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CNN recently acquired the BAFTA-winning Lockerbie docuseries from Louis Theroux’s Mindhouse production company. This series delves into the tragic events of the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, which resulted in the deaths of 270 people, including 190 U.S. citizens. The 35th-anniversary retrospective provides unprecedented access to victims’ families, investigators, intelligence
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The film Kiss Of The Con Queen is the first feature inspired by the life of Hargobind Tahilramani, who has been dubbed the “con queen of Hollywood” due to his elaborate fraud scheme. The movie stars Ravi Patel, well-known for his roles in Wonder Woman 1984 and Animal Patrol. Directed by Tom Waller, the film
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Recently, French LGBT+ groups took a stand against far-right politician Marion Maréchal-Le Pen by filing a complaint with the Paris Public Prosecutor. They accused her of making transphobic comments in response to Karla Sofía Gascón’s historic win as the first transgender actress to receive the Cannes Best Actress prize. Maréchal-Le Pen’s remarks about Gascón winning
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French actress Léa Seydoux recently criticized President Emanuel Macron for his public statement supporting fellow actor Gérard Depardieu amidst sexual assault allegations. Despite facing criminal charges, Depardieu received praise from Macron, which Seydoux described as damaging to France’s reputation on a global scale. This endorsement brings to light deeper issues surrounding the #MeToo movement and
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George Lucas, the creator of the iconic Star Wars franchise, was awarded the Honorary Palme d’Or at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival closing ceremony. This recognition of Lucas’ contribution to cinema was a moment of celebration for his fans, friends, and colleagues. During the ceremony, Lucas was accompanied on stage by his long-time friend and
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Indonesia’s debut government-funded film grant, Film Matchfund, has recently announced the selection of four projects to receive financial support. This $13M annual fund, established last year at the Cannes Film Festival, aims to boost the country’s film industry by providing funding for creative and innovative projects. Selected Projects The four projects chosen to receive support
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