Jing Zou, a Chinese writer and director, recently achieved a major milestone with her feature film project, “A Girl Unknown,” winning the top prize at the Next Step initiative of Cannes Critics’ Week. This initiative is designed to support filmmakers as they transition from short films to their first full-length feature. Inspired by the heartbreaking
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Recently, it has been revealed that Michaela Coel is no longer moving forward with the development of a series that was originally linked to her highly successful show, I May Destroy You. This decision comes after three years of speculation and anticipation about what was thought to be “I May Destroy You 2.” Initially, BBC
The new thriller series ‘Influence’ from A+E Media Group and Raw takes a deep dive into the life of a ‘Dadfluencer’ named Andrew Cosgrove. This character, reminiscent of Don Draper from Mad Men, has curated a picture-perfect existence for his family, turning them into a global brand. However, when tragedy strikes and his daughter is
Ofcom has initiated the process of possibly sanctioning GB News due to a significant breach of its code during a People’s Forum show featuring Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The regulatory body has highlighted that the right-leaning news network repeatedly failed to maintain due impartiality, a crucial aspect of its broadcasting standards. Even though the audience
One of the major talking points arising from the recent Cannes Film Festival screening of Francis Ford Coppola’s ambitious project, Megalopolis, revolves around the feasibility of replicating the film’s intriguing ‘fourth wall moment’. In this groundbreaking scene, a performer enters the stage in front of the cinema screen and interacts with Adam Driver’s character, effectively
Creating a successful airplane movie is no easy feat, as emphasized by Swedish filmmaker Ruben Östlund during his recent press conference in Cannes. Östlund discussed his upcoming film, The Entertainment System Is Down, which features a star-studded cast led by Kirsten Dunst and Daniel Brühl. The film, a social satire set on a long-haul flight
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
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