“The Little Run” (“La Petite Cavale”), Julien Bisaro and Claire Paoletti’s follow-up to “Shooom’s Odyssey” and one of France’s most-awaited of upcoming animated features, has been boarded by Charades and Diaphana Distribution. A renowned director-driven sales banner intent on bringing new voices to the world such as Gints Zilbalodis’ Oscar winner “Flow,” Charades is handling international … Read more
Elon Musk is reportedly on the cusp of becoming a trillionaire and Jimmy Kimmel isn’t sure Musk is the right guy to be making that kind of cash. “Tomorrow SpaceX will reportedly launch the biggest IPO in history,” Kimmel said, explaining that means the company will start being publicly traded. “And once SpaceX does that … Read more
After pressing pause on its cash rebate program due to outstanding debts and suffering through a prolonged production drought, Romania is finally coming in from the cold, with a revamped incentive scheme that is bolstering the hopes of the domestic industry heading into the Transilvania Intl. Film Festival and bringing foreign productions back to the … Read more
A picture-perfect wedding goes horribly awry when the groom’s mistress crashes the festivities, sending the bride-to-be into a tailspin — and toward her ultimate redemption — in “3 Days in September,” the latest from veteran Romanian director and producer Tudor Giurgiu (“Freedom”). The film, which opens the 25th Transilvania Intl. Film Festival, stars Andreea Vasile as Bianca, … Read more
When Transilvania Intl. Film Festival founder Tudor Giurgiu began sketching the blueprint for the first edition 25 years ago, the then up-and-coming director knew he wanted the country’s first international film event to be more than just a showcase of new Romanian cinema. “I was dreaming that we could not just screen our films but … Read more
The pop singer has famously channeled Dion multiple times, including on The Tonight Show It’s no secret Ariana Grande is very good at impressions. She has famously impersonated numerous fellow singers, including Britney Spears and Celine Dion, during appearances on shows like Saturday Night Live and The Tonight Show. Her impression of Dion is so … Read more
With memories of Cristian Mungiu’s second Palme d’Or, for the Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve-starring “Fjord,” still fresh just weeks after the director’s latest Cannes triumph, you’d be hard-pressed to recall a time when Romanian filmmakers weren’t feted on world cinema’s biggest stages. Unless, that is, you asked the organizers of the Transilvania Intl. Film … Read more
During Taylor Swift‘s 21-minute acceptance speech when being inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on Thursday, the star quoted Yellowstone‘s John Dutton when sharing words of wisdom for young artists. “I would say you really have to prioritize what you love down to your very core, because you’ll need that if your song ever gets … Read more
B&H Photo is one of our favorite places to shop for camera gear. If you’re ever in New York, head to the store to check out the giant overhead conveyor belt system that brings your purchase from the upper floors to the registers downstairs (yes, seriously, here’s a video). Fortunately B&H Photo’s website is here … Read more
If you’ve ever shopped for a beauty product, you’ve probably heard of Sephora. The brand is known for its excellent rewards program, free birthday gifts, free samples, generous return policy, and a giant variety of shades and products for everybody. Splurging on makeup, skincare, and haircare products can be expensive, but a Sephora promo code … Read more