Saudi Arabia: First-ever cinema opens in Madinah
Empire Cinema, a renowned cinema chain, has recently opened its cinema multiplex in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, marking the city’s first branch. Source: Saudi Arabia: First-ever cinema opens in Madinah
IFFK to honour Kenyan filmmaker Wanuri Kahiu with Spirit of Cinema Award
The 28th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) will honour Kenyan filmmaker Wanuri Kahiu with the ‘Spirit of Cinema’ award. The award, introduced in 2021 to honour filmmakers whose passion for cinema shines through even in the most trying of … Continued
Berlin Film Festival Getting Budget Boost From City
The city of Berlin has pledged an additional $2.2 million for the festival over the next two years, counteracting previous cuts. Source: Berlin Film Festival Getting Budget Boost From City – The Hollywood Reporter
As the Oscar Campaign of ‘Smoke Sauna Sisterhood’ Lifts Off, Baltic Cinema Looks to Break Out: ‘It Flies in the World’
‘Smoke Sauna Sisterhood’ director Anna Hints says the film’s confident assertion of local identity is key to its success. Source: Baltic Cinema Looks Break Out
European Film Academy to Honor Producer Uljana Kim
Kim, producer of such films as ‘Mariupolis’ and ‘The Natural History of Destruction’ will receive the Eurimages International Co-Production award at the 2023 European Film Awards. Source: European Film Academy to Honor Producer Uljana Kim – The Hollywood Reporter
Cineplex Sells Player One Amusement Group for $155M
The cash-raising transaction with OpenCapital for the arcade game provider aims to help the Canadian exhibitor strengthen its balance sheet by shedding a non-core asset. Source: Cineplex Sells Player One Amusement Group – The Hollywood Reporter