Enjoy a 5-Course Meal Inspired by ‘Ratatouille’ at the Cinema Supper Club in Vienna
The immersive experience pairs food and film to create a one-of-a-kind movie night. Source: Northern Virginia
Anna Paquin and Melissa Gilbert Call for Protection of Child Actors After Hayden Panettiere’s Death: “Where Is the Collective Outrage?”
Panettiere, who started working in Hollywood at a young age with roles in ‘One Life to Live’ and ‘Remember the Titans,’ among others, died last Sunday at age 36. Source: THR
Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Will Threaten $2.78 Billion in Economic Value, Says L.A. County
As the public perception battle over Paramount‘s attempt to seal its deal for Warner Bros. Discovery hits a fever pitch, the historic home of Hollywood — Los Angeles County — is throwing fuel on the fire. Source: THR
BFI Boss Ben Roberts, Picturehouse’s Clare Binns on Gen Z’s Cinema Renaissance, AI Slop and British Indie Film: “We’re Not Great at Comedy”
The pair spoke at Edinburgh Film Festival’s keynote industry session on Saturday, lauding the work of ‘Obsession,’ ‘The Odyssey,’ and pondering the challenges that lie ahead for the U.K.’s independent film sector. Source: THR
European Union Gazettes EC Decision Approving Amendments to France Foreign Film Production Tax Credit Regime
The European Union Official Gazette July 29 published the European Commission (EC) decision on State Aid, approving France’s amendment to its corporation tax credit regime for domestic production of cinematographic and audiovisual works by foreign production companies. Source: Bloomberg
Europe’s Broadcasters Want to Get Bigger. The Hard Part Is How
As Netflix, Amazon and YouTube reshape the global TV market, European networks and production companies are chasing very different kinds of scale. Source: THR