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Hollywood directors have reached a four-year agreement with studios and streaming platforms, setting terms for pay, residuals and working conditions to guide film and TV production in the streaming era.
Nicolas Cage says Christopher Nolan won’t call him back after he turned down Nolan’s Insomnia, a pattern he notes occurs with other directors; he adds that David O. Russell did eventually offer him another project, proving not all directors take rejection personally. Cage is also promoting Madden (as John Madden) and making his Spider-Verse debut.
Rolling Stone’s Cannes 2026 preview highlights 22 anticipated titles across competition and side programs, from Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s All of a Sudden and a Richard Avedon documentary by Ron Howard to Bitter Christmas, John Lennon: The Last Interview, The Samurai and the Prisoner, Parallel Tales and other drama, thriller, and documentary entries that underscore a richly stacked festival lineup as it opens May 12, 2026.
The Hollywood Reporter assembles six top filmmakers—James Cameron, Kathryn Bigelow, Ryan Coogler, Yorgos Lanthimos, Chloé Zhao and Joachim Trier—for a Directors Roundtable. They discuss their diverse approaches to storytelling, the influences that shaped them, how personal experiences feed their work, and tease upcoming projects, revealing that their work remains a form of therapy and a way to connect with audiences across genres and generations.
The Directors Guild of America announced its 2026 nominations for outstanding theatrical and first-time feature films, with contenders including Paul Thomas Anderson, Ryan Coogler, Guillermo del Toro, and Chloé Zhao, among others. The awards ceremony is scheduled for February 7, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.
The article features acclaimed filmmakers sharing their favorite films of 2025, highlighting diverse genres and storytelling styles, from Jim Cameron's 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' to Yorgos Lanthimos' 'Dogtooth' and others, showcasing the year's cinematic achievements and personal reflections.
IGN's top movies of 2025 include only sixteen with the highest scores, notably two perfect 10s, with films praised for their direction, storytelling, and genre diversity, especially in horror and indie films, highlighting works by directors like Paul Thomas Anderson, Spike Lee, and Guillermo del Toro.
Shogun Season 2 announces new and returning cast members, including Asami Mizukawa and Masataka Kubota, with returning directors Hiromi Kamata and Takeshi Fukunaga, and new episodes to continue the saga set ten years after Season 1, based on James Clavell's novel.
James Cameron expresses a desire to share the innovative technology used in 'Avatar' with other directors, but notes that filmmakers tend to work independently. He is currently preparing to release 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' and reflects on the franchise's impact.
The New York Times is revealing a list of the 100 best films of the 21st century, compiled through votes from actors and directors, highlighting recurring favorites like 'Birdman,' 'Boyhood,' 'Inception,' and 'Parasite,' among others, with some surprising choices such as 'Ghosts of Mars' and 'The Nice Guys.'
In 2024, cinema has served as a powerful medium to inform, educate, and broaden horizons amidst global divisions and misinformation. The year's top films, selected by international critics, reflect a diverse range of themes and directors, with a notable presence of female filmmakers in the top ten. The winning film addresses love and societal prejudices, emphasizing feminist themes. The list includes a variety of genres and stories from around the world, showcasing cinema's ability to transcend cultural and political boundaries.
"No Other Land," a documentary by Israeli and Palestinian filmmakers, won Best Feature Documentary and Best Director at the 40th IDA Documentary Awards. The film, set in the West Bank, also received the Courage Under Fire Award for its challenging production conditions. It has been recognized at other major events, including the Gotham Awards and the New York Film Critics Circle. Despite its success, "No Other Land" lacks U.S. distribution but has been released theatrically elsewhere.
Jim Abrahams, known for his work on the classic comedy film "Airplane!", has been celebrated for his contribution to timeless comedic gags in cinema. His unique style and influence have left a lasting impact on the genre, making films like "Airplane!" enduring favorites among audiences.
In a recent interview, Cher criticized her "Mask" director Peter Bogdanovich, calling him "arrogant" and "a pig" due to his behavior on set. Cher recounted an incident where Bogdanovich dismissed her input and threatened to cut her from the film. Bogdanovich, who passed away in 2022, had previously described Cher as difficult to work with. Cher also mentioned her dislike for director Frank Oz, whom she worked with on "Mermaids." These revelations come as Cher promotes her new memoir detailing her Hollywood career.
Match Group adds two new directors, Laura Jones and Spencer Rascoff, to its board in a deal with activist investor Elliott Management, following a "constructive" dialogue resulting in an information-sharing agreement. Elliott, known for board shakeups at other companies, believes in Match Group's potential for value creation despite its struggles with leadership turnover and declining paying users. The exact size of Elliott's position and its specific plans for a turnaround remain unclear.