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Will Smith made a striking return to major televised awards shows at the Grammys to pay tribute to the late Quincy Jones.

Published on: February 03, 2025, 06:00 AM UTC

The Nordic film market experienced a decline in attendance by 3% in Denmark to 13% in Norway in 2024, impacted by post-COVID effects and Hollywood strikes. Despite this, local films performed well in some territories, such as Finland, where they secured a record 31.6% market share. In Denmark, Hollywood dominated the box office with films like "Inside Out 2" and "Deadpool & Wolverine," while Norwegian cinemas struggled with a lack of local tentpoles. Iceland's market was heavily influenced by U.S. fare, with local films facing challenges. Swedish cinema saw a surge in documentary popularity, particularly with the success of "The Last Journey," which contributed to a 22% market share for local films. Overall, audiences favored familiar titles and sequels, with Disney's "Inside Out 2" emerging as a top performer across the region.

Published on: February 01, 2025, 06:01 PM UTC

Forever, the 1975 coming-of-age novel by Judy Blume, is the inspiration for Netflix’s newest teen drama. The series is described as "an epic love story of two Black teens exploring romance and their identities through the awkward journey of being each other’s firsts, set in Los Angeles, 2018.”

Published on: January 30, 2025, 06:02 PM UTC

The acclaimed film "The Girl with the Needle," starring Trine Dyrholm and Vic Carmen Sonne, explores timely themes of unwanted pregnancies and societal structures. Set in the early 20th century, the film resonates with current events and sparks discussions on the importance of choice, empathy, and the need for togetherness in challenging times.

Published on: January 29, 2025, 12:00 PM UTC

The 2025 Grammy Awards will balance entertainment with support for Los Angeles' wildfire recovery efforts. Despite calls for postponement, the show will proceed to raise funds for MusiCares, which has already distributed $2.2 million in relief. The ceremony will feature performances, awards, discussions on the fire, and moments of reflection.

Published on: January 27, 2025, 06:01 PM UTC

Timothee Chalamet laments his awards season losses in his 'SNL' monologue, admitting he had a winner's speech ready but never got to use it.

Published on: January 26, 2025, 06:00 AM UTC

If I Had Legs I'd Kick You is a film about a mother struggling with the stresses of daily life, starring Rose Byrne, Conan O'Brien, and A$AP Rocky. The director, Mary Bronstein, praises O'Brien's commitment to his role, despite it being different from his usual comedic persona.

Published on: January 26, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC

Bradley Whitford, of "West Wing" fame, will reprise his role as Allison Janney's husband in the upcoming third season of Netflix's "The Diplomat."

Published on: January 24, 2025, 06:00 PM UTC