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“The Milkmaid” and other African productions are putting extremism under the microscope and drawing diaspora audiences in the process. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/22/movies/nollywood-filmmakers-examine-boko-haram.html
Tyler Nevius says his backers remain in place and he hopes to reopen the 1929 movie house as a performing arts venue by late 2022. Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/
Lucid Air, the Saudi-backed luxury electric vehicle maker is hoping an immersive cinema-style sound system will appeal to buyers of the $69,000 vehicle. Dolby Atmos will be part of Lucid Air’s new 21-speaker surreal sound system, the company said on … Continued
Hollywood filmmakers Martin Scorsese and Christopher on Friday lauded veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan for his contribution towards preservation of film heritage. During a virtual showcase, Bachchan was bestowed with with the FIAF Award for his dedication and contribution to the … Continued
Legendary director Wong Kar Wai says he is tired of all the talk about cinema being dead as he believes people enjoy watching movies. The director, who is behind international classics such as “In The Mood for Love”, “Chungking Express” … Continued
For decades, Amitabh Bachchan preserved some 60 of his films in an air-conditioned room in his bungalow in the western city of Mumbai. Five years ago, the Bollywood superstar handed over the prints to a temperature-controlled film archive run by … Continued
Chevy Chase has long been one of Saturday Night Live’s most successful alumni to ever vacate the sketch comedy’s cast. In recent years, though, the actor-comedian has become know more as Hollywood’s flesh-and-bone answer to The Muppets’ Statler and Waldorf … Continued
This July, Marché du Film’s dedicated Cannes XR programme will be returning to showcase a wealth of immersive works from creators around the world. Virtual reality (VR) entertainment platform VeeR will be returning, collaborating with Cannes XR on VeeR VR Cinema. As … Continued
A Moscow book fair has prompted accusations of censorship after it canceled an appearance by a debut author who is a top aide to jailed opposition politician Aleksei Navalny. Kira Yarmysh, Navalny’s longtime spokeswoman and a prominent activist in her … Continued
The 12th annual La Jolla International Fashion Film Festival will be held July 23-24, marking the return of the live in-person event to the global stage. The home of the International Fashion Film Awards (IFFAS), the global marketplace for fashion … Continued