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But he never expected that the resulting movie might be an agent of change in his home country. And for two years I was informed by that family. Thus started the long journey to tell this story 40 years later. I cannot refrain from telling it: it was an urgency to tell it, said Salles. And then suddenly the whole political situation in Brazil and in the world changed. And we realized that we were doing the film about the present as well....

The studio used to film the Ukrainian version ofMasterChefhas been hit in a Russian missile attack on Kyiv. There was extensive damage to the studio but no casualties, the producers of the show said. They added that they are working to keep the upcoming season of the cooking series on track. The ‘MasterChef’ studio in KyivStarLight Production StarLight has produced four seasons of the cooking competition format since the outbreak of war in Ukraine....

I was home in Canada. Would you want to know that it was the last time you were going to experience something or not? The whole idea is a buy-in. Maisy was so phenomenal and had such an incredible energy. It was more about whos going to match that? Who do we want to see on that log? Who cares about the age? Who cares about what they look like?...

The composer created the score during the filming process capturing the vibes in the room. First decision that we made was that we would throw away the orchestra. It would not be an orchestral score, Batiste said. The music is an allegory for the clock, and the clock is the pressure of time. It was like a second shift, Batiste said. And then I would go immediately to the band and Im composing, dictating it to them....

Saoirse Ronansaid alcoholism was a subject she was always threatening to explore. When she found Amy Liptrots bookThe Outrun, she decided to also make her producorial debut in developing it. So I had been on the receiving end of that and could see how it can really destroy lives. Id be lying if I said I came away from this experience being all forgiving and everything is fine. Its an ongoing journey....

EXCLUSIVE:Universal/DreamWorks AnimationsThe Wild Robothas crossed the three-century mark globally, with$300.5Mthrough Friday. The Chris Sanders-directed critical darling is now at$134.4Mdomestic and$166.1Mfrom theinternational box office. The Wild Robotis the No. Roz (Lupita N’yongo), and Brightbill (Kit Connor) in ‘The Wild Robot’Universal 2 non-sequel studio film of 2024, behindIt Ends with Us; the No. 1 non-sequel Hollywood animated title of the year; and the No. Last weekend, the Lupita Nyongo-starrer overtook the lifetime offshore box office ofThe Bad Guys....

We realized that it wouldnt just be the victory moments, it wouldnt just be the happy times. We had to share those vulnerable moments because thats what was going to inspire people to overcome their challenges. The pain has helped me heal and my son heal, said Judy. I knew it was something where, All right, Im not just the actor playing some guy. Judy was also pleased with the commitment to emotional honesty she saw in Lopezs performance....

Director of Development of Safehouse, Austin Bowman, found the spec. Were told Joby Harold and Tory Tunnell will produce. His original sci-fi filmDark Starwill be produced by Sugar23. Matt VenneBrynna Venne The companys action thrillerNovocaine, starring Jack Quaid and Amber Midthunder, will be released by Paramount in 2025. Venne is repped by Independent Artist Group, Heroes and Villains Entertainment, and Jackoway Austen Tyerman. Safehouse is with CAA.

Grande appeared on the NBC late-night show on October 12 and is seemingly still holding on to Antonio. Hes still with me, you know? Grande told host Jimmy Fallon onThe Tonight Show. Ariana Grande as Antonio in ‘SNL’ sketchNBC Im still unpacking the emotional weight of Antonio with my therapist. The sketch went viral after screenshots of Grande as Antonio were shared on social media. Grandes interpretation of Antonio as a dead-eyed castrato and bowl-cut wig has been used for memes....

TheBanijayFrance-backed producer and French commercial broadcaster are joining forces to co-produce the scripted series. Montmartrewas created by Julien Simonet and Brigitte Bemol. Louis Choquette will direct. Historical drama ‘Montmartre’ is in productionBanijay Authentic Prod, led by Aline Panel, was bought by Banijay last year. It made series including the local version of NBCsThis Is Us. Newens distribution arm is handling international sales.

The 97thOscarshave a host, and his name is Conan OBrien. It will be OBriens first time hosting the broadcast. In other news, Im hosting the Oscars. Conan O’BrienTBS He also knows how to liven up these shows even when not hosting. He went viral for his antics at the 2021 Emmys, where he wasnominated for Outstanding Variety Talk Series. Though he didnt win, hemanaged to get more attentionthan actual winner John Oliver....

Fargeat posted a short statement on her X account Friday morning announcing the move. The filmmaker also said the films director of photography Benjamin Kracun would not be traveling to the cinematography-focused festival. Kracun had been scheduled to take part in Q&A sessions at the festival. Demi Moore in ‘The Substance'© Universal Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection We shouldnt tolerate them anymore. The greatest change, Zydowicz hypothesized, was the growing prominence of women cinematographers and directors....

McCall said she would be in hospital for nine days and would be off social media for some time. I got lots of opinions, and I realized that I have to get it taken out. Its big for the space. Davina McCallGetty It fills the space. Its 14mm wide, and it needs to come out because if it grows, it would be bad. So Im having it removed via a craniotomy....