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‘Small Talk,’ a Nuanced Take on Switzerland’s Last Finishing School, Boarded by Urban Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
The Paris-based sales agency Urban Sales, led by Frédéric Corvez, has acquired the international sales rights to “Small Talk,” a doc-fiction film about Switzerland’s last surviving finishing school. The film will have its world premiere at the Locarno Film Festival, where it was announced as part of the Filmmakers of the Present strand, and the…
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Pokémon’s Next Big Game Has Fans Divided Over 1 Massive Change
A rumour circulating on social media claims that Pokémon Winds and Waves, the next main entry in the series, could introduce the largest number of new Pokémon of any game in the franchise’s history. The claim, originating from the account CentroLeaks on X, has split the fanbase over whether such a large expansion would improve…
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Cinetic Media Swoops on North American Sales Rights to ‘Manhunt,’ a Locarno Main Competition Contender (EXCLUSIVE)
Cinetic Media has acquired the North American sales rights to “Manhunt,” a Canadian drama set to have its world premiere in the main competition at the Locarno Film Festival, where it will compete for the top Golden Leopard prize. The deal matters because it positions a high-profile festival contender in the North American market, while…
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Locarno: Lakeside Fest Unveils 2026 Selection With Hong Sang-soo, Basil Da Cunh, Gurvinder Singh & Denis Côté Pictures In Competition
Switzerland’s Locarno Film Festival has revealed the lineup for its 79th edition, running from 5 to 15 August 2026, with new works from established auteurs Hong Sang-soo, Basil Da Cunha, Gurvinder Singh and Denis Côté in the main International Competition. The announcement matters as a marker of the autumn festival calendar, signalling which arthouse titles…
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Hong Sang-soo, Albert Serra, Vincent Grashaw Films Set for Locarno Lineup
The Locarno International Film Festival has announced the programme for its 79th edition, running from 5 to 15 August 2026, headlined by new works from acclaimed auteurs including South Korea’s Hong Sang-soo, Spain’s Albert Serra and the United States’ Vincent Grashaw. The reveal matters as Locarno is one of Europe’s most prominent showcases for independent…
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Dune 3 star Timothée Chalamet says filming the final movie felt like “losing a part” of himself
Timothée Chalamet, who plays Paul Atreides in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune franchise, has spoken about the emotional experience of shooting the third and final instalment, saying that wrapping the role felt like “losing a part” of himself. The comments highlight how central the character has been to the actor over the course of the trilogy, and…
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Top judge issues warning after man broke law to film video in Sheffield courtroom
“You’ve been very foolish”
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Justin Baldoni and wife Emily break two-year silence on Blake Lively lawsuit and ‘injustice’
Justin Baldoni and his wife, Emily, have spoken publicly for the first time in roughly two years about the legal battle with actress Blake Lively, describing the period as one marked by “injustice” and “trauma”. In a lengthy video posted to Instagram on Wednesday night, the couple said they had long wanted to speak but…
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Justin Baldoni breaks near two-year silence over Blake Lively legal dispute
Justin Baldoni and his wife, Emily Baldoni, have publicly addressed his ongoing legal dispute with Blake Lively for the first time in nearly two years, posting a video to Instagram on Wednesday. The dispute stems from the 2024 film “It Ends With Us”, which Baldoni directed and co-starred in alongside Lively, and the couple’s decision…
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Lawrence Kasdan On His Emmy Nods For Martin Short Doc, Cutting Kevin Costner From ‘The Big Chill,’ And Casting Geena Davis In ‘Accidental Tourist’
Award-winning filmmaker Lawrence Kasdan has added a new column to his remarkable resume: double Emmy nominee. He earned the recognition Wednesday morning for Marty, Life Is Short, the documentary he produced and directed about his friend of 40 years, actor Martin Short. The film earned nominations for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special and for Kasdan’s…