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NewsWomen’s representation in hit films dropped dramatically in 2023, says report
According to the USC Annenberg study, representation fell back to the level recorded in 2010.
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NewsGender equity in UK film another 60 years away - but it could be sooner in Germany
The Gender Equity Policy (GEP) Analysis project looked at who holds key creative positions in the UK, German and Canadian industries.
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NewsLukas Dhont to head Queer Palm jury at Cannes
Dhont’s debut feature ‘Girl’ won the LGBTQ+ award in 2015.
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NewsCPH:DOX unveils full 2024 programme, including seven films on Israel-Palestine conflict
The 57 feature world premieres is the highest number ever at the festival.
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News‘The Movie Emperor’, ‘Viva La Vida’ pulled from crowded CNY race in China
Local titles ‘Yolo’ and ‘Pegasus 2’ contributed to a record-breaking $1.11bn box office.
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NewsBong Joon Ho’s ‘Mickey 17’ re-set for January 2025 opening
The director’s sci-fi follow-up to Parasite had originally been set for launch this March.
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NewsMartin Scorsese updates on Jesus project: “I want to make something unique and different”
The director joked that once he “gets some sleep” he will hopefully have a fresh idea for it.
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NewsFremantle buys European production label Asacha Media Group
Asacha owns French feature outfit Srab Films.
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NewsSam Mendes to direct feature films about each of The Beatles for Sony Pictures
Sony Pictures Entertainment will finance and distribute the films with full theatrical windows in 2027.
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NewsPingyao film festival reveals programming team, launches development fund
The festival in China revealed a new programming team in Berlin.
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News‘Table For Six 2’, ‘The Moon Thieves’, ‘Rob N Roll’ lead Hong Kong CNY box office
The trio took almost $8m in 10 days.
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NewsGerman industry divided on plans to restructure film funding, introduce streamer levy
Producers orgs have welcomed the proposals but distribution and exhibition groups have concerns.
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News‘A Traveler’s Needs’, ‘Dahomey’, ‘Dying’ land with strong scores on Screen’s Berlin jury grid
’The Empire’, ‘Architecton’ and ’Langue Entrangere’ also scored by critics.
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News‘Peaky Blinders’, ‘Outlander’ stars launch UK production company Just John Films with first projects (exclusive)
Kate Phillips, Amber Anderson and Rosie Day all have extensive film and TV credits.
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NewsBuyers enjoy slice of Berlin competition title ‘My Favourite Cake’ (exclusive)
The Iranian film by Maryam Moghaddam and Behtash Sanaeeha is about a solitary woman who tries to invigorate her love life.
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NewsMinerva strikes key deals for Italian thriller ‘The Net’
Sardinia-set crime drama is directed by Domenico Emanuele de Feudis
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NewsSony acquires international rights to Celine Song’s ‘Materialist’
Studio makes second major buy in Berlin.
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News‘Bob Marley: One Love’ tops UK-Ire box office with £4.2m; ‘Madame Web’ opens third
’Madame Web’ debuted on £1.3m.
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NewsHow the Berlinale is trying to navigate and engage with the Israel-Hamas war
A Gaza dialogue event, the Tiny House project, has been running near the festival’s hub in Potsdamer Platz.
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NewsBafta taking YouTuber stage invasion during ‘Oppenheimer’ win “very seriously”
The social media prankster is believed to have previously infiltrated other awards ceremonies.