Kazakh Nectar band signs with American PLG Music
Kazakhstani band Nectar, formerly known as LeLOO has signed a contract with Chicago-based label PLG Music.
Film festivals fire starting gun on Oscars race
Hollywood's annual awards season may be months away yet, but for many the race for Oscars gold has already started.
Swedish DJ Avicii calls off shows due to health
Acclaimed Swedish DJ Avicii called off all his remaining shows for health reasons after undergoing surgery earlier this year.
One Direction teases for new album with single
Boy band One Direction announced a November release for their latest record and streamed a free single to whet fans' appetites.
'Equalizer's' Denzel Washington explores his craft in Toronto
The pros and cons of playing a fictional versus real person -- acclaimed American actor Denzel Washington shared how he approaches acting.
Film 'Black & White' explores American race relations
Oscar winners Kevin Costner and Octavia Spencer feud over custody of a biracial child in "Black & White."
Stromae sees years before next album
Belgian singer Stromae says that he may need years to "heal" himself before recording a third album.
Downey Jr returns to drama with 'The Judge'
Robert Downey Jr. has shed his box-office-busting superhero suit to take on a quiet family drama in the Toronto film festival opener "The Judge''.
Toronto film festival opens with Downey Jr legal drama
The red carpet has been rolled out for the 39th Toronto International Film Festival, which opened amid criticism over new rules.
Hanks, Sting lead list of Kennedy Center honorees
Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks and British rock-pop legend Sting are among the recipients of this year's Kennedy Center Honors.
Disney to release 'Frozen' short sequel next year
The "Frozen" princess stars of Disney's Oscar-winning animated film are set to return in a short sequel to be released next spring.
Clooney to make film about British phone hacking scandal
George Clooney is to direct a film about the British phone hacking scandal, the studio behind the project announced Wednesday.
Japanese Autumn Art Festival to be held in Almaty
The 4th International Art Festival Japanese Autumn will be held in Almaty on September 8-9, 2014.
Bangladesh bans English titles for local movies
Authorities in Bangladesh have banned local film-makers from giving their movies English titles.
Japanese war film shocks, thrills Venice film fest
Japanese war film "Fires on the Plain" has both thrilled and shocked Venice film festival.
Tales of war, genocide darken Venice film fest
The race for the Golden Lion in Venice took a dark turn on Sunday with stories of war and genocide.
Emir Baigazin's Wounded Angel wins Work in Progress at Sarajevo Film Festival
Kazakhstani film director Emir Baigazin’s Wounded Angel has won the CineLink Work in Progress session at the Sarajevo International Film Festival.
A pact with the devil: bankruptcy, greed from Florida to Venice
Eviction drama "99 Homes" is a portrayal of bankruptcy, greed and despair as compelling as it is disturbing.
Star-studded comedy 'She's Funny That Way' charms Venice
Master of screwball comedy Peter Bogdanovich charmed audiences at the Venice film festival with his movie "She's Funny That Way".
Harry Belafonte to receive honorary humanitarian Oscar
Oscar organizers announced they will give a prestigious humanitarian award to US actor-producer-singer Harry Belafonte.