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Indian Film Festival of L.A. Reveals Industry Days Lineup, With Netflix, HBO, Universal Among Participating Companies (EXCLUSIVE)
The Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles has unveiled the full program for its third annual Industry Days forum, a two-day event designed to connect South Asian film and television creatives with Hollywood executives and companies. The forum runs…
Sony Pictures Entertainment Cuts Hundreds of Jobs in TV, Film
Sony Pictures Entertainment is restructuring its business to better position the company for growth, leading to job cuts across its film, TV and corporate divisions in the coming months. “We are aligning our organization with where the…
'All the President's Men' Turns 50: The Film Inspired a Generation of Journalists and Buried the Truth
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the motion picture that has to be regarded as the quintessential Hollywood release centered on journalism. Directed by Alan J. Pakula, the casting of stars Dustin Hoffman and Robert Redford bolstered the…
Project Hail Mary' Is The Masculine Christian Film We Needed
When was the last time you saw an objectively good Christian movie? I am not talking about faith-based, Hallmark-style slop marketed to older Christian women and pastors. I am not talking about an over-the-top gospel tract, with an altar call scene…
'Sacred Heart' Lands U.S. Theatrical Release Through Fathom Entertainment - Film News in Brief
Fathom Entertainment has acquired U.S. theatrical distribution rights to the French docudrama “Sacred Heart,” setting a limited release for June 9–11 and June 14. Directed and produced by Steven Gunnell and Sabrina Gunnell of…
'Easter Miracle': When reality outshines action films
The U.S. military's rescue operation of a downed airman in Iran's rugged terrain was nothing short of dramatic, akin to something from a spy-action thriller. U.S. President Donald Trump called the successful mission an “Easter…
Brands Won't Save Indie Film: They're Changing It
There's a growing belief in film circles that needs to be shot down. This is true: Independent film is under strain. Financing is harder, distribution is less reliable, and the traditional pathways have narrowed to the point where even established…
Sony Pictures Entertainment to Lay Off Hundreds in Massive Reorganization Across TV, Film and Corporate
Sony Pictures Entertainment is restructuring its operations with plans for hundreds of layoffs across its film, TV and corporate divisions. Sources tell Variety the layoffs, which are expected to result in a “few hundred” eliminations…
Marché Du Films Unveils Directors For Cannes Investors Circle
The Marché du Film has unveiled the eight directors who will present projects at the fourth edition of its Cannes Investors Circle aimed at connecting elevated international arthouse productions with potential financiers. The curated lineup…
'The Girl With the Needle,' 'The Ties That Bind Us' Directors to Pitch New Films to Investors at Cannes Market
The fourth edition of the Cannes Investors Circle, the Marché du Film 's initiative connecting private investors with high-end film projects, has unveiled a showcase of eight projects from auteurs for the 79th edition of the Cannes Film…
Dhurandhar Se Sabki Jali Toh Hai...': Ameesha Patel Blasts Zakir Khan For 'Spreading Negativity' Among Film Stars, Siddharth Anand Calls Shim 'Duffer
The Dhurandhar franchise has turned out to be the highest grossing Hindi movie series. The sheer pace at which the Ranveer Singh starrer spy action dramas has done ₹1000 crore+ biz worldwide has pleasantly surprised trade experts. However…
Man filmed machete attack on dad-of-three in revenge for prison assault
A 42-year-old man from South East London has been convicted of taking part in a machete attack on a dad-of-three in the victim's own home. Following a near two-week trial at Nottingham Crown Court a jury took just two hours to unanimously find…
Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival offers global views
For 45 years, the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival has embraced an eclectic curation of international and independent films, celebrating the niche art of filmmaking without blockbuster extravagance. By prioritizing storytelling that…
Daniel Goldhaber's New Film About Censorship is Being Censored
Daniel Goldhaber and Isa Mazzei's latest film, a meditation on modern censorship, has itself been repeatedly censored. It's been (another) long road for the collaborators, who finished their new slasher, Faces of Death, two years ago, only to have…
Roku just added six free channels covering classic sitcoms, reality TV, and films
If you have been looking for more reasons to love your Roku device, here is a good one. Roku has quietly expanded The Roku Channel with six brand new free channels, available right now on all Roku TVs and streaming players. This latest addition…
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