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UK-Ireland box office preview: Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ ...
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UK-Ireland box office preview: Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ ...

It is a wider opening than the director's 2023 Oscar winner 'Oppenheimer'.

Desire, Domestic Violence and Apparitions: Locarno Pro’s First Look Sets 6 Uruguayan Titles
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Desire, Domestic Violence and Apparitions: Locarno Pro’s First Look Sets 6 Uruguayan Titles

Comic strips on neighborhood walls, financial crisis and dialogue across three generations are among other themes and topics explored in this year's selection.

Venice Film Fest to Close With Giovanni Veronesi’s ‘Dio Ride’
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Today 09:56

Venice Film Fest to Close With Giovanni Veronesi’s ‘Dio Ride’

A synopsis for the film, loosely based on real events in the mid-1600s, reads: "While the Church preaches in Latin, Fra Leopoldo recounts the Gospel with contagious joy."

Rising Brit Star Sophie Simnett Joins Black-and-White Silent Comedy ‘The Candidate’ (EXCLUSIVE)
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Rising Brit Star Sophie Simnett Joins Black-and-White Silent Comedy ‘The Candidate’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Sophie Simnett, the rising British star best known for Netflix’s post-apocalyptic comedy drama “Daybreak” and Brit crime feature “Twist,” is set to star alongside writer-actor Jack Whittle (“Tony!”) in “The Candidate.” The film is a black-and-white silent comedy with a dance interlude, described as being in the style of the Chaplin era of filmmaking. “The

Giovanni Veronesi’s ‘Dio Ride’ to Close Venice Film Festival
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Variety

Today 09:05

Giovanni Veronesi’s ‘Dio Ride’ to Close Venice Film Festival

“Dio Ride,” written and directed by Giovanni Veronesi, will close the 83rd Venice Intl. Film Festival, which runs Sept. 2-12. The film will play in the out-of-competition section. “Dio Ride” stars Pierfrancesco Favino, Silvio Orlando, Alma Noce, Francesco Gheghi, Maurizio Lombardi, Paolo Rossi and Carlo Cecchi. The film, whose English title is “God Laughs,” follows

Dan Laustsen ASC DFF to receive Golden Camera 300 award at 47th ICFF Manaki Brothers
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Today 08:53

Dan Laustsen ASC DFF to receive Golden Camera 300 award at 47th ICFF Manaki Brothers

The recipient of the Golden Camera 300 Lifetime Achievement award at the 47th edition of the ICFF Manaki Brothers has been announced as Danish cinematographer Dan Laustsen ASC DFF. Born on June 15 1954 in Aalborg, Denmark, Laustsen began his formal artistic journey studying fashion photography. He soon transitioned to moving images, graduating from the ... Read more

Encounters unveils “most ambitious edition yet” with UK premiere of Sirāt Live
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Encounters unveils “most ambitious edition yet” with UK premiere of Sirāt Live

Encounters, Bristol’s International Film Festival, returns this September with its “most ambitious edition to date, marking a major step forward for the festival as it expands its programme, partnerships and headline events”. Leading this year’s programme is the UK premiere of Sirāt Live, presented by Encounters as part of Crack and MUBI’s ‘Underscore’ event ... Read more

Mia Threapleton, Danny Huston join political thriller ‘The Price ...
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Mia Threapleton, Danny Huston join political thriller ‘The Price ...

Guy Pearce, Jared Harris and Merab Ninidze also star in the film.

Venice sets closing film for 2026 edition
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Today 08:33

Venice sets closing film for 2026 edition

Giovanni Veronesi's 'Dio ride' will close out the festival on September 2.

‘Rivals’ Star Annabel Scholey Joins Netflix Thriller Series ‘The Lord’s Day’ Alongside Damson Idris and Harry Lawtey (EXCLUSIVE)
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Variety

Today 08:32

‘Rivals’ Star Annabel Scholey Joins Netflix Thriller Series ‘The Lord’s Day’ Alongside Damson Idris and Harry Lawtey (EXCLUSIVE)

Annabel Scholey, the British actress most recently seen in the Disney+ hit “Rivals,” has joined the cast of Netflix’s upcoming thriller series “The Lord’s Day,” now in production in the U.K. Variety understands that Scholey, also known for BBC series “The Split,” has a key role in the six-part series, based on Michael Dobbs’ 2007

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Interview: Inna Sahakyan, Ruben Ghazaryan • Directors of Outliving Shakespeare - “Older people are often the most open to life” - Golden Apricot 2026

The Armenian duo reveal details about the making of their heartfelt documentary, as well as their differing approaches to finding the right balance, both on set and in the editing room

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Interview: Linnea Merzagora • Project manager, Green Film - “Our goal was to simplify the process by developing a common framework for producers across Europe, built by the industry, for the industry” - /Europe

We explore the landscape of sustainable animation through the ANiMPACT initiative, which recently entered its pilot phase

Animation Finally Gets Its Own Green Certification
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Today 08:00

Animation Finally Gets Its Own Green Certification

CineRegio, Ecoprod and Green Film's ANiMPACT pilot gives animation studios a path to funding tied to sustainability — something live action has had for years.

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Interview: Jack Wedge, William Freudenheim • Directors of Acid City - "That perspective really came from a desire to focus on how this place works and what the lives of the people who live here actually feel like" - GoCritic! - Fest Anča 2026

The New York-based filmmakers explore new ways to render the feeling of home in times of ecological collapse

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CineHamburg provides a platform for exchanges between exhibitors and distributors - Industry / Market - Germany

Cinema attendance, theatrical windows, immersive cinema experiences and AI were key topics at the new industry event

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Interview: Jon Frickey • Director of Ploo - “Eternity only really exists in mathematics” - GoCritic! - Fest Anča 2026

The German filmmaker talks digital immortality and the "sweet spot" between kitsch and silliness

‘Colony’ director Yeon Sang-ho talks sequel plans through novel, ...
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Today 06:56

‘Colony’ director Yeon Sang-ho talks sequel plans through novel, ...

EXCLUSIVE: The film has proved a box office hit in South Korea and is set for a US release on August 28.

The Sound of ‘The Odyssey’: Composer Ludwig Göransson Used Ancient Greek Instruments, Scrap Metals and Gongs
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Variety

Today 04:11

The Sound of ‘The Odyssey’: Composer Ludwig Göransson Used Ancient Greek Instruments, Scrap Metals and Gongs

Composer Ludwig Göransson has reunited with Christopher Nolan to score “The Odyssey,” marking their third collaboration after “Tenet” and “Oppenheimer.” Earlier this year, Göransson’s work on “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” showcased his use of heavy synths and guitar-based orchestrations. However, for “The Odyssey,” Göransson ventures into new territory. Nolan instructed Göransson not to use

‘God of War’ Shocker: Kratos Actor Ryan Hurst Recast After On-Set Injury
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Variety

Today 03:56

‘God of War’ Shocker: Kratos Actor Ryan Hurst Recast After On-Set Injury

Prime Video will recast the lead role on its upcoming adaptation of “God of War” after star Ryan Hurst was injured on set, Variety has confirmed. Hurst had been set to play Kratos, the titular god of war, and Prime Video even released a first look at Hurst in the role this past February. But

Berlinale Title ‘Members of the Problematic Family’ to Open Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (EXCLUSIVE)
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Variety

Today 02:30

Berlinale Title ‘Members of the Problematic Family’ to Open Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (EXCLUSIVE)

Tamil-language drama “Members of the Problematic Family” will have its Australian premiere as the opening night film of the 2026 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM), following the film’s world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival earlier this year. IFFM, billed as the largest Indian cinema showcase in the Southern Hemisphere, will run Aug. 13-23,