formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
A new outfit aiming to bridge the gap between brand-funded production and art-house filmmaking will be announced as MIPCOM and BrandStorytelling move the focus to brand-funded content on the first day of the market. Lief Entertainment Company is the brainchild … Continued
Many industry executives look back at the $1 billion copyright infringement lawsuit brought by Paramount (then Viacom) against YouTube in 2007 as a signpost of an era when linear broadcasters and online video platforms just couldn’t play nice, let alone … Continued
In the looming contract talks between Hollywood studios and above-the-line unions, confusion around AI and issues raised by the debut of synthetic actress Tilly Norwood are certain to be key themes. Source: Tilly Norwood And AI Confusion Will Shape Looming … Continued
Warner Bros. is moving a new Matrix installment into gear with Drew Goddard set to direct, while Lana and Lilly Wachowski step back and Lana takes an executive producer role. The project is in early development with no release date, … Continued
Alula Film Festival unveiled the full line up for its 2025 edition, including the official competition alongside spotlight screenings. A total of 18 feature and short films have been selected for the Official Competition, reflecting the festival’s ongoing commitment to … Continued
The intense mutual admiration of Martin Scorsese and Jafar Panahi was evident today as the American and Iranian directors embraced at length. Panahi bowed to “a god of cinema.” Scorsese challenged streamers to support Iranian filmmakers. Source: Martin Scorsese Embraces … Continued