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Early sales at Venice and TIFF highlight anticipated films like 'Babies,' 'Ink,' and 'Elsinore.' This year's festival season sees fewer world premiere sales due to prior festival runs, but strong performances and compelling narratives are drawing significant distributor attention.
K-pop group Katseye has kicked off their highly anticipated Wildworld global tour in Dublin. The concert proceeded despite a recent ankle injury to a member and a prior festival cancellation. The tour marks a new chapter for the group, featuring new music and a more mature sound, with Sophia Laforteza on hiatus.
The first trailer for Kelly O’Sullivan and Alex Thompson’s new film “Mouse” has been released, showcasing Sophie Okonedo and Katherine Mallen Kupferer. The drama, premiering in November, delves into the complexities of teenage relationships and self-discovery.
Prime Video announces the third and final season of its popular YA series 'Maxton Hall – The World Between Us' will premiere on December 9. The season adapts the final book in Mona Kasten's trilogy, 'Save Us', and will see Harriet Herbig-Matten and Damian Hardung return as Ruby and James.
AI Creator Day, a key event preceding TheWrap's TheGrill conference, will feature UTA Co-Head of Creators Oren Rosenbaum. The event focuses on AI's impact on creative industries, with Rosenbaum sharing insights on building creator businesses and navigating AI's evolving role.
Country music icon Dolly Parton has been laid to rest after a private funeral in Nashville. Family and representatives confirmed the service was held at Woodlawn Memorial Park, adhering to Parton's wishes for a small, intimate ceremony. Her legacy of music, philanthropy, and warmth was highlighted.
As summer movie costs mount, Tubi provides a free streaming haven. This week's highlights include Francis Ford Coppola's "The Conversation," Peter Bogdanovich's "What's Up, Doc?", and David Fincher's "Zodiac," offering significant cinematic value without a price tag.
Alabama Shakes release their first album in 11 years, ‘I Must Be Dreaming’. Lead singer Brittany Howard discusses themes of unity, resilience, and finding joy amidst global chaos, inspired by a chance reunion and the band's evolving sound.
Tennessee officials propose renaming Nashville International Airport (BNA) after country music icon Dolly Parton. The move celebrates her profound impact on the state and global culture. If approved, she would be the first woman honored with an American airport bearing her name.