Cinema
Jennifer Lawrence marries art dealer Cooke Maroney
Newport, Oct 20 (AP/UNB) — Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence got married over the weekend in Rhode Island during a ceremony and reception studded with Hollywood stars.
'Maleficent: Mistress of Evil' claims No. 1 over 'Joker'
Los Angeles, Oct 20 (AP/UNB) — The Walt Disney Co.'s "Maleficent: Mistress of Evil" knocked "Joker" out of the No. 1 spot at the box office, but just barely.
Film "Vanguard" set for release on Chinese Lunar New Year
Beijing, Oct. 19 (Xinhua/UNB) -- "Vanguard," an upcoming Chinese action film starring Jackie Chan, is set for theatrical release on the Chinese mainland on Jan. 25, 2020, the Chinese Lunar New Year, according to the China Film Distribution and Exhibition Association.
Jojo Rabbit director felt shame dressing as Hitler for movie
Los Angeles, Oct 17 (AP/UNB) — Drawing on his own Jewish heritage and experiences growing up surrounded by prejudice, writer-director-actor Taika Waititi was excited to make a movie against hate through a satire of the Nazi culture at the height of WWII, until he saw himself dressed as Adolf Hitler for the first time. He said he felt "shame and embarrassment."
Ghost hunter's work gets TV afterlife in 'The Holzer Files'
Los Angeles, Oct 17 (AP/UNB) — Ask the daughter of paranormal researcher and "Ghostbusters" inspiration Hans Holzer whether she's got any scary Halloween memories to share, and Alexandra Holzer doesn't disappoint.
'Joker' tops box office again, beats 'Addams Family'
Los Angeles, Oct 14 (AP/UNB) — The first weekend was no fluke: "Joker" is a hit.
Award-winning Chinese comedy film "Summer Detective" to hit theaters
Beijing, Oct. 11 (Xinhua/UNB) -- "Summer Detective," an award-winning Chinese rural comedy film that infuses dark humor with suspense and adventure, is set for theatrical release on the Chinese mainland on Nov. 29, according to the movie's official Weibo account.
WWI documentary to hit Chinese mainland theaters in November
Beijing, Oct. 9 (Xinhua/UNB) -- "They Shall Not Grow Old," a documentary about World War I directed by Oscar-winning director Peter Jackson, will hit Chinese mainland theaters on Nov. 11.
Clint Eastwood's 'Richard Jewell' gets AFI Fest premiere
Los Angeles, Oct 9 (AP/UNB) — Clint Eastwood's film "Richard Jewell" is having its world premiere at the AFI Fest in Los Angeles in November.
China's record National Day holiday box office reflects patriotic passion
Beijing, Oct. 9 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Patriotic films dominated Chinese theaters during the National Day holiday and generated a record 5 billion yuan (about 708 million U.S. dollars) of box office revenue.