The Bear actor and chef Matty Matheson stars in Toast’s latest as titled One of Those Nights. Matheson and a number of other complex customers find themselves in the midst of a chaotic night at renowned New York restaurant Marea, testing the restaurant’s restaurant's ability to handle complex, custom orders seamlessly. The short film was created in collaboration with the agency Arnold.
On 7 January, devastating wildfires erupted in Los Angeles fuelled by the Santa Ana winds. In addition to the devastation to the homes and local communities situated across the Palisades and Altadena areas, the popular entertainment city has started to feel the impact to its industry as productions come to a halt, significant events cancelled or postponed, and studios shut down operations.
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson from The Roots steps back into his directorial shoes for SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) set for debut at the Sundance Film Festival this year. Following his Oscar-winning success in 2021 for Summer of Soul, the new documentary tells the story of Sly & the Family Stone. Key interviews include Chaka Khan, Nile Rogers and Clive Davis. The premiere will take place on 23 January with release for streaming on 13 February on Hulu.
Whilst critically acclaimed projects such as Baby Girl, Love Lies Bleeding and The Substance were the talk of many a tongue last year, 2024 saw a shameful 16% of the 250 top grossing movies directed by women. The representation of female directors in Hollywood has seen minimal progress in recent years, with recent studies highlighting persistent gender disparities in the industry, and within that, even further skews lacking in favour for female directors of colour. With awards season underway, can the display of disparity once again start the shift to more equitable representation in 2025 and beyond?
This year is gearing up for an super return, as DC and Marvel unveil their slate of projects. From the continuation of favourite franchises such as Spiderman: Beyond the Spiderverse and Shazam! Fury of the Gods, to new iterations of classics such as Superman and Fantastic Four, the Summer superhero flick extends to the whole year.
Twenty years after a trip to Poland, Jesse Eisenberg has written, directed and co-starred in A Real Pain, released today for Disney+ users and in theatres now. Poland is inspiration enough with its awe worthy, but for the new flick, the countries historical background served as the base for the narrative. Eisenberg stars alongside Kieran Culkin for the road trip rooted project.
International film festivals have long been a cornerstone of the global film industry, fostering creativity, innovation, and cultural exchange. In 2025, these festivals remain more significant than ever, evolving to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world while continuing to provide filmmakers with a vital platform to showcase their work.
The NAACP Image Awards are set to return for the 56th instalment of the celebration on 22 February. In the lead up to the momentous night, nominations for the coveted award were announced today across music, film, television and the overall entertainment industry. Leaders across the nominations include Ayo Edebiri, Keke Palmer, GloRilla, The Piano Lesson and Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist. The two hour show will live broadcast across BET and CBS.