formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
French-Iranian author, illustrator, director and activist Marjane Satrapi, best known for her graphic novel series and film Persepolis, has died aged 56, the Élysée Palace in Paris has confirmed. Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g0nnj51jyo
IMAX is reportedly being viewed by Wall Street as a serious acquisition target. The possible buyers include Apple, Sony, Netflix, and private equity. However, the real question is larger than valuation. What happens to Premium Cinema if one of the … Continued
The live action feature cost $2,000 to make, used no actors, sets or cameras in production, as director Ash Koosha insists only AI tools allowed his vital “memorial film” to be made ahead of a June 10 world bow. … Continued
ONE of York’s most distinctive medieval buildings is set to be transformed. St William’s College – the timber-framed, Grade I listed building on College Street next to York Minster – is set to be restored and adapted for new use … Continued
This landmark celebration of a lifetime of screen achievement will recognise the Oscar-winning filmmaker’s extraordinary contribution to Australian and international cinema, including modern classics such as Gallipoli, Picnic at Hanging Rock, Dead Poets Society and The Truman Show. Source: https://www.filmink.com.au/public-notice/legendary-australian-film-director-peter-weir-to-receive-aftrs-inaugural-lifetime-achievement-award/
‘Innovative artist’, who was married to George Lucas until 1983 and worked on several Martin Scorsese films, has died from metastatic cancer. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jun/01/marcia-lucas-star-wars-oscar-winning-editor-dies-80