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“The Lost Daughter” cleared the competition during the ceremony, winning prizes for Best Feature, Breakthrough Director, and Outstanding Lead Performance, which Olivia Colman shared with “The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain” star Frankie Faison. Netflix’s Elena Ferrante adaptation directed and written by Maggie Gyllenhaal looks poised to take on more awards ceremonies this season, ahead of opening in theaters on December 17 and then streaming on the platform December 31. Kristen Stewart received this year’s Performer Tribute thanks to her performance in “Spencer....

While hand-drawn animation takes time, it’s still the only way of animating for Miyazaki. The Oscar winner famously opposes computer-generated animation. In a viral clip from the 2016 documentary series “NHK Special: Hayao Miyazaki — The One Who Never Ends,” the director got a chance to look at new artificial CGI animation intelligence tools and infamously reacted by saying, “Whoever creates this stuff has no idea what pain is whatsoever. I am utterly disgusted....

“Spirited Away” is often considered one of Miyazaki’s best films and, up until last year, was the highest grossing film in Japan. The story centers on Chihiro, a 10-year-old girl moving with her parents to their new home. The family loses itself in a mysterious world of fantastic spirits, ruled over by the sorceress Yubaba, who turns Chihiro’s parents into pigs. After a series of bizarre and dangerous challenges, including the loss of her identity, Chihiro must use all her wits to survive in this strange place and return to the human world....

“All of the faux Mesopotamian elements will be taken out or altered in favor of a design developers hope will be more timeless as part of a $100-million makeover of the mall announced last year that is set for completion next summer,” the LA Times reports. Los Angelinos have previously called upon the center to remove the elephants because of their homage to Griffith. Related Deadline’s Nikki Finke Was the Ultimate Hollywood Disruptor 17 Best Celebrity Memoirs Worth Reading: Lana Wood, Carrie Fisher, and More Related The 13 Best Slasher Movies Ever Made, from ‘Candyman’ to ‘Psycho’ Oscars 2023: Remarkable Transformations Lead the Way in Makeup and Hairstyling“This is a real opportunity to move away from the clichés of Hollywood, red velvet ropes and big studios,” Chad Cress, chief creative officer for co-owner DJM, told the LA Times....

Now, more people than ever will see “CODA,” which returns to theatrical release April 1 after winning Oscars for writer-director Sian Heder for Adapted Screenplay, Troy Kotsur for Supporting Actor, and Best Picture. “Today the movie is being seen everywhere,” said Rousselet. “People are very much aware of the movie. I have about 550 text messages this morning.” The film’s Academy Awards campaign began at virtual Sundance 2021. Buyers didn’t need a theater to see an Oscar contender: It was a well-made, accessible heart-tugger with strong performances from British newcomer Emilia Jones and the deaf actors playing her mother (Oscar-winner Marlee Matlin), father (Kotsur), and brother (Daniel Durant)....

“Dune” is here! The highly anticipated sci-fi flick arrived on HBO Max on Thursday at 6pm ET, the same time theatrical screenings got underway. Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, David Bautista, and Jason Momoa star in the film adaptation of Frank Herbert’s best-selling novels. Academy Award-nominated director Denis Villeneuve (“Arrival,” “Blade Runner 2049”) helmed the film centered around Paul Atreides (Chalamet), an heir of the planet Caladan who, along with his father Leto Atreides and others, gains ownership of the deserted and dangerous planet of Arrakis (also known as Dune), home to a priceless spice that extends human life and unlocks your greatest potential....

After Hugh Jackman seemingly gave his final stand as the X-Men superhero in standalone film “Logan,” Ryan Reynolds confirmed that Jackman will reprise the role for upcoming “Deadpool 3.” “Hey everyone,” Reynolds said in a promotional video announcing the third film. “We’re extremely sad to have missed D23, but we’ve been working very hard on the next ‘Deadpool’ film for a good long while now. I’ve had to really search my soul on this one....