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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;…
Growing Saudi Film Industry Is Star of Second Annual Confex
Saudi Arabia is quite vocal about wanting to become a major player in the global film industry and during the second edition of the edition of the Saudi Film Confex in Riyadh, Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah unveiled ambitious plans to transform the kingdom into a regional and internati…