More from Patrick Brzeski
What Happens to Hollywood When the U.S. Is No Longer the Good Guy?
For decades, the studios have churned out movies that celebrated truth, justice and the American way. Now, as Donald Trump attacks allies, tears down democratic institutions and cozies up to dictators, U.S. exceptionalism is a hard sell onscreen.
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Japan Production Service Firm Wowow Bridge Secures First Projects, Makes Exec Hire
The firm facilitated the recent Tokyo shoot of Skydance and Anonymous Content’s big-budget sci-fi series 'Neuromancer' and hopes to continue tapping into a growing surge in live-action content set in Japan.
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Trump’s 100 Percent Tariff on Movies: 8 Key Questions the Industry Is Now Pondering and Dreading
After Trump promised a 100 percent tariff on "any and all Movies coming into our Country that are produced in Foreign Lands," industry figures are frantically trying to come to grips with how the proposal could possibly work.
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Star Wars Celebration Announces Los Angeles as Next Location as Japan Edition Winds Down
The 2027 edition of the massive Lucasfilm fan convention will coincide with the 50th anniversary of the release of the original 'Star Wars.'
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Star Wars Celebration: ‘Star Wars: Visions’ Reveals Season 3 Release Date, ‘The Ninth Jedi’ Standalone Series
The third volume of the animated anthology series features nine episodes and will debut on Disney+ on Oct. 29.
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Star Wars Celebration: Diego Luna, Tony Gilroy and Adria Arjona Premiere ‘Andor’ Season Two for Fans
The second and final season of the acclaimed 'Star Wars' series doesn't hit Disney+ until next week, but thousands of fans in Tokyo got the early jump.
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Star Wars Celebration: Lucasfilm Unveils ‘Light & Magic’ Season 2 Trailer
Lucasfilm super fans were treated to video greetings from director Joe Johnston and producer Ron Howard, as well as a highlight reel from the show and a panel discussion with Industrial Light & Magic creative collaborators.
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‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’: Action-Heavy Footage Brings Baby Yoda to the Big Screen at Star Wars Celebration
The action-packed first look for the Disney+ series spin-off returns 'Star Wars' to theaters and includes several familiar characters.
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Star Wars Celebration: Shawn Levy, Ryan Gosling’s Movie Is Titled ‘Starfighter’
'Star Wars: Starfighter' will open in the summer of 2027.
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Korean Star Don Lee’s English-Language Action Film ‘Pig Village’ Reveals Key Cast (Exclusive)
The gritty thriller, the biggest English-language film ever made through the Korean studio system, will star Don Lee, Colin Woodell, Ali Ahn, Abraham Popoola, Lisette Olivera, Michael Rooker, and K-pop star Nancy.
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‘Gannibal’: How a Series About Eating Children Became Disney+’s Biggest Live-Action Hit in Japan
The horror-thriller series, based on a cult manga and starring Yuya Yagira and Show Kasamatsu, has become Disney's most successful streaming series in Japan to date.
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Cannes Film Festival: The American Pavilion to Launch Inaugural “California Day”
Held on May 15, The American Pavilion's California Day will celebrate the state's central role in moviemaking with "inspiring keynote addresses, dynamic panels, and vibrant networking opportunities."
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