AFI Fest to Open With Rachel Brosnahan Drama ‘I’m Your Woman’

Anthony D'Alessandro Editorial Director/Box Office EditorAFI Fest, taking place online from Oct. 15-22, is honoring Sofia Coppola, Kirby Dick, Rita Moreno and Mira Nair each with an evening of conversation celebrating their careers.“Artists of this caliber are essential players in our global culture,” said Bob Gazzale, AFI President & CEO.

Bee Gees documentary titled How Can You Mend A Broken Heart has been acquired by HBO, with release plans set for later this year.The film, which was set to premiere at the 2020 Telluride Film Festival, will launch on HBO this winter and will then be available to stream on HBO Max.

Also Read: Woodward on Trump's Coronavirus Handling: I'm 'Embarrassed for Him'McCain did reference the “hypocrisy” of Republicans fast-tracking a pick in the last six weeks of Trump’s presidency, after McConnell and Lindsey Graham denied President Barack Obama pick to fill Supreme Court Justice Anthony Scalia spot after Scalia died during the last year of Obama’s term in 2016.“My concern right now is when we inevitably lose the Senate, which is more than likely going to happen, what happens when

Also Read: AFI Names 8 Filmmakers for This Year's Directing Workshop for Women“Celebrating the diversity of great cinematic storytelling, our Special Presentations offer our audience the opportunity to experience new stories and new voices at this year’s AFI Fest,” Michael Lumpkin, Director of AFI Festivals, said in a statement.

Dave McNary Film ReporterAFI Fest will close its 34th edition on Oct.

The film and television industries of Israel and the United Arab Emirates capital of Abu Dhabi unveiled a historic agreement on Monday that will see the two Middle Eastern regions cooperate on training, co-productions, and a joint film festival.

Anthony D'Alessandro Editorial Director/Box Office EditorThe 34th Annual AFI Fest announced today that the Showtime Errol Morris-directed documentary My Psychedelic Love Story will close the festival.The movie follows LSD high priest Timothy Leary and how he became a narc in 1974 and abandoned the millions he urged to turn on, tune in and drop out.

Tom Grater International Film ReporterThe Abu Dhabi Film Commission has signed a cooperation agreement with the Israel Film Fund and the Jerusalem Sam Spiegel Film & Television School to foster film and TV ties in the region.The agenda focuses on four initiatives, which interestingly include plans for a new regional film festival.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentThe recent U.S.-brokered agreement under which Israel established diplomatic relations with two Arab states has rapidly prompted formal film industry ties between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).The Abu Dhabi Film Commission, the Israel Film Fund and Jerusalem’s Sam Spiegel Film & Television School (pictured) on Monday announced a wide-ranging agreement with the stated goal of “promoting tolerance, education and developing a deeper cultural

Rachel Brosnahan is keeping things comfy and cozy for the 2020 Emmy Awards!

Among all the red-carpet and event looks Jill Lincoln and Jordan Johnson have put together over the years, none has gone as smoothly as the custom design Rachel Brosnahan is wearing for tonight’s 72nd Emmy Awards. “I’m going to regret saying that, but there really haven’t been any hiccups,” Jordan says.

The 2020 Primetime Emmy Awards will go down in television history on a night where the best programs on TV are being celebrated, virtually. In years past, pre-COVID-19, celebs and attendees relished in showcasing to the world their red carpet looks and best ballroom gowns on the big day.

Partying with their pets! While viewing the 72nd Emmy Awards, Rachel Brosnahan and more nominees watched with their dogs and cats at their sides.The Marvelous Mrs.

Sam Heughan has been named Drama Actor of the year in the annual Gold Derby TV Awards for his performances in Outlander season 5.The Scots actor, who plays Jamie Fraser in the hit show, took home the accolade at the awards which celebrate the best television that aired during the June 2019 through May 2020 season.Sam beat the likes of Jason Bateman (Ozark), fellow Scot Brian Cox (Succession) and Bob Odenkirk (Better Call Saul) to take home the title. Posting on his Twitter account, Sam thanked

Ava Max was destined to be a pop star. Growing up, the Wisconsin native listened to the likes of Mariah Carey, Lady Gaga, Whitney Houston, Britney Spears and Beyoncé, studying their craft in hopes of one day becoming their peer.

Damon Albarn has said he’s up for the prospect of playing more shows with Blur in the future.The Britpop icons last hit the road in support of 2015’s ‘The Magic Whip’ – with their final show coming at Abu Dhabi’s Grand Prix in November 2015.It was followed by a brief reunion last year at Damon Albarn’s Africa Express show in East London, which saw them performing ‘Clover Over Dover’ for the first time, alongside ‘Song 2’ and ‘Tender’.While further gigs are yet to materialise, Albarn told

Fall Film Festival Season is in full swing. Well, sort of.

Pete Hammond Awards Columnist/Chief Film CriticAfter Phoebe Waller-Bridge crushed the Emmys last year, robbing Julia Louis-Dreyfus of a seventh statuette for Veep in her final year and also depriving Rachel Brosnahan of a second win in a row for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, the Lead Actress in a Comedy Series category seems to be a bit of a toss-up this year.

Also Read: 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Star Rachel Brosnahan on Midge's 'Less Than Straight Path Towards Progress'Suburban housewife Jean (Rachel Brosnahan) lives a seemingly easy life, supported by husband Eddie’s (Bill Heck) career as a thief.