‘One Battle’ or ‘Sinners’? AP film writers make Oscar predictions

The Oscar race has tightened after surprise wins at the Actor Awards, and Associated Press film writers Lindsey Bahr and Jake...

Peter Jackson to receive honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes

The Cannes Film Festival will honor filmmaker Peter Jackson with an honorary Palme d’Or at the upcoming French festival. Organizers announced...

Yorgos Lanthimos finds a still moment in Athens before the Oscars

Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos has opened a photography exhibition in Athens days before he is due to attend the Academy Awards...

Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ leads box office as ‘The Bride!’ falters

Disney and Pixar’s new film “Hoppers” is leading the North American box office with a strong debut, while Warner Bros.’ “The...

What to Stream: ‘Zootopia 2,’ the Oscars, Nicole Kidman and ‘One Piece’

Taylor Sheridan’s neo-Western family drama series “The Madison” debuting on Paramount+ and the animated movie smash “Zootopia 2” landing on Disney+...

Mendonça Filho of ‘The Secret Agent’ reflects on memory and success of Brazilian cinema

Brazilian thriller “The Secret Agent” has grabbed Oscars attention with nominations for best international film and best picture. On Sunday, it...

White House war promo blends pop culture imagery with combat footage

Through its social media feed, the White House has sent out a series of pumped-up videos that mix real Iran war...

‘Project Hail Mary’ review: Ryan Gosling stars in a terrific space epic

Ryan Gosling plays a man stranded on a spaceship in the new film “Project Hail Mary,” opening in theaters on March...

Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis adapt ‘Scarpetta’ books for TV

Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis met at the Oscars in 2021. That introduction led to a collaboration with both women...

Ahead of the 2026 Oscars, the AP hands out its own awards

Awards season has a way of diminishing the movie year into a handful of films that are talked about ad nauseam...