Canadian distribution company she helped found in 2013 alongside Black Bear’s Teddy Schwarzman during the Toronto International Film Festival. Over her 13 years with the firm, May helped build Elevation into Canada’s leading independent distributor, with the company handling domestic releases of acclaimed…
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Ken Kao’s Waypoint Strikes First-Look With ‘Splitsville’ & ’80 For Brady’ Outfit Watch This Ready, First Project Revealed
Ken Kao’s financier-producer Waypoint Entertainment has agreed a first-look deal with Watch This Ready, the indie production company behind Dakota Johnson’s Cannes hit Splitsville. Under the partnership the two firms will jointly develop, finance and produce original feature films, formalising a working relationship that began with Splitsville, which Neon later acquired. The first project under…
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The 6 Best Movie Performances Since 2020
Collider has published a ranked list of the six best film performances since 2020, arguing that despite the rise of AI and social media, a truly transfixing screen performance remains a singular art form that keeps audiences invested in cinema. The list highlights actors whose work over the past six years has come to define…
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Verve Signs Filmmaker Anna Mastro
Talent and literary agency Verve has signed filmmaker Anna Mastro for representation, adding a director with a growing footprint across major film and television projects. The move reflects Mastro’s rising profile, as she juggles high-profile feature work with a steady stream of television directing assignments for major streamers and networks. Mastro is currently directing the…
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The “disturbing” 1976 movie Quentin Tarantino hated for being perfect: “It’s not fun”
A little oxymoronical. The post The “disturbing” 1976 movie Quentin Tarantino hated for being perfect: “It’s not fun” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Phyllida Law, Actress and Mother of Sophie and Emma Thompson, Dies at 94
Phyllida Law, the Scottish stage and screen actress and mother of actresses Emma and Sophie Thompson, has died at home at the age of 94. Her manager, Jacky Leggo, said she “died supremely peacefully at home, surrounded by all her family.” Law built a long career across theatre, television and film, often working alongside her…
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Jon Bernthal’s 10/10 ‘John Wick’ Meets ‘The Equalizer’ Action Hit Is Officially Missing From Us Streaming
Jon Bernthal’s 2020 action thriller “The Accountant 2” spin-off comparison aside — the article actually centres on his earlier film “The Accountant” (2016), described here as blending the stylised violence of “John Wick” with the vigilante justice of “The Equalizer” — which has quietly disappeared from US streaming platforms. The removal comes at a moment…
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Dune: Part Three Trailer Kicks Off Ticket Sales, Reveals Edric’s Voice
We have a new Dune: Part Three trailer to kick off tickets going on sale for what is expected to be one of the biggest movies of 2026.
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American Black Film Festival 2027 Heads to Los Angeles After 24 Years in Miami (EXCLUSIVE)
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) is relocating to Los Angeles for its 31st edition in 2027, ending a 24-year run in Miami. The festival, founded by Jeff Friday and coordinated by NICE CROWD, will run from 20-23 May 2027, marking a significant shift for one of the most prominent showcases of Black film talent…
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Mattel marks Marilyn Monroe centenary with Barbie doll in iconic 1953 gown
Mattel has released a new Barbie Signature doll honouring Marilyn Monroe, inspired by her performance of “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” in the 1953 film “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.” The doll launched on 18 August, more than two months after what would have been Monroe’s 100th birthday on 1 June, capping a year-long series of…