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LOS ANGELES, Nov 1, (RTRS): Will the Iran nuclear deal energize the country’s filmmakers and open up the Iranian film industry internationally? Now that the …
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Akon decides to amplify next album – R&B star to give away music for free
LOS ANGELES, Nov 1, (AP): On the cusp of his first album release since 2008, Akon wants to steer his considerable fan base away from …
Read More »Reese praised as ‘modern day feminist’ – Britannias for Streep, Ford
LOS ANGELES, Oct 31, (RTRS): The American Cinematheque honored Oscar-winning actress Reese Witherspoon and DreamWorks Animation honcho Jeffrey Katzenberg at the organization’s annual fundraising gala …
Read More »Brazilian drama ‘Nise’ wins Tokyo Fest Grand Prix – Bond is shaken, stirred by fate of migrants
LOS ANGELES, Oct 31, (Agencies): “Nise — The Heart of Madness,” Brazilian director Roberto Berliner’s biopic about a crusading woman doctor in a Rio psychiatric …
Read More »‘Space’ informative, inspiring docu – ‘Valedictory tribute to NASA’s past accomplishments’
LOS ANGELES, Oct 31, (RTRS): Eyes will be duly popped and imaginations stirred by “Journey to Space,” a valedictory tribute to NASA’s past accomplishments that …
Read More »Akon to debut albums on app – 1-D to return
LOS ANGELES, Oct 31, (AP): Akon, an R&B star who’s collaborated with everyone from Eminem to Andy Samberg, is about to release his first albums …
Read More »Ex-N.W.A manager sues over ‘Compton’
LOS ANGELES, Oct 31, (AFP): The former manager of the pioneering rap group N.W.A has filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit over the movie “Straight Outta …
Read More »Bullock entertains as ruthless campaign operative – ‘Our Brand is Crisis’ has absolutely perfect timing
They say timing is everything — or at least a whole lot. And on several fronts, the George Clooney-produced “Our Brand is Crisis,” starring Sandra …
Read More »‘Hard Stop’ forthright but dignified – British docu grapples with cultural context of 2011 riots
LOS ANGELES, Oct 30, (RTRS): Forthright but dignified, British doc “The Hard Stop” grapples sincerely with the cultural context of a wave of riots that …
Read More »Cooper from sniper to chef – ‘Burnt’ in quest
LOS ANGELES, Oct 30, (Agencies): In the past five years, Bradley Cooper has played handsome leading men, a perm-coiffed 1970s cop, a sniper and a …
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