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‘The Cord’ Review: A Real Hero for Our Times in Nolwenn Hervé’s Compassionate Portrait
NewsMar 15, 2026

‘The Cord’ Review: A Real Hero for Our Times in Nolwenn Hervé’s Compassionate Portrait

‘The Cord’ is a debut documentary by Nolwenn Hervé that follows Carolina, a Venezuelan community organizer fighting for women’s health amid the country’s collapsing medical system. The film portrays her daily efforts—collecting supplies, escorting pregnant women, and confronting abusive partners—while revealing...

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‘King of the Hill’ Co-Creator Mike Judge to Receive Annecy Festival Honorary Cristal
NewsMar 14, 2026

‘King of the Hill’ Co-Creator Mike Judge to Receive Annecy Festival Honorary Cristal

Mike Judge, co‑creator of "King of the Hill" and creator of "Beavis and Butt‑Head," will be honored with the 2026 Annecy Festival Honorary Cristal. The award, presented June 21‑27, celebrates his three‑decade career and contributions to adult animation. Judge’s catalog...

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Final Oscar Predictions: Best Supporting Actress — Will Amy Madigan Become the Second Oldest Winner, or Will Wunmi Mosaku or...
NewsMar 12, 2026

Final Oscar Predictions: Best Supporting Actress — Will Amy Madigan Become the Second Oldest Winner, or Will Wunmi Mosaku or...

Amy Madigan, 75, is a frontrunner for Best Supporting Actress after sweeping critics’ awards for her role in Zach Cregger’s horror film *Weapons*. She faces two strong rivals: Teyana Taylor, who has won every major televised precursor, and Wunmi Mosaku, a...

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Sony Pictures Animation’s ‘GOAT’ Makes History as First Major Studio Film Voiced by an All-Disability Loop Group
NewsMar 12, 2026

Sony Pictures Animation’s ‘GOAT’ Makes History as First Major Studio Film Voiced by an All-Disability Loop Group

Sony Pictures Animation’s new film GOAT has become the first major studio release to feature an all‑disability loop group, providing the crowd and ambient sounds throughout the movie. The Disability Loop Group, created through the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, includes...

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‘Baby/Girls’ Review: A Gentle Documentary on Teen Pregnancy With Some Strange AI Artifacts
NewsMar 12, 2026

‘Baby/Girls’ Review: A Gentle Documentary on Teen Pregnancy With Some Strange AI Artifacts

The documentary *Baby/Girls* follows teenage mothers and pregnant teens in a rural Arkansas maternity home, exploring how the 2022 overturn of Roe v. Wade intensified cultural and economic pressures. Directors Alyse Walsh and Jackie Jesko capture intimate moments but intersperse...

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Disney Names Thomas Mazloum Chairman of Disney Experiences, Succeeding Josh D’Amaro
NewsMar 10, 2026

Disney Names Thomas Mazloum Chairman of Disney Experiences, Succeeding Josh D’Amaro

Disney announced Thomas Mazloum as Chairman of Disney Experiences, succeeding Josh D’Amaro, who will become CEO after Bob Iger. Mazloum brings luxury‑hospitality and cruise‑line experience, having overseen Disney’s Signature Experiences and the recent launch of Disney Adventure in Singapore. The...

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Film at Lincoln Center’s Daniel Battsek on Cultivating a New Generation of French Cinema Lovers
NewsMar 9, 2026

Film at Lincoln Center’s Daniel Battsek on Cultivating a New Generation of French Cinema Lovers

Daniel Battsek, newly appointed head of Film at Lincoln Center, is spearheading the "Rendez‑Vous With French Cinema" showcase to draw younger U.S. audiences to French and other foreign‑language films. The program features contemporary titles from directors like François Ozon, Arnaud...

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‘The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins’ Pilot Ratings Jump More Than 100%, Reaching Nearly 13 Million Viewers Since Premiere...
NewsMar 9, 2026

‘The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins’ Pilot Ratings Jump More Than 100%, Reaching Nearly 13 Million Viewers Since Premiere...

The pilot of NBC’s new sitcom “The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins” attracted 5.8 million live viewers and has since amassed nearly 13 million across broadcast, Peacock and other digital platforms within 50 days—a growth of more than 100%. The strong...

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China Box Office: ‘Pegasus 3’ Cruises Toward $600 Million
NewsMar 9, 2026

China Box Office: ‘Pegasus 3’ Cruises Toward $600 Million

Pegasus 3 continued to dominate the Chinese market over the March 6‑8 weekend, pulling in RMB 168.9 million ($23.8 million) in its third full weekend. The racing‑comedy’s cumulative gross now stands at $578.7 million, putting it on track to breach the $600 million milestone. Competing releases such...

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