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Shoot the People review – a powerful portrait of a talented yet controversial photographer
Misan Harriman was catapulted into a new career after turning his camera to anti-racist demonstrations – though the shadow of more recent criticism loomsThis is a documentary portrait of the celebrated British-Nigerian photographer, film-maker and activist Misan Harriman, who has campaigned on Gaza and Black Lives Matter, that was completed before the row in May…
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‘Five Years, Four Months’ Co-Director Esteban Hoyos García on Urgency of Remembering Colombia’s Disappeared Ahead of Right-Wing Presidency
When director Juan Miguel Gelacio first began listening to the stories of mothers searching for their disappeared sons in Colombia, he thought it would make an interesting documentary. Then, he believed their accounts would lend themselves beautifully to a short fiction film. As the project evolved, Gelacio onboarded his “Jungle” co-director Esteban Hoyos García, who…
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‘3 Weeks After’ Is a Timely Film About Peer Violence and “Violence Itself, How It Is Learned, Tolerated”
Serbian director Miroslav Terzić’s third feature, debuting in the main Karlovy Vary competition, starts with a high-school trip to Bulgaria: “I wanted to provoke the audience. … I did not want it to be forgotten” right away.
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Sky to Buy ITV’s Media Arm for Up to $2.1 Billion: ‘This Is a Defining Moment for British Media’
It’s finally official. Comcast-owned U.K. pay-TV operator Sky has agreed to acquire ITV’s Media and Entertainment business for total consideration of up to £1.6 billion ($2.14 billion). The deal, expected to close in the second half of 2027, will separate ITV Studios into a standalone global content business and return roughly £950 million ($1.27 billion)…
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Comcast’s Sky to Acquire ITV’s Networks and Streaming Businesses in $2.13 Billion Deal
The ITV Studios production arm will become a standalone business after the planned transaction.
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Sky To Takeover ITV In $2.1B Deal That Dramatically Reshapes British Television
Sky has finally sealed a £1.6 billion ($2.1 billion) deal to acquire ITV’s television network operations. ITV confirmed to shareholders on Monday morning that it will sell to its pay-TV rival, meaning a crown jewel of British broadcasting becomes part of the NBCUniversal entertainment empire. As the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger inches towards completion, Sky’s…
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China Box Office: ‘Minions & Monsters’ Takes Top Spot as ‘Keep Real’ Opens Second
Universal’s “Minions & Monsters” debuted at the No. 1 spot at the China box office during the July 3–5 weekend, grossing RMB111.5 million ($16.4 million), according to data from Artisan Gateway. Taopiaopiao’s sci-fi comedy “Keep Real” opened in second place, securing $10.5 million over the weekend frame. Including early previews, the film has reached a…
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This Near-Perfect 2-Part Sci-Fi Horror Series Is Officially Free To Stream
Helix is an overlooked sci-fi horror series that delivers eerie paranoia, shocking twists, and two unforgettable seasons.
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‘The Vampire Lestat’s Hardest Episode 5 Song Was Written From Scratch Multiple Times
The Vampire Lestat’s Sam Reid and Daniel Hart reveal which Season 3 song underwent extensive rewrites before its powerful performance in Episode 5.
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‘The Vampire Lestat’ Officially Introduces the Legendary “Mother” of All Vampires
The Vampire Lestat’s Sheila Atim discusses Akasha’s connection with Lestat and why that powerful monologue was surprisingly easy to learn.