Cannes, France – May 13, 2025 — The 78th Cannes Film Festival started with a special moment as the jury members came together for a group photo. Famous actress Halle Berry, who is the President of the Jury this year, stood with other jury members: Juliette Binoche, Leïla Slimani, Alba Rohrwacher, and Payal Kapadia. They smiled for the cameras during the official jury photocall. The jury will watch and judge many films at the festival and choose the winner of the top prize, the Palme d’Or. The photo was taken by Victoria Mazurova for Fabuk and shows the excitement and…
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London, Monday 12th May 2025: This week, everyone’s favourite blue alien Stitch kick-started a whirlwind mission to reunite with his best friend Lilo in London—just in time to celebrate the highly anticipated live-action reimagining of LILO & STITCH on Wednesday 21st May 2025. Along the way, his playful antics sparked laughter across the city, reminding fans why they fell in love with him in the first place. Stitch’s adventure began along the Thames, where he was spotted causing mischief at the London Eye. From there, he leapt onto a classic red double-decker bus, zipping across Westminster Bridge as Big Ben…
From Skins to sex work advocacy, Megan Prescott is done playing by anyone else’s rules. With her bold new podcast Really Good Exposure, the actor, director, and outspoken feminist is pulling back the curtain on what women’s work really looks like; from film sets to strip clubs. Raw, radically honest, and laced with sharp wit, Megan’s conversations dig deep into the politics of labour, value, and bodily autonomy. In this exclusive Q&A, she talks to us about reclaiming the sex work narrative, resisting resilience culture, and what it meant to reflect on her early fame in a podcast episode alongside…
Step into the Big Puck Tent at Brighton Fringe Festival this year and you’ll find a circus like no other – full of heart, humour and some seriously breath stealing stunts. Nose Dive Assembly: Birds of a Feather is a joyful and uplifting celebration of trust, community and daring to try even when you’re not sure you’ll make it. With a lovable clown, a feathered drone named Peggy and a cast of wildly talented acrobats, the show mixes the magic of circus with real and relatable stories. We caught up with acrobat Arielle Lauzon and the creative team behind the…
Bubble Schmeisis is a fun and funny 70 minute show about a man and his journey to get a Schmeiss (cleaning ritual at the baths). Nick Cassenbaum is wonderful, and warm, as the Jewish man on that journey where he takes us through London (with the help of two musicians) to get to the Docklands Steam & Sauna. He describes taking this journey from his grandfather Papa Alan’s gaff (home) near Edgeware all the way to east London. Many stops are on the way while he talk a bit about his life and many many Jewish customs, including Bar Mitzvah…
Cannes, France – The Cannes Film Festival is set to light up the Croisette once again with the return of Cinéma de la Plage, a nightly open-air cinema event transforming Plage Macé, opposite the Majestic hotel, into a cinematic celebration under the stars. Running alongside the main events of the 78th edition of the Festival, this beloved tradition is free and open to all, welcoming cinephiles and casual visitors alike for screenings that span world cinema classics, premieres, and restored gems. From May 13 to May 24, audiences can enjoy a global journey through cinema — from Japanese animation to…
Cannes, France – 78th Cannes film Festival has officially announced the final additions to its 78th edition’s prestigious Official Selection, solidifying the lineup ahead of the globally anticipated event. In the Competition category, acclaimed director Bi Gan will present RÉSURRECTION, marking a highly awaited entry into this year’s main slate. Joining the Out of Competition section is 13 JOURS, 13 NUITS, directed by Martin Bourboulon, promising an engaging cinematic experience beyond the race for the Palme d’Or. A powerful addition to the Special Screenings segment is THE SIX BILLION DOLLAR MAN by Eugene Jarecki, which is expected to spark conversation…
Inspired by a true story, Faygele solemnly recounts the story of a young Jewish boy growing up as gay in a community that does not accept who he is. Ilan Galkoff plays Ari Freed, and Faygele (which means faggot in Yiddish) opens up with Ari speaking about his life, with a coffin in the middle of the room, and a photo of Ari as a young boy. At this point we know that Ari is no longer alive. So Faygele brilliantly, and emotionally, recounts his young life and the people around him who don’t accept him. Ben Caplan and Clara…
7 May 2025, London – BAFTA today announces that applications are now open for its flagship talent initiative, BAFTA Breakthrough UK, supported by Netflix. Now in its 12th year, BAFTA Breakthrough UK is the arts charity’s premier programme dedicated to spotlighting and supporting outstanding emerging talent in film, games, and television. The initiative plays a central role in BAFTA’s year-round work to nurture and develop creative talent, offering unique access to career development opportunities and building connections across the industry. BAFTA is committed to removing barriers to entry and progression in the screen industries through a wide range of…
Istanbul, March 7, 2025 — Texhibition Istanbul was held for the 7th time from March 5 to 7, 2025, and once again became a major event for the global textile industry. The exhibition welcomed over 500 companies and 22,623 visitors from 106 countries, making it one of the most important textile shows in the world. Texhibition Istanbul gave businesses a chance to show new collections, share fresh ideas, and build new partnerships. Over 6,000 buyers met with exhibitors, including famous international brands like Nike, Alexander Wang, Asos, Joseph Ribkoff, and Simons from Canada. The event included special areas such as…