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Evolution Mallorca Brings Back Script Lab Pitches With ‘Sirat’ Producer and Oscar Winner Kim Magnusson Among Jury Members
This year’s Evolution Mallorca, held on the Spanish island between Oct. 28 and NoV. 4, is bringing back Evolution Pitch, the pitching component of its Script Lab program as part of the festival’s 15th edition. “It was a dream of mine to bring it back this year,” Evolution Mallorca founder Sandra Lipski tells Variety. “The […]
Katt Williams Recalls Welcoming 1st Child Before Age 21: ‘Wasn’t in Her Life’
Comedian Katt Williams is opening up about his large family in his newly released memoir, Nine Lives, No Wives and 69 Concubines. Williams, now 55, revealed in his recently released book that he first became a father after kickstarting his comedy career in 1991, finding out the news 10 months after his daughter with an […]
George Romero's lost debut film, Expostulations, rises from flooded basement
Romero's 1962 short film, Expostulations, is the centerpiece of an upcoming celebration concert of the filmmaker's life and work.
Raj Singh and Italy’s RP1 Holding Launch €100 Million Film Fund to Boost Country’s Struggling Indie Ecosystem
CEO of Media Capital Technologies Raj Singh and Italy’s RP1 Holding, an Italian group comprising companies specializing in alternative finance, are launching an innovative €100 million ($112 million) fund to finance audiovisual productions and film distribution in Italy. The One Media Capital Fund, as it is called, was unveiled on Tuesday during the Rome MIA […]
Jaafar Jackson reveals what uncle Michael Jackson would think of his biopic's success
Jaafar Jackson reveals what uncle Michael Jackson would think of his biopic's successJaafar Jackson believes his late uncle, Michael Jackson, would be "proud" after the blockbuster hit of his biopic, Michael.The film, which stars Jaafar as the late King of Pop, has earned more than $1...
‘Street Fighter’ Punches to Summit as Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer 2’ Bows in Third at U.K., Ireland Box Office
Paramount’s “Street Fighter” delivered a knockout blow to top the U.K. and Ireland box office, debuting in first place with £2.3 million ($3.1 million). Universal’s animated feature “Forgotten Island” bowed in second position, taking $1.8 million in its opening session. TGS Cinemas Limited secured third place with the debut of Indian superstar Rajinikanth’s blockbuster “Jailer […]
French National Cinema Center Boss Pans EU Subsidy Cut: “This Is No Time to Disarm Our Industry”
Gaëtan Bruel, president of the France's National Cinema Center, said film and TV production will be undercut as YouTube and social media platforms increasingly seize the attention of European audiences.
Lily Allen feels 'scared' of music industry: Here's why
Lily Allen feels 'scared' of music industry: Here's whyLily Allen recently got candid and blasted the music industry for not promoting female singers.While conversing with The Times Magazine, the 41-year-old English singer-songwriter and actress delivered a savage blow to the music world for...
Disney Names Carol Choi Asia Pacific President as Luke Kang Retires
Carol Choi will become president of The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific on Dec. 1, replacing Luke Kang, who is stepping down after 16 years at the Mouse House. Choi is currently executive VP of The Walt Disney Company APAC. In the top job, she will run Disney Entertainment’s operations in the region, from studios […]
Dana Carvey Says He ‘Didn’t Understand the Kerfuffle’ Over Shane Gillis’ ‘SNL’ Monologue: ‘I Just Saw It’ as a ‘Joke’
“Saturday Night Live” alum Dana Carvey didn’t get all the controversy over Shane Gillis’ recent monologue on the sketch show, saying he “just saw it” as “a joke.” Gillis sparked outrage on Oct. 10 when he opened his “SNL” hosting stint by mocking women at the gym. “I haven’t been to the gym in so […]