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Vietnam's Danang Asian Film Festival Launches Industry Days (EXCLUSIVE)
Vietnam's Danang Asian Film Festival will debut a two-day industry program, DANAFF Industry Days, at its fourth edition this June, bringing together 10 Vietnamese production companies and invited international buyers for slate presentations and…
Stars not the lone success factor for films - Opinion
Patrons watch a 3D IMAX movie at a theater of Wanda cinema run by Dalian Wanda Group Co. in Beijing, China, Monday, May 21, 2012.[Photo/IC] A recent list of the top 100 Chinese mainland celebrities' pay for starring in a film or TV serial has left…
'LA is not film friendly': how Hollywood's woes became a political cudgel in mayoral race
The fight for the future of Los Angeles, America's second-largest city, usually plays out in the grand art deco offices and committee rooms of city hall. But in an election year full of surprises, the most consequential battle may in fact have…
Opinion | A Teochew hit film shows what's ailing Chinese entertainment
In the past weeks, China's film market witnessed the unlikely rise of an independent film. Made on a shoestring budget of just 10 million yuan (US$1.5 million), Dear You was filmed entirely in Teochew, a southern dialect, with a cast of mostly…
Trading expo for Chinese films to be held in Fuzhou - Culture
By Liu Xiangrui | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2017-10-30 09:33 The 21st Beijing Screenings, jointly hosted by the film bureau of the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television, the Fujian provincial bureau of Press…
30th Tokyo International Film Festival kicks off - Culture
Xinhua | Updated: 2017-10-26 14:41 The 30th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) kicked off Wednesday, with some 200 films to be screened at theaters in Tokyo's downtown Roppongi and other areas in the next 10 days. A total of 15 works from…
Star-studded Rome Film Festival kicks off - Culture
Italy's capital city braced for a star-studded event as its 12th film festival kicked off Thursday. The opening movie is 'Hostiles' by American director Scott Cooper, described as an unconventional Western starring Christian Bale and Rosamund Pike.
China-EU film fest enthralls audience in Brussels - Culture
Head of the Chinese Mission to the European Union, H.E. Zhang Ming, delivers a speech as part of the opening ceremony of the China-EU Film Festival on Nov 17 in Brussels, Belgium. [Photo/People's Daily] The China-EU Film Festival concluded its…
King Conan' to Begin Filming Next Year
Steven Knight boasts he's meeting with the SAS to write Amazon's James Bond. Sascha Baron Cohen teases the likelihood of Mephisto's return to the MCU. And “scream king” Devon Sawa joins another horror franchise with Adam MacDonald in…
Michael Bay to direct film based on US military rescue mission in Iran
Michael Bay is set to direct a military drama based on the recent rescue of two US crew members who crashed in Iran. According to Deadline, the director of action films such as Armageddon and Transformers will work with Universal Pictures to bring…
Jeff Bezos defends Amazon's controversial $40m Melania film as 'a good business decision'
Jeff Bezos has defended Amazon's controversial Melania documentary as “a good business decision” while denying any personal involvement. The Amazon founder and executive chairman was asked about the film during an interview on CNBC…
Film Master Media Distribution LLC and Fantawild Animation Strengthen International Entertainment Ties at Cannes
Film Master Media Distribution LLC and Fantawild Animation Strengthen International Entertainment Ties at Cannes | Image: Initiative Desk At the Cannes market, Film Master LLC, headquartered in Dubai, reinforced its reputation as the number one…
Jeff Bezos defends Melania Trump's Amazon film as 'good business decision'
Jeff Bezos defended Amazon 's investment in the documentary movie 'Melania,' which received overwhelmingly negative reviews, insisting it was a 'good business decision' for the company. Bezos denied personal involvement in the movie's production…
Watch Four of the Most Important Film Festival Directors Discuss the Future of the Circuit at Cannes
The leaders of the Sundance, Berlin, Telluride, and New York film festivals discussed the future of the industry at The American Pavilion at Cannes, presented by United for Business. One advantage of attending the biggest film festival in the world…
Helena Christensen Goes Goth at the Cannes Film Festival
Helena Christensen took runway inspiration from Roberto Cavalli ‘s latest collection for her red carpet look at the “Amarga Navidad,” or “Bitter Christmas,” premiere during the 2026 Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday…
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