The American Film Institute (AFI) announced today the full lineup for this year’s festival including Sony Pictures Classics’ PARALLEL MOTHERS, written, and directed by Academy Award® winner Pedro Almodóvar, which will screen as a Red-Carpet Premiere at the historic TCL Chinese Theatre on Saturday, November 13, 2021.
During a press conference held today, Taylor Hackford, director, Board member of the Franco-American Cultural Fund and COLCOA Program Committee member, announced Between Two Worlds the opening film of the 25th Annual COLOCA French Film and Series Festival.
Vertical Entertainment and Roadside Attractions have acquired North American rights to Phillip Noyce's thriller LAKEWOOD starring Naomi Watts. Premiering at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival, the Boies Schiller Entertainment and Limelight funded production is slated for release 2022.
The Franco-American Cultural Fund is announcing the COLCOA Film Festival will celebrate its 25th anniversary, on November 1-7, live at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles, as part of the Awards Season in Hollywood.
The Hello Group, the full-service international entertainment company offering talent management, label services, music publishing, digital, live touring and sports, is making its move into Hollywood with the launch of Hello Studios and Hello Pictures.
The 35th edition of AFI FEST 2021 will close with Warner Bros. Pictures' KING RICHARD, directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green with cinematography by Robert Elswit (AFI Class of 1977), written by Zach Baylin and starring two-time Academy Award® nominee Will Smith.
Charlie Watts, the longtime drummer for the iconic rock band The Rolling Stones, who recently pulled out of the post covid United States No Filter tour, passed away surrounded by friends and family. He was 80.
The American Film Institute (AFI) announced it will confer Doctorate of Fine Arts degrees honoris causa upon Emmy® and Tony Award® winner Lily Tomlin and Academy Award®- and Emmy®-nominated actress Angela Bassett with the graduating class of 2021.
AFI FEST 2021 has announced the 35th edition of the festival will take place November 10–14, 2021. The festival will open with the World Premiere of Netflix's tick, tick…BOOM! Directed by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award® winner Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced the City of New York has partnered with Rooftop Films, a New York non-profit cultural institution, to present six free outdoor film and TV screenings during NYC Homecoming Week taking place August 14-22.
Naked Singularity, from Screen Media, presents the story of second chances, missed opportunities, and a collision of destinies in an extremely hot summer in Manhattan when right and wrong are blurred into the darkness of the here and now.
Cinelounge® Sunset, Hollywood's acclaimed home for arthouse, genre, and independent cinema, is proud to open the first seven nights-a-week outdoor movie theater in the heart of Hollywood For First Run Films, Special Engagements and more.
Nine Days, from Sony Pictures Classics, presents a bold science fiction fantasy, that reduces life to an interview and indoctrination process, as proposed candidates are required to study the chosen whose every waking moment is monitored and recorded.
Catch and Kill: The Podcast Tapes, from HBO, brings to the screen the intimate behind the scenes personal interviews with with whistleblowers, journalists, private investigators, and other sources, conducted by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Ronan Farrow.
BOSCH, from Amazon Prime, the L.A. detective series that has captivated audiences for six seasons is launching what is rumored to be its last, LA Homicide detective name Bosch works to solve an arson case which led to murder.
Flack, from Amazon Prime, begins its second season with a binge-worthy deep dive into the world of celebrity Public Relations, tackling the ongoing antics which lands their clients in jail, in rehab, while battling their own implosions.
Follow the Money, a Topic original series, brings to the screen an intriguing, contemporary, corporate drama as the high stakes' European energy market, becomes center stage in this entertaining whodunit thriller set across three captivating seasons.
12 Mighty Orphans, from Sony Pictures Classics, present the true story of triumph over adversity as a group of forgotten orphans meet a football coach who changes the world of football and transforms the forgotten ones into champions.
Solos, from Amazon Studios, brings to the screen a series of seven episodic features each focusing on the future of humanity as it integrates the advancement of technology into society and the effects on our daily life.
Dark Woods, a Topic original limited series, presents the compelling crime drama that focuses on the disappearance of the sister of a high-ranking Hamburg police officer, and the detectives who get stuck on a suspect without evidence.
PANIC, an original Amazon Prime limited series, brings to the screen an exciting, suspenseful summer series which follows a group of teens as they undertake a dangerous post-high school graduation ritual which holds the keys to freedom.
Pink Skies Ahead, from MTV Studio Entertainment, brings to the screen a story of mental illness and anxiety disorder as seen through the eyes of a barely 20 something who feels forced into adulthood and is totally unprepared.
Wrath of Man, from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, brings to the screen a gritty, action revenge thriller, that pits a one-man killing machine, as he seeks to avenge the murder of his son, against a group of hardened mercenaries.
The Underground Railroad, an Amazon original series, brings to the screen an emotionally raw historical biopic on the underground railroad, which transported slaves to freedom in 1800s America, and a runaway slave followed by a bloodhound bounty hunter.
The entertainment industry's biggest night adjusted after an awards season which was anything but usual and now the 93rd Academy Awards are finally upon us and Haute-Lifestyle.com is in the virtual Winner's Room providing live updates.
National Geographic and world renown underwater photographer Brian Skerry take viewers on the exciting, magical, enchanted journey into the depth of the world’s oceans on the hunt to capture and photograph these majestic and magnificent underwater mammals.
French Exit starring Michelle Pfeiffer, Lucas Hedges, and a cast of spellbinding characters has received critical acclaim and accolades worldwide. Director Azazel Jacobs took some time recently, via Zoom, to talk about the film, his cast and the process.
Pray Obey Kill, from HBO Documentary Films, presents a limited series detailing the true crime story involving a Pentecostal Christian community, personal power trips, sex, adultery, cruel and vicious cold-blooded murder under the banner of God's will.
Tina, from HBOMAX, brings to the screen the fabulous Tina Turner, a hard-working, rocking, reflective and honest survivor, a word which would probably make her cringe as it reflects the ever-present lurking shadow of a past life.
The United States vs. Billie Holiday, a Hulu original film, presents the story of the FBI campaign mounted against her to stop her from bringing attention to the continued murders and lynching of the southern Negros.
Nomadland, from Searchlight Pictures, presents a modern story of the lost souls of society who are forced out of traditional lifestyles by the 2009 economic collapse, and are forced by circumstance to find a new way of living.
Land, from Focus Features, brings to the screen a compelling story of overwhelming grief as tragedy dealt the harshest blows leaving one woman to search for meaning, and find herself, in the vast and harsh American wilderness.
The World to Come, from Bleeker Street Films, brings to the screen a compelling story of grief, love, and hope and the need for connection in this powerful 19th century romance set in the American Northeast.
The Father, from Sony Pictures Classics, brings to the screen a poignant portrayal of the relationship between older parents and children when age and all its frailties slowly overtake the mind causing a collision of futures.
The Mauritanian, from STX Entertainment, brings to the screen the story of Mohamedow ould Slahi, who was detained and held with charges in Guantanamo Bay prison for nearly fourteen years during the post 9/11 terrorist roundup post.
The Investigation, from HBO and Warner Media, presents a harrowing story into the investigation of the murder of Kim Wall, the Swedish Journalist slaughtered while on assignment, and the team of detectives dedicated to finding the truth.
Fear of Rain, a Lionsgate presentation, presents a contemporary mental health drama, which delves into the mind of a barely functioning teenager diagnosed with schizophrenia, and horrifying images, voices, and feelings that seek to overwhelm her.
The Marksman, from OpenRoad films, presents a contemporary thriller as a lone rancher living along the Arizona border wall is caught up a war with the Mexican cartel, who are determined to send a message of authority.
French Exit, from Sony Pictures Classic, brings to the screen a charming and oddly quirky story of a former ultra-wealthy socialite who after years of caution, to curb her compulsive and extravagant spending, finds herself insolvent.
Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer, an original Netflix docu-series, brings to the screen the story behind the manhunt for serial killer Richard Ramirez who terrorized Angelenos for fourteen months beginning in June 1984.
Greenland, from STX Entertainment, brings to the screen a fast action contemporary disaster thriller, as an uncontrollable planet-killing comet hurtles towards impact, a family battles the breakdown in society, in a race against the clock to find shelter.
Red Table Talk, a web-series hosted by actress Jada Pinkett-Smith, invited Olivia Jade Giannulli, one of two daughters in the center of the Varsity Blues collegiate scandal that landed her famous parents, Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli, in prison.
The Last Vermeer, from Tri-Star Pictures, brings to the screen a true story of the notorious art dealer Han Van Meegeren, life in occupied Netherlands, survival, betrayal, and hope under the backdrop of post-World War II destruction.
Uncle Frank, from Amazon Prime, presents a story of escaping the boundaries of the past only to be forced to reconcile the hidden secrets, the reconciliation of self, of mistakes, and moments long out of our control.
American Murder: The Family Next Door, a Netflix Original, presents the tragic story of the demise of a marriage, an unsuspecting wife, two loving daughters, which somehow veered off track into a sinister and unbelievable end.
Agents of Chaos, from HBO Max, unpacks, in this two-part series, the chaotic and never ending 2016 election, by taking the viewers behind the scenes to beginning of the Russian disinformation campaign that ultimately influenced the election.
Made In Italy, staring real life father-son Liam Neeson and Michael Richardson, has been released to rave reviews. Taking time from production in Rome, Director James D'Arcy, talks on getting the film made, his writing process and upcoming projects.
Haute-Lifestyle.com, the online boutique luxury lifestyle magazine solely owned by Ms. Janet E. Walker, was recently targeted by individuals attempting to impersonate ownership of the digital magazine and present themselves as business partner, broker or authority.
The Outpost, from Millennium Media and Screen Media Films, presents the true story of the epic battle of Kamdesh, an Afghanistan outpost, and the heroic soldiers who held the line against facing sure death the Taliban invasion.
Haute-Lifestyle.com, the online boutique luxury lifestyle magazine solely owned by Ms. Janet Walker, was recently targeted by individuals attempting to impersonate ownership of the digital magazine. Behind these attempts are a Manhattan religious organization she once attended.
Robert The Bruce, from Screen Media Films, brings to the screen the story of Scotland’s fight for freedom against England’s powerful army, of hopelessness after repeated defeats, despair, sacrifice, determination, and the cost of freedom and independence.
Dreamscape, the immersive VR entertainment company, recently unveiled to select media its newest interactive adventure, DreamWorks Dragons Flight Academy, which enables those with a daring spirit and born to race on the wind the chance to glide across the seas on a flying dragon.
After an awards season which saw upsets, snubs, and surprises, the 92nd Academy Awards are finally upon us. Hollywood's biggest night is gearing up and Haute-Lifestyle.com is in the Winner's Room providing live updates.
The Oscar bound film Judy, starring Renee Zellweger, recreates the legendary story of Judy Garland during her London Talk of the Town performances, adding to the authenticity were the iconic costumes created by famed costumer Jany Temime.
Pearl Amanda Dickson, the young adult actress cast opposite Natalie Portman in the just released Lucy in the Sky, recently participated in the media day and sat down with Haute-Lifestyle.com Publisher, Janet Walker, for a one on one chat.
Gavin Hood, co-writer and director of Official Secrets, the contemporary espionage thriller chronicling the leak of a top-secret memo, the subsequent arrest and trial of British Spy Katherine Gun recently spoke with Haute-Lifestyle.com Publisher Janet Walker.
Julianne Moore and Abby Quinn stars of the indie drama After the Wedding along with director Bart Freundlich recently participated in the media day for the film that is receiving raves for its emotional performances and brilliant directing.
Aldis Hodge, the star of the just released true story of vindicated USC bound footballer Brian Banks, took time out of his packed schedule during the recent media day to sit down with Haute-Lifestyle.com Publisher Janet Walker.
Doug Atchison, screenwriter for the recently released film, Brian Banks, which tells the story of a wrongly conviction and the attempts to clear his name, recently participated in the media day and spoke with Haute-Lifestyle.com Publisher Janet Walker.
Pennyworth, a new streaming series from Epix TV, MGM’s premium cable network on Amazon Prime, brings to the screen the story of Alfred Pennyworth and his introduction into the world of espionage in an emerging modern London.
Danielle Macdonald, co-star of the upcoming neo-Nazi film, SKIN, from Oscar winning director Guy Nattiv, sat down with select media recently and spoke expressively on reprising her role as wife/mother in the white supremacist cult.
Maiden, from Sony Pictures Classic, the incredible story of Captain Tracy Edwards, and her historic voyage and win in The Whitbread Round the World sailing race, has continued its upward track at the indie box office.
Recently, Dreamscape Immersive, located at Century City Westfield Mall, introduced members of the local media to the dynamic world of immersive Virtually Reality which allows guests to be transplanted into the middle of a world that doesn't exist.
Close, an original Netflix film, presents a race against time thriller as a female counter-terror expert and bodyguard begins a simple assignment which deteriorates quickly putting her life and everyone around her in imminent danger.
Outlaw King, from Netflix, Sigma Films and Anonymous Content, presents the historical and epic odyssey of bravery, triumph, heartache and separation as the 14th century Scottish King hunted by the English Army used the land they desired to defeat them.
Tom Volf the first time director behind the international sensation Maria by Callas, the documentary from Sony Pictures Classic of the immortal Opera singer, recently sat for an interview as his film completes an unbelievable year of global premieres.
Rupert Everett actor, director writer of the Sony Pictures Classic film, The Happy Prince, recently spoke with media on Oscar Wilde, the film's subject, the idea of directing future projects and New York City in the 1970's.
Glenn Close, the star of the recently released The Wife, has been nominated for an Oscar six times, more than any other actress without a win, and as time escapes no one, the meaty performances that woo Academy voters are slower in arriving.
Armie Hammer, who's star power is seriously on the rise, is becoming quite well known and after his award nominated performance in Call Me By Your Name, is their anywhere on the planet where he isn't recognized?
Dennis Quaid stars in the faith based I Can Only Imagine, which opens this weekend with the power behind the belief that faith can transform, and captivates from the opening scenes giving a tour de force performance.
In the Fade, the Golden Globe nominated foreign film from Magnolia Pictures, staring Diane Kruger winner of the 2017 Cannes Best Actress and directed by Fatih Akin recently held its Los Angeles media day at the Beverly Hills Four Seasons.
From the portfolio of Janet Walker: The Walt Disney Studios behind-the-scenes look at the making of TRON LEGACY including interviews with Jeff Bridges, Michael Sheen, Garret Hedlund, Director Joseph Kosinski, writers Adam Horowitz, Edward Kitsis, and the VFX team.
Iain Glen, the versatile Scottish actor known to American audiences as Jorah Mormont, in the wildly successful HBO series Game of Thrones, is starring with Rachel Weisz in the psychological drama My Cousin Rachel directed by Roger Michell.
Phil Rudd, the bad boy drummer for the wildly successful Australian band AC/DC who has seen his share of troubles recently, is launching a new album, Head Job, and embarking on a Euro Tour with his new band-mates.
Debbie Reynolds actress and screen sweetheart of the 1950's and 1960's was rushed to the hospital after suffering a medical emergency while she planned her daughter's, actress Carrie Fisher's, funeral. Ms. Reynolds passed away. She was 84.
Carrie Fisher, the celebrity daughter and actress of Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher, has died following an in-flight massive heart attack that caused the actress to stop breathing. She never regained consciences. Fisher was 60.
Oliver Stone's newest film SOUTH OF THE BORDER, "A Political Road Movie" fills the back seat of the old beat up opinion and travels, through the seven countries of South America, serving up more heat than the media can handle.
SALT, the espionage thriller from Sony Entertainment and Columbia Pictures, starring Angelina Jolie, Liev Schreiber and Chiwetel Ejiofor is savoring a summer of sweet success as it retains its box office flavor.
SALT, a Sony Entertainment/Columbia Pictures film and Angelina Jolie, Phillip Noyce and Lorenzo Di Bonaventura are headed for a savory summer experience as SALT adds flavor to the box office with solid standings after the opening weekend receipts.
THE PIRATES! Band of Misfits, a Sony Pictures Animation, Columbia Pictures and Aardman Animation film, recently hosted a Media Day Sneak Peek at Culver City Studios in Culver City, California.
Jon Landau, executive producer of James Cameron’s phenomenally successful film AVATAR and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, recently hosted a press day introducing the soon-to-be released AVATAR Blu-ray edition.
Three of biggest names in the media business today, NBC’s Jeff Zucker, Viacom’s Philippe Dauman and Microsoft CEO Steven Ballmer recently gathered for one powerhouse summit at the Midtown Manhattan headquarters of publishing giant, McGraw-Hill.
Iceland's singing superstar, Hafdis Huld covers iconic artists from Eurythmics to Queen to give us a fresh folk perspective on classics we know so well with her new album 'Variations' released today via Red Grape Music.
There is no better place to witness the future of the automotive industry than at CES. Held annually in Las Vegas, CES, or the Consumer Electronics Show, is the largest event in the consumer electronics industry, with over 170,000 attendees.
NEW YORK, NY, September 2013 – Former hip hop producer Jason Pinchoff, who lost his mother to breast cancer, has launched a Fashion Urban Lifestyle Movement, PINCH NYC. Hip hop moguls such as Dana Dane, Ice T and Chubb Rock are publicly supporting the PINCH NYC Movement.
President Obama, in his most direct statement to date, denied African American voters were moving away from Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary R. Clinton and said he would take it as a personal insult if they pledged support to the Republican's candidate.
Home is a place of comfort and a reflection of one's style. Every area counts—from the living room to the mudroom. During a redesign, a child's room can be a blank canvas for creation and style.
Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation, from Paramount Studios, Skydance and Bad Robot Productions, presents a fast action, roller coaster speed ride, full of fresh snappy dialogue, high tech gadgetry, thrills and chills, all in just over two, explosive packed, hours.
With so many tourists in town, and locals looking to book LAST MINUTE Reservations (Say What?) here are some of the hottest bashes, concerts and dinner parties available to end 2017 with a bang, Miami style!
