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The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) recently announced its award winners for the year 2024. Among the recipients was Matthew Rankin, the director of Universal Language, who took home the prestigious Bright Horizons Award. This Canadian surreal comedy-drama caught the attention of the jury with its unique storytelling and creative approach to filmmaking. Rankin’s film

Nobel Prize winner Kazuo Ishiguro’s A Pale View of Hills will soon be hitting the big screen in a new exciting collaboration between GAGA Corporation, Japan’s Bunbuku, and the U.K.’s Number 9 Films. This much-anticipated film is set to be released in Japan in the summer of 2025 and is already in production. A Pale

Irish actress Kerry Condon, known for her BAFTA-winning and Oscar-nominated performances, is set to join the star-studded cast of the upcoming D-Day film, “Pressure.” She will be starring alongside Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser in this Working Title and Studiocanal production. Condon’s character, Captain Kay Summersby, is based on Dwight D. Eisenhower’s trusted aide during

Warren Littlefield, the producer behind successful TV shows such as Fargo and The Handmaid’s Tale, has a bleak prediction for the global TV industry. During his interview at the Edinburgh TV Festival, he stated that the turmoil currently experienced in the industry is far from over and estimated that it would take at least two

A shocking incident occurred this afternoon as a city bus crashed into London’s Palace Theatre, located on Shaftesbury Avenue. The theater is famous for being the home of the West End production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. According to reports, there were no injuries resulting from the crash, but the police have sealed

The battle for improved streaming residuals in the U.S. has seen some success, but in the UK, the fight is just starting. Directors UK (DUK), the organization representing British directors, has taken a bold step by reaching out to major streaming platforms such as Netflix, Amazon, Disney, Paramount, Apple, and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) in

At this year’s Heart of Sarajevo awards for TV Series, the Bosnian drama “I Know Your Soul” emerged as the shining star of the event. The series, consisting of six gripping episodes, managed to clinch an impressive seven wins across various drama categories. Written by the talented Oscar-nominated Bosnian filmmaker Jasmila Žbanic, known for her

The Edinburgh Film Festival recently saw veteran Scottish actor Brian Cox expressing his strong opinions on the state of the film industry. Known for his leading role in HBO’s Succession, Cox did not mince his words during an industry talk at the festival. Cox conveyed his belief that cinema is currently facing a rough patch,

Jane Campion, renowned filmmaker behind the Oscar-winning film Power of the Dog, recently revealed that she initially planned to step back from filmmaking after completing her latest project. However, her creative spark has been reignited as she contemplates new ideas for future endeavors. Despite her success, Campion recognizes the challenges she faced early in her

In the world of cinema, having a strong cast of actors, financiers, and producers can make or break a film. Joachim Trier’s upcoming movie, Sentimental Value, is no exception. With a stellar lineup including Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, and Elle Fanning, the project is set to be a standout in Trier’s already