Venice (AP) – There was applause in the cinema hall, but also protests in front of the building: US director Woody Allen presented his 50th film in Venice. The comedy “Coup de Chance” premiered at the film festival on Monday evening. As the industry magazine “Hollywood Reporter” reported, a group of about 20 demonstrators gathered … Read more
Los Angeles (AP) – Hollywood star Bradley Cooper (48) transforms into the legendary conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990) in the first trailer for “Maestro”. Netflix put the one-minute video online. Cooper, who made his directorial debut in 2018 with the acclaimed romance drama A Star is Born, is also directing Maestro. He also worked … Read more
German athlete Jonas Deichmann has arrived in Los Angeles by bicycle, completing the first leg of his US crossing. On Tuesday (local time), the 36-year-old reached the Pacific Ocean after covering approximately 5,500 kilometers and immediately jumped into the water at Santa Monica. “I am simply happy to have completed this stage,” Deichmann told the … Read more
Berlin’s political summer break has been kicked off with the traditional “Stallwächterparty” (Stable Guard Party) hosted by the state government. Every year, the event invites guests to a twilight gathering. However, this time, political parties in Berlin are competing with each other to host their own parties. The Baden-Württemberg state representation in Berlin marked the … Read more
Los Angeles (AP) – The action film “Top Gun: Maverick” with Tom Cruise as the daring pilot has six chances of winning at the MTV Movie & TV Awards. The US broadcaster MTV announced the nominations for this year’s film and television awards on Wednesday (local time). The trophies are scheduled to be presented in … Read more
Berlin (dpa) – The state visit of King Charles III. in Germany is a big topic for the television stations. Here is an overview: The first On Wednesday, Erste broadcasts the first part of the state visit in the special program “Royal State Visit: King Charles in Berlin”, including impressions of the military honors at … Read more
Berlin (dpa) – With his Berlinale-winning film “Sur l’Adamant”, the French director Nicolas Philibert wants to help people with mental disabilities to be seen in a different light. The documentary, which won Saturday’s Golden Bear, tells the story of a center for people with mental health problems in Paris. “There’s still a lot of stereotyping, … Read more
Washington (AP) – The American actress Annie Wersching is dead. She died on Sunday (local time) at the age of 45, the US broadcaster CNN reported, citing her husband Stephen Full and her publicist Craig Schneider. “There is a huge hole in the soul of this family, but she left us the means to fill … Read more
Toronto (AP) – The fact that she still left household at the age of 14 assisted US actress Jennifer Lawrence in her emotional effectiveness in the drama “Causeway”. Director Lila Neugebauer’s movie celebrated its earth premiere at the 47th Toronto Intercontinental Film Pageant (TIFF). Lawrence performs an Military veteran returning from Afghanistan immediately after suffering … Read more
Baden-Baden (dpa) – The director Werner Herzog (79) received the German Documentary Film Award for his life’s work. This was announced by Südwestrundfunk. The director, producer and author is one of the most important and influential filmmakers worldwide. Since 1962, the native of Munich has directed more than 30 documentaries for cinema and television. Laudator … Read more