formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
The Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) has earned a place in the Asean Records, receiving the title of “First independently organised International Film Festival to feature a concurrent annual film awards ceremony and a standing Regional Cinema Curatorial Programme.” … Continued
The ‘Shaolin Soccer’ spinoff, Stephen Chow’s first film as director in seven years, is projected to earn more than $350 million in its home market, with plans for a U.S. release still in the works. Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/stephen-chow-kung-fu-soccer-china-box-office-1236646255/
Several Hollywood trade organizations are in support of a dozen state attorneys general who filed suit Monday to block Paramount‘s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Unsurprisingly, the Writers Guild of America — which has loudly opposed the merger … Continued
For years, Guatemala’s most prominent filmmaker, Jayro Bustamante (“La Llorona,” “Ixcanul”), has fought to grow a local film industry. Now, it finally looks as if it might be happening, with Argot Prods. boasting four films in production. Source: https://variety.com/2026/film/global/guatemala-argot-producciones-aprils-tales-1236810152/
A new generation of Japanese filmmakers is emerging across a wide range of genres, their work winning critical acclaim at film festivals around the world. Source: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/4941/
Epic film marks Christopher Nolan’s best opening since 2012’s The Dark Knight Rises. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jul/20/the-odyssey-box-office