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Women in film took center stage at the Venice Film Festival with Reel Women, a private event hosted by filmmaker, actress, and producer Maria Soccor at the Campari Lounge. Kicking off at 10 p.m., the gathering brought together actors, producers, filmmakers, and cultural leaders to spotlight female perspectives during cinema’s oldest international showcase. Photo credit RICH ROYAL

Cineverse (Nasdaq: CNVS), a next-generation entertainment studio, today announced it has partnered with LG Channels to launch HISTORIAN, a new free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel from American Public Television that offers a variety of history-based programming where viewers can watch history unfold. LG Channels, LG's exclusive free streaming service, will be the first platform to carry the channel starting today.

CJ 4DPLEX, a worldwide leading producer of premium film formats and cinema technologies, announced today a new partnership with SM Cinema, the largest exhibitor in the Philippines, to debut the country's first-ever SCREENX theater to the SM Mall of Asia.

The 12th Annual NoHo CineFest proudly returns this summer, transforming Glendale into a hub for independent cinema from August 28–31, 2025. Hosted at the state-of-the-art LOOK Dine-In Cinemas Glendale, the festival will present over 100 films from around the world, alongside interactive panels, filmmaker Q&As, and networking events that bring together creators, industry professionals, and passionate film lovers.

Writer-director-producer Malik Salaam has cast rising star Antwar Walker (The Waterboyz, Da Partments) as the lead in his new feature STRIKERS, a “hood-meets-arthouse” drama rooted in Atlanta’s slide-crime scene.

Confidence is a Craft: 6 Empowering Techniques to Help Actors Step into Their Power with insights from Jenna Manning, Empowerment Coach & Director of AMCA London. There’s a secret behind every powerful performance, magnetic audition, or captivating speech — and it’s not just talent. It’s confidence.

Leading Hollywood sales company Film Bridge After Dark has closed a raft of international deals on Helloween, an ambitious British clown horror movie with a dash of The Purge starring Ronan Summers (MI-5) and Jeanine Nerissa Sothcott (Knightfall), from Lesbian Vampire Killers director Phil Claydon and trailblazing British indie studio Shogun Films.

In a film landscape often dominated by intense thrillers and relationship dramas, Pre-Op takes a refreshing turn by focusing on the quieter, more profound moments that define family and love. With its heartfelt story and authentic performances, the film explores the emotional journey of a young girl facing a life-changing challenge, capturing the strength that lies in vulnerability.

Legendary actor Michael Madsen, known for his unforgettable roles in Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill, and The Hateful Eight, has left behind a lasting legacy that extends far beyond the cinematic world. In one of his final projects before his passing, Madsen partnered with European luxury cigar house Don Capa Cigars for an exclusive campaign that blends old-school Hollywood grit with timeless craftsmanship.

CJ 4DPLEX, the world's leading producer of premium film formats and cinema technologies, and Cinemark, one of the largest and most influential theatrical exhibition companies in the world, today announced an expansion of their existing relationship with the addition of 20 new SCREENX locations across theaters in the U.S. and Latin America.