James Bond Goes to U.K.’s ITV in 25-Film Deal
SHAKEN, NOT STIRRED U.K. broadcaster ITV and streamer ITVX will be the next British home for the James Bond films. ITV has struck a deal with Amazon MGM Studios Distribution …
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Sidharth Malhotra’s ‘Indian Police Force’ Major Hit for Prime Video
STREAMING Amazon original series “Indian Police Force” is the most binge-watched first season of an Indian original on Prime Video in the first week of its launch, the streamer said. The action-packed …
Liu Kuan-Ting, Gingle Wang’s ‘Not a Murder Story’ Heads to Indonesia
STREAMING Taiwanese streamer Catchplay has added its original series “Not a Murder Story” to its available lineup in Indonesia. The eight-part series combines a gripping criminal thriller narrative with an …
‘La La Land’ to Release Again in Korean Cinemas
‘LA LA’ GETS RE-RE-RE-RELEASE Iconic Hollywood musical film “La La Land” is to re-release (again) in South Korean theaters from Wednesday. Distributed by Pancinema, it will play at the country’s …
Kangana Ranaut’s Indira Gandhi Film ‘Emergency’ Sets Release Date
DISTRIBUTION “Emergency,” written, directed and produced by Bollywood star Kangana Ranaut, has set a release date. The film focuses on one of the most controversial periods of post-Independence Indian history …
Rebel Wilson and Harry Connick Jr. to Host AACTA Awards
HOT HOSTS HEAD FOR HOTA Australian actor Rebel Wilson has been named as the emcee of the 2024 edition of the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) awards. …
Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan Sci-Fi Epic ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ Sets Release
DISTRIBUTION “Kalki 2898 AD,” the Indian sci-fi epic starring Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone and Disha Patani, will release theatrically worldwide on May 9. The date was unveiled …
‘Temptation Island’ Sets France Return
FORMAT Banijay Productions France is reviving hit reality format “Temptation Island” for French network W9, marking its return to the country after five years. “Temptation Island” sees couples at a …
‘The Mimicry,’ ‘Abang Adik’ Winners at First Cinema at Sea Festival
OKINAWA FESTIVAL PRIZES Taiwanese feature “The Mimicry” was named best picture at the first edition of the Cinema at Sea – Okinawa Pan-Pacific International Film Festival. The festival ran Nov. …
Darren Dale Makes History as Chair of Sydney Film Festival
FESTIVAL FIRST FOR DARREN DALE Producer and screenwriter, Darren Dale has been named as the new board chair of the Sydney Film Festival, following the retirement of Dianne Weir. He …