Ava DuVernay’s ’14th’ Documentary to World Premiere at New York Film Festival

Ava DuVernay’s documentary “14th” will host its world premiere at the New York Film Festival. It will be the festival’s closing night film on Oct. 9 at Lincoln Center’s Alice…

‘Jason Statham Stole My Bike’ Action-Comedy Adds Eddie Peng, Daniel Ings and Artie Wilkinson-Hunt to Cast (EXCLUSIVE)

Jason Statham’s upcoming (and self-referential) action-comedy “Jason Statham Stole My Bike” has expanded its cast. Eddie Peng, Daniel Ings and Artie Wilkison-Hunt have joined the feature, being directed by David…

Disney Store Returns to D23 Fan Event With Exclusive F1 Jackets, ‘Peter Pan’ Collection Preview and Artist Meet-and-Greets

Disney Store is returning to D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event with exclusive merchandise, interactive experiences and previews of upcoming collections. The Disney Store booth will feature products from Disney…

Nicolas Winding Refn Reveals the Chaotic Making of ‘Drive’: “Most Everyone Hated It”

As his latest film, ‘Her Private Hell,’ arrives in theaters, the filmmaker reflects on the making of the 2011 neo-noir classic.

Disney Cutting Hundreds More Jobs In New Round of Corporate Streamlining

Pixar and Nat Geo are said to be hit particularly hard in the latest round of cuts, with some high-profile talent also being let go at ESPN.

Karen Laureano-Rikardsen Joins Sphere as Global Head of Corporate Marketing and Communications

She’s based in New York, reporting to Sphere president and COO Jennifer Koester, who says her new hire will “play a vital role in shaping how we communicate our vision…

Ava DuVernay’s ’14th’ Documentary to Get World Premiere as NY Film Festival Closing Night Selection

The Netflix film, a follow-up to ’13th,’ which opened the 2016 festival, explores how the Constitutional Amendment’s provisions for birthright citizenship, due process and equal protection under the law and…

Psychological Horror Feature ‘Ancestral Beasts’ Debuts Trailer Ahead of Fantasia World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

“Ancestral Beasts,” in which a young Métis woman, Elyse, is stalked by a grotesque creature after returning to her ancestral home to focus on her mental health, prowled Cannes’ Marché…

Zoom, With New Story, Bets on Indie Journalist to Tell It

Zoom has since the days of the coronavirus pandemic been known for its expertise in video. Now the company wants to demonstrate its talent for putting on a show. Starting…

FIFA World Cup and Olympic Ceremonies Producer Balich Wonder Studio Expands Footprint to North America and Mexico

Live entertainment production company Balich Wonder Studio — the Banijay-owned outfit that has delivered six FIFA World Cup ceremonies, culminating in the soccer tournament’s star-studded closing on Sunday — is…