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Inside ‘Chatha Pacha,’ the Malayalam Action-Comedy Staging WWE-Style Battles in India: ‘Come for the Wrestling, Stay for the Brotherhood’
When Indian debut director Adhvaith Nayar first pitched his WWE-inspired film concept in 2019, the response was lukewarm. The original neo-noir version centered on costume wrestling in Kochi didn’t connect with actors or producers he approached. But when creative producer Shihan Shoukath saw a single image from the pitch deck – a costume wrestler doing […]
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Yorgos Lanthimos, Florian Zeller and Juliette Binoche Join 800 Film Figures in Condemning Iran’s Brutal Crackdown on Protesters
Yorgos Lanthimos, Florian Zeller and Juliette Binoche are among more than 800 film professionals who have signed a joint statement condemning the Iranian government for killing and torturing of its own people. The signatories span the global cinema community, including exiled Iranian figures Zar Amir Ebrahimi, Golshifteh Farahani, Sepideh Farsi and visual artist and filmmaker […]
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‘Vigdís’ Co-Scribes on Staying True to Iceland’s Iconic Former President While Killing Their Darlings
One of five TV shows battling for Göteborg’s coveted Nordic Series Script Award, Iceland’s four-parter “Vigdís,” brings to global screens the inspiring true story of Vigdís Finnbogadóttir who made history in 1980, not only as the small Nordic nation’s first female president but also as the world’s first democratically elected female head of state. Under […]
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Soccer Superstar Ronaldinho Gets Bio Series
Spain’s Mediacrest Entertainment and Playtime Movies have partnered with Brazil’s Mixer Films to co-produce “Época 10: Ronaldinho,” a bio-series about one of the greatest soccer players. The announcement comes as anticipation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues to build. A two-time FIFA World Player of the Year, Ronaldinho, now 45, is widely regarded as […]
Inside Netflix Mega-Hit ‘Secrets We Keep’: Writer Ingeborg Topsøe on White Privilege and That Argued About Ending
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Inside Netflix Mega-Hit ‘Secrets We Keep’: Writer Ingeborg Topsøe on White Privilege and That Argued About Ending
The first Netflix Original battling for the coveted Nordic Series Script Award at Göteborg, Danish thriller “Secrets We Keep” (“Reservatet”) shot to No. 1 in 28 countries when it launched on the U.S. streamer May 15, and has since captured around 40 million Netflix viewers worldwide. That’s quite a coup for Ingeborg Topsøe who signs […]
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Italy’s RAI Cinema International Boards Berlin Perspectives Title ‘Forest High’
RAI Cinema International Distribution has acquired world rights to Belgian director Manon Coubia’s “Forest High” ahead of the Alps-set drama’s Berlin Film Festival launch. The Belgian film’s pick-up marks the first non-Italian title acquired by the recently established sales arm of Italian state broadcaster RAI, which bowed at the European Film Market in Berlin last […]
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BBC Confirms Landmark YouTube Deal, Including New Channels and Winter Olympics Coverage
The BBC has confirmed what it is billing as a “strategic partnership” with YouTube that will see the British broadcaster produce original content for the video platform. The landmark deal — first reported last week — will include investment in YouTube-first programming and the launch of new YouTube channels aimed at children and young adults. The BBC […]
‘Games of Thrones’ Actor Jacob Anderson, ‘Minx’ Star Ophelia Lovibond Headline Stillbirth Drama ‘Still Life’ (EXCLUSIVE)
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‘Games of Thrones’ Actor Jacob Anderson, ‘Minx’ Star Ophelia Lovibond Headline Stillbirth Drama ‘Still Life’ (EXCLUSIVE)
“Minx” star Ophelia Lovibond and “Game of Thrones” and “Interview With the Vampire” actor Jacob Anderson headline “Still Life,” a short film exploring the aftermath of stillbirth through a lens of dark comedy and emotional honesty, produced by 19th Street Productions. The project marks a deeply personal undertaking for writer-producer Kate Radcliffe, who drew from […]
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Danish Actor-Turned-Director Marijana Janković Finally Goes ‘Home’ as Her Feature Debut Sells to Multiple Territories: ‘It’s Not Just My Story’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Marijana Janković’s personal feature debut “Home” – set to world premiere at IFFR and handled by TrustNordisk – has sold to Bulgaria (Beta Film), the Baltics (Estinfilm OÜ) and Singapore (September Film). The trailer debuts here: Janković, a Danish actress born in Montenegro, previously explored her immigrant family’s story in “Maja,” which won the Best […]
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Projects From ‘Apolonia, Apolonia,’ ‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’ Directors Among Lineup for Financing and Co-Production Event CPH:Forum
This year’s edition of CPH:DOX’s financing and co-production event CPH:Forum, which runs March 17-19, will showcase projects by 101 directors and producers representing 23 countries, who will take the stage to present 30 new documentary projects spanning early to late development and production. Among the project are those by directors such as Lea Glob (“Apolonia, […]
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Nids-de-poule bouchés en 48h, place de La Bussatte refaite… Xavier Bonnefont développe ses ambitions pour la voirie d’Angoulême, en vue des municipales
Xavier Bonnefont a présenté, mardi 20 janvier, ses projets en lien avec la voirie et la vie quotidienne, en vue d’un troisième mandat comme maire d’Angoulême.
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« Un médecin, ce n’est pas le bon Dieu ! » : Les bons mots du Dr Barret qui range sa blouse à 71 ans à Mansle
Figure locale incontournable, le Dr Barret vient de prendre sa retraite après 41 ans d’activité à Mansle. Un médecin à l’initiative du Salon des vins de la commune, qui n’a jamais caché son franc-parler.