International

Danish director Thomas Vinterberg’s latest project, a seven-part series titled ‘Families Like Ours’, is set to premiere at the prestigious Venice Film Festival. This eagerly anticipated drama marks Vinterberg’s first foray into television following the success of his award-winning film ‘Another Round’. The series is part of a special focus on high-end productions at the

Canada’s official entry for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards is the comedy Universal Language, directed by Matthew Rankin. The film follows the story of Negin and Nazgol as they discover a large sum of money frozen in ice while on the streets of Tehran and Winnipeg. Meanwhile, Massoud leads a group

The recently wrapped filming of the tycoon family drama “Birthday Party” from Greek production house Heretic brings together a stellar cast of actors including Willem Dafoe, Emma Suarez, Joe Cole, and Vic Carmen Sonne. The film, directed by Miguel Angel Jimenéz and based on the novel by Panos Karnezis, is set in the late 1970s

Rumors have been swirling around a potential Oasis reunion in the summer next year. The reported thaw in relations between the warring Gallagher brothers, Liam and Noel, has sparked excitement among fans and industry insiders alike. Liam’s recent post on social media, stating “See you down the front,” seems to have added fuel to the

The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) recently announced the victorious filmmakers of 2024 during a ceremony held on a Saturday evening local time. Among the distinguished winners was Matthew Rankin, the director of Universal Language, who secured the prestigious Bright Horizons Award. This award, presented by VicScreen, came with a substantial prize amount of $140,000AUSD

The upcoming adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s debut novel, A Pale View of Hills, has generated considerable excitement among fans of the acclaimed author. The film, set to be distributed by GAGA Corporation and produced by Japan’s Bunbuku and the U.K.’s Number 9 Films, is slated for release in Japan in summer 2025. Directed by Kei

In an exciting development, BAFTA winner and Oscar nominee Kerry Condon has been announced as the newest addition to the cast of the much-anticipated D-Day movie, Pressure. Set to commence filming in the UK next month, this ticking-clock drama explores the tense moments leading up to the iconic Normandy landings. Condon will take on the

Warren Littlefield, the producer behind popular shows like Fargo and The Handmaid’s Tale, has made a bold prediction about the state of the global TV industry. He believes that the current turmoil in the industry won’t come to an end for at least two more years. This statement goes against the common belief that the

In a shocking turn of events, a city bus crashed into London’s Palace Theatre, which is home to the West End production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. The incident took place this afternoon on Shaftesbury Avenue, near Leicester Square. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported so far, but the police have sealed off

The battle for improved streaming residuals in the U.S. has gained traction, but in the UK, it is just beginning. Directors UK (DUK), representing British directors, has recently reached out to major streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon, Disney, Paramount, Apple, and Warner Bros. Discovery seeking royalties for its vast membership base of over 8,000

Bosnian drama series, “I Know Your Soul,” made a significant impact at this year’s Heart of Sarajevo awards for TV Series, dominating the drama categories and taking home a total of seven wins. The show, created by renowned Bosnian filmmaker Jasmila Žbanić, received accolades such as Best Drama, Best Script – Drama, Best Directing –

Veteran Scottish actor Brian Cox unleashed a scathing attack on the current state of the film industry during a talk at the Edinburgh Film Festival. Cox, known for his role in HBO’s Succession, expressed his belief that cinema is in a dire state and has been overshadowed by the quality of television productions. He criticized

Jane Campion, a renowned filmmaker, believed she had reached the pinnacle of her career with the Oscar-winning film “Power of the Dog.” She had even contemplated retiring from filmmaking to focus on running a school for aspiring filmmakers in New Zealand. However, despite her initial plans, Campion found herself inspired by new ideas and possibilities

The highly anticipated film, Sentimental Value, directed by Joachim Trier, is currently in production with a stellar cast and crew. Following the success of Trier’s previous film, The Worst Person in the World, which received critical acclaim and an Oscar nomination, expectations are high for his latest project. Renate Reinsve, the breakout star of The

Jupiter Entertainment and Two Fifteen West Entertainment have come together once again for an overall co-production deal. This partnership will involve the creation, development, and co-production of unscripted programs both in the United States and internationally. Chris Deaux, the founder of Two Fifteen West, will collaborate closely with Patrick Reardon, President of Jupiter, on this

Showmax, the African streaming platform, is set to make a splash at MIP Africa with the premiere of its latest original series, The Fix. This marks the third consecutive year that a Showmax original has opened the event, solidifying the platform’s presence in the African entertainment industry. The Fix, a sci-fi drama written and directed

The recent BBC interview between presenter Mishal Husain and Israeli government spokesman David Mencer has sparked outrage from the National Union of Journalists (NUJ). The union condemned Mencer for his abrasive behavior towards Husain, accusing him of being “abusive” during the interview. This incident has brought to light the challenges faced by journalists when dealing

Over the past weekend, amidst the dominance of blockbusters like Deadpool & Wolverine, a new player emerged in the form of It Ends With Us. Directed by Sony and Wayfarer Studios, this female-driven film has managed to pull in an impressive $80M in its global opening. What makes this achievement even more remarkable is the

Renowned filmmaker Radu Jude, known for his unique storytelling and bold projects, did not hold back during a masterclass session he led at the Locarno Film Festival. Jude publicly criticized Anca Mitran, the head of the Romanian Film Centre, labeling them as incompetent. He expressed his frustration regarding the challenges filmmakers face when seeking funding