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
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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
South Indian stars Adivi Sesh and Shruti Haasan will be joining forces in a highly-anticipated, yet-to-be-titled pan-Indian action drama. Produced by the esteemed Annapurna Studios, known for their contributions to the Telugu film industry, this project is set to showcase the talents of two powerhouse actors in a unique and thrilling story. Unlike traditional films,
In an exciting development for the Canadian entertainment industry, Anna Lambe and seven-year-old Keira Cooper have been selected to lead an untitled comedy series produced by Netflix, CBC, and APTN. Breaking barriers and showcasing their immense talent, Lambe and Cooper are set to make a lasting impact on the small screen. This ten-part comedy promises
Paramount’s Channel 5 is ready to immerse viewers in the diverse and fascinating wildlife of South Africa. In an exciting new venture, the UK terrestrial network has commissioned two series, Croc Watch and Hippo Watch, presented by renowned British naturalist Steve Backshall. These thrilling programs, produced by True to Nature, will offer a fresh perspective
In a bizarre turn of events, a team of blind footballers from Egypt vanished into thin air after it was discovered that they were not visually impaired. This extraordinary incident caught the attention of writer-director Hilal, who found inspiration in the absurdity of the situation. Hilal’s directorial debut, “Voy! Voy! Voy!”, takes this true-life event