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Fresh Faces: Morad Mostafa Debuts With ‘Aisha Can’t Fly Away’ in Un Certain Regard: ‘I Wanted to Talk About Our Society Through Non-Egyptian Characters’
By Alissa Simon Debuting feature helmer Morad Mostafa is proud to be representing Egypt with his Un Certain Regard-selected "Aisha Can't Fly Away," about the fraught existence of a lonely South Sudane...
May 15, 2025
Ukrainian Filmmakers Weather ‘Turbulence,’ ‘Uncertainty’ of Trump 2.0, Set Sights on Post-War Rebuild: ‘We Are Still Here’
When Ukrainian production powerhouse Film.UA set a late-February release date for "Puppies," an offbeat comedy about a woman afflicted with a strange curse that turns her lovers into canines, hopes we...
May 15, 2025
Tarantino’s ‘Kill Bill’ Muse Christina Lindberg Celebrated With Blu-ray Campaign Unveiled at Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)
Swedish distributor Klubb Super 8 has declared 2025 “The Year of Christina Lindberg,” announcing a slate of premium Blu-ray releases celebrating the cult actor during this year’s Can...
May 15, 2025
‘Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains’ Chinese Director Gu Xiaogang Sets ‘The First Taste of Loneliness’ Starring Zhou Xun, With ‘Resurrection’ Producer (EXCLUSIVE)
Rising Chinese filmmaker Gu Xiaogang (aka Gu You) is set to direct “The First Taste of Loneliness” which will star Chinese cinema icon Zhou Xun (“Suzhou River,” “Balzac a...
May 15, 2025
Joan Chen Leads Thriller ‘The Evil Inside’ as DaSun Pictures Shops Film at Cannes Market (EXCLUSIVE)
Joan Chen (“Twin Peaks,” “The Last Emperor”) has signed on to headline the psychological thriller “The Evil Inside,” with Taiwan’s DaSun Pictures handling wor...
May 15, 2025
‘1917’s’ Mogambo, ‘Mummies’ 4Cats Pictures Launch Joint Venture 12K Films (EXCLUSIVE)
Two of the movers and shakers on Spain's movie scene, "1917" co-producer Mogambo and "Mummies" producer 4Cats Pictures have joined forces to launch a 50/50 joint venture, 12K Films. Madrid-based 12K F...
May 15, 2025
Mexican Helmer Alex Kahuam, in Cannes’ Fantastic Pavilion With ‘The Remedy,’ Eyes European Locations for Next Major Project (EXCLUSIVE)
Genre filmmaker Alex Kahuam, in Cannes for the market premiere of his thriller "The Remedy," is prepping his next feature, the large-scale horror film "Stay With Me," described as his most ambitious p...
May 15, 2025
Laufey announces new album ‘A Matter Of Time’ with fiery single ‘Tough Luck’
Laufey has announced her highly anticipated third album, ‘A Matter Of Time’ – see all the details below. READ MORE: The Cover – Laufey is here to stay The Icelandic-Chines...
May 15, 2025
Quiver Distribution Nabs North American Rights to South African Action-Thriller ‘Hunting Jessica Brok’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Quiver Distribution has acquired North American rights to the South African action-thriller "Hunting Jessica Brok" and plans to release the film in U.S. theaters this fall. Directed by Alastair Orr an...
May 15, 2025
Lil Tjay Documentary in the Works From Hangtime International Productions, Detailing Rap Star’s Turbulent Rise to Fame (EXCLUSIVE)
Hangtime Intl. Pictures is developing a feature-length documentary about American rap star Lil Tjay’s chart-topping rise to fame. Lil Tjay's songs have been streamed more than 17 billion times w...
May 15, 2025