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Why the Boss of Leonine, Germany’s Top Indie Film and TV Company, Is Backing Skydance: ‘David Ellison and Ynon Kreiz Are a Very Strong Team’

  • Leonine CEO backs Skydance to deliver 30-plus films yearly despite debt
  • German indie studio sees production partnership opportunities with merger
  • HBO Max success in Germany suggests further collaboration prospects

Fred Kogel, chief executive of Leonine Studios, Germany's largest independent film and television company, has expressed strong confidence in Skydance's ability to deliver on its commitment to produce over 30 films annually following the merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. He credits David Ellison's background as both…

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‘A rare indulgence’: why Black Swan is my feelgood movie

  • Black Swan's dark psychological narrative about ballet and breakdown has become author's comfort film.
  • Film's claustrophobic world and intimate cinematography create an unexpectedly soothing and comforting experience.
  • Portman's physical commitment to the role showcases ballet's delicate beauty hidden beneath extreme pain.

A writer explores why Darren Aronofsky's Black Swan, which they first watched at age 12 with their mother, has evolved from a disturbing film into their comfort movie. Despite (or perhaps because of) its dark psychological narrative about a ballet dancer's mental breakdown during her pursuit of the…

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Tom Cruise’s Digger is now on course to be the ‘biggest box office flop of all time’: Polarising film looks set to lose a staggering $245 million in historic career embarrassment for the star

  • Tom Cruise's Digger tracking to lose £185 million, potentially biggest box office flop ever.
  • Film grossed $8m domestic, $12m international; 60% drop in second weekend.
  • Production, marketing and Oscar campaign costs totalled over $295 million.

Tom Cruise's satirical black comedy Digger, directed by four-time Oscar winner Alejandro G Iñárritu, has become a catastrophic box office failure. The film is tracking to lose approximately £185 million, potentially making it the biggest box office flop of all time and representing a historic career low for…

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Busan Market Hosts Asian Producers Alliance Launch While Festival Showcases Emerging Voices and Industry Transformation

  • Five Asian producers’ bodies have launched the APA.
  • It will promote co-productions and protect creators’ IP.
  • The alliance plans quarterly meetings and an annual Busan assembly.

Five independent producers’ organisations from South Korea, Indonesia, the Philippines, Hong Kong and Taiwan have launched the Asian Producers Alliance (APA) at the Busan film market. The coalition aims to strengthen regional and international co-productions and protect creators’ intellectual property, giving producers a shared way to address changes…

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Korea Box Office: Anime Feature ‘Chiikawa’ Edges Past ‘The Assassin(s)’ to Claim Weekend Crown

  • Japanese anime narrowly beat controversial Korean political thriller by just 215 tickets
  • "The Assassin(s)" faces legal challenges and protests over its portrayal of a 1974 assassination
  • Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" becomes highest-grossing international film in Korean box office history

Japanese animated feature "Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island" claimed the South Korean box office crown over the weekend of 9–11 October by the slimmest margin, edging political thriller "The Assassin(s)" by just 215 admissions. The victory comes amid significant controversy surrounding the domestic rival,…

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China Box Office: ‘Resident Evil’ Dethrones ‘Traces of Justice’ to Claim Top Spot as Post-Holiday Market Cools

  • “Resident Evil” led China’s weekend box office with $12.1 million.
  • Total weekend takings fell to $30.8 million after the holiday rush.
  • Year-to-date revenue was 29.4% below the same point in 2025.

“Resident Evil” took the top spot at mainland China’s box office over the 9–11 October weekend, earning RMB81.2 million ($12.1 million). Its performance came as cinema-going slowed after the National Day holiday rush, while the year-to-date market remained well behind 2025. “Traces of Justice” placed second with $8.3…

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Five Organizations Launch Asian Producers Alliance In Busan Market

  • Five Asian producers’ organisations formed the APA in Busan.
  • It aims to support co-productions and protect creators’ IP.
  • The alliance plans quarterly meetings and a December gathering in Indonesia.

Five independent producers’ organisations from Korea, Indonesia, the Philippines, Hong Kong and Taiwan have formed the Asian Producers Alliance (APA) at the Busan film market. The coalition aims to help producers work across borders and protect creators’ intellectual property as the film industry adapts to streaming and short-form…

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Steven Spielberg’s Polarizing Fantasy Film Gets Official New Release

  • *Hook* gets a 4K SteelBook for its 35th anniversary.
  • The release includes a new hour-long documentary.
  • The film remains a divisive Spielberg favourite.

Steven Spielberg’s divisive 1991 fantasy adventure *Hook*, starring Robin Williams as a grown-up Peter Pan, is getting a limited-edition 4K release for its 35th anniversary. Sony’s release gives fans a chance to revisit a film whose lasting appeal has grown despite its mixed critical reception. The SteelBook arrives…

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How Busan Title ‘Selvi’ Turns a Nurse’s Working Hours Into an Endurance Test

  • Selvi’s shifts grow from 12 hours to 72.
  • The film follows a nurse’s diminishing time for herself.
  • It highlights the insecurity and low recognition in care work.

‘Selvi’, the first feature by Tamil filmmaker Sailesh Rathnakumar, follows a homecare nurse whose work expands from 12-hour shifts to 72 hours after she takes on a friend’s duties. Premiering in Busan’s Vision–Asia section, the film shows how accumulated work and small compromises can erode a person’s time…

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Box Office Boom for China’s Women Directors Feeds New Parallax Films Pickups From Shao Yihui, Yin Lichuan and Yang Lina (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Three Chinese women directors' films selected for Parallax Films distribution at Busan market
  • Recent works grossed £94 million combined and won major Golden Rooster Awards
  • Commercial boom began in 2021, proving viability of female-centred storytelling

Three prominent Chinese women filmmakers – Shao Yihui, Yang Lina and Yin Lichuan – have had new feature and short films picked up by sales agent Parallax Films, which is shopping them at the Asian Contents & Film Market in Busan. Their work reflects a transformative wave in…

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