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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Yeon Sang-ho's zombie film 'Colony' is set to close the event, with Takashi Yamazaki's 'Godzilla Minus Zero' receiving a special Centerpiece screening.
By: Abid Rahman
The show was developed and produced by Korean giant CJ ENM, Disney and co-produced by Japan's Nippon TV.
By: Abid Rahman
The A24 docudrama about the Theranos founder and convicted fraudster had a surprise screening at the Telluride Film Festival.
By: Abid Rahman
The Welsh Oscar-winner plays Jackie Price in the series adaptation of Aidan Truhen's novel 'The Price You Pay.'
By: Abid Rahman
Famed critic Sahoko Hata will be the inaugural honoree of the Kashiko Kawakita Award.
By: Abid Rahman
The late-night host alluded to ongoing problems between ABC and the FCC as the reason for the decision to move the sit-down with the Texas Senate hopeful from broadcast television.
The Together, Together Tour will play 25 dates in 12 cities next year, including Phoenix, Dallas, Los Angeles, Toronto, Atlanta, Chicago, Berlin, Paris, Madrid, Rome, Dublin and London.
The film, Snyder's first indie production, debuted at the Toronto Film Festival.
By: Abid Rahman
The 2026 telecast did feature special tributes to Rob Reiner, Catherine O'Hara and Dolly Parton.
