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
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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