How AFM Landed at the Former “Ultimate Party Hotel in the World”

For the first time in 33 years, participants from the film industry’s leading content market – the American Film Market – will be absent from Santa Monica’s trade floor. Since 1991, this annual gathering has been held at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel. Although not particularly luxurious, the hotel catered to the needs of the industry, especially during the bustling week in November when it became a temporary home for international dealmakers, distributors, and aspiring Hollywood figures. The world of independent film sales might not be the glamorous face of cinema, but the Loews served its purpose well.

Radhika Apte reveals she and hubby Benedict Taylor didn’t want to have children; ‘We don’t even know how to dress a baby’

On October 16, 2024, Radhika Apte publicly announced her pregnancy by showing off her baby bump at the BFI London Film Festival. Instead of the common method of breaking the news through artistic Instagram posts, Radhika chose a more conventional strategy with her red carpet appearance. In a recent interview, the actress from Ghoul revealed that she and her husband, Benedict Taylor, had initially not planned on having children. They jokingly admitted, “We’re clueless about how to dress a baby.