Mediapro Studio, a major player in the entertainment industry, recently announced its acquisition of Fresco Film, a renowned production services company based in Malaga. This acquisition is seen as a strategic move by Mediapro to attract large-scale international projects and co-productions. Fresco Film, founded in 1972 by Peter Welter, has an impressive track record of
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Social media has often been criticized for its negative effects, but one positive aspect is its ability to introduce readers to exceptional books. The annual TikTok Book Awards recently took place in London, where Fourth Wing, a fantasy novel by U.S. author Rebecca Yarros, was named the international book of the year. The book gained
Vue Cinemas, an international cinema chain, has recently made some significant changes to its leadership team. Ismar Matagic, who previously served as the technology chief at Pret A Manger, has been appointed as the new Chief Information Officer. Matagic will be overseeing all aspects of information technology and systems within the cinema group. Prior to
The music industry lost a legend on Monday when John Mayall, renowned for his role in nurturing British music legends such as Eric Clapton and Mick Fleetwood, passed away at the age of 90 in California. Mayall, hailed as “The Godfather of British Blues,” had a profound impact on the music world through his talent
Marvel Studios/Disney’s Deadpool & Wolverine has finally opened this weekend, bringing a much-needed rebound to the post-strike box office. Following the studio’s lowest opening ever with The Marvels, expectations were high for this new release. The film, directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, is projected to bring in $160M-$170M domestically,
In a surprising turn of events, it has been announced that the famous rapper, Snoop Dogg, will be one of the final torchbearers in the France-wide tour of the Olympic flame. This news has taken many fans by surprise, as Snoop Dogg is more commonly known for his music than his involvement in the sports
The Ukrainian film 20 Days in Mariupol has received two nominations at the esteemed British Grierson Awards, alongside documentaries focusing on a variety of subjects such as Wham!, Boris Johnson, and Ronnie O’Sullivan. Mstyslav Chernov’s work, which chronicles his time in the besieged city at the onset of the Ukraine War, is in the running
London is set to experience a groundbreaking event with the introduction of SXSW London, scheduled to unfold across 20 venues in the vibrant Shoreditch area. The event, slated for June 2-7, 2025, will mark the first European iteration of the renowned Austin festival, with an anticipated attendance of 20,000 individuals. A Unique Blend of Artistic
The recent scandal surrounding Strictly Come Dancing has once again brought the spotlight on the show’s toxic culture. Dancer Giovanni Pernice has been accused of exhibiting unnecessary, abusive, cruel, and mean behavior towards his celebrity partner, resulting in her departure from the show due to “medical reasons” and alleged PTSD. The Sun newspaper carried an
The 81st Venice International Film Festival has revealed the esteemed members of its international juries for this year’s event, which will take place from August 28 to September 7. One of the key juries that have been announced is the Orizzonti (Horizons section) jury, which includes a diverse group of individuals from different parts of