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Netflix Acquires Ben Affleck’s AI Filmmaking Company

Hollywood A-lister Ben Affleck says his company InterPositive's AI tools "take out all the logistical, difficult, technical stuff that often gets in the way" of the filmmaking process. Clive Mason/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Clive Mason/Getty Images Netflix is acquiring Ben Affleck's AI-powered filmmaking tool company, InterPositive, for an undisclosed sum.

Why the Hype Around The Devil Wears Prada 2?

When the trailer for "The Devil Wears Prada 2" came out in early February, fans of the Hollywood favorite immediately recognized the familiar faces — seemingly untouched by the passage of more than 20 years.

Tricia Tuttle to Stay as Berlinale Director, With Conditions

Berlin International Film Festival director Tricia Tuttle will remain head of the Berlinale, but must accept certain guidelines, as reported by German press following a crisis meeting held by the Berlin International Film Festival's supervisory board, the Kulturveranstaltungen des Bundes in Berlin (KBB) on Wednesday.

Michelle Yeoh to Receive Berlinale 2026 Honorary Golden Bear

The Berlin International Film Festival is awarding the 2026 Honorary Golden Bear to Academy Award–winning actress Michelle Yeoh, in recognition of her outstanding achievements in film and cinema. The award will be presented at the opening ceremony at the Berlinale Palast on February 12, 2026.

How Two Students Reclaimed Their Stolen Short Film

It sounds like the plot of a screenplay, but it happened to two Berlin film students in real life. Moritz Henneberg and Julius Drost had created an animated short film for their final project at university. "Butty" tells the tale of a household robot that gets kicked out when it can 't do its job properly.

Berlinale Debuts: Bold Films from Afghanistan and Iran

The films couldn't be more different. "No Good Men," by Afghan filmmaker Shahrbanoo Sadat is a feel-good romantic comedy. "Roya," by Iranian director Mahnaz Mohammadi, is a distressing psychological drama.

Survivor Gisele Pelicot Reclaims Life in New Memoir

A last breakfast in her small house in Mazan, southern France. That November morning in 2020, Gisele Pelicot would have had no idea that her life as she had known it was about to end. She had an appointment — a summons to a local police station.

Robert Duvall, Godfather and Apocalypse Now Actor, Dies at 95

Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning American actor known for landmark films including "The Godfather" and "Apocalypse Now", has died. He was 95. His death was announced in a statement posted by his wife, Luciana Duvall, on Monday. "Yesterday we said goodbye to my beloved husband, cherished friend, and one of the greatest actors of our time.

Is Netflix Making Us Tune Out?

Is Netflix really making us less intelligent? I don't mean in the old school, "TV rots your brain" sense; that hours spent binging episodes of "Bridgerton" or "Squid Game" could be better spent dusting up on your Dostoevsky.

Should the Berlinale Stay Out of Politics?

The Berlin International Film Festival is no stranger to political controversies, but the first one to hit this year's event happened hours before the Berlinale officially kicked off on February 12 with its opening film, "No Good Men," during a press conference introducing the international jury in the morning.

Berlinale: Ilker Catak's Yellow Letters Wins Golden Bear

The Golden Bear, the Berlin International Film Festival's top prize, was awarded on Saturday to the political drama "Yellow Letters," by German director Ilker Catak. His previous film, "The Teachers' Lounge" (2023) was nominated for an Oscar.