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Lars Eidinger Wanted Isabelle Huppert’s Vampire Role in ‘The Blood Countess’: But ‘It Turned Out I Was the Vampire’s Therapist!’
Lars Eidinger has still gotten over the fact that he didn’t get to play a vampire in “The Blood Countess,” starring Isabelle Huppert and directed by celebrated German filmmaker Ulrike Ottinger. During the press conference for the movie at the Berlin Film Festival hours before
‘4 Blocks’ Lead Kida Khodr Ramadan to Star in Nuran David Calis’ ‘GÖZ’ for Maze
German-Lebanese thesp Kida Khodr Ramadan, the “4 Blocks” standout whose profile jumped internationally via Amazon Prime Video, is set to star in “GÖZ,” a radical contemporary reimagining of Goethe’s “Götz von Berlichingen” to be directed by Nuran David Calis, known for his
Indonesian Horror Prequel ‘Janur Ireng: Sewu Dino’ Lands Worldwide Deal With EST N8 (EXCLUSIVE)
International sales and production company EST N8 has acquired worldwide rights to “Janur Ireng: Sewu Dino the Prequel,” a supernatural horror feature from Indonesian filmmaker Kimo Stamboel and MD Pictures. The deal was revealed at Berlin’s European Film Market. The deal,
Katharine McPhee, Henry Thomas to Star in Joshua Caldwell’s Kidnapping Feature ‘Three People in the Woods’ (EXCLUSIVE)
“Smash” star Katharine McPhee and “E.T.’s” Henry Thomas are set to lead upcoming kidnapping feature “Three People in the Woods.” Directed by Joshua Caldwell (“Mending the Line”), the film follows a grieving couple who kidnap the man they believe is responsible for the death of
Harry Styles to Curate and Perform at London’s Meltdown Festival
Harry Styles has landed his next new gig: festival curator. The pop star is set to curate Meltdown at London’s Southbank Centre, which bills itself as the “world’s longest-running artist-curated music festival.” He’ll also perform a headline concert at the event, which
‘Outlander’ Star Rosie Day Set to Make Directorial Debut With Adaptation of Giles Paley-Phillips’ ‘One Hundred and Fifty-Two Days’ (EXCLUSIVE)
“Outlander” star Rosie Day is set to make her directorial feature debut with “One Hundred and Fifty-Two Days,” an adaptation of Giles Paley-Phillips’ bestselling novel. Roman Griffin-Davis (“Jojo Rabbit”) will star in the film, alongside Alistair Petrie (“The Night Manager”),
“Infrastructure of Truth” Under Political Pressure and AI Disruption in Focus at Copenhagen Doc Fest’s Industry Strand
Organizers promise "bold conversations on challenging conglomerates' power over content, securing 'safe havens' for independent voices, looking at AI as a tool, and redefining our relationship to it."
‘Four Minus Three’ Director on Telling a Real-Life Story of Family Tragedy, Clowns, and Hope: “Nobody Wants to Watch Someone Cry for 120 Minutes”
"...not even in Europe," says Adrian Goiginger about his new Berlinale film, starring Valerie Pachner, which used input from author Barbara Pachl-Eberhart, whose life it is based on, and a clown consultant.
‘Tehran’ Producer Dana Eden Dies Unexpectedly at 52 During Season 4 Shoot in Greece
“Tehran” producer Dana Eden has died during the Season 4 shoot of the hit Apple TV+ series in Greece. She was 52. No cause of death has been confirmed but Shula and Donna Productions, the production company Eden founded alongside fellow “Tehran” producer Shula Spiegel, has
Series Match: A Massive Jailbreak, the Extraordinary Monika Ertl and the Next From the Creator of ‘Desperate Lies’
New series from the “City of God” director Fernando Meirelles and DP Cesar Charlone, plus Angela Chaves, creator of Netflix Spanish-language mega-hit “Desperate Lies,” and “Sissi” co-head writer Robert Krause feature at a high-powered first Series Match, uniting German, Latin
Eve Hewson, Tom Burke to Star in Film From ‘Normal People’ Director Set in Dublin’s Jewish Community; A24 to Distribute in U.S.
Newcomer Shane Meagher also stars in the film, written and directed by Lenny Abrahamson.
Branded Entertainment Executives Anthony Damianakis, Pete Fergusson Launch Dubai-Based Startup IPX to Connect Brands With Content (EXCLUSIVE)
Branded entertainment executives Anthony Damianakis and Pete Fergusson are launching an ambitious startup called IPX headquartered in Dubai, with offices also in London and Sydney. The innovative startup aims to connect brands with creators, producers, broadcasters, streamers
Tom Burke and Eve Hewson Join Lenny Abrahamson’s Next Film for Element Pictures as A24 Boards Project
“Room” and “Normal People” director Lenny Abrahamson is gearing up to shoot his next film for Element Pictures, and has tapped Tom Burke and Eve Hewson to star in the as-yet-untitled project set within Dublin’s Jewish community in the late 1970s. Newcomer Shane Meagher also
John Wilson, Sara Dosa Among Speakers in Lineup for CPH:DOX’s Conference and Summit Program
The industry section of Copenhagen documentary festival CPH:DOX has unveiled the Summit and Conference program, which runs March 16-19. Featured speakers include U.S. filmmaker John Wilson, Emmy nominated three times for “How to With John Wilson,” and U.S. filmmaker Sara Dosa,
ByteDance Pledges Safeguards for Seedance 2.0 After Disney Legal Threat Over IP Violations
Chinese tech giant ByteDance has committed to strengthening safeguards for its controversial AI video generation tool Seedance 2.0 following a barrage of cease-and-desist letters from major Hollywood studios and condemnation from industry guilds, according to BBC News. The
BFI Boosts U.K. Documentary Filmmaking Funding Support by 20 Percent
"Independent U.K. documentary is one of the most vital, truth-telling forces in our cultural life."
‘Lost Embrace’ Creator Daniel Burman on ‘So Far, So Good,’ Male Crisis, Butterflies and What We Leave Behind
Even Pope Francis has a hardback copy of his graphic novel. He has a loving relationship with his glamorous wife, who travels the world. As a globally renown cartoonist, he can afford a carer for his parents. On face value, Ariel has it all. In fact, the protagonist of Daniel
Korea Box Office: ‘The King’s Warden’ Stays No. 1 as ‘Humint’ Opens Wide
Historical drama “The King’s Warden” maintained its dominant position at the top of the South Korean box office for a second consecutive weekend, according to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council. “The King’s Warden” earned $6.4 million from
Salma Hayek, Mexican President Back New 30 Percent Film Tax Incentive
Mexico unveils a series of incentives to support local cinema and attract international productions, just as the Trump government is threatening tariffs.
ZDF Studios Seals 1,200-Hour Drama Deal With Hungary’s TV2 Group (EXCLUSIVE)
ZDF Studios has closed a multi-year deal to supply Hungary’s TV2 Group on more than 1,200 hours of drama, with free TV, pay TV and VOD rights for Hungary that allow the broadcaster to run the package across its linear channels and streaming services. The package leans into
Oscar Nominees ‘Perfect Neighbor,’ ‘Mr. Nobody’ Compete for Fipresci’s Documentary Grand Prix
The International Federation of Film Critics, also known as Fipresci, and the Millennium Docs Against Gravity festival have revealed the nominees for the inaugural Documentary Grand Prix, which will be given to the best documentary film of the year. They include two Oscar
China Box Office: ‘Love Go Go Go!’ Opens at No. 1 Ahead of Lunar New Year Frame
Romantic comedy “Love Go Go Go!” debuted atop the China box office for the Feb. 13–15 weekend, taking RMB36.9 million ($5.2 million), according to Artisan Gateway. Directed by Philip Yung and starring Qin Xiaoxian and Wang Yinglu, the film follows the friction-filled romance
Berlinale Series Market Amps Up
Series from such creative heavyweights as Ken Burns, Ruben Ostlund and Fernando Meirelles galvanize the most powerful edition to date of the Berlinale Series Market, its TV forum and market. More projects from top talent hitting the BSM include “The Granddaughter,” from İlker
‘The Hidden Face of the Earth’ Focuses on a Photographer Losing His Eyesight (Exclusive Berlin Trailer)
Arnaud Alain, whose feature documentary directorial debut premieres in the Berlinale's Panorama Dokumente, says about Dimitri, whom the film follows: "His camera becomes an extension of his gaze."
‘The Hidden Face of the Earth’ Focuses on a Photographer Losing His Eyesight (Exclusive Berlin Clip)
Arnaud Alain, whose feature documentary directorial debut premieres in the Berlinale's Panorama Dokumente, says about Dimitri, whom the film follows: "His camera becomes an extension of his gaze."
ORF-Enterprise Brings Portuguese Mystery Series ‘Jones’ to Berlin’s European Film Market
Vienna-based ORF-Enterprise is bringing Portuguese mystery drama “Jones” to Berlin for its international market debut at the EFM Series Market, pitching the six-part series as a premium, export-facing whodunit with a supernatural hook. Produced by Caracol Studios for Portuguese
Arundhati Roy and Pradip Krishen’s Cult 1989 Indian Film ‘In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones’ Gets Second Life With Film Heritage Foundation Restoration at Berlinale
Film Heritage Foundation’s newly restored version of Pradip Krishen and Arundhati Roy’s cult film “In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones” (1989) is making its world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival, marking a remarkable second life for a film that virtually disappeared after a
Dark Sky Films Acquires Emily Bennett and Justin Brooks’ Folk Horror ‘Blood Shine’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Dark Sky Films has acquired all North American distribution rights to “Blood Shine,” the latest feature from husband-and-wife filmmaking duo Emily Bennett and Justin Brooks. Described as a “striking blend of arthouse sensibility and visceral folk horror,” the film will be
Venice Winner Deepak Rauniyar’s ‘The Taste of Salt,’ Inspired by ‘MasterChef’ Star, Debuts at Berlinale Co-Production Market
“The Taste of Salt,” a narrative feature from Deepak Rauniyar inspired by the life of renowned Nepali chef Santosh Shah, has debuted at the 2026 Berlinale Co-Production Market. Rauniyar’s 2016 feature “White Sun” won the Interfilm Award at Venice Film Festival, while his most
German Actor Malick Bauer Makes Debut as Film Producer on Crime Drama ‘Triptych,’ Starring Alongside Iwan Rheon (EXCLUSIVE)
German Actor Malick Bauer, best known for his breakout role in Disney+’s “Sam — A Saxon,” is making his debut as feature film producer on the tentatively titled ensemble crime drama “Triptych,” starring alongside Iwan Rheon (“Game of Thrones”). Described as a high-concept
Kornél Mundruczó Directs ‘Unbelievable’ Amy Adams in ‘At the Sea’ But Has Been ‘Blacklisted in Hungary for Years’: ‘I’m Lucky I’m Able to Work’
Hungarian director Kornél Mundruczó directs Amy Adams in the Berlinale competition film “At the Sea,” which might be his most accessible film yet. “I’m just grateful I get to tell my stories in English and make American movies. I certainly didn’t want to make a ‘European’ film
Creature Feature ‘Bone Keeper,’ Starring ‘Lord of the Rings’ Actor John Rhys-Davies, Sells to Several Territories (EXCLUSIVE)
Creature feature “Bone Keeper” has been sold to several territories. The British film stars John Rhys-Davies, who is best known for portraying Gimli in “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy and Sallah in the “Indiana Jones” franchise. “Bone Keeper” is being sold at the European Film
Yeo Yann Yann on Berlin Competition Film ‘We Are All Strangers,’ 13-Year Journey With Anthony Chen and Finding Hope in Struggle
For Yeo Yann Yann, the journey to Anthony Chen’s “We Are All Strangers” has been one of profound personal and artistic transformation. The acclaimed actor’s performance as Lee Bee Hwa marks her third collaboration with the Singaporean filmmaker — an evolution that mirrors both
Global Constellation Boards Contemporary Adaptation of Classic ‘Emil and the Detectives’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Finance and sales outfit Global Constellation has boarded international sales on the upcoming live-action family feature “Emil and the Detectives.” The film is a contemporary adaptation of Erich Kästner’s classic 1929 novel, which has been translated into more than 60 languages
Japan’s Streaming Market Hits $7.2 Billion as Netflix, Prime Video and U-Next Dominate, Report Finds
Japan’s premium video-on-demand sector achieved $7.2 billion in total revenue during 2025, marking a 15% year-over-year increase, according to a new report from Media Partners Asia. The growth reflects platforms’ increasing reliance on diversified revenue models, including
Spirit Awards Snubs: Top Nominees ‘Peter Hujar’s Day,’ ‘One of Them Days,’ ‘Twinless’ Shut Out
On the TV side, both 'Forever' and 'Mr Loverman' went into the ceremony with four nominations, the same as 'Adolescence,' which swept its categories, but went home empty-handed.
Savannah Guthrie Tells Her Mother’s Kidnapper ‘It Is Never Too Late to Do the Right Thing’: ‘We Still Have Hope’
Savannah Guthrie took to Instagram on Sunday afternoon to share another message with her mother’s kidnapper. She calmly told the perpetrator that it’s “never too late to do the right thing.” “It’s been two weeks since our mom was taken, and I just wanted to come on and say that
Robby Hoffman Clears Up Claim That Spirit Awards Grant Recipients Can “Spend the Money How You Want”: “I Didn’t Read the Script”
During her second presenting appearance at the ceremony, the 'Hacks' star joked that "the reason I'm back is they told me you're actually not allowed to use the money however you see fit on the last grant."
Spirit Awards: Clint Bentley Says ‘Train Dreams’ Is About “All the Small Lives That Keep the World Going”
The Netflix film won best feature at the awards ceremony on Sunday, as well as best director and best cinematography.
Rose Byrne Wins Spirit Award, Says ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’ Character “Could Only Exist” in an Indie Film
Accepting the award for best lead performance, the actress added, "I'm from Australia, and it's really all independent film there."
Spirit Awards: ‘Train Dreams’ Director Clint Bentley Credits Films for “Putting Goodness Into the World” While It “Feels Like It’s On Fire”
Bentley won the best director award at the awards show on Sunday.
August Ponthier on Coming Out as Non-Binary and Exploring the Tension Between Home and Freedom With a Remarkable Debut Album, ‘Everywhere Isn’t Texas’
It’s early in 2026, but August Ponthier’s full-length debut album, “Everywhere Isn’t Texas,” should still be remembered 11 or 12 months from now as one of the year’s best fresh starts. There are a number of ways in which the slightly country-tinged pop album does or doesn’t
Disney Unveils Latest Nike Collab, With Co-Branded Pieces for the Golf Course, Theme Park and Beyond
Who says Disney merch is just for theme park adults? The Mouse House has dropped its latest capsule collection with Nike and the offerings include ready-to-wear (and easy-to-wear) pieces designed for the golf course, office and beyond. Disney has collaborated with Nike on
Warner Bros. Discovery Eyes Renewed Discussions With Paramount Skydance After Latest Bid
The Warner Bros. Discovery board is leaning toward re-engaging with Paramount Skydance on the revised terms of Paramount’s offer to acquire the entire company, which inked an $83 billion sale agreement with Netflix in December. But Paramount Skydance’s latest offer — No. 9
Spirit Awards: ‘Lurker’ Director Alex Russell Likens Indie Film Risk to ‘Ratatouille’ Scene After Best First Screenplay Win
"I want to thank everyone who was willing to look stupid and put even just a sliver of themselves on the line to legitimize all these new filmmakers here tonight," Russell said at the awards ceremony on Sunday.
‘Sorry, Baby’ Wins Best Screenplay at 2026 Spirit Awards; First-Time Filmmaker Eva Victor Says She Could Only Make It “Independently”
The writer-director-star made her feature debut with the film.
Ego Nwodim Pokes Fun at Cher’s Luther Vandross Grammys Flub, Addresses “Heartbreaking Times” in Spirit Awards Monologue
"It may feel impossible to see the light right now, but I'm deeply grateful to all of you for helping us understand who we are in the midst of chaos," the former 'SNL' star said.
Spirit Awards Host Ego Nwodim Jokes About Move From Beach to Hollywood Palladium: “We Don’t Have a Permit”
The show is not taking place in Santa Monica for the first time since 1994.
Spirit Awards Full Winners List: ‘Train Dreams,’ ‘Adolescence’ Among Top Honored Titles
The 41st Independent Spirit Awards celebrated the best in indie movies and TV shows. Former “Saturday Night Live” cast member Ego Nwodim hosted the show, which took place Sunday night at the Hollywood Palladium. “Train Dreams” And “Adolescence” were took home some of the
