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Docter Defends LGBTQ Cuts as Reports Say Pixar Canceled ‘BeFri’

Pixar says the changes reflect a data‑driven bid for broader appeal, a stance now drawing sharp criticism inside and outside the studio.

Quentin Tarantino Rebukes Rosanna Arquette Over Criticism of His N-Word Usage

Chhaava Writer Rebuts A. R. Rahman’s ‘Divisive’ Label

New Year's Eve Watchlists Roll Out With 'When Harry Met Sally' at No. 1

Joseph Kosinski Says Tron: Ares Is Not a Sequel to Tron: Legacy

Zeeshan Ayyub Condemns Raanjhanaa as Tere Ishk Mein Draws Backlash and AI Edit Fuels IP Dispute

Todd Field Calls ‘Eyes Wide Shut’ Kubrick’s First Cut as Criterion 4K Rekindles Debate

Pankaj Kapur Defends Kabir Singh as Portrayal, Not Praise

Rani Mukerji Says ‘Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna’ Was Ahead of Its Time and Unnerved Audiences

‘Megadoc’ Premieres at Venice as StudioCanal Secures International Rights

‘Das Kanu des Manitu’ Surges Past 2 Million Tickets Two Weeks After Release

Austin Butler Rules Out Playing James Bond, Says He’d Consider a Villain Role

Tobey Maguire’s Screen-Used Spider-Man Suit Heads to Auction on Sept. 4

Arrow Video Brings Original TMNT Trilogy to 4K With Collector’s Box Set

India’s Film Board Removes Superman Kiss, Drawing Sharp Criticism

Six French Films Earn Spots in New York Times' Top 100 Films of the 21st Century

Wes Anderson Admits Stealing Ray’s Iconic Memory Game Scene for Asteroid City at Cannes

Helen Mirren Criticizes James Bond Franchise for 'Profound Sexism'

Marvel’s ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Trailer Offers a 1960s-Inspired Take on the Iconic Team

Richard Gere Shines in Paul Schrader's New Film 'Oh, Canada'