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The news of hundreds of impending layoffs at the VFX firm DNEG has sent shockwaves through the industry. The outfit has begun a consultation process in both the UK and Canada, signaling a potential exodus of around 5% of its global workforce. The layoffs are expected to hit the Research and Development teams particularly hard,

ProSiebenSat.1 Media’s shareholders have recently voted against a proposal to divide the company. The motion, put forward by minority shareholders MediaForEurope (MFE) and PFF IM, suggested separating the core broadcasting and content business from its Commerce & Ventures and Dating & Video segments. However, during the annual general meeting, the majority of shareholders supported the

The Forsyte Saga, a classic literary work by John Galsworthy, is set to receive its third television adaptation in less than six decades. This time, PBS Masterpiece is taking on the challenge, planning a six-part season based on the 1920s novels. The adaptation will be penned by BAFTA-nominated writer Debbie Horsfield, known for her work

In a recent scandal, a well-known BBC wildlife presenter, Liz Bonnin, fell victim to a scam involving the misuse of artificial intelligence. The incident involved a fake AI-generated program mimicking Bonnin’s voice and giving permission for her image to be used in an advertisement for insect repellent spray without her knowledge or consent. Bonnin and

Prince Harry has announced his plans to return to the UK for the first time since February. He will be attending a ceremony at St Paul’s Cathedral in London to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, which he founded back in 2014. This will be his first major event in the UK in

The documentary film, Ari’s Theme, explores the journey of Ari Kinarthy, a music composer living with the rare genetic condition, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. The film follows Ari’s story as he navigates through life with his muscles deteriorating, ultimately finding solace and purpose in music composition. Renowned composer Ólafur Arnalds has joined the production

‘Override’ is a contemporary neo-noir thriller that follows the story of Ron Camp, a 31-year-old taxi driver in L.A., and Becca, his 16-year-old passenger. As they navigate through the streets of Los Angeles, Becca becomes entangled in a modern-day nightmare, unaware of Ron’s true identity as a spree killer. The film raises the chilling question

Renowned director Jane Campion will be attending the 77th edition of the Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland this summer to receive the prestigious Pardo d’Onore Manor Award for outstanding achievement in cinema. The award ceremony will take place on August 16 at the festival’s iconic Piazza Grande open-air venue. As part of the honorary celebrations,

The Yellow Tie is a biopic that delves into the extraordinary life of Sergiu Celibidache, a celebrated Romanian conductor. Directed by his son, Serge Ioan Celebidachi, and co-written by James Olivier, the film features an impressive cast including John Malkovich, Sean Bean, and Ben Schnetzer. The story follows Sergiu Celibidache from his childhood in Romania,

Recently, Warwick Davis, known for his roles in Star Wars and Harry Potter, made headlines not for his acting career, but for his sudden departure from social media. After posting a cryptic message saying “I’m done here,” fans grew concerned about his well-being. However, Davis’ children were quick to reassure everyone that their father was