Sho Miyake’s Two Seasons, Two Strangers Wins Locarno Golden Leopard

Sho Miyake’s Two Seasons, Two Strangers won the Golden Leopard, the top prize at the 78th Locarno Film Festival. The Japanese drama, adapted from Yoshiharu Tsuge’s manga Mr. Ben and His Igloo, A View of the Seaside, follows Lee, a scriptwriter navigating personal changes. It marks Japan’s return to Locarno’s competition, the country’s fourth Golden Leopard since 1954. White Snail by Elsa Kremser and Levin Peter, a romantic drama set around a Belarusian model and a morgue worker, received the special jury prize. Abbas Fahdel won best director for Tales of

Jackie Chan Thrills Locarno at 71: “I Can Still Fight”

Jackie Chan, the Hong Kong legend and global action icon, was greeted with thunderous applause at the 78th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland, where he received the prestigious Pardo alla Carriera (Career Leopard) award. The honor comes 64 years into his remarkable film career. Taking the stage in Locarno’s Piazza Grande, Chan charmed the crowd with a cheerful “Buona sera” and a wave. Holding the award, he joked about its weight before thanking the festival, the audience, and filmmakers worldwide who have “made me look good.” He gave special thanks to

Fans Underwhelmed by ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Trailer

James Cameron’s much-anticipated Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third instalment in his blockbuster sci-fi franchise, has unveiled its first trailer ahead of its theatrical release on 19 December 2025. But despite racking up millions of views on YouTube, the trailer has left fans less than thrilled. Returning cast members Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, and Kate Winslet reprise their roles, joined by Game of Thrones star Oona Chaplin as Varang, the leader of a new Na’vi tribe called the Ash People. The trailer ends on a dramatic note

Nolan’s The Odyssey IMAX Tickets Sell Out a Year Before Release

Tickets for Christopher Nolan’s much-anticipated adaptation of Homer’s Odyssey have already sold out – despite the film not yet being completed and its release still a year away, making this one of the longest pre-sales in cinema history. Starring Matt Damon as Odysseus, the epic is scheduled to hit theatres on 17 July 2026. Yet, on Thursday, IMAX opened ticket sales for the initial screenings across 26 IMAX theatres worldwide equipped to project the film in Nolan’s favoured 1570 format – the largest, highest-resolution film format, known for its 15 perforations

Superman Becomes First Superhero Film of 2025 to Cross $600 Million Worldwide

James Gunn’s Superman, the first release under DC Studios led by Gunn and Peter Safran, has soared past the $600 million mark at the global box office, becoming the year’s top-grossing comic book movie. The film reached the milestone on Friday after earning $343.6 million in North America and $256 million overseas. Despite the success, superhero fatigue remains evident as audiences grow more selective, with the genre no longer the guaranteed hit it once was. The $225 million production is DC’s first major box office win since The Batman in 2022, ' ...

Emma Stone Calls Spider-Man Era “A Special Time”

Emma Stone has fondly recalled her experience working on The Amazing Spider-Man franchise, describing it as “a really special time” in her life. The two-time Academy Award winner starred as Gwen Stacy, Peter Parker’s love interest opposite Andrew Garfield, in the 2012 and 2014 films directed by Marc Webb. Speaking to Vogue while revisiting some of her most memorable red-carpet looks, Stone was shown a photo from the 2014 London premiere of The Amazing Spider-Man 2, where she wore a striking yellow Versace gown. Reflecting on the period, she said, “I ' ...

Tarantino Hands Once Upon Sequel to Fincher

Quentin Tarantino has clarified why he is not directing Netflix’s upcoming Once Upon a Time in Hollywood follow-up, which will instead be helmed by David Fincher. Speaking on The Church of Tarantino podcast, the filmmaker explained that he wanted his 10th and final movie to explore new ground, rather than revisit familiar territory. “I love this script, but I’m still walking the same path I’ve already walked. My last film needs to feel uncharted,” he said. The new project will see Brad Pitt reprise his role as stuntman Cliff Booth from ' ...