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Swiss Producers Champion Ambitious Period Film About Artistic Vision

Swiss production company Alina Film has acquired distribution rights for an ambitious period film from debut feature directors Pauline Julier and Nicolas Chapoulier, with Sister...

May 29, 2026 · admin

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M-Appeal Secures Major Distribution Deals for Three Festival Favourites

Berlin-based world sales company M-Appeal has secured a series of substantial international distribution agreements at the Cannes Film Market for three award-winning festival titles. The...

May 28, 2026 · admin

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Oscar-Nominated Palestinian Film Triumphs Over Indian Censorship Battle

Kaouther Ben Hania's Oscar-nominated Palestinian documentary "The Voice of Hind Rajab" has secured clearance for cinema distribution in India after months of censorship controversy. India's...

May 27, 2026 · admin

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Karlovy Vary’s 60th Edition Promises Global Cinema Celebration

The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival is preparing to honour its 60th anniversary with a comprehensive selection showcasing cinema from worldwide. Karel Och, the festival's...

May 26, 2026 · admin

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Jason Momoa Becomes Lego’s Champion of Family Play and Creativity

Jason Momoa has become Lego's newest advocate of creative family play, joining forces with the toy manufacturer for its "Keep Playing" campaign ahead of World...

May 25, 2026 · admin

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Studios Risk Creative Drought by Slashing Development Budgets, Warns Warner Bros Chief

Michael De Luca, co-chair and chief executive of Warner Bros. Pictures, has cautioned the film industry that slashing development budgets risks generating a talent shortage...

May 24, 2026 · admin

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Lucasfilm Mourns Pioneering Editor Marcia Lucas Who Shaped Star Wars

Lucasfilm has mourned the death of Marcia Lucas, the groundbreaking film editor whose innovative work shaped the original "Star Wars" trilogy and earned her a...

May 23, 2026 · admin

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Rio de Janeiro Pledges £36 Million to Boost Creative Industry Through 2028

Rio de Janeiro's Mayor Eduardo Cavaliere has committed to a significant funding commitment worth 225 million real (approximately £36 million) to reinvigorate the city's creative...

May 22, 2026 · admin

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Hong Kong Drama ‘Afterpiece’ to Launch Shanghai Film Festival

Hong Kong drama "Afterpiece" will launch the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival this June, marking a notable milestone for the region's cinema on the global...

May 21, 2026 · admin

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Star Wars Spinoff Dominates UK and Ireland Cinemas with Strong Opening

Disney's Star Wars spinoff "The Mandalorian and Grogu" has taken the top spot at the UK and Ireland box office after a commanding debut weekend....

May 20, 2026 · admin