CinemaCon, this week’s big exhibition convention in US tourist mecca Las Vegas, is being viewed by attendees as “a sign of the beginning of the recovery process” for the global industry, says John Fithian, president and CEO of the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO). The event, which runs August 23-26, will also be an opportunity to … [Read more...]
Black British cinema pioneer Menelik Shabazz dies aged 67
UK filmmaker Menelik Shabazz, known as a pioneer in the development of contemporary Black British cinema, has died aged 67. Shabazz’s death was confirmed to Screen by his daughter, film curator Nadia Denton, who said he died in Zimbabwe of diabetes-related complications. Source: https://www.screendaily.com/news/ … [Read more...]
The Tibetan Filmmaker Fighting to Put Minority Stories on Screen
Pema Tseden is known for producing gritty movies about the lives of Tibetans in China. His latest project, “Balloon,” is no exception. Set in a remote pastoral community in the ’90s, the film follows the story of Drolkar — a woman from a shepherding family whose life is thrown into crisis by an unwanted pregnancy. Already a mother of three, … [Read more...]
“Victor’s Big Score” an Award-winning Comedy Film Unseen for Twenty-Five Years, Returns to the Screen
An award-winning comedy feature -- unseen for over twenty-five years due to legal reasons -- has just been re-released and is finally receiving its due. Source: http://www.prunderground.com/ … [Read more...]
Cinema reopening dates around the world: latest updates | News | Screen
Countries across the world are outlining plans to reopen cinemas as they attempt to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic. This page will provide updates for each territory as they come through, with details on dates, distancing, and distribution where relevant. Source: Cinema reopening dates around the world: latest updates | News | Screen … [Read more...]
Edgar Wright calls for more industry professionals to see films with a paying audience | News | Screen
Hot Fuzz director and dedicated cinemagoer Edgar Wright has called for more people working within the UK and US industry to see films with a paying audience. Source: Edgar Wright calls for more industry professionals to see films with a paying audience | News | Screen … [Read more...]
