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‘Balcanica,’ Starring Matilda De Angelis, Picked Up by M-Appeal Ahead of Venice World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Berlin-based sales company M-Appeal has acquired international sales rights to ‘Balcanica’, Nicola Sorcinelli’s debut feature starring Matilda De Angelis. The film will premiere in competition at the 23rd Giornate degli Autori, or Venice Days, alongside the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, giving it a prominent platform for international buyers and audiences. The drama follows Afghan…
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Eddie Howe departs Newcastle after nearly five years
Eddie Howe has left Newcastle United after almost five years as head coach, ending a tenure that included the club’s first major trophy in decades and two Champions League qualifications. His departure follows growing frustration over reduced influence on transfers, a disappointing 12th-place Premier League finish and the sale of several key players, leaving Newcastle…
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Square Enix can’t confirm a Final Fantasy 7 Revelation physical disc, but at least game director Hamaguchi is pushing for one
Square Enix has not yet confirmed whether Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, the final instalment of its remake trilogy, will receive a physical disc release when it launches in spring 2027. The uncertainty matters to collectors and players who prefer boxed games, particularly as Sony is expected to stop producing physical PlayStation discs roughly a year…
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Mubi to Release ‘La Mesías,’ From ‘La Bola Negra’ Cannes Best Director Winners, in the U.K., Germany, Canada, Australia and Beyond (EXCLUSIVE)
Mubi will begin exclusively streaming the Spanish series “La Mesías” in the UK, Germany, Canada, Australia and several other territories from 3 September, following a deal with Movistar Plus International. The release extends the international reach of the acclaimed drama by Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo, whose film “La bola negra” recently won Cannes’ Best…
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Gretel On The Nature Of Success, And Letting Go
Gretel reflects on releasing her debut album, ‘Squish’, and reassessing success after the intense expectations created by early breakthrough tracks. She says a quieter-than-hoped-for response has pushed her to value the music itself over online comparison and external validation, while live performances and real connections with listeners have become especially meaningful. Released in April, ‘Squish’…
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Locarno Director Touts “Adventurous” Lineup for “Era of Algorithms” and Highlights Theme of Community
Locarno Film Festival’s artistic director, Giona A. Nazzaro, has previewed the 79th edition of the Swiss event, describing this year’s programme as “adventurous” and designed to counter the predictability of algorithm-driven content feeds. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Nazzaro said he wanted to recreate the sense of discovery he experienced as a young…
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The “despicable” 2018 TV series Lily Gladstone can’t stand: “I auditioned several times”
Lily Gladstone criticised Taylor Sheridan’s 2018 drama Yellowstone, calling its portrayal of the American West “delusional” and “deplorable”. Her comments matter because they highlight continuing concerns over how Indigenous people and histories are represented in major television productions. Gladstone said she did not blame the Indigenous performers involved, noting that limited opportunities meant she had…
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Twin Temple Bring Satanic Panic to ‘Daily Show,’ Will Officially Open for Jack White
The devilish duo, who were bounced from a country music tour over their satanic imagery, performed their song “Haunt Me”
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The 1965 Kinks song Paul McCartney thinks he should’ve written: “You bastards!”
Beating the Fabs to the punch. The post The 1965 Kinks song Paul McCartney thinks he should’ve written: “You bastards!” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.