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Bendita Film Sales Boards Ann Oren’s Locarno Competition Title ‘Objet A’
Bendita Film Sales has acquired the international rights to “Objet a”, the second feature from writer-director-artist Ann Oren, ahead of its world premiere in the main International Competition at the Locarno Film Festival in August. The deal builds on Oren’s international profile following her 2022 debut “Piaffe”, which also premiered in competition at Locarno and…
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Manchester’s Scene Festival To Feature Russell T. Davies, ‘Heartstopper’ Creator Alice Oseman & ‘Bitter Christmas’ Screening
The third edition of Scene: Manchester, an LGBTQIA+ film and television festival, has unveiled its full programme, headlined by acclaimed screenwriter Russell T. Davies and Heartstopper creator Alice Oseman. Running in Manchester from 20 to 27 August 2026, the event will combine screenings, panels, comedy, parties and premieres, positioning itself as a major celebration of…
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‘Dune 3’: Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and Denis Villeneuve Return to Abu Dhabi Desert That Doubles as Planet Arrakis in Behind-the-Scenes Images
The Abu Dhabi Film Commission has released new behind-the-scenes images from the shoot of “Dune: Part Three”, the concluding chapter of Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi trilogy, filmed in the emirate’s Liwa Desert. The images confirm the return of stars Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, alongside Villeneuve, to the location that has doubled as the desert planet Arrakis…
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15 Best Fantasy Movie Quotes, Ranked
Entertainment website Collider has published a ranked list of what its writer, Lisa Nordin, considers the 15 best fantasy film quotes. The piece celebrates the enduring power of memorable lines from the fantasy genre, arguing that such quotes stay with audiences and continue to be referenced long after a film’s release, regardless of whether it…
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Keanu Reeves’ $738 Million Sci-Fi Effort is a Surprise Streaming Hit
Collider reports that The Matrix Reloaded, the 2003 Wachowski sequel starring Keanu Reeves, has re-entered the streaming charts and now ranks among the ten most-streamed films on Pluto TV in the United States. The renewed popularity of the film, which grossed $738 million worldwide, matters as a sign that Reeves’ back catalogue continues to draw…
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Hollywood stuntmen sue film company for £200,000 after ‘unauthorised’ 18-second clip featuring them was used in Sir Elton John’s farewell tour
Two British stunt performers, Theo Morton and Douglas Robson, have launched a High Court claim seeking £200,000 from MARV Bespoke Productions Limited, the film company behind the 2017 movie Kingsman: The Golden Circle. The pair say an 18-second clip featuring them — showing Sir Elton John beating up villains in a feathered 1970s suit and…
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Bendita Film Sales Boards Locarno-Bound ‘Donkey Princess,’ From ‘The Wolf House’ Directors León & Cociña (EXCLUSIVE)
Bendita Film Sales has acquired the international sales rights to “Donkey Princess,” the third feature from Chilean directing duo Cristóbal León and Joaquín Cociña, which is set to have its world premiere in the main International Competition at the Locarno Film Festival, placing it in contention for the Golden Leopard. The deal renews the Tenerife-based…
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‘Mu-ki-ra,’ From Colombian Creative Powerhouse Estefanía Piñeres Duque and ‘Decorado’ Producer Chelo Loureiro, Brought to Market by Latido Films (EXCLUSIVE)
The Colombian-Spanish animated musical “Mu-ki-ra”, from Colombian creative Estefanía Piñeres Duque and Spain’s Ábano Producions, will be brought to the international market by Latido Films at the Locarno Festival. Now completed, the film will screen in August at Locarno Kids, an increasingly important sidebar of the festival that is driving a growing share of its…