Tokyo: Rising Director Yuichiro Sakashita Delivers Sharp Social Satire in ‘Blonde’
The 38-year-old filmmaker discusses his socially charged comedy, inspired by a real-life student revolt over Japan’s outdated school rules.
The 38-year-old filmmaker discusses his socially charged comedy, inspired by a real-life student revolt over Japan’s outdated school rules.
Jeremy Strong will portray Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg in the forthcoming follow-up film.
Founder Gigi Pritzker and film and TV head Rachel Shane recall wooing former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and taking the film to Sundance: “There were people coming up to us afterward crying.”
The new film from Korean-Chinese director Zhang Lu (‘The Shadowless Tower’), which premiered at the Tokyo Film Festival, revolves around a movie star who heads back to the Sichuan capital of Chengdu.
The Oscar-nominated producer follows other high-profile recipients of the honor, including Martin Scorsese and Tom Cruise.
The ‘When Harry Met Sally’ and Sleepless in Seattle’ star spoke at the Tribeca Festival Lisboa on Thursday.
Universal’s sequel adapting the iconic Broadway musical about the witches of Oz reunites director Jon M. Chu with stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
Sheridan will pen the video game adaptation in a surprising move following the top creator’s departure for NBCUniversal.
Amy Madigan, Wagner Moura, Renate Reinsve, Teyana Taylor and Jeremy Allen White will also be feted for breakthrough 2025 performances on Feb. 8, 2026.
Founder of the London-based outfit Mike Goodridge described Moneo as “one of the best creative minds I know.”