Hollywood actor used ‘casting calls’ to lure teenage victims
A Hollywood actor allegedly used bogus ‘casting calls’ to lure teenage girls before sexually abusing them. Source: NY Post
San Sebastián Sets José Giovanni Retrospective Honoring French Crime Cinema Pioneer
The 20-film program spans almost all of Giovanni’s directing career and eight screenplays written for major French auteurs. Source: Variety
How Asian films are stealing the spotlight from Hollywood at Malaysia’s 2026 box office
In 2026, Asian films significantly outperformed Hollywood releases in Malaysia’s box office, with notable successes such as South Korea’s “Colony” and China’s “Dear You” dominating local charts. Source: MalayMail
Assembly debates Cinema and Audiovisual Reform today
The Chamber of Deputies has addressed today the discussion on the general lines of the unified text of reform of Law 220/2016 (Cinema and Audiovisual Law). The measure, born from the convergence of five separate legislative proposals and unanimously approved … Continued
Middle East’s First Patented Front-Maintenance 4K HDR HeyLED Debuts at Iraqi Cinema, Iraq Mall
Iraqi Cinema today announced the successful deployment of the revolutionary Timewaying HeyLED 6M-4K DCI cinema screen at its flagship location in the Mall of Iraq, Baghdad. This landmark installation is not only the first of its kind in Iraq but … Continued
Cabo Verde Looks Beyond the World Cup, Ivory Coast Gets Animated, Zimbabwe Has Ambition: A Chat With Locarno Open Doors Film Producers
Adja Mariam Mahre Soro from the Ivory Coast, Tapiwa Chipfupa from Zimbabwe and Natasha Craveiro from Cabo Verde discuss projects, challenges and hopes. Source: THR