The 2026 Atlanta Film Festival (ATLFF) has unveiled its programming for its landmark 50th anniversary, celebrating five decades as a premier showcase for independent storytelling.

Actor and producer Patrick Muldoon, known for his roles in the daytime drama Day of Our Lives, primetime soap Melrose Place and movie Starship Troopers, died suddenly this morning, April 19, following a heart attack. He was 57.

The world of French cinema is mourning the loss of a vibrant talent following the tragic passing of Nadia Farès, the acclaimed actress best known for her role in the psychological thriller The crimson rivers. Farès died on April 17, 2026, at the age of 57, after a week-long struggle in a Paris hospital.

While the bright lights of Hollywood often suggest a singular focus on fame, many of the world’s most recognizable stars built impressive academic foundations long before they stepped onto a film set.

American actor and director Tom Noonan has died at the age of 74.

Veteran Nepali actor Sunil Thapa passed away on Friday morning at the age of 68 while undergoing treatment at Norvic Hospital in Thapathali, Kathmandu.

The feature film Buta, produced by Azerbaijan's Ministry of Culture, was screened in Rome, Italy, as part of efforts to promote Azerbaijani cinema.

Mel Gibson and Rosalind Ross have separated after nine years as a couple.