Tony Leung, a veteran actor from Hong Kong, has been selected to serve as the president of the international competition jury at the upcoming Tokyo Film Festival. This prestigious appointment is a testament to Leung’s immense talent and reputation in the film industry. His involvement in the festival is a significant moment not only for
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An upcoming biographical film about the legendary Swedish filmmaker, Ingmar Bergman, is currently in the works by SF Studios. The movie is set to be a political thriller, delving into a tumultuous period in Bergman’s life during the Swedish election year of 1976. Notably, Robert Gustafsson, known for his role in “The 100 Year-Old Man
Highland Film Group is taking the initiative to kickstart international sales on the action-packed film Alarum, featuring Hollywood heavyweights Sylvester Stallone, Scott Eastwood, and Willa Fitzgerald. The film, helmed by director Michael Polish and penned by Alexander Vesha, has recently wrapped up principal photography. In addition to the star-studded cast, names like Mike Colter, Isis
The Cannes Film Festival kicked off with a refreshing female-centric atmosphere, setting the tone for the rest of the event. Meryl Streep’s reception of the Honorary Palme d’Or from Juliette Binoche and Greta Gerwig’s historic role as the first female U.S. director to serve as jury president in the festival’s 77-year history, highlighted the significance
With the recent acquisition of French rights to Saudi director Tawfik Alzaidi’s debut feature film, Norah, Paris-based Nour Films has set the stage for a groundbreaking moment in cinematic history. This move comes just six years after Saudi Arabia lifted its 35-year cinema ban, marking a significant shift in the country’s cultural landscape. Norah is
An exclusive petition calling for the dismissal of Dominique Boutonnat, the President of France’s cinema board, has gained significant traction among French industry professionals. Launched by an anonymous group of activists who claim to belong to various French industry unions, the petition has already garnered over 500 signatures within hours of its publication. The petition,
The executive producer of the hit BBC reality series, The Traitors, recently suggested that Liz Truss would make a great contestant for the show. This came as a surprise to many, considering Truss’s background as a former UK prime minister. The idea of having a politician join a reality show like The Traitors raises questions
The Eurovision Song Contest has been marred by controversy with the disqualification of the Dutch artist, Joost Klein. The European Broadcasting Union made the decision to not allow him to compete in the Grand Final of the competition in Malmo, Sweden. This came after an allegation of intimidation was made against Klein by a female
In an exclusive reveal, it has been disclosed that Objective Media Group, a part of All3Media, is merging two well-known UK independent production companies – Triple Brew and Betty – into a single, yet to be named, label. This consolidation will result in the combined slate of both companies, which includes popular shows like The
The recent launch of K2 Pictures by former Toei producer Muneyuki Kim marks an important milestone in the Japanese film industry. With a focus on collaborating with major directors like Hirokazu Kore-eda, K2 Pictures aims to create a new funding ecosystem that benefits investors and creators alike. This approach, inspired by Hollywood practices, seeks to