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Andrea Bocelli, in town to tape a special concert of his upcoming new album, stopped by the HFPA to talk about the record. Simply titled “Cinema” it's a tribute to the music of film featuring new arrangement of songs from such classics as Golden Globe-winners Cinema Paradiso and Gladiator.

Are you fan of the Fack Ju Gohte franchise? If you are not a German moviegoer, probably not. This weekend, however, the second movie in this comedy series was the big news at the box office, collecting an additional $16 million to a total take of $43,000 after 11 days in release in two territories, Germany and Hungary.

It was a banner year for HBO, a breakthrough moment for Game of Thrones and a long-delayed victory for Jon Hamm. But, above all, the 67th Primetime Emmys, handed out last night, September 20, in Los Angeles, was a landmark moment for women, especially African American women, so often underrepresented or typecast on TV (and movies).

Director Lenny Abrahamson’s Room won the Grolsch People’s Choice Award at the 40th Toronto International Film Festival. The independent film starring Brie Larson as a woman raising a son while both are kept captive in a small room has now gathered enough steam to be considered a serious contender in the upcoming award season, following on the footsteps of 12 Years a Slave, Slumdog Millionaire, American Beauty and The King’s Speech that emerged from the same victory as frontrunners and, ultimately, major triumphs.

At our events during the Toronto Film Festival stars proved a point: style comes from choices and self-expression, not necessarily labels. Though many stars donned designer garb, the range of clothing highlighted the freedom of expression that dominates style today.

The Women He’s Undressed has a titillating title but the documentary helmed by, Gillian Armstrong (My Brilliant Career, Oscar and Lucinda, Charlotte Gray) is anything but frivolous. With an eye for composition, a light touch, and artistic flair, Ms.

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In the past few years we have heard it over and over, and even if there was no need for it, these last few days brought us further proof: China is cinema’s new Promised Land. Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation had its Chinese debut last week and it promptly made $86 million, which means it passed the $600 million worldwide mark and, after six weeks of release it topped the international charts – again.