formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to make her big-screen debut, starring in the film “Misaligned” from the studio that created the polarizing digital thespian. Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tilly-norwood-ai-generated-actor-feature-film/
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) filed a lawsuit Tuesday to block Paramount Skydance’s proposed takeover of Hollywood studio Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing the $110 billion acquisition would violate federal antitrust law and harm writers. Source: https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260715-writers-union-sues-to-block-us-paramount-deal
Sahrawi filmmakers criticise Christopher Nolan for complicity in Moroccan exploitation of Sahrawi land. Source: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/calls-boycott-odyssey-over-filming-occupied-western-sahara
Key industry figures gathered at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival in a panel hosted by Variety and multinational entertainment company Allwyn to talk about the success of the Future Frames program and how budding filmmakers can enter the industry. … Continued
Afreximbank African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is making its biggest push yet into Africa’s creative economy, targeting the mobilisation of up to $1 billion for the continent’s film and audiovisual industry through the Pan-African Film Fund, in a move aimed at … Continued
Actor Sam Neil, best known for his starring role in 1993’s Jurassic Park, has died aged 78. Following his death tributes poured in from fellow actors, musicians and world leaders. Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/live/crl1gk55rzet