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This image released by Showtime shows, from left, Tim Heidecker, John C. Reilly and Fred Armisen in a scene from "Moonbase 8," a comedy series about astronauts trying to qualify for a moon mission, premiering on Sunday. (Showtime via AP)
New this week: 'Moonbase 8,' Kylie Minogue & Niall Horan

By The Associated Press Nov. 02, 2020 01:15 PM EST

Disney's Marketing Director for Italy, Davide Romani, center, holds the Golden Lion Best Film award for "Nomadland", at the closing ceremony of 77th edition of the Venice Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, Saturday Sept. 12, 2020. Director Chloe Zhao’s “Nomadland,” a recession-era road trip drama starring Frances McDormand, has won the Golden Lion for best film at the Venice Film Festival, held against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic. (Gian Mattia D'Alberto/LaPresse via AP)
Chloe Zhao's "Nomadland" wins top prize at Venice Film Fest

By Louise Dixon And Nicole Winfield Sep. 12, 2020 04:08 AM EDT

Medical professionals arrive ahead of the start of the 77th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. Italy was among the countries hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic, and the festival will serve as a celebration of its re-opening and a sign that the film world, largely on pause since March, is coming back as well. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)
Venice reclaims spotlight as 1st COVID-era film fest opens

By Nicole Winfield Sep. 01, 2020 03:21 AM EDT