London, 6 February 2025 – The British Film Institute (BFI) has unveiled the award nominations for the highly anticipated BFI Future Film Festival 2025, set to take place from 20 February to 6 March at BFI Southbank, in cinemas across the UK, and online for global audiences. As the UK’s largest festival dedicated to young, emerging filmmakers, the event promises an exciting lineup of 54 short films that highlight fresh talent in the industry. Supported by Netflix, this year’s BFI Future Film Festival Awards will see nominees competing in nine categories, with ten prizes totaling over £15,000, in addition to…
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London, UK – February 5, 2025 – The much-awaited UK premiere of September 5 took place last night at Curzon Mayfair, drawing an impressive lineup of talent. Cast members Peter Sarsgaard, John Magaro, Ben Chaplin, and Leonie Benesch graced the red carpet alongside screenwriter Moritz Binder and director/screenwriter Tim Fehlbaum. The film, which recently received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay, has been generating buzz ahead of its UK and Ireland release on February 6, 2025. Attendees at the premiere celebrated the film’s success and its journey to the big screen. September 5 has already gained international recognition,…
Thursday 6th February 2025, 9AM GMT: The MOBO Awards just turned up the heat with the announcement of an electrifying second wave of performers, promising one of the most unforgettable nights in the UK music calendar. MOBO’s long history of championing R&B continues, not only with a performance by Odeal but also with a one-of-a-kind R&B celebration, led by legendary tastemaker and KISS host DJ Ace and bringing together some of the most powerful voices in UK R&B on one stage. Jaz Karis, Nao, Sasha Keable, Shae Universe and UK R&B royalty Shola Ama will unite for a special performance…
LOS ANGELES, CA – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that last year’s Oscar winners Robert Downey Jr., Cillian Murphy, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, and Emma Stone will return to the stage as presenters at the 97th Academy Awards. The highly anticipated event, hosted by comedian and talk show icon Conan O’Brien, will air live on ABC and stream on Hulu on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. The official red carpet pre-show will begin at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT. All four actors took home Academy Awards at the 96th Oscars for…
London, Tuesday 4th February 2025, 12:00pm GMT – The 39th edition of BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival (19th – 30th March) has unveiled its Closing Night Gala and a highly anticipated Special Presentation. Filipe Matzembacher and Marcio Reolon’s provocative erotic thriller Night Stage will bring the festival to a climactic close on 29th March, while Shatara Michelle Ford’s gripping road trip drama Dreams in Nightmares will take center stage as a Special Presentation on 23rd March. Both films will have their UK Premieres at BFI Southbank, with filmmakers expected to be in attendance. From the acclaimed Brazilian writer-director duo…
A luminous presence on screen and a symbol of artistic commitment, Juliette Binoche has captivated audiences and critics alike for decades. This year, exactly 40 years after her first appearance at Cannes, she will take on a new role—as President of the Feature Film Jury at the 78th Festival de Cannes. On Saturday, May 24, she will have the honor of awarding the prestigious Palme d’Or. Binoche succeeds Greta Gerwig, marking the second consecutive year that a woman in cinema passes this prestigious torch to another. “I look forward to sharing this experience with my fellow Jury members and the…
LOS ANGELES, CA – The Academy has unveiled the powerhouse production team behind the 97th Oscars®, set to air live on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. The prestigious event, hosted by the legendary Conan O’Brien, will be broadcast on ABC and streamed live on Hulu, reaching audiences in over 200 territories worldwide. Executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor, alongside executive producer Katy Mullan, will lead this year’s production, bringing together an elite team of returning and new talents. Rob Paine returns as co-executive producer, with seasoned producers Taryn Hurd and Sarah Levine Hall also reprising…
If you’re looking for a rousing musical with lots of popular songs and a cast with amazing singing voices look no further than ‘Scissorhandz: A Musical Reinvented.’ Based from the 1990 (!!) film of the same name starring Johnny Depp, but this version is set to music, it sort of follows the same storyline but on a much much smaller scale, reimagined for modern audiences. It’s a story, as the program states, that is for anyone who’s ever felt different or out of place. Yes we still get Edward and his hands which are scissors, along with a modern love…
Copenhagen, 31st January 2025 – Continuing its legacy of weaving powerful narratives through fashion, FINE CHAOS presents its Fall/Winter 2025 collection, ‘ATARAXIS’, a post-apocalyptic exploration of hope amidst chaos. Drawing from ancient Greek philosophy, where Ataraxis translates to peace of mind, this collection captures the human spirit’s capacity to find calm in the face of despair. Building on the brand’s storytelling tradition, ATARAXIS reflects a world shaped by war, political instability, and environmental collapse. The designs portray both the crushing weight of these challenges and the resilience required to endure them. Silhouettes are intentionally contrasted, evoking both the comforting embrace…
Paris, January 27, 2025 – On Sunday January 26, 2025, Paris vibrated to the rhythm of shimmering fabrics and daring creations at the “Oriental Fashion Show”. This exceptional event offered a genuine invitation to travel, unveiling the richness and diversity of Oriental fashion through the collections of designers from the four corners of the globe. A world tour of styles and know-how https://youtu.be/cGECoksxKr8 The “Oriental Fashion Show” took spectators on a fascinating journey, highlighting the talents of designers from Morocco (Regalia by Hind Berrada, Amina Benzekri, Maison Renata, as well as a collection of antique caftans by Madame Aziza Belkhayat),…