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
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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
Amazon’s Prime Video has announced the premiere date for the highly-anticipated sequel to the Colombian telenovela, Betty la Fea. The new series, titled Betty la Fea, the Story Continues, is set to debut on July 19 in over 240 countries and territories worldwide. This marks the return of beloved characters such as Betty, played by
Lionsgate India has formed a partnership with Vikram Malhotra’s Abundantia Entertainment and Kavita Sharma Gandhi’s EFAR Films to produce two upcoming movies. These films are described as a genre-bending adventure and a rom-com like no other. While specific details about the projects are currently limited, it is clear that they will offer a unique blend
SonyLIV’s upcoming series, Freedom at Midnight, which delves into India’s struggle for independence and partition, has recently added British cast members to the ensemble. This move marks a significant shift in the storytelling approach, as international actors bring a new perspective to the historical narrative. Expanding the Cultural Lens By incorporating British actors such as
Director Haifaa Al Mansour is taking on a new project that delves into the reality of women in Saudi Arabia amidst a period of immense social change. Returning to her native country, Al Mansour is gearing up to shoot the crime feature Unidentified, which promises to tackle deeper issues affecting women in the Kingdom. A