MOVIES

VENICE FILM FESTIVAL UNVEILS STAR-STUDDED LINEUP FOR 82ND EDITION

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The 82^nd Venice Film Festival is set to deliver a heavyweight cinematic showcase, with artistic director Alberto Barbera unveiling a potent lineup blending global auteurs, A-list talent, and politically charged themes. The Golden Lion competition promises a fierce race, with bold offerings from established visionaries and rising voices alike.

DAKOTA JOHNSON & RO DONNELLY STRIKE FIRST-LOOK DEAL WITH SONY PICTURES TELEVISION FOR TEATIME PICTURES

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Dakota Johnson and Ro Donnelly’s production banner, TeaTime Pictures, has signed a first-look television deal with Sony Pictures Television, solidifying a new chapter in the company’s growing influence in scripted storytelling. Under the agreement, TeaTime will develop and produce scripted television projects for both streaming and cable platforms in partnership with Sony’s prestigious indie TV studio.

ANDY SACHS RETURNS IN THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA SEQUEL TEASER

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Fashion fans, rejoice. The first glimpse of Anne Hathaway back in her iconic role as Andy Sachs in The Devil Wears Prada 2 has sent social media into a frenzy. With the sequel slated for a May 2026 release, a series of behind-the-scenes photos taken on July 21 reveal both stylish hints and tantalizing plot details that have reignited excitement for the long-awaited follow-up.

JAMES GUNN'S "SUPERMAN" DEFIES EXPECTATIONS WITH A $122 MILLION OPENING WEEKEND

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It was a triumphant return to form for one of the most iconic superheroes in cinema history, as James Gunn's highly anticipated "Superman" soared to the top of the box office, raking in an impressive $122 million during its opening weekend. This performance not only outpaced early industry projections, which hovered around $90 million, but also crushed the previous weekend's top earner, "Jurassic World Rebirth," which brought in a comparatively modest $40 million.

MUBI TO RELEASE GIULIO BERTELLI’S ‘AGON’ IN ITALY AFTER VENICE CRITICS’ WEEK PREMIERE, MATCH FACTORY HANDLES WORLD SALES

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Mubi has picked up all Italian rights to Agon, the feature directorial debut from Giulio Bertelli, ahead of its premiere in the Critics’ Week section at this year’s Venice Film Festival. The streaming platform and distributor plans to release the sports-themed drama in Italian cinemas on August 29, marking the launch of its theatrical slate in Italy.

CHARLIE COLEMAN NAMED HEAD OF INTERNATIONAL THEATRICAL MARKETING AT AMAZON MGM STUDIOS

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Amazon MGM Studios has appointed Charlie Coleman as its new Head of International Theatrical Marketing, a move signaling the studio’s commitment to expanding its global film footprint. The announcement was made by Sue Kroll, Head of Global Marketing, Film and Series, in a company-wide email.

TOM HOLLAND PROMISES A GROUNDED, OLD-SCHOOL APPROACH IN ‘SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY’

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Tom Holland is putting the mask back on, but this time, he’s trading in green screens for real streets. The actor recently opened up about the direction of his next Spider-Man film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, during an interview with “Flip Your Wig” at his Bero Padel Classic tournament, and he teased a major shift in how the movie will be made. After the COVID-impacted production of Spider-Man: No Way Home, which was largely filmed on soundstages, Holland says the new installment is going “old school.”

JOHNNY DEPP RETURNS TO DIRECTOR’S CHAIR WITH LONDON PREMIERE OF MODI: THREE DAYS ON THE WING OF MADNESS

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Johnny Depp made a striking appearance on the red carpet in London for the U.K. premiere of Modi: Three Days on the Wing of Madness, marking his return to directing after more than two decades. The event took place at The Curzon Mayfair on Tuesday, July 8, where Depp, 62, wore his signature sunglasses and scarf, pairing them with a sharp all-black tailored jacket and pants.