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Costume designers behind films including The Devil Wears Prada and The Invite say contemporary clothing is far harder to design than period costumes. They argue modern looks require careful character storytelling and subtle realism. The discussion highlights an often overlooked craft in film production.
Palme d’Or-winning film “Fjord” opened the Jakarta World Cinema festival, with cinematographer Tudor Vladimir Panduru leading a masterclass. The event highlights international cinema programming and film craft in Jakarta.
Variety interviews Japanese director Matsumura Shingo about his film Between Us, which explores human connection after disaster, and about making films under Japanese budget constraints. The discussion highlights how filmmakers navigate limited resources while telling trauma-related stories.
Uchiyama Takuya’s film project “The Blue Breaks” was presented at the Tokyo Gap-Financing Market. The story is inspired by a Japanese drifter’s road trip to Korea. The market appearance highlights the project’s search for financing and international industry attention.
Variety published five takeaways from Lucca Comics and Games, Europe’s largest comic-con, noting that Harry Potter and Percy Jackson fandoms remain strong and cosplay is thriving. The takeaways show enduring fan engagement for major fantasy franchises and the continued draw of large European pop-culture events.
The director and producer of Gintama: Yoshiwara in Flames discussed bringing the cult anime arc to the big screen. They explained the creative choices and challenges behind adapting the beloved property for theaters. The film matters to fans and reflects continued interest in anime feature adaptations.
Hilary Duff said she was exhausted by Lizzie McGuire when the show ended and never wanted to sing “What Dreams Are Made Of” again. The actor’s comments offer insight into the pressures of child stardom and her complicated relationship with the role that made her famous.
Democratic U.S. Representative Haley Stevens has endorsed a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate. The cross-party endorsement is unusual and could affect the Senate race by signaling discontent or strategic calculation. Al Jazeera reports on her reasons and the political implications.
My Chemical Romance has earned its first No. 1 on the albums chart with "The Black Parade," two decades after the album was released. The milestone marks a late commercial peak for the rock band and highlights the album's enduring popularity.