France’s CNC urges European solidarity against US ‘threats’
French TV and film body expects ‘much more aggressive’ US approach against European streaming regulation. Source: France’s CNC urges European solidarity against US ‘threats’ | News | Screen
BAFTA Boss On UK Drama Funding Crisis, ‘Baby Reindeer’ & ‘Mr Bates’
AFTA boss Jane Millichip has celebrated a British TV industry in “rude health” but said “choppy waters” could arise “if we lose control of our value chain.” Speaking to Deadline as the likes of Baby Reindeer, Rivals and Mr Bates … Continued
Academy apologises for not naming Hamdan Ballal amid ’No Other Land’ furore
“We regret that we failed to directly acknowledge Mr. Ballal and the film by name.” Source: Academy apologises for not naming Hamdan Ballal amid ’No Other Land’ furore | News | Screen
An electric drone you can sit in – could it take off?
Imagine an electric drone mixed with a fixed wing plane – that is the concept behind a new two-seater aircraft being developed by start-up company, Skyfly. Source: An electric drone you can sit in – could it take off?
Pakistani Horror Film ‘Deemak’ Set to Haunt Theaters, Trailer Unveiled
Pakistani cinema is poised to embrace the horror genre again with “Deemak” (meaning “Termite”), a psychological supernatural thriller. The film represents a significant push to elevate local cinema with high production values and compelling storytelling. Source: Pakistani Horror Film ‘Deemak’ … Continued
Sean Kingston and His Mother Found Guilty of Wire Fraud Scheme
Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, were found guilty of all counts of wire fraud in their trial on Friday.Their federal charges involved $1 million in wire fraud. Turner and Kingston, whose real name is Kisean Anderson, both … Continued