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The BBC’s ambitious £700M out-of-London masterplan has come under fire for an “incomplete” evaluation process and a lack of a coherent approach. The UK’s National Audit Office (NAO) released a scathing report highlighting numerous concerns and providing a series of valuable recommendations. Despite the grand unveiling of the plan by Director General Tim Davie three

The Gospel Of The Beast, directed by Sheron Dayoc from the Philippines, achieved great success at the first edition of the Ho Chi Minh City International Film Festival (HIFF) in Vietnam by winning the Golden Star Award for Best Southeast Asian Film. This recognition demonstrates the quality and creativity of Filipino cinema on an international

Warner Bros has made history by becoming the first studio to reach the $1 billion mark at the international box office in 2024. Led by the success of movies like Dune: Part Two and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, the studio achieved this milestone in just 15 weeks, setting a new speed record for

A UK animation firm, Factory Transmedia, has recently announced its closure after 24 years in operation. This news comes as a shock to many, especially fans of the shows produced by the company. The firm, based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, has been a prominent player in the animation industry, working with global companies such as

The recent dismissal of Radosław Śmigulski as the director of the Polish Film Institute (PFI) by the Ministry of Culture has created shockwaves within the local film industry. Minister of Culture and National Heritage, Bartłomiej Sienkiewicz, made the announcement during a press conference, citing the need to restore the independence of state institutions. This decision

Amazon has made a historic acquisition of the world rights for the Beirut-set dramedy series, Self Modulation, marking its first foray into Arabic TV series. The series is the first of many projects to come as part of a multi-show deal between producers Falcon Films and Arna Media. Arna Media has committed to investing in

The recently wrapped production of the musical film The Wave (La Ola) by Oscar-winning filmmaker Sebastián Lelio is a unique exploration of the wave of feminist civil disobedience that swept Chile in 2018. The film draws inspiration from the mass protests and university rallies that aimed to bring attention to the widespread harassment and abuse

Sony made a surprising appearance at CinemaCon by introducing the first ever Crunchyroll presentation. Adrian Smith, Sony’s domestic distribution chief, expressed enthusiasm about the future of the partnership with Crunchyroll. The label has surpassed expectations, and Sony is excited about what is to come. During the presentation, Mitchel Berger, Crunchyroll’s SVP of Global Commerce, unveiled

The second season of the Australian mystery-drama series Black Snow is currently in production in Queensland, Australia. The show, which airs on Stan and Sundance Now, has announced several new cast members joining the talented ensemble. Travis Fimmel, known for his role in Vikings, will be returning for the second season as Detective Cormack. Joining

The 50th anniversary of ABBA’s Eurovision victory in 1974 was a reason for fans all over the world to rejoice. This triumph with their song ‘Waterloo’ marked the beginning of their outstanding success, which has transcended decades. The special events held in honor of this milestone showcased the lasting impact of the Swedish supergroup on