Daily Archives: February 27, 2025

Francis Ford Coppola Leads Tributes to Gene Hackman After Oscar Winner Found Dead Alongside Wife: ‘Inspiring and Magnificent in His Work and Complexity’

Francis Ford Coppola has paid tribute to his “The Conversation” star Gene Hackman after the Oscar-winning actor was found dead at 95 alongside his wife, Betsy Arakawa, in their Santa Fe home on Wednesday. “The loss of a great artist, always cause for both mourning

Hong Sangsoo’s ‘What Does That Nature Say to You’ Lands Distribution Deals Across Multiple Territories – Global Bulletin

FESTIVAL FAVORITE Korean auteur Hong Sangsoo‘s latest Berlinale competition entry “What Does That Nature Say to You” has secured distribution deals across multiple territories, Seoul-based sales agent Finecut has revealed. The film has been picked up by Arizona Films (France), Ama Films (Greece & Cyprus),

‘Helsinki Crimes’ Finnish Commissioner MTV Ramps Up Overseas Co-Productions, Plots TV Version of Jo Spain Novel ‘The Last to Disappear’ (EXCLUSIVE)  

Finland’s leading commercial broadcaster MTV, commissioner of TV hits “Conflict” (sold by Keshet Intl.) and “Helsinki Crimes” (distributed by Oble Ent.), is betting on fewer but bigger dramas and ramping up its international co-productions within the Nordics and beyond Its revamped strategy should not be affected

‘Fleabag,’ ‘Baby Reindeer’ Producer Francesca Moody Inks First-Look Deal With Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Wells Street Films

Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Wells Street Films has signed a two-year first-look deal with Francesca Moody Productions (FMP), the Olivier Award-winning company behind stage versions of “Fleabag” and “Baby Reindeer.” The agreement gives Wells Street Films first opportunity to develop FMP’s theatrical productions for television. Wells Street,

EIF Injects $26 Million Into European Film and TV Production

The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed €25 million ($26.2 million) to the Finland-based IPR VC Fund III. The investment aims to enhance the production of European films and TV series, and the fund now exceeds €100 million ($105 million). Headquartered in Helsinki, IPR.VC has

Gene Hackman’s Career in Photos: From ‘The French Connection’ to ‘Superman’ and More

Gene Hackman, who was found dead at 95 alongside his wife at their Santa Fe, N.M. home on Feb. 26, was considered one of the greatest actors of his generation. He won two Oscars over a career spanning over four decades, for playing Jimmy “Popeye”

BBC Chief Content Officer Charlotte Moore Joins Sony-Owned Left Bank Pictures in Dual Role as CEO and EVP Creative Director of SPT

Charlotte Moore, the current Chief Content Officer of the BBC, is set to join London’s Sony-owned Left Bank Pictures as the company’s the new CEO. In an additional dual capacity Moore has also been appointed to the newly created role of EVP, creative director across

Gene Hackman and Wife Betsy Arakawa Found Dead in Santa Fe Home; Oscar-Winning Star of ‘French Connection’ and ‘Unforgiven’ Was 95

Gene Hackman, a two-time Oscar winner for “The French Connection” and “Unforgiven,” and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, were found dead Wednesday afternoon in their Santa Fe, N.M. home. The office of Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza confirmed their deaths to Variety after