L.A. Times - Movie News

Barry Blaustein, a longtime collaborator with Eddie Murphy and former 'Saturday Night Live' writer who penned 'Coming to America' and 'Nutty Professor,' has died. He was 71.

A permit for alcohol sales is likely to be approved, paving the way for the reopening of the beloved Cinerama Dome and ArcLight Hollywood theaters.

Rex Reed, who never held back in celebrity interviews and movie reviews, died Tuesday in Manhattan at age 87. He often lamented the lack of quality coming from Hollywood.

Rex Reed was known for a sensationalistic writing style and biting criticism, but he could write passionately about movies, TV and theater when they suited his tastes.

15 years after its premiere, Oscar-nominated cinematographer Guillaume Schiffman looks back on the first silent best picture winner since 1929.

Barbra needs no introduction. But before she's honored by the Cannes Film Festival, let's look back at the 84-year-old multi-hyphenate's awards history.

Just as Cannes' influence on the Oscars has surged, the major studios' summer tentpoles will be absent from the Croisette this year. Here's why.

With two films at Cannes and 'The Night Manager' in Emmy contention, the 'Babylon' actor keeps adding to his résumé. In his sights next? Almodóvar.

The list of films set at the festival is heavier on cult classics than Palme d'Or winners, but it's just the (cheap) ticket if you want to feel transported to the Croisette.

Former Imagineers talk about the roadside attractions in Arizona, Oklahoma, Texas and California that sparked ideas for Disney's famous fictional town of Radiator Springs.

As film production goes global, many nations seek to balance benefit to the local film community with investment from abroad. 'Cultural tests' for incentives can help.

Thanks to technology, international production and audiences unafraid of subtitles, top casting directors can now find talent just about anywhere. Here's how they do it.

You've seen them alongside luminaries such as Jafar Panahi, Marlee Matlin and Jacques Audiard. Now it's time for six interpreters to have their own turn in the spotlight.