French judo superstar Teddy Riner, a five-time Olympic gold medalist and multiple world champion, has announced that he is running for president of France in 2027 in a fiery speech posted on social media. The athlete, who has never held political office but is one of France’s most recognizable and popular sporting figures, portrayed himself […]
The Bronx rapper tells fans she plans on being more active after not feeling like herself the past several months.
French judo world champion Teddy Riner has announced his intention to run as a candidate in France’s presidential elections in 2027 to replace incumbent President Emmanuel Macron. Heavyweight Judoka Riner is a nine-time world champion in the heavyweight category and won a gold medal at the Summer Olympics in 2012, 2016 and 2024. He is […]
President Trump told “60 Minutes” that he blames Republican candidates and the war in Iran for the party’s midterm defeat, and acknowledged that his mass deportation policy was “too tough.” Sitting down with correspondent Ross Douthat, Trump was also asked about corruption, UFOs, and his views of the afterlife. Douthat, a Catholic conservative, asked Trump […]
Korean drama The Remarried Empress has become the most viewed local original premiere of all time on Disney+ globally, just three days after its launch on November 3. The show currently ranks as the number one Korean title premiere in over 50 global markets including the U.S., UK, France, Spain, Germany, Mexico, Chile, Australia & […]
The Korean romantic epic, starring Shin Mina, Ju Jihoon, Lee Jongsuk and Lee Seyoung, scored record debuts for a Korean title in more than 50 markets, including the U.S., Britain, France, Germany and Mexico.
Universal International has finally set offshore release dates for Alex Gibney’s controversial four-hour documentary Musk with the UK on Jan. 15, Germany on Jan. 21, Spain on Feb. 5, France on Feb. 17 February and Australia on Feb. 25. More release dates abroad will be announced. The pic has already released stateside via Bleecker Street, […]
This two-part film centers on Charles de Gaulle’s exile from France. As the Nazis close in, the Free French movement emerges.
The vice president listed four reasons for Democrats reclaiming Congress, and they can largely be traced to his boss: "To the people who are pissed off and want to say, 'I told you so' — you’re right."
America’s friendship with France goes back 250 years — the country’s money, military and navy helped the U.S. win the Revolutionary War. And American and French cinephiles have had a mutual admiration society for almost as long as cameras have rolled. That’s why the American French Film Festival, celebrating its 30th year, is important. Its […]
Korean sales outfit Finecut has sold Park Hoon-jung’s action noir Tristes Tropiques to several key territories, including North America, where it has been acquired by Well Go USA. The film, which is scheduled for Korean theatrical release on November 25, has also gone to Swift Distribution for French-speaking territories; Alfa Pictures for Spain and Andorra; […]
“Tristes Tropiques,” the latest genre outing from “New World” and “The Witch” director Park Hoon-jung, has been picked up for North America by Well Go USA as Finecut, which is carrying the film in its AFM line-up, closes a fresh round of deals ahead of the film’s Nov. 25 theatrical release in Korea. Swift Distribution, […]
Imran Perretta discusses his feature debut, which has traveled the festival circuit over the past year and attracted attention amid the riots in France: "It sparks a conversation."
Costumed protesters say superhero and fantasy imagery brings joy and a message to a movement over poor school conditions and the cost of living — even as Paris police crack down on masks.
They have brought TV’s most famous cartoon couple to life in France for the last 38 years. Philippe Peythieu and Véronique Augereau tell all about working and living together for so long, still being lovebirds – and rarely arguing The Simpsons is the biggest cartoon comedy in the world, with suburban couple Homer and Marge at its heart. From their beginnings as high-school sweethearts to the travails of married life, they’re an unbreakable pair. Gag-heavy as it may be, it’s also a series with plenty of sentimental plots, from Homer giving up his beloved Duff beer for a month to prove his love to Marge, to Marge composing a heartfelt poem to a dying Homer (miraculously, he makes it through his sushi-induced food poisoning). Not even the temptations of a brunch-loving bowling instructor called Jacques or a doughnut-guzzling redhead called Mindy could get between them. Plus, of course, they enjoy the occasional “snuggle” (even on a miniature golf course … ). Continue reading...
Paris and New York-based impact studio Koudéta Films has acquired French distribution rights to Palestinian director Hosam Abu Dan’s “Thirteen in Gaza.” The father-daughter drama is the first film shot on the Gaza Strip since the Israel-Hamas war began in 2023. Mad World – which is the international sales arm of Pan-Arab distributor Mad Solutions […]
The French War Crimes Unit has opened a judicial investigation into the Israeli army’s bombing of a residential building in Beirut in November 2024 in which seven civilians were killed, including the parents of Franco-Lebanese artist Ali Cherri. The decision comes six months after Cherri, who is known in the film world for his Cannes […]
A movement sparked by grievances with France’s education system threatens to turn into a bonfire of collective rage against what young people see as an increasingly dismal future
French-Senegalese filmmaker Alain Gomis’ “Dao,” an expansive family saga spanning Europe and Africa, was awarded the Golden Spike for best film at Spain’s 71st Valladolid International Film Festival (Seminci) while Marine Atlan’s acclaimed debut “La Gradiva” received the Silver Spike. Unfolding between a wedding in France and an ancestral memorial ceremony in Guinea-Bissau, Gomis’ three-hour […]
Hello Sunshine, which was recently re-acquired by co-founder Reese Witherspoon alongside France-based Mediawan, is laying off half of its staff. The company produces film and TV titles along with maintaining a Witherspoon-branded book club. It is letting go of about 30 workers, a source familiar with the cutbacks told Deadline, was not unexpected and is […]
The winner of the 2026 Ian Parry photojournalism grant , which spotlights new talent in photojournalism, is Maddie McCuddy , 23, from the US. She receives £10,000, Canon equipment and mentorship from Giles Duley (Legacy of War Foundation). Jospin Mwisha , 22, from DRC was highly commended, and Ike Wood , 23, from the US was commended. The recipient of the 2026 Save The Children x IPPG Commission is Fin J Kerr , 21, from the UK, and the recipient of 2026 Gentex Corp personal safety award is Louis Lemaire-Sicre , 23, from France. We take a look at a selection of their work Continue reading...
