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Can Hungary rebuild film industry trust in the post-Orban era?
The Hungarian film industry is abuzz with what is being described as a “cultural reawakening”, as a new government ushers in a plethora of fresh appointees and stabilises a crucial financial incentive for producers. Led by new prime…
Being Heumann to Avedon: the seven best films to watch on TV this week
Judith Heumann may not be a household name in the UK, but in the US she has been called the “mother of the disability rights movement”. In Sian Heder's energising fact-based drama, she's portrayed (brilliantly) by our own Ruth Madeley…
Godzilla Minus Zero' and other films, TV featuring the famous monster
Nov. 6 (UPI) -- Godzilla Minus Zero, the latest film in the long-running Japanese franchise, opens in theaters Friday. The movie, written and directed by Takashi Yamazaki and starring Ryunosuke Kamiki and Minami Hamabe, is a sequel to the 2023 hit…
Nicola Coughlan says filming I Am Helen was 'intense' and she wanted to quit
Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for exclusive competitions, offers and theatre ticket deals I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Nicola Coughlan has said working on her…
Perspective Films Reveals Inaugural Documentary Film Slate (EXCLUSIVE)
Perspective Films, a new documentary co-production initiative led by independent producer Jess Devaney, has unveiled its inaugural slate of films, Variety can report exclusively. The subjects of Perspective's first five documentaries include the…
Realistic' war film about a harrowing military siege is a must-see on Netflix
A film chronicling a real-life military operation in which Irish soldiers pulled off a remarkable tactical achievement is being hailed as 'one of the best war movies' ever made. The 'must-see' feature is now streaming on Netflix. In 1961, a modest…
Taiwan Should Bet on Horror to Crack Indonesia, Southeast Asia's Biggest Film Market, Study Finds
Horror stands out as a natural meeting ground for Taiwanese and Indonesian producers, according to a K7 Media study of the Indonesian film and TV market presented by Trang Nguyen at Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) in Taipei. The stakes are…
'Saviors of Cinema' and 'Money Machine': Tallinn Puts Spotlight on Kids, Youth Films and Social Media Bans
Estonia's Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) kicks off its 30th anniversary edition on Friday. In addition to latest art house discoveries, movies for younger audiences will also take the spotlight at the event – as has become…
Sweden's Göteborg Film Festival to Debate the Fascination With Youth in a 'Forever Young' Focus
Joshua Oppenheimer 's “The Revolution Against Death,” Maria Martínez Bayona's “The End of It” and William Greaves and David Greaves “ Once Upon a Time in Harlem ” will screen at a Gôteborg Film…
A Group of Industry Dealmakers Are Offering $1 Million to Turn a Rising Director's Short Film Into a Feature (EXCLUSIVE)
InTension Industries is a new independent production company out of Provo, Utah, that is focused on indie and genre film fare. Founded by a quartet of seasoned Hollywood dealmakers, the company is looking to shake up the industry by offering one…
International Film Buyers Form Distribution Network Lokia Ahead Of AFM
EXCLUSIVE: Ahead of the American Film Market, international buyers from 12 territories have teamed up to form a new distribution network called Lokia. The 12 distribution partners comprise Wild Bunch Germany GmbH / Wild Bunch Austria (Germany and…
Takashi Yamazaki Isn't Ruling Out Doing A Third Godzilla Film
Posted in: Movies, News | Tagged: godzilla, Godzilla Minus Zero, grandgear, Takashi Yakazaki Godzilla Minus One and Minus Zero director Takashi Yamazaki is not ruling out a third film in the franchise, just not right away. Takashi Yamazaki says a…
The 8 Best Films of the 1970s, Ranked
Many people consider the 1970s to be the greatest decade in movie history, and for good reason. In America, the collapse of the old studio system and the rise of New Hollywood meant filmmakers had unusual creative freedom, while audiences proved…
San Diego Asian Film Festival kicks off its 27th year with nearly 200 films
Pac-Arts kicks off the 27th annual San Diego Asian Film Festival (SDAFF) on Nov. 5. The festival will showcase nearly 200 films from 35 countries over the next 10 days. SDAFF opens Thursday at the San Diego Natural History Museum with the animated…
6 crime dramas and war films coming to Netflix in November
As the evenings draw in, there's no better time to sit back, kick up your feet, and see what's new on Netflix. For fans of war movies and crime dramas, we've rounded up the latest on the streaming giant. The latest batch includes The Mosquito Bowl…
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