FILM INDUSTRY

Dec 04 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Indonesia's Magma Entertainment: A New Wave of Films Unveiled

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

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Dec 04 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Music Magic: Making Indonesian Films Sound Right

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

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Nov 25 2024ENTERTAINMENT

New Role for Tianna Roberts: Boosting Global Co-Productions

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

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Nov 24 2024ENTERTAINMENT

From Engineer to Superstar: Sivakarthikeyan's Journey Unveiled

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

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Nov 22 2024ENTERTAINMENT

New Media Venture Begins with 'Taxi Driver' at Film Bazaar

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

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Nov 21 2024BUSINESS

Sony vs. Wanda: A Film Feud Over a Failed Deal

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

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Nov 21 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Believe's Big Move: Partnering with Verve for Representation

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

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Nov 16 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Meet Katy Chevigny: Filmmaker and Documentary Pro Turns to Narrative Features

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

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Nov 13 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Meet the Nine Finalists Shaping Science on Screen

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

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Nov 10 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Joker 2: A Flop According to Comedian Tim Dillon

Comedian Tim Dillon, who played a small role in Joker: Folie à Deuce, didn't hold back his thoughts on the film. He called it the "worst film ever made" during an interview on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast. The movie, directed by Todd Phillips, stars Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga. It was released

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