The Academy announces Raj Kapoor, Katy Mullan, and Hamish Hamilton will return for the 97th Oscars, airing March 2, 2025. The creative team includes Michael Bearden as the new music director, alongside returning production designers Misty Buckley, Alana Billingsley, and David Chamberlin.

Netflix’s pursuit of an elusive Best Picture Oscar could end in 2024 with Jacques Audiard’s ‘Emilia Pérez.’ A critically acclaimed crime musical with a star-studded cast, ‘Emilia Pérez’ is France’s official Oscar submission and a major contender for the Academy’s top prize.

Sean Baker's Anora features Mikey Madison in a career-defining performance as a young sex worker caught in a romance with a wealthy scion. With its unique blend of genres, the film explores wealth, power, and the limits of

Robert Pattinson partners with A24 and Lance Oppenheim to produce Primetime, a crime drama inspired by To Catch a Predator. The film will explore the dark underbelly of crime and revolutionize television. Production begins early next year.

Tom Holland confirmed that Spider-Man 4 will begin filming next summer, with Destin Daniel Cretton directing. Script drafts are nearly complete, and Holland and Zendaya are excited to take fans on a new journey. Read more about what Tom Holland revealed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Good Morning America.

Discover how films like Just Mercy can alter our empathy levels. Stanford's new research investigates the impact of storytelling on the human brain, supporting the idea that movies can truly change perspectives.

Hans Zimmer’s evocative score for Dune 2 is ineligible for an Oscar nomination due to the Academy’s rule on pre-existing music, which limits its submission eligibility. Despite this, Zimmer remains in contention for recognition at other major awards. Find out why his contribution to Dune 2 will still resonate with audiences globally and what’s next for the legendary composer.

AFI Fest 2024 reasserts itself as Hollywood’s premier film festival, showcasing world premieres from Clint Eastwood, Robert Zemeckis, and Wallace & Gromit. Discover the action-packed five-day festival held at TCL Chinese Theatres, featuring over 150 titles, star-studded red carpets, and diverse voices in cinema.