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Estonia Plans to Triple Its Film Industry as Two New Sound Stages Take Shape
Estonia is targeting a threefold expansion of its film industry within five years, with two new sound stages under construction forming the cornerstone of a bid to become a full-service hub for international productions, officials said at the…
'Roma Elastica' Review: Marion Cotillard Is a Dying Scream Queen in Bertrand Mandico's Film Industry Pastiche
For better or worse, there's no one doing it like Bertrand Mandico. Of all the directors pulling into Cannes with Marion Cotillard and Noémie Merlant riding shotgun, only Mandico leaves you wondering if he'll have actually made a film. He…
Film crews spotted in Liverpool for The Batman sequel
David HumphreysLocal Democracy Reporting Service Gotham Police cruisers and yellow taxi cabs have been spotted across Liverpool, a first glimpse of filming getting started for The Batman sequel. The port was turned into Gotham City in 2020 for the…
How the New 'Masters of the Universe' Pays Tribute to the 1987 Film
We all have our Masters of the Universe. Whether it's the original cartoon, the mini-comics from the toys, or the more modern Netflix versions, every generation has its entry point to He-Man, Skeletor, and the world of Eternia. Of course, another…
Non-profit pushes film industry training program as 50 Cent productions loom
SHREVEPORT, La. — Caddo Parish leaders are taking a close look at how local tax dollars are being spent by area non-profits, specifically focusing on workforce development within the region's growing film industry. The Prize Foundation…
Lilly Pinchin's ADHD documentary wins award at international film festival
Lilly Pinchin's documentary in which she opened up for the first time about living with ADHD has won an award. The 27-year-old, described by the legendary Ruby Walsh as ‘the next generation of female riders' when she first burst on the…
Jersey film hopes to save island's native language Jerriais
A documentary exploring Jersey's native language and the efforts to protect it will be premiered at a French festival. À Bétôt? Goodbye? follows the voices of the last native speakers of Jèrriais and the growing movement…
Made In Chelsea star says TV glamour was 'fabricated' and she got bus to filming
Millie Mackintosh has branded the wealthy 'lifestyle' shown on Made In Chelsea as 'fabricated' and reveals she commuted to the west London filming location by public transport after being cast completely by chance. The TV personality, 36, shot to…
Cannes buyers ask for more Korean films
Korean films remained in demand at the Cannes film market this year, even as buyers became more selective in a cooler market environment. Major Korean distributors and sales companies were active in Cannes, France, where the 79th Cannes Film…
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Netflix India appoints Nikita Arya as marketing manager for films and series
Netflix India has appointed Nikita Arya as manager, marketing for films and series. Arya shared the update through a LinkedIn post, where she said she would be joining Netflix after working across multiple consumer-facing industries. “I've…
Where was Two Weeks in August filmed? The Maltese locations standing in for Greece
A new TV show set to hit our screens next week has been described as the “British White Lotus” – meaning we can likely expect witty one-liners, passionate drama and emotional intensity under some summer sun. The eight-part BBC…
Adrenaline-packed preview released for upcoming D-Day film 'Pressure,' features loaded cast
A new preview is out for the upcoming D-Day film 'Pressure.' Plot (via IMDB): In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, the fate of the world hangs in the balance. General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Captain James Stagg face an impossible…
Film Development Fund launched, management committee inaugurated - The Ghanaian Chronicle
The National Film Authority (NFA) has officially unveiled its Film Development Fund, a landmark initiative aimed at tackling financing difficulties and fostering long-term growth within Ghana's film sector. The launch event, held on Wednesday, May…
CAA Gathers Top Filmmakers, Studio Execs for Cannes Symposium on the Future of Film With Finch & Partners
Saturday mornings at the Cannes Film Festival are usually reserved for oceanside brunch, shopping the Rue d'Antibes or (for some Hollywood types) finally getting home from Friday night's parties. CAA broke the pattern at this year's fest with a…
From cinema to content: The rise of Indian influencers at Cannes Film Festival
The 79th edition of the Cannes Film festival at the French Rivera last week was characterised by the absence of major Hollywood names and studio movies. The festival received entries for 2,541 feature films from across the world, including Russia…
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