John Oliver: It’s ‘Frankly Incredible’ Justice Department Lawyer Was Fired Because ‘She Didn’t Think Mel Gibson, Best Known for His Work in Screaming, Should Have Guns’

John Oliver sounded off on a Justice Department official’s claim that she was fired for refusing to recommend that Mel Gibson’s gun rights be restored, saying that the “Mad Max” and “Braveheart” actor is “best known for his work in screaming.” Last Week, Elizabeth G.

China Box Office: ‘Ne Zha 2’ Stays on Top as ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ Opens in Second

China’s box office remained steady over the March 14–16 weekend, with “Ne Zha 2” continuing its dominant run at the top of the charts. The Cococartoon release grossed RMB 148.3 million ($20.6 million), pushing its cumulative total to $2.064 billion, according to Artisan Gateway. The

OUTtv Makes Historic Move Into Asian Market With Taiwan Launch

In a significant expansion of LGBTQ+ content in Asia, OUTtv is set to debut its first-ever channel in the region through a partnership with Taiwan’s largest telecom provider, Chunghwa Telecom. The expansion marks a strategic milestone for OUTtv, which bills itself as the world’s leading

‘Solo Leveling,’ ‘Demon Slayer’ Outfits Aniplex and Crunchyroll Launch New Anime Production Venture Hayate

Aniplex Inc. and Crunchyroll, LLC have revealed the establishment of Hayate Inc., a new company focused on planning, developing, and producing anime content for the Crunchyroll streaming service available worldwide. The Tokyo-based Hayate will draw staff from both parent companies and will be led by

FilmSharks Snatches Worldwide Rights to ‘60s Era Comedy, ‘Virgins,’ as Teaser Bows Ahead of Malaga Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

Buenos Aires-based FilmSharks has swooped on the worldwide rights to “Virgins” (“Virgenes”) the latest comedy by Álvaro Díaz Lorenzo (“Lord, Give Me Patience”) ahead of its premiere at the Malaga Film Festival on March 17. Powerhouse indie studio Filmax will release the film theatrically on

Fernando Tato’s Malaga-Bound ‘Goodbye Berta’ From Kraken Media Boarded by Tornasol Media, Abano Producións (EXCLUSIVE)  

Produced by Galicia’s Kraken Media, Fernando Tato’s “Goodbye, Berta,” a buzzy project heading for this week’s Málaga Festival Fund Co-Production Event (MAFF), has added further production partners in Spain’s Tornasol Media, behind Academy Award winner “The Secret in Their Eyes,” and Abano Producións, a producer

France TV Distribution’s Corsica Blood Feud Thriller ‘Vendetta,’ from ‘A Prophet’ Producer Marco Cherqui, to Launch at Series Mania (EXCLUSIVE)  

“Vendetta,” the awaited Corsican blood feud drama-thriller from Marco Cherqui, who produced Jacques Audiard’s breakout movie “A Prophet,” will be brought onto the sales market at Series Mania by France TV Distribution.  Set up at CPB Films, behind Rebecca Zlotowski’s 2019 Toronto player “Savages” and

‘Parasite’ Studio CJ ENM and Japan’s TBS Join Forces for Game Show ‘Mugen Loop’

CJ ENM, the Korean powerhouse behind the Oscar-winning “Parasite,” and Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS) are set to premiere their first co-produced unscripted series, “Mugen Loop” (“Infinite Loop”). CJ ENM is present at the ongoing Hong Kong FilMart. The high-concept game show places six contestants, including