This summer, the esteemed director Jane Campion is set to receive an honorary award at the 77th edition of the Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland. The festival will run from August 7 to 17, with Campion being presented with the prestigious Pardo d’Onore Manor Award for her exceptional contributions to cinema. The award ceremony will
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VMI Worldwide has recently announced that they will be handling worldwide sales for the upcoming biopic, “The Yellow Tie,” which focuses on the life of the renowned Romanian conductor Sergiu Celibidache. This highly anticipated film is set to star John Malkovich, Sean Bean, and Ben Schnetzer, among others. The film will be introduced to buyers
Warwick Davis, known for his roles in Star Wars, Harry Potter, and British series like Life’s Too Short, recently caused concern among fans with a tweet that said “I’m done here.” This tweet came shortly after the actor revealed the passing of his wife, Samantha Davis, in a statement to the BBC. However, his children
The eleventh Platino Awards ceremony held at the El Gran Tlachco theater in Xcaret Park, Riviera Maya, was a night to remember for Spanish filmmakers. Basque filmmaker Estibaliz Urresola Solaguren’s debut film, “20,000 Species Of Bees,” and J. A. Bayona’s survival drama for Netflix, “Society Of The Snow,” stole the show by receiving the top
The Sands International Film Festival is an annual event curated by Ania Trzebiatowska, a full-time programmer at Sundance, taking place in St Andrews, Scotland. The festival, which just recently commenced its third edition, is not only a celebration of cinema but also a collaboration with the University of St. Andrews and AGBO, a production company
Iconic British driver James Hunt is set to be the focus of an upcoming feature documentary by Deep Fusion Films. This highly anticipated film, titled “Hunt: We Need to Talk About James,” will provide viewers with an in-depth look into the life and legacy of the legendary Formula 1 driver. James Hunt was known for
Gurinder Chadha, known for directing the hit film Bend It Like Beckham, is now diving into a new project titled Christmas Karma. This contemporary Bollywood musical is set in London and takes inspiration from Charles Dickens’ iconic tale, A Christmas Carol. The ensemble cast of Christmas Karma is nothing short of extraordinary. Kunal Nayyar, famous
Taking on the role of ACP Avinash Verma in ZEE5 Global’s Silence sequel, veteran Indian actor Manoj Bajpayee faced a new set of challenges. In a recent interview, Bajpayee revealed that delving into the world of forensic procedures and technical jargon for Silence 2 was both enjoyable and demanding. The actor admitted that remembering all
The National Audit Office (NAO) recently issued a report criticizing the BBC’s £700M ($870M) out-of-London masterplan for having an incomplete evaluation process and lacking a coherent approach. This brings to light concerns about the effectiveness and transparency of the BBC’s plans to move more investment outside of London by March 2028. The NAO’s recommendations point
The recent Ho Chi Minh City International Film Festival (HIFF) showcased an array of exceptional films from Southeast Asia, celebrating the diverse talents within the region. “The Gospel Of The Beast,” a film directed by Sheron Dayoc from the Philippines, was honored with the prestigious Golden Star Award for Best Southeast Asian Film. Another standout
Warner Bros has achieved a significant milestone in the film industry by becoming the first studio to surpass the $1 billion mark at the international box office in 2024. This achievement was reached in just 15 weeks, setting a new speed record for the studio compared to previous years. The success can be attributed to
Factory Transmedia, a renowned animation firm based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, recently announced its closure after 24 years of operation. The company has been responsible for producing animation for major global companies such as Disney, Milkshake, Nick Jr, CBBC, and CBeebies. Some of its notable works include a £5 million revamp of the children’s show
The recent dismissal of Radosław Śmigulski as the director of the Polish Film Institute (PFI) by Poland’s Ministry of Culture has sent shockwaves across the local film industry. While the move may not have been entirely unexpected, it has raised concerns and stirred up discussions within the cultural sphere of the country. Minister of Culture
Amazon recently made a groundbreaking move by acquiring world rights for a Beirut-set dramedy series titled Self Modulation. Produced by Falcon Films and Arna Media, this series marks Amazon’s first ever Arabic TV series acquisition. The show is part of a multi-show deal partly financed by Arna Media, with plans to invest in two projects
The Wave (La Ola) is a musical film by Oscar-winning filmmaker Sebastián Lelio, inspired by the wave of feminist civil disobedience that swept Chile in the spring of 2018. This movement, known as the “Feminist May”, was a turning point for Chilean consciousness around women’s rights and reverberated across the world. The movie’s original musical
Despite initial doubts, Sony made a notable appearance at CinemaCon through their domestic distribution chief Adrian Smith. Smith took the stage to introduce the first-ever Crunchyroll presentation at the Las Vegas exhibitor and studio confab. He expressed his enthusiasm, stating that the label has exceeded all expectations and Sony is looking forward to what the