Cinema
Chinese futuristic romance "Shanghai Fortress" to open in theaters
Beijing, Aug 8 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Adapted from a popular sci-fi novel, Chinese futuristic romance "Shanghai Fortress" is set to open in Chinese theaters on Friday, according to the China Film Distribution and Exhibition Association.
'Hobbs & Shaw' is No. 1 but trails 'Fast & Furious' pace
New York, Aug 4 (AP/UNB) — The first spinoff of the 18-year-old "Fast & Furious" franchise, "Hobbs and Shaw," has pocketed $60.8 million in its North American debut and another $120 million internationally.
Warner Bros told Milo Ventimiglia that he was ‘too old’ to play Batman
Dhaka, Aug 3 (UNB) - Actor Milo Ventimiglia has revealed Warner Bros did not cast him in the role of Batman because the studio felt he was “too old” to play the caped crusader.
A spinoff happily spins its wheels in 'Hobbs & Shaw'
New York, Aug 1 (AP/UNB) — Add an "e'' and "Hobbs & Shaw" might have been a time-traveling thriller about playwright George Bernard Shaw and 17th century philosopher Thomas Hobbes.
Towering Broadway director and producer Hal Prince has died
New York, Aug 1 (AP/UNB) — Harold Prince, a Broadway director and producer who pushed the boundaries of musical theater with such groundbreaking shows as "The Phantom of the Opera," ''Cabaret," ''Company" and "Sweeney Todd" and won a staggering 21 Tony Awards, has died. Prince was 91.
Scorsese's 'The Irishman' to premiere at New York Film Fest
New York, Jul 30 (AP/UNB) — Martin Scorsese's big-budget mafia epic "The Irishman" will premiere as the opening night film at the 57th New York Film Festival, Film at Lincoln Center announced Monday.
Jury: Katy Perry's 'Dark Horse' copied Christian rap song
Los Angeles, Jul 30 (AP/UNB) — A jury on Monday found that Katy Perry's 2013 hit "Dark Horse" improperly copied a 2009 Christian rap song in a unanimous decision that represented a rare takedown of a pop superstar and her elite producer by a relatively unknown artist.
Film "The Bravest" high-rated in advance screening
Beijing, July 29 (Xinhua/UNB) -- "The Bravest," an upcoming Chinese feature film based on a real fire accident, has received a user rating of 9.6 out of 10 on Maoyan, a Chinese film database and ticketing platform, in advance screening.
"Ne Zha" continues to lead Chinese mainland box office
Beijing, July 29 (Xinhua/UNB) -- "Ne Zha," a Chinese animated film, continued to lead the Chinese mainland box office on Sunday, the China Movie Data Information Network said Monday.
'Lion King' reigns above box office for second week
Los Angeles, Jul 29 (AP/UNB) — "The Lion King" rode its circle of life into a second weekend atop the box office and "Once Upon A Time ... In Hollywood," while not quite doing fairytale numbers, gave director Quentin Tarantino his biggest opening ever.