South Africa’s Cash Rebate Bounces Back, African Verticals Lift Off and AI at a Crossroads: 10 Takeaways From the Durban FilmMart
The Durban FilmMart wrapped its 17th edition on Oct.SourceVarietyRead on Variety
A Cyclops on Strings and Samantha Morton Reshaping Faces by Hand: How Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Made Its Monsters Real
For Andrew Jackson, the key to making the monsters of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” convincing was often simple: put something real in front of the camera, whether that meant a giant Cyclops hung from cables or Samantha Morton reshaping silicone faces with her hands.SourceVarietyRead on Variety
Clayface | Film was conceived before James Gunn joined DC
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Clint Bentley, Greg Kwedar Name Giulia Caruso Head of Production and Development at Ethos Banner (Exclusive)
Ethos, which is developing a slate with up-and-coming filmmakers out of festivals and labs, has a pact with Netflix.SourceThe Hollywood ReporterRead on The Hollywood Reporter
Paramount Pictures Taking Over Bay Theatre in Pacific Palisades
Warner Bros. isn’t the only Los Angeles institution getting absorbed into Skydance this month. The Bay Theatre in Pacific Palisades, which was formerly operated by Netflix and before that by Cinepolis, will be taken over by Paramount Pictures with San Diego’s The Lot handling operations.SourcesVariety · The Hollywood ReporterRead on VarietyRead on The Hollywood Reporter
Khalil Cherti’s ‘Our Way to You,’ Selected by Cairo Film Festival, Boarded by Salaud Morisset (EXCLUSIVE)
Salaud Morisset has boarded worldwide sales rights to “Our Way to You” (Ce qui nous mène à toi), the first feature from French-Moroccan filmmaker Khalil Cherti, and produced by Amaury Ovise of Kazak Productions.SourceVarietyRead on Variety
Ocean's Eleven | Set Videos Show Bradley Cooper and Margot Robbie Filming Prelude Scenes
A video posted on social media shows Bradley Cooper and Margot Robbie during filming of the Ocean's Eleven prelude in Monaco. There is also a car race sequence shot in the port area of Nice, France.SourceOmeleteRead on Omelete
Louis Malle’s ‘Elevator to the Gallows’ Set for 70th Anniversary 4K Release as Jean-Jacques Beineix’s ‘Betty Blue’ Hits Big Screen After 35 Years
French giant Gaumont is launching a new 4K restoration of Louis Malle’s 1958 classic crime thriller “Elevator to the Gallows,” starring Jeanne Moreau.SourceVarietyRead on Variety
’14th’ Leads Critics Choice Documentary Awards Nominations
Nathan Fielder's buzzy Elizabeth Holmes film, 'You Can See Everything,' landed five nods, as did 'Once Upon a Time in Harlem' and 'Nuisance Bear.'…SourcesThe Hollywood Reporter · VarietyRead on The Hollywood ReporterRead on Variety
‘The Ones With the Tempered Flowers,’ ‘On the Sea Road,’ ‘Where Do I Belong?’ Win Big at Durban FilmMart
Tanzanian filmmaker Neema Ngelime’s “The Ones With the Tempered Flowers,” Palestinian director Fitnat Waked’s “On the Sea Road” and “Where Do I Belong?,” from Sudanese director Ibrahim “Snoopy” Ahmad, were among the big winners at this year’s Durban FilmMart, which wrapped with an award ceremony…SourceVarietyRead on Variety
‘Joker’ Composer Hildur Gudnadottir Confirms She’s Scoring Sarah Polley’s ‘The Bell Jar,’ Starring Billie Eilish
Composer Hildur Guðnadóttir, who won an Oscar with “Joker,” is already deep into “The Bell Jar.”SourceVarietyRead on Variety
Open to AI: Hollywood Is Embracing Artificial Intelligence Tools Despite Doomsday Fears
Manhattan Beach Studios in Southern California is a pinnacle of revolutionary technology, home to both the “volume” screens where Jon Favreau filmed the “Mandalorian” franchise and Lightstorm Entertainment, where James Cameron has spent years bringing the Na’vi to life.SourceVarietyRead on Variety
Moana | Where to Watch the Disney Live-Action? Film Gets Streaming Date
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The Odyssey | Where to watch Christopher Nolan's epic? Film gets digital release date
The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan's epic, has a confirmed date to arrive on digital platforms in Brazil! Universal Pictures announced this Tuesday (13) that the film will be available for purchase starting November 18.SourceOmeleteRead on Omelete
‘Moana’ Live-Action Remake Sets Disney+ Streaming Release Date
Moana of Motunui is coming to Disney+ soon. The live-action “Moana” remake will begin streaming on Disney+ on Oct.SourceVarietyRead on Variety
Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean Renoir Movies Set for Re-Release by Les Films du Jeudi
Les Films du Jeudi has unveiled new classic film releases from Jean Renoir, Raymond Lamy, Pierre Gaspard-Huit and a little-known comedy starring Jean-Paul Belmondo by Jean Becker.SourceVarietyRead on Variety