Actor Russell Crowe, whose character died in the original film, has once again criticized the 'Gladiator' sequel during a recent appearance at the Taormina Film Festival in Italy.

Director Gore Verbinski, speaking at the Taormina Film Festival, expressed concerns about AI use in filmmaking and suggested a rating system, stating that AI-written scripts should receive a failing grade.

Filmmaker Jane Campion, presiding over the Taormina Film Festival, acknowledged Harvey Weinstein's 'horrific things' but credited him with a 'brilliant' awards campaign for her 1993 film 'The Piano'.

Brazilian actor Fernanda Torres, a nominee for an Oscar, is attending the Taormina Film Festival in Sicily, where she discussed Jennifer Lopez's testimony about 'I'm Still Here' and her own return to her Italian heritage.

The Taormina Film Festival has commenced with a screening of 'House of the Dragon' Season 3 in a historic Greek theater. This event marks a rekindling of the relationship between HBO, Warner Bros. Discovery, and the prestigious festival.

Tiziana Rocca, artistic director of the Taormina Film Festival, expressed her desire to deliver a "human festival" in the era of AI and urged stars to be "generous" to local audiences.

Oscar-winning Italian director Giuseppe Tornatore will be honored with the Golden Globes Prize for Documentary, in partnership with Artemis Rising Foundation, at the upcoming Taormina Film Festival for his docufilm 'Brunello: The Gracious Visionary'.

Two-time Academy Award winner Jane Campion has been announced as the jury president for Italy’s upcoming Taormina Film Festival, scheduled to run from June 10-14 in Sicily.

Russell Crowe made a notable appearance at the 72nd Taormina Film Festival in Sicily alongside his 42-year-old partner, Britney Theriot, drawing attention after his reported 26kg weight loss.

Director Jane Campion and actress Holly Hunter celebrated their 1993 Palme d'Or winning masterpiece 'The Piano' at the Taormina Film Festival, reflecting on its unexpected universal appeal.

Oscar-winning actress Helen Mirren, at the Taormina Film Festival, asserted that artists are not political animals and should not be confused with politicians, following previous comments she made regarding Israel's treatment of Palestinians.

Australian actress Abbie Cornish spoke at the Taormina Film Festival about her career, comparing directors like Jane Campion, Ridley Scott, and Zach Snyder, and addressing Hollywood's size pressures.

Director Jane Campion discussed her love for film festivals and reunited with 'The Piano' star Holly Hunter at the Taormina Film Festival.

The 72nd Taormina Film Festival in Italy has announced its lineup, featuring top talents like Helen Mirren, Russell Crowe, and Scott Eastwood, and promising a mix of crowdpleasers and more esoteric films.

Banu Sivaci's film 'Hear the Yellow' swept the awards at the Taormina Film Festival, with the Jane Campion-led jury celebrating the Turkish drama. Other films like 'Animol' and 'Piccolo Miracolo' also received prizes.

At the Taormina Film Festival, actor Giancarlo Giannini defended singer-songwriter Francesco De Gregori, stating that artists should talk less about politics, as politicians already struggle to explain themselves.

Brazilian star Fernanda Torres, director Jane Campion, and Amazon Studios' marketing chief discussed the ongoing battle for gender parity in the film industry at the Taormina Film Festival, with Torres emphasizing the need for women to produce their own content.

Canadian filmmaker Michael Zelniker, director of 'The Struggle for Mother Water,' received the Taormina Film Festival’s Special Sustainability Award, recognizing his mission to address environmental damage.

The Italian premiere of the first episode of HBO’s “House of the Dragon” Season 3 will open Italy’s upcoming Taormina Film Festival, with stars Steve Toussaint and Bethany Antonia among those attending.

Helen Mirren will be the guest of honor at Italy's Taormina Film Festival in June, where she will be presented with its Lifetime Achievement Award. A special evening will also be dedicated to the late Italian acting icon Anna Magnani.