Academy unearths long-lost ‘race films’ in Black cinema exhibit

Tokyo, 21 August, /AJMEDIA/ Long before Denzel Washington, Spike Lee or even Sidney Poitier, generations of pioneering and revolutionary Black U.S. filmmakers played a key role in shaping early American… Read more

‘Game of Thrones’ prequel keeps dragons, adds diversity

Tokyo, 20 August, /AJMEDIA/ The prequel to “Game of Thrones’’ is set to forge its own storytelling path, with a new set of characters and a more diverse team behind… Read more

BBC News to air “The Silk Roads – Wonders of Azerbaijan” program

Tokyo, 19 August, /AJMEDIA/ The first episode of the “Wonders of Azerbaijan” program hosted by an award-winning British historian, author and broadcaster Bettany Hughes, will be broadcast on BBC World… Read more

Statue of world-renowned singer Muslum Magomayev unveiled at Baku Seaside National Park President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva attended unveiling ceremony

Tokyo, 18 August, /AJMEDIA/ A statue of world-renowned singer Muslum Magomayev has been unveiled at the Baku Seaside National Park. President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and First… Read more

Elvis death anniversary increases tourism at his birthplace

Tokyo, 17 August, /AJMEDIA/ The Elvis Presley Birthplace and Museum in Tupelo, Mississippi, has welcomed an increasing number of visitors as fans commemorate the 45th anniversary of Presley’s death and… Read more

Film academy apologizes to Littlefeather for 1973 Oscars abuse

Tokyo, 16 August, /AJMEDIA/ Nearly 50 years after Sacheen Littlefeather stood on the Academy Awards stage on behalf of Marlon Brando to speak about the depiction of Native Americans in… Read more

Memorial evening dedicated to 80th anniversary of Muslim Magomayev to be held

Tokyo, 15 August, /AJMEDIA/ On August 17, a memorial evening dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Muslim Magomayev, a world-renowned opera and variety singer, composer, People’s artist of Azerbaijan and… Read more

‘Bullet Train’ repeats No. 1; ‘Top Gun’ flies back up ranks

Tokyo, 15 August, /AJMEDIA/ The Brad Pitt action film “Bullet Train” led all movies in ticket sales for a second straight weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, while a quiet… Read more

‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ announced, sets 2024 release date

Tokyo, 14 August, /AJMEDIA/ Everybody’s gonna be kung fu fighting — a fourth film in the “Kung Fu Panda” series will release in 2024, Universal Pictures announced Friday, according to… Read more

Mike Tyson slams ‘slave master’ Hulu series for ‘stealing’ life story

Tokyo, 14 August, /AJMEDIA/ Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has accused an unauthorized television drama of stealing his life story, comparing the streaming platform behind the upcoming series to… Read more