Film studios and movie fans alike all had eyes on Wonder Woman 1984‘s unusual release dates. The film first premiered on Dec. 16 in a handful of international theatres before debuting simultaneously in select North American theatres and the streaming service HBO Max on Dec. 25. The $200 million-budget superhero film brought in the biggest North … [Read more...]
TVO Original ‘The Forbidden Reel’ captures extraordinary efforts to preserve Afghan cinema
Co-winner of the Rogers Audience Award at Hot Docs 2020, TVO Original The Forbidden Reel is a gripping documentary from Oscar-nominated and Canadian Screen Award–winning filmmaker Ariel Nasr (Good Morning Kandahar, The Boxing Girls of Kabul), Loaded Pictures, The National Film Board of Canada, and TVO. Available for streaming on tvo.org and the TVO … [Read more...]
Christopher Nolan & Steve McQueen Among 40 To Pen UK Government Letter: “Cinema Stands On The Edge Of An Abyss”
More than 40 key figures from the film industry have written to UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak calling for more support for UK cinema, which they say is “standing on the edge of an abyss” as a result of the pandemic. The industry leaders, including Christopher Nolan, Steve McQueen, Ridley Scott, Jude Law and Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and … [Read more...]
The fascinating progress of Indian cinema
Indian film industry is limping back to normality. The pandemic-hit industry will take time to recover. It needs to reshape itself with a relook of its priorities. A review of Indian film industry is going on alongside the 51st International Film Festival of India at Goa. It is time to reflect on the 60s, 70s and even 80s and what has changed the … [Read more...]
YES Cinema honors National Popcorn Day
YES Cinema is celebrating National Popcorn Day on Tuesday by selling their supersized bags of fresh popcorn. A very large bag, enough to feed an office or an entire family, can be purchased for $19. YES Cinema says a smaller option, a standard large bag of popcorn is also available for $7. Source: https://www.localnewsdigital.com/ … [Read more...]
WiMi Hologram Cloud Stock Skyrockets After Surprise Patent Announcement
Shares of WiMi Hologram Cloud skyrocketed on Wednesday morning after the company announced newly patented laser technology with applications in driverless cars, electric vehicles, medical imaging, and more. The company's stock has languished over the last several months -- recently down more than 75% from 52-week highs. However, WiMi stock is … [Read more...]
