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Creating a serious awards contender is no easy task, especially when working with a budget of less than $5 million. The Zurich Film Festival’s industry-focused Zurich Summit recently hosted a panel to discuss this very topic. The panel consisted of industry professionals who shared their insights and experiences in producing award-worthy films on a limited

Richard Gere, known for his roles in movies such as “An Officer and a Gentleman,” surprised everyone when he threatened to involve his lawyers in a British TV chat show. Gere’s objection was to the use of the label “sex symbol” in his introduction. The incident took place during his appearance on the show hosted

The recent incident involving Ava Evans, a journalist at Political Joe, has shed light on the growing concern over safety and misogynistic behavior in the journalism industry. Evans found herself at the heart of a media storm when Laurence Fox, an actor turned activist and contributor to GB News, launched a misogynistic attack against her

In a groundbreaking move, MindRiot Entertainment, known for their thought-provoking docuseries, is set to release a fictional project based on the infamous Titan submersible tragedy. This marks a shift in the company’s approach, as they aim to explore the story from a different angle. Collaborating with E. Brian Dobbins, a seasoned producer, MindRiot plans to

The UK’s public broadcaster, the BBC, has recently unveiled new rules that recommend its presenters, stars, and journalists avoid overt political campaigning on social media. These guidelines were proposed in an independent report conducted by former ITN boss John Hardie, focusing on how BBC personnel should utilize social media platforms. The report particularly emphasizes the

Paramount+ is further diversifying its global Korean content lineup with the addition of three new series produced in partnership with CJ ENM. These shows, titled “Dongjae,” “The Good Or The Bastard,” “Dreaming Of Cinde Fxxxing Rella,” and “Pyramid Game,” will be exclusively available on Paramount+ in multiple countries including the United States, Canada, United Kingdom,

Elon Musk, the CEO of X (formerly Twitter), has been cautioned by the European Commission after the platform was found to have the highest ratio of disinformation posts compared to other large social media platforms. This warning comes as the European Union (EU) recently implemented sweeping new laws on disinformation. Although X has chosen to

The international box office had a relatively quiet week, but there were still some significant milestones reached. New Line/Warner Bros’ horror film, The Nun II, surpassed the $200 million mark worldwide. In its third weekend, the film earned an additional $20.8 million from 74 offshore markets, bringing its overseas total to $135 million and its

In a shocking turn of events, the renowned rapper MHD has been sentenced to 12 years in jail for his involvement in the murder of a young man. The conviction, on the charge of murder, came after the French court found him guilty of playing a role in the gang-related killing of 23-year-old Loic K

Two prominent presenters in the UK find themselves engaged in a very public dispute over the declining success of one of the country’s most well-established sports shows. The BBC’s Football Focus, a post-match analysis program featuring football pundits, has been on the air for an impressive 49 years. However, recent revelations have brought to light