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Rupert Murdoch ‘Is Very Happy’ Guy Pearce Is Playing Him in ‘Ink’; Actor Says Mogul’s Daughter Shared Praise

Rupert Murdoch ‘Is Very Happy’ Guy Pearce Is Playing Him in ‘Ink’; Actor Says Mogul’s Daughter Shared Praise

Rupert Murdoch is apparently “very happy” that he’s being played by Guy Pearce in Danny Boyle’s “Ink.” During the movie’s press conference at the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday, Pearce was asked along with Boyle and screenwriter James Graham if they had spoken to Murdoch about the film. Though Pearce said he hadn’t made contact […]
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Why Virtual Reality Belongs in the Venice Film Festival Conversation

Why Virtual Reality Belongs in the Venice Film Festival Conversation

Exploring why the Venice Film Festival's embrace of virtual reality is more than a novelty and signals a crucial evolution in the art of cinema.
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How Venice Immersive Tests Where Cinema Ends and Interactive Art Begins

How Venice Immersive Tests Where Cinema Ends and Interactive Art Begins

Venice Immersive, the XR sidebar of the Venice Film Festival, is blurring the lines between filmmaking and interactive art, asking big questions.
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Why the Venice Production Bridge Matters Even to Moviegoers Who Never See the Deal-Making

Why the Venice Production Bridge Matters Even to Moviegoers Who Never See the Deal-Making

Discover how a crucial, behind-the-scenes film market at the Venice Film Festival is responsible for getting the next wave of indie hits made.
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How a Divisive Venice Premiere Can Find a Second Life With Critics and Audiences

How a Divisive Venice Premiere Can Find a Second Life With Critics and Audiences

A divisive premiere at the Venice Film Festival is often not the end. This piece explores the cycle of critical reappraisal that can turn boos into acclaim.
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Why the Lido Is Part of the Venice Film Festival Magic

Why the Lido Is Part of the Venice Film Festival Magic

Discover why the Venice Film Festival's unique magic is inseparable from its location on the Lido, a serene island that blends glamour and history.
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The Venice Film Festival Prize Casual Movie Fans Should Know: The Golden Lion

The Venice Film Festival Prize Casual Movie Fans Should Know: The Golden Lion

Film festival awards can be confusing. Here’s a guide to the Golden Lion, the one Venice prize that reliably predicts which movies will matter.
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Why Film Preservation Is One of the Venice Festival’s Most Underrated Stories

Why Film Preservation Is One of the Venice Festival’s Most Underrated Stories

Beyond the red carpet, the Venice Film Festival's Venice Classics section wages a crucial battle to save cinema's past for its future.
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The Venice Film Festival Challenge for Anyone Who Says They’ve Seen Every Great Movie

The Venice Film Festival Challenge for Anyone Who Says They’ve Seen Every Great Movie

Think your film knowledge is unbeatable? The Venice Film Festival has launched countless classics you might have missed. Here's a challenge list.
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The Movie-Marathon Idea Inspired by Venice Film Festival History

The Movie-Marathon Idea Inspired by Venice Film Festival History

Discover a unique movie-marathon idea inspired by the Venice Film Festival's rich and often controversial history of Golden Lion winners.
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How Venice Balances Discovery With the Commercial Pull of Major Stars

How Venice Balances Discovery With the Commercial Pull of Major Stars

The Venice Film Festival expertly walks a tightrope between showcasing major Hollywood stars and championing the discovery of new cinematic voices.
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What Box-Office Analysts Can—and Cannot—Learn From a Huge Venice Reception

What Box-Office Analysts Can—and Cannot—Learn From a Huge Venice Reception

A massive standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival can ignite an awards campaign, but does it actually predict box-office success?