French broadcaster Arte France actively invests in Nordic TV dramas, with €33 million ($34.3 million) allocated for co-productions and acquisitions in 2025. Recent partnerships include "Liv," "Carmen Curlers," "Mobile 101," and "Pørni." Arte France's focus is on diverse and thought-provoking content that explores societal issues and bridges cultural gaps. Through co-productions, Arte France aims to create meaningful content that aligns with its values of democracy and humanity.
Published on: January 27, 2025, 12:01 PM UTC
Christopher Nolan is filming an adaptation of Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey," partly in Sicily, which is believed to have been the setting of Ulysses' wanderings in the 8th century BCE.
Published on: January 27, 2025, 12:01 PM UTC
European TV giant Banijay Entertainment expands the roles of two executives, Steve Matthews and Johannes Jensen, as it rejigs its global scripted division.
Published on: January 27, 2025, 12:00 PM UTC
Explore six new development projects from Ikusmira Berriak, a renowned residency program showcasing cutting-edge arthouse cinema. Unveiled for 2025, these projects delve into themes of societal pressures through physical metamorphosis, genre-defying narratives, and boundary-pushing storytelling. From exploring female empowerment through transformation in "Mermaids" to examining the complexities of grief and curses in "The Dance of Shadows," these projects promise to provoke, inspire, and reshape the cinematic landscape.
Published on: January 27, 2025, 12:00 PM UTC
"The Talent," a psychological thriller set at a glitzy party, stars Ester Expósito, one of the most popular breakout stars of "Elite." Film Factory Entertainment will market the movie at Berlin, which explores a young woman's life drastically changing after a phone call at a high-society party.
Published on: January 27, 2025, 12:00 PM UTC
Action icon Jackie Chan teams up with Chinese helmer Larry Yang for "The Shadow's Edge," a high-stakes thriller set against the backdrop of Macau.
Published on: January 27, 2025, 12:00 PM UTC
Paradise is the new series from the creator of This Is Us, and it's full of surprises. The Hulu and Disney+ show follows Secret Service agent Xavier Collins (Sterling K. Brown) as he investigates the murder of former president Cal Bradford (James Marsden). But what starts out as a political conspiracy drama quickly turns into a thriller when Xavier discovers that the entire community is living in a giant bunker. The twist ending will leave you guessing what's really going on and eager for more.
Published on: January 27, 2025, 06:00 AM UTC
In a sparkling gown, Jennifer Lopez fights back tears at the Sundance Film Festival premiere of "Kiss of the Spider Woman." The musical adaptation of the novel fulfills a lifelong dream for Lopez, who tells the audience that she's "been waiting for this moment her whole life." Directed by Bill Condon, the film follows queer window dresser Luis Molina (Tonatiuh) and his cellmate Valentin Arregui (Diego Luna) in a prison during Argentina's "Dirty War."
Published on: January 27, 2025, 06:00 AM UTC
Dave Franco and Alison Brie to Discuss Their Latest Film "Together" at Sundance Film Festival
Published on: January 27, 2025, 12:01 AM UTC
Sundance premieres two documentaries that emphasize the importance of libraries and the stories within them. "The Librarians" follows activists fighting book bans in the US, while "How to Build a Library" documents the restoration of a public library in Nairobi, Kenya. These films explore the vital role of libraries in preserving history, fostering creativity, and empowering communities.
Published on: January 27, 2025, 12:01 AM UTC