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Busan Film Market Selects Japan as 2026 Focus Country for Producer Hub

Busan Film Market Selects Japan as 2026 Focus Country for Producer Hub

The Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM) has announced Japan as the 2026 Focus Country for its Producer Hub, a networking platform associated with the Busan International Film Festival. Japan will send ten producers to Busan in October to participate in project pitching, speed meetings, and case-study sessions. The Producer Hub, now in its third year, aims to facilitate international co-productions by providing a forum for producers to exchange information and build relationships. This year's Japanese delegation will showcase active co-production projects and seek new partners across the region.
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‘La Gradiva,’ Cannes Critics’ Week Winner and French Oscar Hopeful, Sets U.S. Release Date and Reveals New Image (EXCLUSIVE)

‘La Gradiva,’ Cannes Critics’ Week Winner and French Oscar Hopeful, Sets U.S. Release Date and Reveals New Image (EXCLUSIVE)

Marine Atlan’s coming-of-age drama “La Gradiva,” a French hopeful eyeing to represent the country in the international feature Oscar race, has set its U.S. release date. The Cannes Critics’ Week Grand Prize winner will open at Film at Lincoln Center and IFC Center in New York on Dec. 18, followed by an expansion the next […]
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US stocks tick toward records as oil prices drop and inflation gets less bad

US stocks tick toward records as oil prices drop and inflation gets less bad

The U.S. stock market is drifting around its all-time high following the latest sign that inflation is getting less bad
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US futures climb ahead of more inflation data, though major indexes are down for the week

US futures climb ahead of more inflation data, though major indexes are down for the week

U.S. futures are rising as Wall Street prepares for the release of more inflation data
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Why Vientiane’s History Reflects the Story of Southeast Asia

Why Vientiane’s History Reflects the Story of Southeast Asia

Vientiane, the capital and largest city of Laos, has a rich history that reflects the broader historical currents of Southeast Asia. Situated on th...
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Ann Hui Named Camellia Award Recipient at Busan Film Festival – Global Bulletin

Ann Hui Named Camellia Award Recipient at Busan Film Festival – Global Bulletin

CAMELLIA CONFERRED Ann Hui, one of Hong Kong cinema’s defining figures, will receive the 2026 Camellia Award at the opening ceremony of the 31st Busan International Film Festival on Oct. 6 at Busan Cinema Center. The award, established by BIFF in partnership with Chanel to honor filmmakers who have advanced the status of women in the industry, goes to […]
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RioFilme to Announce New Incentives for International Co-Productions, Unveiling Them at Brazil’s Gramado Fest (EXCLUSIVE)

RioFilme to Announce New Incentives for International Co-Productions, Unveiling Them at Brazil’s Gramado Fest (EXCLUSIVE)

RioFilme, the film-TV agency of Rio de Janeiro City, will launch a call for proposals amounting to R$15 million ($3 million) for up to four international co-production projects involving Rio-based companies. Leonardo Edde, president of RioFilme, told Variety that projects of fiction and animated feature films are eligible to apply and that he will provide […]
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‘The Chosen’ Star Jonathan Roumie to Voice Banijay Live’s ‘Luminiscence’ Experience at St. Patrick’s Cathedral

‘The Chosen’ Star Jonathan Roumie to Voice Banijay Live’s ‘Luminiscence’ Experience at St. Patrick’s Cathedral

Banijay is expanding its “Luminiscence” immersive experience franchise in the U.S. with an installation at New York’s iconic St. Patrick’s Cathedral that opens Oct. 1. To take viewers through the experience as narrator, the Banijay Live unit behind the “Luminiscence” business has tapped an actor who has logged more than a few miles in Jesus’ […]
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Extreme heat is reshaping Italy's sparkling wine industry with early harvests and nighttime picking

Extreme heat is reshaping Italy's sparkling wine industry with early harvests and nighttime picking

Winemakers in Italy are harvesting grapes for Franciacorta sparkling wine 10 days earlier than expected due to extreme heat
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Will Ousmane Dembélé play in Super Cup? Here's PSG, Aston Villa stars expected in match

Will Ousmane Dembélé play in Super Cup? Here's PSG, Aston Villa stars expected in match

Ousmane Dembélé and Emiliano Martínez are among the star players on Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa who might play in the 2026 UEFA Super Cup.
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Heritage Monday at the Locarno Film Festival Sees a Future in the Past

Heritage Monday at the Locarno Film Festival Sees a Future in the Past

Heritage Monday has become a popular fixture at the industry section of the Locarno Film Festival, reflecting the growing interest in film restoration and retrospective programming. This year’s edition was specifically devoted to the challenge of gaining new young audiences for older films. The panel, moderated by Sung Moon of the Jeonju International Film Festival, […]
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When does UEFA Champions League start? Playoff round schedule and bracket

When does UEFA Champions League start? Playoff round schedule and bracket

The new UEFA Champions League season is down to its final round of qualification.