Unbowed by Russian Invasion, Ukraine Selects “La Palisiada” as Oscar Submission
Lotfi Achour’s “Red Path” Wins Golden Yusr at 2024 Red Sea Film Festival
New Voices Shine at the 2024 Red Sea Souk with Awards and Cash Prizes
Festival Director Tiina Lokk on the Evolution and Growth of Tallinn Black Nights
You Can’t Spell Vista Group Without AI
Even on his worst day, if he even has one, Matthew Liebmann is incredibly even keeled and upbeat. These days, after spending the past year getting adjusted to his new role as Chief Product, Innovation & Marketing Officer at Vista Group, he might be described as downright euphoric. “I have…
Red Sea International Film Festival Opens Fourth Edition in Jeddah with Star-Studded Ceremony
The fourth annual Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF) opened in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on 5 December with a ceremony packed with international stars from all corners of the globe. Just a few of those seen on the red carpet included Aamir Kahn the Indian actor and filmmaker, British actresses E…
A Cinematic Gem: Salisbury Odeon Celebrates 60 Years as One of the World’s Most Unique Cinemas
Having survived a vivid history of turmoil, civil war, developers, and assassination attempts, the building that was saved by a horde of passionate cineastes backed by [English-American philanthropist and passionate movie lover] John Paul Getty Junior is celebrating 60 years as an Odeon and one of w…
Apple Breaks French Theatrical Release Windows with “Blitz”
Invoking a rarely used loophole, and a first for a major streaming service, Apple utilized an “exceptional visa” to release Steve McQueen’s World War II drama “Blitz” in French cinemas for a limited two-day run on November 9-10. The maneuver bypassed France’s stri…
Studios See Streaming Growth, Theatrical Decline During Third Quarter of 2024
Election returns weren’t the only results being announced last week. The parent companies of four Hollywood studios held earnings calls for the third quarter of 2024 providing a snapshot of the current state of the entertainment business. It’s a narrative that can be told in four words;…