Annecy Winner ‘The Violinist’ Found Its Italian Co-Producers at Tokyo Market, Director Ervin Han Tells Anime Co-Production Panel

Variety - Oct 30, 2026

A meeting at TIFFCOM in 2023 brought Italian co-producers to “The Violinist,” the animated feature that went on to win the top prize at France’s Annecy International Animation Film Festival this year, Singaporean filmmaker Ervin Han told a panel at the Tokyo market. Han, co-founder and CEO of Singapore’s Robot Playground Media, spoke at “Anime’s […]

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The Stars of This Philadelphia Exhibition? Squirrels.

Oct 30, 2026

The Stars of This Philadelphia Exhibition? Squirrels.

After a squirrel invaded his home, Wilmer Wilson IV decided to research everything about the creature. The result is a solo show titled “SKIRL!”

Why Is Every Book ‘Gothic’ Now?

Oct 30, 2026

Why Is Every Book ‘Gothic’ Now?

Candlelit corridors, eerie old portraits and other tropes aren’t exclusive to horror and romance this year — they’re everywhere.

Former Movistar Plus Content Chief Domingo Corral On His HBO Deal & Why Quality TV Can Be Commercial

Oct 30, 2026

Former Movistar Plus Content Chief Domingo Corral On His HBO Deal & Why Quality TV Can Be Commercial

Former Movistar Plus content boss Domingo Corral sees his production deal with HBO Max as the route to realising an ambition to make independent TV and film that is both mainstream and premium in quality. His shock exit from the Telefonica-owned Movistar after 11 years in May 205 was followed in March with the announcement […]

Sir Ian McKellen leads tributes to 'beloved actor' Sir Patrick Stewart after his death at 86

Oct 30, 2026

Sir Ian McKellen leads tributes to 'beloved actor' Sir Patrick Stewart after his death at 86

The actor died in Los Angeles following a "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia.

The Brief: A Beginner’s Guide to Hotel Loyalty Programmes

Oct 30, 2026

The Brief: A Beginner’s Guide to Hotel Loyalty Programmes

Hotel points programmes can be just as rewarding as airline frequent flyer programmes. The post The Brief: A Beginner’s Guide to Hotel Loyalty Programmes appeared first on Business Traveller.

Apple TV's Nocturne is Nordic noir by the numbers

Oct 30, 2026

Apple TV's Nocturne is Nordic noir by the numbers

Apple TV's Nocturne has just enough serviceable storytelling and professionally lit scenes to lull you into habit-viewing. But after several episodes of uninspired reveals you might suddenly come to your senses and ask: "Wait, why am I watching this?"

Tupac Shakur murderer 'Keffe D' transferred to max-security prison

Oct 30, 2026

Tupac Shakur murderer 'Keffe D' transferred to max-security prison

Tupac Shakur murderer ‘Keffe D’ transferred to max-security prison Duane “Keffe D” Davis the man convicted of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder was sentenced to prison on October 13. Now, the convicted criminal has been transferred to a maximum-security prison in the Las Vegas...

Taiwanese Feature ‘Uncle’ Wins Top Prize at Tokyo Gap-Financing Market Awards

Oct 30, 2026

Taiwanese Feature ‘Uncle’ Wins Top Prize at Tokyo Gap-Financing Market Awards

Taiwanese project “Uncle,” directed by Yen Hao-hsuan, won the Tokyo Project Award on Friday at the seventh Tokyo Gap-Financing Market (TGFM) in Tokyo. “Uncle” had already picked up the Asian Gen-Z Award earlier in the ceremony. Prizes went to a handful of the 24 projects selected for this year’s market. Yen’s debut feature, set in […]

Nelly reveals how much he got paid to perform at Taylor Swift's Houston show

Oct 30, 2026

Nelly reveals how much he got paid to perform at Taylor Swift's Houston show

Nelly reveals how much he got paid to perform at Taylor Swift's Houston showNelly has revealed that he was paid $50,000 to perform at a Taylor Swift concert in 2011.For those unaware, the 51-year-old singer shared the stage with the pop star in Houston back in 2011 during the Speak Now World...

Keep Up With Kardashian-Jenner Halloween Costumes From Over the Years

Oct 30, 2026

Keep Up With Kardashian-Jenner Halloween Costumes From Over the Years

Why celebrate Halloween? Because it’s iconic, and Kim Kardashian loves doing iconic s--t. And if you’ve been keeping up, then you know The Kardashians star goes all out for the holiday. When it...

Gay Filipino Couple’s Homecoming Documentary ‘We Had a Plan’ Boarded by Cat&Docs Ahead of IDFA Premiere, Trailer Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE)

Oct 30, 2026

Gay Filipino Couple’s Homecoming Documentary ‘We Had a Plan’ Boarded by Cat&Docs Ahead of IDFA Premiere, Trailer Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE)

“We Had a Plan,” a documentary about a gay Filipino couple who head home after a decade as undocumented cleaners in the Netherlands, has been picked up for international sales by Paris-based Cat&Docs ahead of its world premiere at IDFA. Variety has the exclusive first look at the trailer. Directed by Suzanne Raes and co-directed […]

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