The upcoming film, Kiss Of The Con Queen, sheds light on the life of Hargobind Tahilramani, known as the “con queen of Hollywood.” This feature film is inspired by the experiences of Irish writer-actor Eoin O’Brien, who fell victim to Tahilramani’s elaborate fraud scheme. Directed by Tom Waller, the movie stars Ravi Patel and Patrick
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Studiocanal and The Picture Company have recently obtained the rights to the acclaimed French film ‘Rodeo’. This original film, directed by Lola Quivoron, gained recognition by winning the Coup de Coeur Jury Award at the prestigious Un Certain Regard Section of Cannes in 2022. The storyline of ‘Rodeo’ revolves around the urban dirt bike community
The thrilling mystery drama series, The Chelsea Detective, is making a comeback with a third season. AMC Networks’ streamer Acorn TV and Germany’s ZDF have joined forces to bring back the beloved show set on the glamorous streets of Chelsea. Fans can expect more sleuthing adventures as Detective Inspector Max Arnold and Detective Sergeant Layla
French LGBT+ groups recently filed a complaint against far-right politician Marion Maréchal-Le Pen for making transphobic comments about Karla Sofía Gascón’s Best Actress win at the Cannes Film Festival. Gascón, a transgender actress, made history by winning the prestigious award alongside her co-stars. Maréchal-Le Pen’s Controversial Statement In response to Gascón’s win, Maréchal Le Pen
As Lesia, a 15-year-old girl, navigates the dangerous world of the Corsican Mafia, she grapples with the harsh reality of her father’s involvement in criminal activities. She questions why anyone would want to kill her, showing her innocence in the face of the brutal truth. Her father, Pierre-Paul, tries to shield her from the harsh
French actress Léa Seydoux recently expressed her disapproval of French President Emmanuel Macron’s statement in support of Gérard Depardieu following allegations of sexual assault. She criticized Macron’s comment, stating that it gives “a very bad image for France.” Seydoux’s reaction highlights the growing awareness and activism among younger generations, who are more outspoken about issues
George Lucas, the creator of Star Wars, was honored with the prestigious Honorary Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival closing ceremony. The event was filled with emotion as his longtime friend and collaborator, Francis Ford Coppola, presented him with the award. The audience showed their admiration for Lucas by giving him a five-minute standing
Gilles Lellouche, known for his acting credits, arrived at the Cannes press conference amidst the grandeur of the film festival. His latest film, “Beating Hearts,” received an overwhelming response from the audience during its world premiere. The modern take on a Romeo and Juliet tale has been a project close to Lellouche’s heart for 17
Embracer Group, the owner of the Lord of the Rings intellectual property, experienced a 15% decrease in net sales in its Entertainment & Services division for the fourth quarter of 2023. The sales dropped to SEK1.26B ($118M) from SEK1.49B in the previous year. The company highlighted that the Middle-earth Enterprises unit, which houses the beloved
Indonesia recently announced the recipients of its first government-funded film grant, Film Matchfund. This $13M annual fund aims to support Indonesian filmmakers in bringing their creative ideas to life and expanding their international networks. The selected projects, including This City is a Battlefield, Crocodile Tears, Samsara, and Tale of The Land, have also received international