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February 23, 2026
‘My Father’s Shadow’ Director Akinola Davies Jr. on His BAFTA Win and ‘Free Palestine’ Moment That Was Cut From Broadcast of Speech: ‘It Was Important for Me to Say That in a Room Full of Artists’
After winning the BAFTA Film Award for outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer for “My Father’s Shadow” on Sunday night, Akinola Davies Jr. decided to speak up about Palestine. ...
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February 23, 2026
‘Free Palestine’ Cut From BBC Broadcast of ‘My Father’s Shadow’ Director Akinola Davies Jr.’s BAFTAs Speech
After winning the BAFTA Film Award for outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer, “My Father’s Shadow” helmer Akinola Davies Jr. ended his speech by saying “free Palestine.” Howev...
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February 22, 2026
BAFTA Film Awards 2026 Red Carpet Arrivals: Timothée Chalamet, Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams, Emma Stone and More
The biggest stars from the U.K. and beyond are arriving to the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards in style. The awards ceremony, which is often a key predictor of the Oscars race, is taking place at London’s R...
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February 22, 2026
BAFTA Film Awards 2026 Winners List (Updating Live)
The 79th BAFTA Film Awards ceremony is here. The biggest night for movies in the U.K. — and one of the biggest globally — is set to kick off at the Royal Festival Hall at London’s Southbank Centre,...
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February 20, 2026
Gemma Chan on the ‘Small Miracle’ of Making ‘Josephine’ and Why She Connected to the Film Emotionally: ‘It Really Hit a Raw Nerve’
For Gemma Chan, making “Josephine” was deeply personal. The British actress, best known for her work in “Crazy Rich Asians” and “Eternals,” stars in Beth de Araújo’s buzzy drama as Claire, a mother...
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February 19, 2026
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Arrested on Suspicion of Misconduct in Public Office
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former prince and King Charles’ brother, was arrested Thursday morning on suspicion of misconduct in public office. According to the BBC, vehicles believed to be unm...
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February 16, 2026
Berlinale Chief Tricia Tuttle on Championing Indie Movies While Navigating the Festival’s Political Storm: ‘We’re Like a Lightning Rod for Controversy’
Two days after Rupert Grint’s candid, and possibly sarcastic, declaration — “Obviously I’m against (fascism)” — reverberated across Potsdamer Platz and became a meme, Berlin Film Festival chief Tri...
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February 16, 2026
Why More Hollywood Stars Are Flocking to International Cinema: Bold Auteurs, Creative Freedom and the American Indie Crisis
Two of the buzziest — and most star-studded — movies world premiering in competition at this year’s Berlin Film Festival, “Rosebush Pruning” and “At the Sea,” are from two decidedly non-Hollywood f...
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February 16, 2026
Amy Adams Sends Message to Berlin Film Festival as She Misses ‘At the Sea’ Premiere: ‘I’m Sorry I’m Not There’ but ‘I’m Extremely Proud and Deeply Moved by the Work’
Amy Adams won’t be on hand for the world premiere of Kornél Mundruczó’s “At the Sea” at Berlin Film Festival on Monday, but she sent a message expressing how proud she is of the drama. The director...
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February 16, 2026
Lars Eidinger Wanted Isabelle Huppert’s Vampire Role in ‘The Blood Countess’: But ‘It Turned Out I Was the Vampire’s Therapist!’
Lars Eidinger has still gotten over the fact that he didn’t get to play a vampire in “The Blood Countess,” starring Isabelle Huppert and directed by celebrated German filmmaker Ulrike Ottinger. Dur...
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February 15, 2026
Tom Morello on Co-Directing ‘The Ballad of Judas Priest’: ‘What a Time to Be Alive Where You Can Both Make a Documentary About Your Favorite Band and Fight Fascism’
Tom Morello discussed the inherently political nature of his directorial debut “The Ballad of Judas Priest” at its Berlin Film Festival press conference, saying that the band is a model for “how we...
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February 14, 2026
Charli xcx Brings ‘Brat’ to Berlin With ‘The Moment’ Premiere and Says She’s Ready for a New Era: ‘But I Don’t Know What That Is’
Charli xcx said she’s ready for a new era at the Berlin Film Festival premiere of “The Moment” – but she’s still figuring out just what that is. Following the screening at Zoo Palast, which was fil...
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February 14, 2026
Dua Lipa Surprises Berlin Film Festival as Callum Turner’s Valentine’s Day Date to ‘Rosebush Pruning’ Premiere
Dua Lipa made a surprise appearance at Berlin Film Festival on Saturday night to accompany her fiancé, Callum Turner, at the world premiere of his new film “Rosebush Pruning.” The couple celebrated...
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February 14, 2026
Sean Baker on His ‘Instantaneous Connection’ With Michelle Yeoh on Set of Short ‘Sandiwara’ and His Next Film: ‘My Love Letter to Italian Sex Comedies of the ’60s and ’70s’
Just 24 hours after Sean Baker arrived in Penang, Malaysia, to shoot “Sandiwara” — the Oscar-winning director’s new short film starring Michelle Yeoh — he threw his initial script out the window. “...
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February 14, 2026
Charli xcx Jokes She Went ‘Method From the Day I Was Born’ for ‘The Moment’ Role: ‘Have I Had a Breakdown While Smoking a Million Cigarettes? Yes’
Charli xcx reflected on playing a heightened version of herself in “Brat” mockumentary “The Moment” at its Berlin Film Festival press conference, joking that she went “Method from the day I was bor...
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February 14, 2026
Callum Turner Immediately Asked About James Bond Rumors in Berlin: ‘I’m Not Going to Comment’
Journalists at Berlin Film Festival wasted no time asking Callum Turner about rumors that he’s the next James Bond at the press conference for his new film “Rosebush Pruning.” The 35-year-old Briti...
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February 13, 2026
How Emerald Fennell’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ Movie Changes Emily Brontë’s Novel, From More Sex to Missing Characters
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers for Emerald Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights,” in theaters now. Emerald Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights” has just been released in theaters, but there have alrea...
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February 13, 2026
Zazie Beetz Says ‘We Need to Rally the Troops’ Against AI: ‘Get People Mad About It and Do Something’
Zazie Beetz spoke out against the proliferation of AI at the Berlin Film Festival press conference for Gore Verbinski’s new film “Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die,” which tackles the hot topic with h...
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February 13, 2026
Netflix Wins U.S. Rights to ‘Lord of the Flies’ Series From ‘Adolescence’ Creator Jack Thorne
Netflix has acquired the U.S. rights to the forthcoming “Lord of the Flies” series from “Adolescence” co-creator Jack Thorne. Sony Pictures Television announced the deal on Friday as “Lord of the F...
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February 13, 2026
Bring Me the Horizon Immersive Concert Film ‘L.I.V.E. in São Paulo’ Unveils Trailer, Tickets Now on Sale
British rockers Bring Me the Horizon have revealed the trailer for immersive concert film “L.I.V.E. in São Paulo,” and tickets for the cinematic event are on sale now. With “L.I.V.E.” standing for ...
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February 13, 2026
Michelle Yeoh Avoids Question About U.S. Politics in Berlin and Shifts Focus to Cinema: ‘Best Not to Talk About Something I Don’t Know About’
Michelle Yeoh declined to speak about U.S. politics during a press conference at Berlin Film Festival, saying it’s “best not to talk about something I don’t know about.” When asked by a reporter if...
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February 12, 2026
Katie Holmes Remembers James Van Der Beek: ‘I Am So Grateful to Have Shared in a Piece’ of His ‘Journey’
Katie Holmes penned a heartfelt tribute to her “Dawson’s Creek” co-star James Van Der Beek following the news of his death at the age of 48. Holmes — who broke out on the teen drama as Joey Potter,...
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February 12, 2026
Wim Wenders Says ‘We Have to Stay Out of Politics’ as Berlinale Jury Fields Questions About Israel and Palestine: Filmmakers ‘Have to Do the Work of People, Not the Work of Politicians’
The Berlin Film Festival got off to a political start on Thursday as the competition jury, led by Wim Wenders, fielded several questions about the current state of the world, including the war in G...
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February 11, 2026
Richard Kind Returning to ‘The Producers’ on London’s West End
Richard Kind is returning to “The Producers,” this time in London. The Drama Desk Award winner is set to reprise the role of Max Bialystock in the critically acclaimed West End revival for seven we...
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February 10, 2026
‘Rosebush Pruning’ Director Karim Aïnouz on His Twisted, Star-Studded Family Satire: ‘The Way That Patriarchy Has Been Naturalized’ Is ‘Something We Need to Deal With’ (EXCLUSIVE)
For Karim Aïnouz, making “Rosebush Pruning” was uncharted territory. The film marks the first foray of the Brazilian auteur — known for his contributions to queer cinema (“Futuro Beach,” “Motel Des...
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February 9, 2026
Hoda Kotb Back on ‘Today’ as Co-Anchor While Savannah Guthrie’s Mom Remains Missing: ‘We Are a Family’ and ‘We Show Up for Each Other’
Hoda Kotb joined “Today” again on Monday morning as Savannah Guthrie’s mother remains missing. Kotb, who co-anchored “Today” with Savannah from 2018 to 2025, briefly appeared on the show on Friday ...
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February 9, 2026
Prince William and Kate Middleton ‘Have Been Deeply Concerned’ by Epstein Files, Spokesperson Says: ‘Their Thoughts Remain Focused on the Victims’
Prince William and Kate Middleton have issued a statement on the latest round of documents released from the Epstein files, with a spokesperson saying the royals are “deeply concerned.” Andrew Moun...
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February 9, 2026
Ben Platt to Star in U.K. Premiere of ‘Midnight at the Never Get,’ Musical From ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Songwriter Mark Sonnenblick
Tony winner Ben Platt is set to take the London stage in the U.K. premiere of “Midnight at the Never Get,” a musical from “KPop Demon Hunters” songwriter Mark Sonnenblick. The production will take ...
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February 6, 2026
NBC’s Olympics Coverage Begins With ‘Love and Prayers’ to Savannah Guthrie Amid Her Mom’s Disappearance
Savannah Guthrie was meant to be in Milan, Italy on Friday co-hosting the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics. But that all changed over the weekend when her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guth...
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February 6, 2026
Best Coast’s Bethany Cosentino Calls on Casey Wasserman to Step Down From Agency Over Emails in Epstein Files: ‘Pretending This Isn’t a Big Deal Is Not an Option’
Bethany Cosentino, the frontwoman of L.A. band Best Coast, has called on Casey Wasserman — the founder and CEO of her agency, Wasserman Music — to step down over his appearance in the Epstein files...
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