formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
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
Selected markets across Europe, Asia and Australia reported stronger revenue or attendance during the first half of 2026, with China the major exception and domestic productions increasingly powering the rebound. Source: https://celluloidjunkie.com/2026/07/12/international-box-office-recovery-accelerates-as-local-films-gain-ground/
Phenomena Experience in Barcelona has become a multi-purpose venue with integrated media surfaces that adapt content to each film or event and a Blade Runner‑inspired cocktail bar. Source: https://www.avinteractive.com/territories-news/europe/instronic-designs-experience-before-av-at-cult-cinema-07-07-2026/
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