BFI Boosts U.K. Documentary Filmmaking Support by 20 Percent
“Independent U.K. documentary is one of the most vital, truth-telling forces in our cultural life.” Source: BFI Boosts U.K. Documentary Filmmaking Support by 20 Percent
America’s Next Top Model: Should it ever have been made?
Body-shaming, race-swapping, dangerous stunts and “humiliating” challenges were all ingredients of the show’s huge success, keeping viewers hooked.Even at its peak, ANTM ignited “how far is too far” conversations around reality TV shows. Source: America’s Next Top Model: Should it … Continued
Garden Oaks Theater protest: Neighbors push to preserve historic Houston cinema
A crowd gathered Sunday outside the historic Garden Oaks Theater on North Shepherd, urging the city and the property’s new owner to preserve the building as part of any future redevelopment. Source: Garden Oaks Theater protest: Neighbors push to preserve … Continued
Sky and Disney+ Ink Multi-Year Deal in U.K. and Ireland
Sky customers will be able to enjoy all of the studio’s iconic stories including from the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Lucasfilm. Source: Sky and Disney+ Ink Multi-Year Deal in U.K. and Ireland
Berlin’s Teddy Award, the First Queer Cinema Honor, at 40: Still Fighting, Still Fabulous
Co-founder Wieland Speck shares insight into the past and future of the award whose winners have included Pedro Almodóvar, Todd Haynes, Tilda Swinton, Derek Jarman, Céline Sciamma, Christine Vachon, Gus Van Sant, John Hurt, and Sophie Hyde. Source: Berlin 2026: … Continued
Saudi Film Festival to return in April with focus on Korean cinema
This year’s festival explores the theme of “Cinema of the Journey,” presenting a selection of Arab and international films, both short and feature-length, that center on journeys and movement as essential storytelling elements. Source: Saudi Film Festival to return in … Continued