When artist and filmmaker Johannes Büttner stumbled upon an old school acquaintance he hadn’t heard from for years online, it felt like serendipity. He had recently reunited with yet another old friend, also a filmmaker, Julian Vogel, with the interest of making a film about
In a year where Visions du Réel boasts 31 Swiss productions and co-productions in its main program, it is clearer than ever that the country is booming with documentary talent. Another strong proof of that claim is the yearly Swiss Films Previews, organized by the
This past weekend in China, Warner Bros. and Legendary’s “A Minecraft Movie” conquered the box office and broke the hegemony of local blockbuster “Ne Zha 2” which grossed $2.11 billion after a 10-week reign. But it might be a short-lived triumph thanks to U.S. President
Following the monumental success of “Pushpa 2,” which amassed over $210 million globally , pan-India star Allu Arjun is officially joining forces with director Atlee and marquee production house Sun Pictures for a new feature that promises to be a high-concept, VFX-driven spectacle. Backed by
Veteran TV executive Sam Barnett is stepping down as CEO of top Middle East broadcaster and streamer MBC Group and Mike Sneesby, former CEO of Australia’s Nine Entertainment has been appointed his successor. Barnett, who led MBC for more than 20 years in two separate
Netflix has set Taiwanese drama series “Forget You Not,” directed by multi-hyphenate talent Rene Liu, who steps behind the camera after establishing herself as one of Taiwan’s premier actress-singers. The drama features an ensemble cast featuring Golden Horse Award-winning actress Hsieh Ying-xuan (“Born for the
June’s fight to rescue her daughter, Hannah, and to stop Gilead once and for all, continues. “The Handmaid’s Tale” has returned to Hulu, with the first three episodes of its sixth and final season now available to stream. It’s been a few years since viewers
On this week’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart went after President Donald Trump for downplaying the consequences of his widespread tariffs, which has sent the global economy into a tail spin. In a segment labeled “Trade Wars,” in reference to the sci-fi classic