Legendary Australian film director Peter Weir to receive AFTRS inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award

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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/

John Travolta Teary as He Accepts Surprise Palme d’Or Before Directorial Debut ‘Propeller’ Screens at Cannes

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John Travolta touched down at Cannes with his directorial debut, Propeller One-Way Night Coach, at the Cannes Film Festival, where he was given the honorary Palme d’Or.   Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/john-travolta-cannes-honorary-palme-dor-1236596754/

ICTA Announces 2025–2026 EMEA Award Winners

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The International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA) has announced the winning cinemas of the 2025–2026 ICTA EMEA Awards, celebrating excellence in cinema design, technological innovation and showmanship across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.   Source: https://www.boxofficepro.com/icta-announces-2025-2026-emea-award-winners/

Oscars Organization Expands International Film Eligibility, Addresses AI in New Rules

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The organization behind the Oscars is for the first time addressing the use of artificial intelligence in performances and scripts for the 2027 Academy Awards.   Source: https://www.usnews.com/news/entertainment/articles/2026-05-01/oscars-organization-expands-international-film-eligibility-addresses-ai-in-new-rules