Actress and producer Viola Davis and film editor and sound designer Walter Murch will receive honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts degree at AFI Conservatory’s commencement ceremony .
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Debbie Allen, Tom Cruise, Dolly Parton and Wynn Thomas to Receive Honorary Oscars
The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has voted to present Academy Honorary Awards to Debbie Allen, Tom Cruise, Wynn Thomas, and Dolly Parton
RIP. Tsotsi Star, South African Actor Presley Chweneyagae Dies at 40
Presley Chweneyagae, the South African actor known for starring in Tsotsi, has died. He was 40 years old.
Francis Ford Coppola Receives 50th AFI Life Achievement Award with Steven Spielberg, George Lucas,Robert De Niro, Spike Lee | Photos
Steven Spielberg and George Lucas presented Francis Ford Coppola with the American Film Institute 50th AFI Life Achievement Award on Saturday at a Gala Tribute.
RIP. Former Academy President Richard Kahn Has Died at 95
Former Academy President Richard Kahn passed away Saturday, April 5, in Los Angeles, the Academy has announced in statement. He was 95.
Daniel Battsek Named President of Film at Lincoln Center
Daniel Battsek has been appointed President of Film at Lincoln Center (FLC), the NYC organization dedicated to the art of cinema and home to the New York Film Festival.
RIP. Val Kilmer – Star of ‘Top Gun’, ‘Batman Forever’, ‘The Doors’ Dead at 65
Val Kilmer, the actor known for acting in films Top Gun, Batman Forever, The Doors, and the documentary Val passed away on April 1, 2025, at the age of 65.
Actor Jason Isaacs to Receive the Precious Gem Award at Miami Film Festival
The White Lotus actor Jason Isaacs will receive the Precious Gem Award at Miami Film Festival taking place from April 3-13, 2025.
Tom Cruise Honored with BFI Fellowship
Tom Cruise is being honored by the BFI with its highest honor, a BFI Fellowship, for his achievements as an “extraordinary, versatile” actor and his contribution to the UK film industry.
Actor Gene Hackman, 95, Wife Betsy Arakawa and Dog Found Dead in Santa Fe Home
Actor Gene Hackman, 95, his wife Betsy Arakawa, 64, and dog were discovered deceased at their residence in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Wednesday
Former Vice President Kamala Harris to Receive the Chairman’s Award at NAACP Image Awards
Former Vice President Kamala Harris will be honored with the Chairman’s Award at the 56th NAACP Image Awards.
Steven Soderbergh, Lucy Liu, Julia Fox and More Attend NY Premiere of ‘Presence’ | Photos
Director Steven Soderbergh, with stars Lucy Liu, Chris Sullivan, West Mullholland, Julia Fox and and more attend the New York premiere of Presence.