Lausanne’s Capitole cinema regains its sparkle
After three years of work, the legendary Capitole cinema is back to its former glory, completely restored and enlarged. Source: Lausanne’s Capitole cinema regains its sparkle – SWI swissinfo.ch
Scooter Braun, Emmy Rossum Support Israel’s Inclusion in Eurovision
Scooter Braun, Emmy Rossum and Helen Mirren are among 400 celebrities and industry executives who’ve signed an open letter supporting Israel’s inclusion in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest .Although there has been no suggestion the European Broadcasting Union, which organizes … Continued
The flop that torpedoed an epic Arnold Schwarzenegger movie
Production company Carolco Pictures was already facing financial difficulties, forcing them into the position of funding either Crusade or Cutthroat Island. Ironically, Verhoeven was offered the chance to direct the latter, but he told Variety his passion project was always … Continued
Mike Leigh Reteams With Marianne Jean-Baptiste On ‘Hard Truths
Seven-time Oscar nominee Mike Leigh has reteamed with British actor Marianne Jean-Baptiste, who led his 1996 Oscar-nominated Secrets & Lies, on his latest feature, Hard Truths. Source: Mike Leigh Reteams With Marianne Jean-Baptiste On ‘Hard Truths
‘Road House’ Remake Drama: Verbal Abuse, Distribution Plan Arguments
The reboot of the 1989 cult favorite, which launches on Amazon Prime on March 21, sparked a fierce fight behind the scenes over its release. While studio-filmmaker standoffs are not uncommon, this one featured such subplots as the involvement of … Continued
Filmmakers unveil cinema project in Ebonyi to promote Igbo culture
Nollywood filmmakers in the southeast have unveiled a cinema project to promote Igbo culture.The unveiling of the initiative, named the Igbo Cinema and Culture Project, was held on Saturday in Abakaliki. Source: Filmmakers unveil cinema project in Ebonyi to promote … Continued