John Hazelton
NewsCineplex’s Ellis Jacob set for CinemaCon Legend award
Jacob has been with North America’s fourth largest circuit since 2003.
NewsNetflix opens new Mexico headquarters for 400-strong workforce
Projects currently underway in the country include Mexico 86 and La captura.
NewsParamount and Netflix weigh in on latest Warner Bros Discovery takeover twist
Paramount calls Warner Bros Discovery moves “unusual,” Netflix pans rival’s “antics.”
News‘Two Strangers Trying Not To Kill Each Other’ secures US deal with Juno Films
The documentary premiered and won a prize at CPH:DOX.
NewsBlack Bear takes Sundance premiere ‘Wicker’ for North America
Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgard star in comedic fable.
NewsRevered documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman dies, aged 96
The American director and producer won an honourary Oscar and prizes at festivals around the world.
NewsByteDance says it has “heard the concerns” over Seedance AI tool
Paramount Skydance adds to Hollywood outcry over the platform.
NewsMexico launches production incentive for homegrown and international projects
The 30% income tax credit will be available to live action and animated features and TV series.
NewsOscar winner Robert Duvall dies, aged 95
Duvall appeared in classics including The Godfather, Apocalypse Now and Tender Mercies.
NewsDisney cease-and-desist call adds to growing industry outcry over new Seedance 2.0 AI tool (report)
Other groups condemning the tool include performers union SAG-AFTRA.
NewsMartin McDonagh’s ‘Wild Horse Nine’ gets awards corridor date through Searchlight
The dramatic thriller shot last year in Chile and on Rapa Nui.
NewsMorgan Neville documentary on ‘SNL’ producer Lorne Michaels set for Focus Features theatrical release
The film will go behind the scenes on the Saturday Night Live creator.
NewsNew AI video tool in “massive scale” copyright infringement, charges MPA
Luanch of ByteDance’s Seedance 2.0 tool sparks fear among filmmakers.
NewsMore cast and crew revealed for Sony’s Beatles four-parter
Behind the camera talents include cinematographer Greig Fraser and executive music producer Giles Martin.
NewsAngel Studios, Row K, Studiocanal set for new CinemaCon session
Independent, international companies join convention lineup.
NewsRafael Manuel’s ‘Filipinana’ set for North American launch with Kino Lorber
Film4 developed and co-financed the film, a prize winner at this year’s Sundance.
NewsAFCI board includes newly elected commissioners from South Africa and Japan
Industry group says board reflects “increasingly global” production sector.
NewsJames Van Der Beek, ‘Dawson’s Creek’ and ‘Varsity Blues’ star, dies aged 48
Van Der Beek also appeared in films including Scary Movie and Downsizing.
News‘Harold And Maude’ star Bud Cort dies, aged 77
Cort’s later work included roles in Heat, Dogma and The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou.