In the heart of Marrakech, the International Film Festival rolled out its glamorous red carpet. But the screening of "Cabo Negro, " a film by Abdellah Taia about gay young men, stirred controversy. Taia’s goal was to show the reality of gay Moroccans on screen. While the festival often highlights in
Magma Entertainment, a top Indonesian studio, is making big moves. At the Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival (JAFF) Market, they showed off their upcoming movies. The lineup includes some big names and exciting projects. First up, they gave a sneak peek of "Qodrat 2, " the follow-up to their 2022 hit
Ever wondered how your favorite movie soundtracks come to life? Indonesian film producers are getting a big boost from Massive Music Entertainment, a company that tackles the tricky world of music licensing. They showed off their services at JAFF Market 2024, helping film crews navigate the complex
Former Odin’s Eye Entertainment executive Tianna Roberts has joined Big Safari Productions and Creativity Capital in a dual role. At Big Safari, she will serve as Acquisitions and Co-Productions Manager, focusing on expanding the company’s reach into Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Simultaneousl
Sivakarthikeyan, a popular Tamil cinema star, has surprised many with his rise to fame. Starting as a computer science engineering student, he found solace in mimicry after his father's passing. His college mates encouraged him to perform on stage, using it as a form of therapy. Later, he strategica
Indian businessman Prasanna Ajarekar has just launched Anashwar Media and Entertainment. They're starting big, with director Nikhil Mahajan's new film, "Taxi Driver, " at the Film Bazaar event. This movie tells the story of a taxi driver and a thief who find out they have a past connection. Filming
Sony Pictures is in a legal fight with Wanda Group, aiming to collect $49 million. The dispute began when Wanda's subsidiary, Wanda Hong Kong, agreed to buy a majority stake in Vampire Squid Productions, a company owned by Silvergate Group Holdings, for $38. 25 million in 2017. Vampire Squid holds p
Believe Entertainment Group, an award-winning studio based in New York City, has teamed up with Verve for representation. This news comes on the heels of their Grammy nomination for the Peacock documentary, "Kings from Queens: The Run DMC Story, " in the Best Film Music category. Believe has an impr
Katy Chevigny, a seasoned documentary filmmaker, has recently joined forces with Fusion Entertainment. This move comes after her first narrative feature film, "The Easy Kind, " debuted at the Telluride Film Festival. Chevigny is no stranger to the film industry, having produced or directed over a do
Nine promising film students have been chosen by the Museum of the Moving Image and the Sloan Foundation to craft science-themed screenplays. These lucky students, hailing from top film schools, will have access to expert mentors throughout the year. Two of them will win a $20, 000 prize. The mento
