French President Emmanuel Macron has recently expressed his support for renowned actor Gérard Depardieu, who has faced severe criticism in France after a documentary revealed numerous allegations of sexual assault against him. In an interview with evening talk show C à Vous, Macron stated that he refuses to engage in witch hunts, emphasizing his admiration
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The Iranian film industry has long been a source of artistic expression and cultural significance. However, the freedom of speech and artistic integrity of filmmakers in Iran are being increasingly threatened by the country’s hardline Islamist regime. Directors Maryam Moghadam and Behtash Sanaeeha, known for their critically acclaimed film “Ballad Of A White Cow,” have
The highly anticipated series chronicling the glory years of The Rolling Stones has hit a major roadblock. The show, which was in development with FX, has now been put on hold due to wider content cuts at Disney. The producer, Andy Harries, CEO of Left Bank Pictures, expressed his disappointment, stating that the show was
Sony-owned production outfit, Bad Wolf, saw a significant increase in revenues following an unconventional deal to produce the iconic TV show Doctor Who. In September 2021, Bad Wolf was awarded the production contract for Doctor Who, as part of an agreement to bring back Russell T Davies as the showrunner. The first year of producing
The Les Arcs Film Festival has recently concluded its 15th Industry Village, an event that brings together cinema professionals from all over Europe. The festival, which takes place in the enchanting French Alps, is a platform for the development and promotion of feature projects and works-in-progress. This year, the festival awarded several prizes to outstanding
Warner Bros/Village Roadshow/Heyday Films’ highly anticipated film Wonka, directed by Paul King and starring Timothée Chalamet, continues to impress at the international box office. After opening in 37 markets last weekend, the film expanded its release to the rest of the world (excluding Korea) and amassed an impressive $53.6 million during its second week. The
After a brief hiatus due to the WGA strike in the U.S., the breakout Australian comedy series, “Colin From Accounts,” is back in production for its highly anticipated Season 2. The show’s writers and stars, Patrick Brammall and Harriet Dyer, made the decision to temporarily halt production in solidarity with the strike. Despite being an
Paris-based studio EuropaCorp has undergone a significant shake-up with the resignation of its chief executive, Axel Duroux. In a surprising turn of events, the company announced that award-winning writer, director, and producer Luc Besson would be stepping in as the interim CEO. The board of directors readily accepted Duroux’s resignation, and Besson assumed the top
The highly anticipated fantasy drama series, Good Omens, is returning for its third and final season. Fans of the show will be thrilled to know that Michael Sheen and David Tennant will reprise their roles as Aziraphale and Crowley, respectively. With production set to begin in Scotland, there are high hopes that this season will
Paris-based global media and entertainment conglomerate Vivendi has recently announced its plans to study the feasibility of splitting its activities into multiple entities. Facing a “high conglomerate discount,” which has resulted in the company’s valuation being lower than the sum of its parts, Vivendi is looking to unlock the full potential of its subsidiaries. Its