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
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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
The Thai studio GDH has recently announced a collaboration with acclaimed director Baz Poonpiriya to establish a new production house named BASK. This venture aims to offer a unique perspective on Thai and Asian culture to a global audience by working closely with U.S.-based producers. Through BASK, Poonpiriya and GDH will co-develop, co-finance, and co-produce
Studiocanal, a Paris-based production-distribution house, is making a significant move by launching an office in New York City. This expansion is a strategic decision aimed at increasing collaboration with American distribution partners. This new office will be overseen by Anne Chérel, who has been promoted to the role of Chief Commercial Officer. The decision to
Andrew Scott, fresh off his Emmy nomination for Ripley, has been chosen to lead the cast in the upcoming D-Day movie Pressure. This casting decision comes after his acclaimed performance in All Of Us Strangers, and he is set to play the pivotal role of Group Captain James Stagg. The character’s responsibility as the Allies’
Slow Horses, the Apple TV+ series, has recently made its mark in the entertainment industry by snagging a total of nine Emmy nominations. This comes as a pleasant surprise to many, as the show had not received any Emmy nods until now. The series, based on Mick Herron’s ‘Slough House’ novels, follows the story of
Renowned filmmaker Abel Ferrara, known for his provocative and neo-noir style, is currently working on a new book titled “Scene.” In an exclusive interview with Deadline, Ferrara revealed that the book is not just a memoir but rather a collection of stories about the people he has encountered and the experiences he has had in
Fox Entertainment and Australian pay-TV giant Foxtel have recently announced a new pact to co-produce scripted series for the U.S. and international markets. This collaboration will involve the co-development of shows that will be made in Australia by Fox’s in-house studio arm, Fox Entertainment Studios. The agreement also includes original content specifically for Foxtel and