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Macao Forges Ties With Venice Days to Promote New International Short Film Festival
The Macao Government and Galaxy Entertainment Group, one of Asia’s leading casino and hotel operators, have forged a partnership with the…
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Stellan Skarsgard to Receive Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at 31st Sarajevo Film Festival
Stellan Skarsgård will receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival in recognition of his contribution to the…
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Valerie Donzelli’s Venice Competition Film ‘At Work’ Boarded by Kinology (EXCLUSIVE)
Valerie Donzelli‘s anticipated film “At Work” (“A Pied d’Oeuvre”), one of the three French movies set to compete at this year’s Venice,…
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Hrithik Roshan, NTR’s ‘War 2’ to Become First Indian Film in Dolby Cinema (EXCLUSIVE)
Yash Raj Films (YRF) is set to make cinematic history when “War 2” becomes the first Indian film to screen in Dolby Cinema in India, with…
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Clark Backo, Drew Ray Tanner, Olivia Luccardi, Graham Verchere Starring in Supernatural Horror Film ‘Split Rock’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Clark Backo, Drew Ray Tanner, Olivia Luccardi and Graham Verchere will star in “Split Rock.” The film is described as a “supernatural,…
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‘Freakier Friday’ First Reactions Call Disney Sequel a ‘True Delight’ With Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis Delivering ‘Hilarity and Emotion’ in a ‘Great Feel-Good Film’
“Freakier Friday” has been unveiled to members of the film press, and first reactions are calling it a “great feel-good film” that is…
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Venice-Bound Elevated Horror Film ‘The Holy Boy’ Acquired by Fandango Sales as International Trailer Debuts (EXCLUSIVE)
Fandango Sales, the international sales division of the Italian independent production and distribution powerhouse, has taken…
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Venice Film Festival Reveals Lineup (Updating Live)
Venice Film Festival artistic director Alberto Barbera is set to unveil the lineup for the event’s upcoming 82nd edition, which is…
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Jafar Panahi Named Asian Filmmaker of the Year at Busan International Film Festival
Jafar Panahi has been tapped for the Asian Filmmaker of the Year award at the 30th Busan International Film Festival, cementing the…
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Lionsgate Film Marketing Heads JP Richards and Keri Moore Exit Studio
Lionsgate Motion Picture Group marketing heads JP Richards and Keri Moore are stepping down, Variety has learned, as the studio reportedly…
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Mumbai Film Festival Goes on Hiatus for a Year
India’s popular Mumbai Film Festival, operated by the Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI), will not have a 2025 edition. In an…
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‘Fantastic Four’ First Reactions Say Film Is One of the ‘Best Things Marvel Has Ever Made’ With ‘Stunning Visuals’ and ‘Excellent’ Performances From Leading Cast
Marvel‘s “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” has been unveiled to members of the film press, and first reactions are praising the MCU epic…
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Venice Film Festival Jury: Fernanda Torres, Mohammad Rasoulof, Cristian Mungiu and More Join President Alexander Payne
The full international juries roster for this year’s Venice Film Festival has been unveiled. The director-heavy lineup joining previously…
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Berlinale Title ‘Shadowbox’ to Open Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (EXCLUSIVE)
Tillotama Shome‘s Bengali-language drama “Baksho Bondi – Shadowbox” will open the 16th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) on Aug.…
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Five Takeaways From This Year’s Amman Film Festival: Arab Voices Rise, Jordan Steps Up
AMMAN — The Amman International Film Festival (AIFF) has never chased glitz. There hasn’t been a red carpet in two years, in solidarity…
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‘Saiyaara’ Breaks Pre-Sales Records for Bollywood Debutant Film
Yash Raj Films‘ upcoming Bollywood romantic drama “Saiyaara” has shattered advance booking records for a debutant film in India, selling…
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India’s First Hollywood Star Sabu Gets Biopic as Almighty Motion Picture Acquires Film Rights (EXCLUSIVE)
Before Bollywood became a global phenomenon, there was Sabu — India’s pioneering face in Hollywood whose extraordinary life story is…
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New Regency Names Colin Greten VP of Film
New Regency has tapped former 20th Century Fox production executive Colin Greten as VP of Film. He will report to Natalie Lehmann,…
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‘Superman’ Kiss Censored in India, Drawing Fire From Fans and Film Community
James Gunn’s “Superman” has hit a snag in India – not for action, but for its romance. India’s Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)…
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New Version of Erich von Stroheim’s ‘Queen Kelly,’ Starring Gloria Swanson, to Pre-Open Venice Film Festival With Live Music Event
The Venice Film Festival has set as its pre-opening event as the launch of a freshly restored — and re-imagined — version of Erich von…
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Stormzy, Michael Madsen, Viola Davis, Stephen Fry, Idris Elba Set for HollyShorts Film Festival’s 21st Edition (EXCLUSIVE)
The HollyShorts Film Festival is pulling out all the stops for its 21st edition, assembling a powerhouse lineup featuring global music…
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Peter Jackson Says ‘I’m Not Retired’ When Asked About Not Directing a Feature Film in 11 Years: ‘I’m at the Moment Writing Three Different Scripts’
“Lords of the Rings” Oscar winner Peter Jackson has not directed a feature film in more than a decade. His last feature, “The Hobbit: The…
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Freestyle Digital Media Acquires ‘A Spartan Dream,’ Sets Limited Theatrical Release- Film News in Brief
Freestyle Digital Media— the independent film arm of Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios—has acquired the distribution rights to “A…
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Indian Ad Maestro Prasoon Pandey to Make Feature Film Debut With Contemporary Mythological Thriller (EXCLUSIVE)
Prolific Indian advertising filmmaker Prasoon Pandey is set to make his feature film directorial debut with a contemporary mythological…