Abid Rahman is the International Editor at The Hollywood Reporter. He specializes in the film industry, entertainment news, and competitive sports, often covering topics related to filmmaking, celebrities, and media. Abid's work has been featured in prominent outlets including Yahoo Sports, Billboard, and the South China Morning Post.
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Abid Rahman’s coverage is heavily centered on film and broader entertainment news, with regular attention to trailers, release announcements, festival updates, and high-profile industry moves. He’ll likely respond best to pitches that offer timely, newsworthy angles tied to major projects, castings, distribution updates, or festival developments.
He also seems open to interview-led or reaction-based stories, especially when they involve recognizable talent or notable behind-the-scenes context. Pitches with direct access to involved parties, exclusive material, or a clear news hook should stand out.
His coverage appears to be global, with a U.S. lens, so keep that in mind when framing any pitch.
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The body horror film co-written by Mike Flanagan and directed by James Watkins hits theaters on Oct. 23.
By: Abid Rahman
Director Kitao Sakurai's adaptation of the iconic Capcom video game is set to hit theaters on Oct. 16.
The first reactions to Paramount Pictures' Street Fighter , the latest big screen adaptation of Capcom's iconic video game, are out and, well, if you're into dumb fun, then the film might be right up your alley.
By: Abid Rahman
AMPAS is set to have a significant presence at Asia's biggest film event, and will also an event for Academy members.
By: Abid Rahman
The 'The Legend of Korra' and 'The Legend of Vox Machina' actor takes over the role from Hank Azaria, who dropped the character following the release of the 2017 documentary 'The Problem With Apu.'
By: Abid Rahman
Hornaday was the author of the 2017 book 'Talking Pictures: How to Watch Movies.' Ann Hornaday, the longtime film critic at and author, died Sunday. She was 66.
By: Carly Thomas, Abid Rahman
The billionaire rap icon already curates the Halftime Show through his company Roc Nation.
By: Abid Rahman
Jury president Rolf de Heer was joined by Yov Moor, Oh Jungwan, Makiko Watanabe and Alex C. Lo for a lively conversation.
By: Abid Rahman
At a glitzy event at the Tokyo American Club, Hollywood and Japanese powerbrokers celebrated longtime industry and cultural links between the two countries.
Francis Lawrence's sequel to 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes' hits theaters on Nov. 30.
