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The popularity of K-dramas is undeniable, and digital platform Manta is capitalizing on this trend by offering webcomics for a price. Now, Manta is taking it one step further with the introduction of Manta Novels, bringing the source material of some of its most popular webcomics to English-language readers. Korean dramas often find their inspiration

The winners of the prestigious 2024 Nordisk Film & TV Fond Prize have recently been announced. Johan Fasting, Silje Storstein, and Kristin Grue, the talented group behind the political drama Power Play, have been selected for this prestigious award. The ceremony took place during the Göteborg Film Festival’s TV Drama Vision event. The winners will

British singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor, known for her 2001 hit “Murder on the Dancefloor,” is set to perform the iconic track at the 2024 BAFTA Film Awards. Surprisingly, the song has regained immense popularity, attracting a younger audience after being featured in the viral film, Saltburn. The movie, directed by Emerald Fennell, has received five nominations

The 88-year-old acting legend, Alain Delon, finds himself at the center of a legal battle. Concerns about his health and well-being have prompted a guardianship judge to place him under legal protection. This decision comes as Delon’s children engage in a public feud over his medical and living arrangements. While the legal protection order will

A recent episode of the popular business format show, Dragons’ Den, has sparked controversy and led to the BBC editing the program and providing clarification. Concerns were raised over the promotion of ear seeds and acupuncture as a recovery aid for ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis), resulting in strong backlash and the episode being temporarily removed from

In a surprising turn of events, the upcoming season of the British reality show, Celebrity Big Brother, is set to feature a contestant with a direct connection to royalty. Gary Goldsmith, the uncle of the Princess of Wales, has reportedly signed on to participate in the show. The Sun newspaper reports that ITV, the network

Swedish-Eritrean filmmaker Binyam Berhane has recently filed a $2 million lawsuit against the producers of Daniel Espinosa’s immigration drama, Madame Luna. Berhane claims that the film, which is set in Italy and centers around an Eritrean refugee-turned-human trafficker, is based on his original story and research that he brought to lead producer David Herdies at

Brooklyn-based filmmaker Madeleine Hunt-Ehrlich is set to premiere her highly anticipated debut feature, “The Ballad Of Suzanne Césaire,” at the Rotterdam Film Festival. This captivating film delves into the overlooked legacy of Martinique-born feminist and anticolonial activist Suzanne Césaire. Drawing from five years of extensive research and numerous interviews with Césaire’s children, Ina, Marc, and

The entertainment industry has always been dominated by Western films and narratives, leaving little space for the voices and stories of filmmakers from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to be heard. However, one production company is taking steps to support and empower indie cinema from this underrepresented region. Ambient Light Films, a

France’s prestigious César Academy has taken steps to reinforce its protocols when it comes to individuals under judicial investigation for violent crimes. This decision was prompted by the revelation that actor Sofiane Bennacer, who was set to be celebrated as one of the 2023 César revelations, was being investigated for allegations of rape and sexual