The news that “One Hundred Years of Solitude,” Netflix’s most ambitious series in Latin America, injected more than $52 million (225 billion Colombian Pesos) into the Colombian economy is gratifying for the thousands of locals who contributed to its making. The reported amount accounts for both direct expenses and the broader ripple effects across the
Luiz Toledo, the formerly highly active director of investments and strategic partnerships at Spcine, the São Paulo Film Commission, has launched Filomena Productions, a private sector consultancy which aims to help supply missing links between burgeoning audiovisual hubs in Brazil, Latin America and the global South and established international markets. A mover and shaker on
The eagerly anticipated TV Drama Vision showcase in Göteborg has unveiled its 2025 program, where 50+ series from some of the best Nordic and European creatives will be showcased over Jan. 28-29, next to a full program of inspiring talks. “Our curated program is a true team effort. We’ve worked hard and enjoyed every bit of
Early on in their accaimed TV series adaptation of Gabriel García Márquez’s “One Hundred Years of Solitude” Netflix and Bogota-based producer Dynamo (“Narcos”) set out to find Macondo. First, writers, producers and location managers visited Aracateca, the Nobel Prize winner’s birthplace on Colombia’s Caribbean seaboard. Later they toured Colombia’s Guajira peninsula, its Pacific Coast and
MEDIA MAVEN Japanese broadcasting powerhouse Nippon TV has elevated longtime exec Hiroyuki Fukuda to the top spot, naming him representative director, president and COO. The former rugby player, who joined the network in 1985, steps into the role as the broadcaster faces stiff competition in ratings despite maintaining its golden-time viewership crown in 2024, though
President Joe Biden has issued preemptive pardons to Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley and members of the Jan. 6 House committee just hours before Donald Trump‘s inauguration. Biden made the move to guard against possible “revenge” from Trump’s administration, according to the Associated Press. “The issuance of these pardons should not be mistaken
Paul Schrader is sounding off in support of using ChatGPT to come up with ideas for films. In a recent Facebook post, the “Taxi Driver” writer and “First Reformed” director said he asked the AI platform to generate plots for movies by famous filmmakers, including himself, and was impressed by the results. “I’M STUNNED,” Schrader
“Kneecap,” Rich Peppiatt’s acclaimed comedy-biopic about the Belfast rap trio of the same name, is heading back to Irish cinemas this week after landing six BAFTA nominations. Wildcard Distribution — which also co-produced the film — is re-releasing “Kneecap” across Ireland exactly a year after it became the first Irish-language film to world premiere in Sundance 2024,
Hong Kong International Film Festival Society’s (HKIFF) Hong Kong – Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF) has unveiled a slate of 25 in-development projects for its 23rd edition, with renowned auteur Kore-eda Hirokazu among the heavyweight filmmakers backing emerging talent. Among the highlights is “Yellow,” directed by newcomer Yamaura Miyoh and produced by Kore-eda. The film
Dubai-based sales agent Cercamon has boarded “Perla” ahead of its premiere at International Film Festival Rotterdam in the Tiger Competition. Directed by Alexandra Makarová, it focuses on a painter who – after fleeing Communist Czechoslovakia – lives in 1980s Vienna with her new partner Josef and teenage daughter Julia. But when Julia’s father contacts her,
Pope Francis had quite a busy weekend. In a rare TV interview, he slammed President-elect Donald Trump’s call for the mass deportation of immigrants in the U.S. as a “disgrace.” He also made his first appearance on TikTok, which was briefly banned in the States on Sunday, to promote his new autobiography “Hope.” The 88-year-old
Norwegian actor turned TV writer-director Henriette Steenstrup says she “adooores” “Ted Lasso,” and it’s easy to see why. Her first gig as showrunner “Pørni,” the Viaplay comedy hit, recommissioned by Netflix for Seasons 4-5, displays similar qualities: a rare ability to mix comedy with heart-warming drama, without shying away from serious issues. With her upcoming
Prime Video has named Keisuke Oishi as its new country manager for Japan, effective Jan. 20. The veteran Amazon executive, who most recently served as director and general manager of Amazon Music Japan, will report to Gaurav Gandhi, VP of Prime Video Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa. He replaces Kodama Takashi. Oishi brings a
“The Substance” emerged as the standout story of the South Korean box office for the weekend of Jan. 17-19, climbing to fourth place with a significant 72% increase in sales. The film, for which Demi Moore won a Golden Globe for her performance, earned KRW307.1 million ($211,900), drawing 31,302 admissions and a 5.7% market share.
The Chinese box office continued to be dominated by “Octopus With Broken Arms,” which held its top spot. The crime thriller earned RMB 60.8 million ($8.4 million) over the Jan. 17–19 weekend, bringing its cumulative total to $111.4 million, according to Artisan Gateway. Directed by Jacky Gan, the film remains a steady performer and has
Syndicado Film Sales has boarded two films selected for Berlinale: “Paul” by Denis Côté, which has its world premiere in the Panorama Dokumente section, and “Sirens Call” by Miri Ian Gossing and Lina Sieckmann, which is part of the Forum lineup. Côté’s documentary focuses on Paul, who suffers from depression and social anxiety. He seeks
Asian Shadows has acquired international sales rights to “This City Is A Battlefield” (Perang Kota) the upcoming neoclassical war drama from Indonesian director Mouly Surya that will serve as the closing night film at the 54th International Film Festival Rotterdam. Set in 1946 Jakarta during Indonesia’s struggle for independence, the film follows Isa (Chicco Jerikho),
As Kevin Costner turns 70, he remembers his once costar Whitney Houston. On his birthday, Jan. 18, Costner shared a photo to his Instagram Stories of himself and Houston on the set of 1992’s “The Bodyguard,” in which the pair costarred. The photo originated from Houston’s account, which is run by her estate. “This photo
Elizabeth Nissen, a veteran ABC News correspondent, died Jan. 7 in Ann Arbor, Mich., three days after her birthday. She was 71. Nissen’s death was first reported and confirmed by ABC News, although the cause of death was not revealed. Throughout her long and respected career in broadcast journalism as a correspondent covering news, war,
Play video content Clint Brewer Photography/FlightRisk/BACKGRID Justin Baldoni‘s fans are sticking by him despite accusations made by Blake Lively … stopping him to take a few pics after he left a grocery store in Hawaii. The actor was leaving the store in Maui Saturday … and, he nearly didn’t make it to his car, ’cause
Bad Bunny‘s “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” ascends to No. 1 after its first full tracking week, becoming the reggaeton star’s fourth album to hit the peak. It was a tight race to the summit as the 17-song set climbed to No. 1 with just 1,000 units over Taylor Swift‘s “Lover (Live From Paris)” vinyl reissue,
Cosm shared reality LED domes, based in Los Angeles’ Hollywood Park and in Dallas, will offer live Super Bowl viewing on Feb. 9. The 65,000 square foot Los Angeles venue, adjacent to SoFi Stadium, offers an immersive, curved 87-foot diameter 12K resolution LED dome, which one could think of as a mini Las Vegas Sphere.
In a recent discussion with The Guardian, Rami Malek detailed his experiences with racism as an Egyptian-American, pointing to one racial profiling incident where he found himself on the hood of a cop car. “I got thrown on the bonnet of an LAPD cop car because someone had robbed a liquor store and stolen a
While “Ted Lasso” Season 4 hasn’t been officially confirmed, Nick Mohammed, who plays assistant coach Nate Shelley, is driving online chatter about the show’s return. Mohammed posted a video on X Thursday explaining that some of his show dates for the “Show Pony” tour had to be rescheduled. “I know there’ll be a lot of
Nelly is speaking out against critics who have denounced his performance at tomorrow’s Liberty Inaugural Ball, one of three official balls celebrating Donald Trump’s return to the presidency. The St. Louis rapper addressed the appearance during an interview with Willie D Live, downplaying the political implications of the performance and stating that he’s simply honoring
After going dark for less than 24 hours, TikTok has confirmed it is “restoring service” after President-elect Donald Trump confirmed he will enact an executive order to extend the app’s ban deadline during his first day in office. “In agreement with our service providers, TikTok is in the process of restoring service,” TikTok stated. “We
Heading into the long weekend, Universal’s “Wolf Man” reboot was projected to climb to No. 1 on domestic box office charts. Yet Sony’s “One of Them Days,” an R-rated buddy comedy starring Keke Palmer and SZA, may have the last laugh. “One of Them Days” opened at No. 2 on the higher end of expectations
“Moana 2,” originally conceived as a television show for streaming, is officially a billion-dollar box office smash. The animated sequel has generated $445 million domestically and $567 million internationally, bringing its grand total to $1.009 billion globally after eight weekends of release. “Moana 2” is Disney‘s third 2024 release to join the billion-dollar club following “Inside Out
Anthony Hopkins made his first public appearance over the weekend since recently losing his home in the Pacific Palisades fire by traveling to Saudi Arabia. The legendary Oscar-winning actor, who is also a composer, hosted a gala concert featuring his pieces played by Britain’s Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. While in Saudi Arabia, Hopkins also attended the kingdom’s
Don’t blame Thanos: “Marvel Snap” is a casualty of the U.S. government’s move to ban TikTok over fears about its parent company’s Chinese ties. It’s not just TikTok that winked offline for U.S. users Saturday, just hours before the Jan. 19 deadline specified by the U.S. divest-or-ban law targeting TikTok. At least 10 other ByteDance-owned
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