formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
The case of actor Gerard Depardieu, charged with rape and facing other accusations of sexual assault, has exposed a major split in French cinema, extending into politics and wider society. Source: Cancel Depardieu? French cinema split over film icon
As ousted Marvel mogul Ike Perlmutter and activist investor Nelson Peltz enlist former Disney exec Jay Rasulo in their quest to reshape the studio, the CEO faces a somewhat more credible challenge to his reign. Source: Ike Perlmutter’s Bob Iger … Continued
The growing government-backed film festival is alleged to have cheated both its staff and the producers of winning films out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Source: Hainan Film Festival Accused of Not Paying Prize Money to Past Winners – … Continued
Disney says a “personal agenda” against Bob Iger by ousted exec Ike Perlmutter is fueling an activist investor’s new attempt to reshape the company’s board and grab more seats. Source: Ike Perlmutter v. Bob Iger: Ousted Marvel Mogul Fuels Disney Fight … Continued
Juliette Binoche, Marion Cotillard and Jacques Audiard are among 500 French cinema professionals to have signed an open letter in support of a silent march for peace in Paris this Sunday. The initiative – created in response to the Israel-Hamas … Continued
Mayasi’s new short film ‘The Key,’ is a twist on the home invasion genre, involving an Israeli family disturbed by the sound of someone trying to get into their house. Source: Rakan Mayasi on Short Film ‘The Key’, Palestinian Cinema … Continued