Germany Picks Iranian Film for 2025 International Oscar Race
The dissident director fled imprisonment in Iran and now lives in Berlin. Source: Germany Picks Iranian Film for 2025 International Oscar Race
Sabrina Carpenter and Jenna Ortega star in cinema-inspired ‘Taste’ music video
In the music video, Carpenter and Ortega fight over a guy — their “beloved boyfriend,” played by “Halloween Ends” actor Rohan Campbell — and kill each other over and over in ways inspired by iconic movies like “Death Becomes Her,” … Continued
Cinema closes doors after £30m sale
The projectors rolled for the last time as the Shaftesbury Avenue cinema turned off the house lights, emptied the popcorn machines and finally said goodbye to one of the West End’s best-known venues. Source: Cinema closes doors after £30m sale … Continued
Norwegian International Film Festival Haugesund winners include Italian hit ‘There’s Still Tomorrow’
Paola Cortellesi’s comedy-drama takes the audience award. Source: Norwegian International Film Festival Haugesund winners include Italian hit ‘There’s Still Tomorrow’ | News | Screen
How ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ Animation Series Achieved Realism Wizardry
For a global animation space where Japanese anime dominates, Blue Eye Samurai creators Michael Green and Amber Noizumi looked to stand out from the crowd early on with their Netflix series about a female swordmaster on a bloody revenge quest … Continued
‘This game is going to easily—and I mean easily—take over’: Major streamers, early fans, and esports players share their Deadlock hype after Valve opens the floodgates
Late last Friday, after spending months pretending that its worst-kept secret didn’t exist, Valve revealed Deadlock to the world. The official announcement came with Valve’s blessing for public discussion, meaning that streamer takes, fan sites, and social media conversations could … Continued