Category Archives: News
Spotify removes 75 million tracks from platform in crackdown on AI
Spotify is cracking down on AI, removing 75 million tracks and targeting impersonators. In a statement shared yesterday (September 25), the streaming platform said that it is taking a stand against mu...
Laura Molloy Sep 26, 2025
‘Lullaby,’ ‘Querer’ Director Alauda Ruiz de Azúa Breaks Down ‘Sundays,’ a Critics’ Favorite at San Sebastián
In 2022, Pedro Almodvar hailed "Lullaby," the feature debut of Basque director Alauda Ruiz de Aza as "undoubtedly the best debut in Spanish cinema for years." Her first series, "Querer," acquired by A...
John Hopewell Sep 26, 2025
From Taliban Diaries to Mining Disasters: Women and Struggle Take Center Stage at San Sebastián’s Lau Haizetara Forum
SAN SEBASTIN — Brazilian-Chilean production "Mariana x BHP," Basque drag story "Altxaliliak" and Peruvian-U.S. co-production "La increble historia de una pelcula que no hemos visto" t...
John Hopewell Sep 26, 2025
Quickets, AnthroTek Win Zinemaldia Startup Challenge as San Sebastián Spotlights Tech for Film
SAN SEBASTIN — Spain's Quickets and U.K. startup AnthroTek claimed the top prizes Friday at the Zinemaldia Startup Challenge, the San Sebastin Festival's flagship technology competition. Quicket...
John Hopewell Sep 26, 2025
Jerry Bruckheimer Hints at Another ‘F1’ Movie, ‘Top Gun’ 3 and New ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Film
Jerry Bruckheimer dropped hints about a possible followup to “F1: The Movie,” “Top Gun 3” and a new “Pirates of the Caribbean” installment during his conversation T...
Cynthia Littleton Sep 25, 2025
Gabrielle Union Embraces the ‘Power of the Pivot’ in Business
Gabrielle Union has a multi-faceted career as an actress, producer, author and entrepreneur. In business, she has learned to roll with the ups and downs and embrace change. "It’s the power of th...
Giana Levy Sep 25, 2025
‘Elvis’ and ‘Parasite’ Producers Lead Tokyo Market Seminar Lineup
Producers behind Baz Luhrmann's "Elvis" and Bong Joon Ho's Oscar-winning "Parasite" are set to headline Tokyo Market TIFFCOM's seminar program, anchoring a lineup of 14 sessions that spotlight Japanes...
Naman Ramachandran Sep 25, 2025
Hong Kong Selects ‘The Last Dance’ as Oscar Entry
Hong Kong has selected local blockbuster hit "The Last Dance" as its submission for the best international feature film category at the 98th Academy Awards. Directed, produced and co-written by Anselm...
Naman Ramachandran Sep 25, 2025
Indonesian Cinema Surges Past Hollywood, But Producers Eye Sustainability
As Variety recently reported, Indonesian cinema has achieved a remarkable market reversal, with local films now commanding the dominant box office position over Hollywood imports. But behind those sta...
Naman Ramachandran Sep 25, 2025
Delta Hopes New YouTube Partnership Helps Airlines Raise the Bar for In-Flight Entertainment Offerings
Delta is rolling out a new on-board experience for passengers, that will allow them to view content from YouTube — including YouTube Premium and YouTube Music — on their airline’s in...
Rudie Obias Sep 25, 2025