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Sundance goes virtual but still promises top programme

The festival is set to welcome directorial debuts and hotly anticipated returnees to a programme taken online due to the spread of the omicron variant.

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Hardy Krüger, German actor featured in 'A Bridge too Far', dies at 93

Krüger starred in the 1957 British movie “The One That Got Away” about a captured German fighter pilot who stages a series of daring attempts to escape the Allies.

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'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' creator denies misconduct allegations

The show-runner and director has been accused of threatening and intimidating behaviour by cast members, writers and other crew members.

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65 years after Humphrey Bogart's death, where are films' leading men?

Bogart epitomised a strong, silent version of manhood, but is it relevant today? We explore the heirs to his silver screen legacy.

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SAG award nominees 2022 announced

The nominees include big hitters like Lady Gaga and Ben Affleck with recognition for "Don't Look Up" and "Belfast".

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'Rust' armourer sues ammunition supplier after fatal shooting

Armourer Hannah Gutierrez Reed claims that Seth Kenney created a dangerous environment on set by incorrectly supplying live ammunition.

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UNESCO and Belgian theatre help Iraqi youngsters make a movie in Mosul

Young Iraqi film students tell their own stories from Mosul by the help of UNESCO. In a collaboration between the Mosul fine arts academy, a Belgian theatre company and UNESCO, 19 students are getting a chance to make their first short films.

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'Dallas Buyers Club' director Jean-Marc Vallée dead at 58

Vallée was well known for his improvisational style and giving the actors the space to play freely and improvise across scenes.

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Actor Andy Garcia gets Godfather-themed surprise from Bulgarian busker

A unique moment, captured on camera. Watch the busker's surprise when he finds out that the guy listening to him play the Godfather theme, is Andy Garcia.

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Alec Baldwin recklessly fired gun on 'Rust' film set, lawsuit claims

A lawsuit filed on Wednesday claims the actor had no reason to fire the gun that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injured director Joel Souza.

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Peter Jackson sells special effects studio as the Metaverse takes over

The Lord of the Rings director has sold Weta Digital, his special effects studio, for €1.38 billion to a software company that wants to develop the metaverse.

Cinema

The evolution of Arab Cinema

Arab Cinema has a continued reputation for breaking down barriers and stereotypes, and often at times, making a political statement. Many countries also experienced a spike in film production after they gained independence.

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Search for spice continues: Dune sequel officially lands in two years

The long-awaited sci-fi epic's second instalment will hit cinemas in October 2023.

USA

Prop gun fired by actor Alec Baldwin kills cinematographer on film set

A prop gun fired by veteran actor Alec Baldwin, who is producing and starring in a Western movie, killed his director of photography and injured the director at the movie set outside Santa Fe, authorities said.

Italy

Street cinema is taking off in Milan

What started as a few friends wanting to watch a movie together outside during the pandemic has grown into a popular regular feature

Russia

Russian actress en route to ISS for first movie shot in space

An actress and director are on board a rocket that is on its way to the International Space Station (ISS), as Russia looks to score symbolic points against US competitors.

World News

Euroviews. The good soldiers of cinema still fighting the good fight | View

The journey to bring the LUX Audience Award to life under uncertain conditions has been a valuable, complex and sometimes arduous mission, says Mike Downey, Chairman of the European Film Academy.

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Amazon is buying MGM, the studio behind James Bond, for €6.9 billion

The move is set to shore up Amazon's streaming services, giving the company access to more than 4,000 films.

USA

Oscars 2021: 'Nomadland' is big winner with three awards

Chloe Zhao won Best Director and Best Picture while her leading actress, Frances McDormand secured her third Oscars. Anthony Hopkins and Daniel Kaluuya also walked away with a golden statuette.

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Weinstein appeals rape conviction blaming 'cavalier' judge

More than a year after a landmark verdict for the #MeToo movement, Weinstein's lawyers argued their client's right to a fair trial was denied.