Cinema
'Maleficent' edges 'Joker' for weekend box-office crown
Los Angeles, Oct 29 (AP/UNB) — The "Maleficent" sequel has overtaken "Joker" for the weekend box-office crown in North America.
For an encore, 'Joker' is No. 1 again at the box office
New York, Oct 27 (AP/UNB) — "Joker" narrowly bested "Maleficent: Mistress of Evil" to regain the No. 1 spot at the weekend box office in its fourth week of release.
"Better Days" continues to lead Chinese mainland box office
Beijing, Oct 27 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Domestic drama film "Better Days" led the Chinese mainland box office on its second day of screening on Saturday, raking in 232.19 million yuan (about 32.87 million U.S. dollars), the China Movie Data Information Network said Sunday.
Chinese Film Week kicks off in Mozambique
Maputo, Oct 25 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Chinese Film Week kicked off here on Thursday evening, bringing several renowned Chinese films such as "Happiness" and "Monster Hunt" on show.
'Once Upon a Time' to be reissued with new scenes
New York, Oct 24 (AP/UNB) — Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood" is heading back into theaters with 10 minutes of added scenes.
"Maleficent: Mistress of Evil" still tops Chinese mainland box office
Beijing, Oct 24 (Xinhua/UNB) -- "Maleficent: Mistress of Evil," a sequel to the 2014 dark fantasy film "Maleficent" with Angelina Jolie portraying the title role, topped the Chinese mainland box office Wednesday, according to the China Movie Data Information Network Thursday.
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."