Shaji N. Karun, the visionary Indian director and cinematographer who redefined Malayalam-language cinema with his meditative visual language and emotionally resonant storytelling, died April 28 at his home in Thiruvananthapuram after a prolonged battle with cancer. He was 73. Karun’s early exposure to classical
It’s a proud day for Ireland as two of its native sons, Hollywood actors Jamie Dornan and Conor MacNeill, launch the feature and television production entity Blackthorn Films. The new venture will be based in the northern region of the country, where Dornan and MacNeill
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Brad Pitt is set to star in the upcoming adaptation of “The Riders” with “Conclave” filmmaker Edward Berger on board to direct. A24 will finance and distribute the film. Production is expected to begin in early 2026 and shoot in multiple locations across Europe. That’s
Veeps, the live-streaming platform co-founded by Joel and Benji Madden and owned by Live Nation, has expanded its business to include narrative films, with the indie motherhood dramedy “Nora” among the first available titles. Following a theatrical release by Suncatcher Productions and Blonde Dog Productions,
The Sundance Institute has revealed the fellows for the 2025 directors, screenwriters and Native labs. The Native lab begins in-person April 28 through May 3 in Santa Fe, N.M. while the directors lab returns for its 45th anniversary June 1 through 16 in Estes Park,
BET+’s critically acclaimed series “Diarra From Detroit,” produced by BET Studios, is returning for a Season 2. The dramatic comedy will return with creator, executive producer, writer and star Diarra Kilpatrick, as well. as series regulars Bryan Terrell Clark, DomiNque Perry and Jon Chaffin. The
To understand how diffuse the world of sports media has become, look no further than ESPN’s “SportsCenter.” ESPN’s flagship newscast airs multiple iterations throughout the day on linear platforms. It has dedicated social content across major platforms including Snapchat. It also has its own “SC+”