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The Venice Film Festival draws to a close this evening, when prizes will be handed out by Lucrecia Martel ’s jury. It’s been a hot 10 days on the Lido, and not just because the mercury was stifling throughout. We expected controversy coming in, and certainly the inclusion of Roman Polanski ’s An Officer And A Spy in competition caused a stir at the outset — Martel on opening day seemed to suggest she might not give the film a fair shake, only to clarify her remarks 24 hours later. It was relatively smooth sailing from then on, with pictures vying for the Golden Lion generally well-received. Much attention focused on Warner Bros’ Joker and Netflix’s Marriage Story which both got extended standing ovations. It ain’t over til it’s over, however, and early this morning a protest broke out on the red carpet. About 200 people from the No Large Ships committee occupied the area in front of the Palazzo del Cinema. A peaceful proceeding, it focused largely on … [Read more...] about Venice: Polemics, Possible Prizewinners & A Late-Fest Red Carpet Protest

Erica Fernandes is one of the talented actresses, who is also known for her stylish appearances. Recently, the actress was seen in neve-seen-before. She was seen in a Viking look at an awards event, which grabbed everyone's eyeballs and many appreciated for her bold look. However, the actress revealed that she was trolled for her looks. Erica also revealed that she was the only one who followed the theme, but was yet trolled! When asked what made her decide the look, the actress was quoted by ETimes TV as saying, "I was very kicked about the fact that I was in a different attire and was on the red carpet. A lot of people didn't recognise me. I got out of the car, and people started guessing. It's funny how people don't follow themes in India. I was very excited to get a Met Gala theme for the red carpet. When I entered, I realised I was the only one following the theme." Erica said that she was shocked as she got trolled for following a theme and others … [Read more...] about Erica Fernandes Criticised For Viking Look: I Don’t Think People Knew It Was Met Gala Theme Red Carpet

EXCLUSIVE: The life of one of Hollywood’s leading men, Cary Grant , is to be portrayed by Jason Isaacs in an ITV and BritBox International drama, Deadline can reveal. Philomena and Stan & Ollie writer Jeff Pope is writing and exec producing Archie, named after Grant’s birthname Archibald Alexander Leach. ITV Studios is producing and the four-parter will be a flagship premiere on soon-to-launch streamer ITVX. Grant is widely recognized as one of Hollywood’s leading men, gaining a reputation for his transatlantic accent, sense of comic timing and handsome, debonair demeanor over more than 70 films in a decades-long mid-twentieth century career. He was twice nominated for an Academy Award, in Penny Serenade and None but the Lonely Heart, and worked with the biggest stars of the day including Sophia Loren, Grace Kelly and Doris Day. Archie will start with his birth in Bristol in 1904 and tell the story of a childhood spent in extreme … [Read more...] about Cary Grant Biopic Series Starring Jason Isaacs In Lead Role Set For ITV & BritBox International

Borat 2 star Maria Bakalova will chair the committee selecting Bulgaria ’s best international film submission for the 2022-23 Oscar race, the country’s National Film Center has confirmed. Bakalova was Oscar and Golden Globe-nominated in the 2020-21 awards season for her performance as Borat’s daughter along Sacha Baron Cohen. She is now busy forging a career in Hollywood where subsequent credits have included The Bubble , Bodies Bodies Bodies and the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. She has remained loyal to her native Bulgaria where she cut her acting teeth in its independent arthouse cinema scene. Bakalova’s arrival on the Bulgarian Oscar selection committee follows controversy last year, after the selection of Ivaylo Hristov’s drama Fear over Cannes Un Certain Regard selection Women Do Cry , by Vesela Kazakova and Mina Mileva’s and starring Bakalova, prompted accusations of foul play. Bakalova will be joined by director Kristina … [Read more...] about Oscars: ‘Borat 2’ Star Maria Bakalova To Chair Bulgaria’s Best International Film Selection Committee

The Television Critics Association (TCA) has announced the winners of the organization’s 38th Annual TCA Awards , recognizing the best television offerings from the 2021-2022 season. ABC’s first-year public school sitcom Abbott Elementary made the grade as the night’s top winner with four victories. The series took home some of the TCA’s highest honors, including Individual Achievement In Comedy for series creator, producer, writer, and star, Quinta Brunson; as well as Outstanding Achievement In Comedy, Outstanding New Program, and the Program Of The Year Award. Other winners include This Is Us star Mandy Moore, who earned the award for Individual Achievement In Drama after being snubbed by the Emmys; acclaimed Disney+ rock doc The Beatles: Get Back , which won the Outstanding Achievement In News And Information Award; CBS’ globe-hopping The Amazing Race , which shared Outstanding Achievement In Reality Programming with HBO Max’s glam Legendary ; the surreal Netflix … [Read more...] about ‘Abbott Elementary’ Leads TCA Awards With Four Wins, Including Program Of The Year

EXCLUSIVE: The Saturn Awards have unveiled nominations for their 50th anniversary edition, with organizer the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films saying that the ceremony to reveal winners is set for October 25 in an event that will be livestreamed on ElectricNOW. Warner Bros/DC’s The Batman , directed by Matt Reeves, is the top-nominated film with 12, featuring in categories including Best Superhero Film, and acting noms for Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz, Paul Dano and Colin Farrell. Guillermo del Toro’s Nightmare Alley from Searchlight Pictures is close behind with 10 nominations including Best Thriller Film, Best Direction (del Toro), and Writing (del Toro and Kim Morgan). Marvel Studios dominated this year’s noms in the Film and Streaming categories with movies like Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness , Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings , Thor: Love and Thunder , Sony’s Spider-Man: No Way Home , as well as Disney+ … [Read more...] about Saturn Awards Nominations: ‘The Batman’, ‘Nightmare Alley’, ‘Spider-Man’, ‘Better Call Saul’ Top List

EXCLUSIVE : Anonymous Content has hired former Bron executive David Davoli as President of International, based in New York. Davoli will oversee Anonymous Content’s international division including its various global joint ventures — Anonymous /Federation, AC Nordic, AC Brazil and Chapter One in the UK. He will be tasked with continuing to build out the international expansion. He starts in the new role in early September and will be a member of the senior leadership team, reporting to Anonymous Content CEO, Dawn Olmstead. Most recently, Davoli was President of Television at Bron Studios where he oversaw development, production, co-productions, financing and sales, and was the key dealmaker across all TV efforts. Among the projects he worked on were Irish family crime drama, Kin , on AMC+ and RTÉ, starring Charlie Cox and Aidan Gillen; Ten Percent , the English-language remake to the hit French series, Call My Agent! , which aired on Amazon Prime in the UK, and … [Read more...] about Anonymous Content Hires Former Bron Studios TV Prez David Davoli As President Of International

The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival ( LALIFF ) announced the call for submissions for its third annual LALIFF Inclusion Fellowship which aims to champion underrepresented filmmakers within the Latino community. With continued support from Netflix ’s Fund for Creative Equity, ten visionary self-identifying Indigenous Latino and Afro/Black Latino directors will each be awarded $30,000 for the production of their short films. “Last year, LALIFF and Netflix expanded the Inclusion fellowship by adding the Indigenous Latino cohort to the existing Afro/Black Latino cohort with the goal of uplifting Latino voices and moving representation forward. As we begin our third year, we are proud to announce the fellows will be receiving larger grants in order to bring their stories to life. It is fantastic to see Netflix realize the need to invest more in the Latino community and our stories,” says Academy Award®-nominated actor, founder of the Latino Film Institute (LFI) and … [Read more...] about The 3rd Annual Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival’s Inclusion Fellowship Open For Submissions

The Zurich Film Festival (ZFF) has unveiled the seven titles in its Gala Premieres section showcasing auteur features with broad audience appeal and awards season potential. The selection features Oscar-winning director Martin McDonagh’s Ireland-set comedy-drama The Banshees Of Inisherin , starring Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Kerry Condon and Barry Keoghan. The feature makes its world premiere in competition at Venice this year, followed by its North American premiere in Toronto. Further Venice 2022 Golden Lion contenders in the mix include Argentine director Santiago Mitre’s Argentina, 1985 , about a group of lawyers who take on the country’s military dictatorship. The selection also features the European premiere of Netflix’s German adaptation of All Quiet On The Western Front by Edward Berger, which world premieres in Toronto. The gala line-up will also showcase Cannes 2022 competition titles, Palme d’Or winner Triangle Of Sadness and Japanese … [Read more...] about Zurich Confirms Awards Season Appeal As It Sets Gala Screenings For ‘The Banshees Of Inisherin’, ‘Triangle Of Sadness’

People of India are all set to celebrate the 75th year of Independence this year on August 15. Independence Day 2022 is indeed special for every Indian around the world, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked citizens to hoist the flag outside their houses for three days as a mark of celebration. After all, India's struggle to get freedom from the British rule is known to all, and the citizens never miss any chance to pay tribute to the freedom fighters and soldiers who worked hard to give us the life we have. India is a very diverse country. It has different cultures, languages and customs. Hence, to rekindle the joyous emotions of victory and valour, this year, some films that are available on Netflix are must-watch for everyone on this Independence Day. Let's have a look- 83 Ranveer Singh-starrer 83 is one of the must-watch movies on Independence Day. The Kabir Khan directorial tells the story of the struggle of the Indian Cricket team, which … [Read more...] about Independence Day 2022: 83 To Minnal Murali, Films That You Must Watch On Netflix On I-Day