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Israeli Filmmakers Among 1,500 Names to Sign Petition Defending ‘NAZA’ Directors After Their Citizenship Is Threatened Over Gaza Doc

Israeli Filmmakers Among 1,500 Names to Sign Petition Defending ‘NAZA’ Directors After Their Citizenship Is Threatened Over Gaza Doc

Prominent Israeli filmmakers are among 1,500 industry names that signed a petition launched on Monday expressing solidarity with “NAZA” directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, who have faced backlash from authorities at home after the hot-button documentary premiered at Venice Film Festival last week. “In recent days, we have witnessed an unprecedented campaign of incitement […]
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Ed Sheeran's tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore

Ed Sheeran's tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore

Four supporting acts have quit Ed Sheeran’s tour after Macklemore was removed for his pro-Palestinian comments onstage
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Ed Sheeran says dropping Macklemore over rapper's pro-Palestinian comments was 'promoter’s decision'

Ed Sheeran says dropping Macklemore over rapper's pro-Palestinian comments was 'promoter’s decision'

Ed Sheeran has addressed the removal of rapper Macklemore as his opening act after the rapper made pro-Palestinian comments during a performance
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How Lobby Chatter Becomes Industry Intelligence During TIFF

How Lobby Chatter Becomes Industry Intelligence During TIFF

Discover how the hushed conversations and strategic encounters in Toronto's hotel lobbies transform into the film industry's most valuable currency.
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Roger Waters Blasts ‘Little Prick’ Ed Sheeran Over Macklemore Dismissal

Roger Waters Blasts ‘Little Prick’ Ed Sheeran Over Macklemore Dismissal

Former Pink Floyd singer-songwriter says Sheeran did the "wrong thing" by allowing Macklemore to leave tour
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How Fall 2026 Movies Are Navigating the Road From Festivals to Multiplexes

How Fall 2026 Movies Are Navigating the Road From Festivals to Multiplexes

Discover the high-stakes strategy behind turning a fall film festival hit into an awards contender and box office success in a crowded 2026 market.
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Top Democrat places hold on Trump administration’s plan to sell heavy bombs to Israel

Top Democrat places hold on Trump administration’s plan to sell heavy bombs to Israel

The top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee says he’s going to block a proposed sale of $2.8 billion in heavy weaponry to Israel over concerns that powerful bombs may not be used in line with U.S. and international law
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Why Practical Locations Can Give Movies a Stronger Sense of Place

Why Practical Locations Can Give Movies a Stronger Sense of Place

Exploring how real-world locations provide authenticity, texture, and creative advantages that often elevate autumn's character-driven films.
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Human Rights Watch Seeks Senior Researcher for Israel/Palestine Human Rights Abuses

Human Rights Watch Seeks Senior Researcher for Israel/Palestine Human Rights Abuses

Human Rights Watch (HRW) is actively seeking a Senior Researcher for its Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Division to document and analyze human rights abuses in Israel/Palestine. This full-time position, with an application deadline of September 26, 2026, aims to advocate for an end to these abuses and for redress. The Senior Researcher will be responsible for developing and implementing a research and advocacy agenda focused on improving respect for human rights, including civil, political, social, and economic rights. Key responsibilities include monitoring and documenting human rights abuses and laws-of-war violations by collecting information from various sources, writing reports, briefing papers, and news releases, and developing advocacy strategies. The position requires a minimum of seven years of experience in human rights or humanitarian law, ideally in the Middle East and/or North Africa, and an advanced degree in a relevant field.
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How Fall Movies Use Limited Releases to Build Momentum Before Expanding

How Fall Movies Use Limited Releases to Build Momentum Before Expanding

A look at the business and awards strategy behind platform releases, explaining how studios use scarcity and buzz to turn a small movie into a hit.
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Ed Sheeran Says Dropping Macklemore From Tour Was ‘Promoter’s Decision, Not Mine,’ Explains Why He’s Not Speaking Out on Israel and Palestine

Ed Sheeran Says Dropping Macklemore From Tour Was ‘Promoter’s Decision, Not Mine,’ Explains Why He’s Not Speaking Out on Israel and Palestine

Ed Sheeran has commented on the decision to drop Macklemore from his U.S. Loop tour after the rapper made forceful “free Palestine” comments on stage during a political speech during the rapper’s performances opening for the singer at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sept. 4 and 5. “I am appalled by the conflict between […]
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Chase Infiniti on TIFF Breakout ‘The Julia Set,’ Love Bombing and Music Video Stardom

Chase Infiniti on TIFF Breakout ‘The Julia Set,’ Love Bombing and Music Video Stardom

“The Julia Set” has emerged as one of the biggest surprises of the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival. In her feature debut, writer-director Niki Byrne crafted a perfect showcase for the talents of “One Battle After Another” breakout Chase Infiniti. The latter has earned raves for her turn as a math genius stuck under the […]