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Upon analyzing the information presented in the press conference for Gilles Lellouche’s film “Beating Hearts”, it is evident that Lellouche takes great pride in his role as a director. He expressed his love for directing, indicating that as he ages, his passion for directing only grows stronger. This dedication to the craft is commendable, showing

Embracer Group, the owner of the Lord of the Rings intellectual property, experienced a 15% decrease in net sales within its Entertainment & Services division for the fourth quarter of 2023. This decline, totaling SEK1.26B ($118M), marked a significant drop from the previous year’s SEK1.49B in sales. The Middle-earth Enterprises unit, responsible for managing the

Indonesia’s debut government-funded film grant, Film Matchfund, has selected four projects to receive financial support. This $13M annual fund, which was announced at the Cannes Film Festival, aims to draw from the country’s Cultural Endowment Fund in order to boost the local film industry. The four projects chosen for the grant include a diverse range

Chinese writer and director Jing Zou took home the top prize at the Next Step initiative of Cannes Critics’ Week with her feature film project, A Girl Unknown. The film is based on the true phenomenon of girls being abandoned in China due to the one-child policy. It follows the journey of a young Chinese

A new thriller series is in the works, shedding light on the dark side of social media fame. A+E Media Group has joined forces with Raw, the production company behind The Tinder Swindler, to create a chilling narrative centered around a character known as the “Dadfluencer.” This character, Andrew Cosgrove, is portrayed as a suave

Michaela Coel, the creative mastermind behind the smash hit series ‘I May Destroy You’, has decided to move on from developing a series with direct links to her acclaimed show. While BBC drama director Piers Wenger had mentioned three years ago that Coel was working on a project connected to the ‘I May Destroy You’

Ofcom recently announced that it has initiated the process to potentially penalize GB News for a “serious and repeated” breach of its code regarding due impartiality. The incident in question occurred during an episode of The People’s Forum, where Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fielded questions from a live audience. Despite some audience members challenging the

Francis Ford Coppola’s latest film, Megalopolis, has stirred conversations and debates at the Cannes Film Festival, particularly concerning the replication of its unconventional ‘fourth wall moment’. Unlike traditional films, Megalopolis features a scene where a performer breaks the fourth wall by engaging with Adam Driver’s character directly in front of the cinema screen. This raises

Crafting an airplane movie that stands out from the rest is no easy feat, as highlighted by Swedish filmmaker Ruben Östlund. His latest project, “The Entertainment System Is Down,” takes on the challenge of creating a compelling narrative set on a long-haul flight where the entertainment systems fail. This premise forces an eclectic group of

Veteran Hong Kong actor Tony Leung has recently been announced as the president of the international competition at the upcoming Tokyo Film Festival. This news has created a buzz in the film industry, as Leung is known for his exceptional talent and extensive experience in the world of cinema. Tony Leung’s connection to Japanese film