SHOGUN, HACKS AND BABY REINDEER STEAL THE SHOW AT THIS YEAR’S EMMYS

Mon 16 September 2024: The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards took place in Los Angeles on September 15, 2024, recognizing the best in television. The standout winner was “Shogun,” which set a record with 18 awards, including Best Drama Series. Lead actors Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai took home top acting honors. “Hacks” won Best Comedy […]

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LAWRENCE OF ARABIA TO BE REMADE AS 3-SEASON TV SERIES

Mon 16 September 2024: Renowned director Roland Emmerich is set to take on one of cinema’s most revered classics, Lawrence of Arabia, by reimagining it as a three-season television series, titled In Arabia. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Emmerich is calling it “In Arabia,” rather than “of Arabia,” because as he says, “it has a little bit more […]

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COBALT MINING IN THE DRC: BIG TECH’S DARK SECRET

Sat 14 September 2024: This week marked the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. With both candidates giving legacy media the cold shoulder, was it enough to convince voters of their vision for America? Contributors: Shana Gadarian – Professor of Political Science, Syracuse University Natasha Lennard – Contributing Writer, The Intercept John […]

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AL JAZEERA BALKANS DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL FOCUSING ON PALESTINIAN STRUGGLE TO BEGIN FRIDAY

Fri 13 September 2024: The 7th International Al Jazeera Balkans Documentary Film Festival (AJB DOC) set to begin on Friday in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, will feature a series of documentaries highlighting the suffering of Palestinians. Anadolu is the global communications partner for the event, which will take place on Sept. 13-17.
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30TH SARAJEVO FILM FESTIVAL BEGINS IN BOSNIAN CAPITAL

Sun 18 August 2024: The 30th Sarajevo Film Festival (SFF) began Friday in Bosnia and Herzegovina with the world premiere of “Late Summer” by Oscar-winning director Danis Tanovic, shot as a joint production of Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Romania, Slovenia and Serbia. The opening ceremony was held at the National Theater with major celebrities from […]

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MORE THAN 3,000 FILMS WILL BE SCREENED AT TANZANIA’S ZANZIBAR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Fri 26 July 2024: The forthcoming Tanzania’s Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF), also known as the Festival of the Dhow Countries, will feature more than 3,000 films from across the globe, according to organizers. The festival, Zanzibar’s most significant cultural event that will be held on Aug. 1-4, will attract filmmakers from 100 countries, including […]

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ALEC BALDWIN BREAKS DOWN IN TEARS AFTER INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER CASE DISMISSED

Sat 13 July 2024: New Mexico Judge Dismisses Involuntary Manslaughter Charges Against Alec Baldwin A New Mexico judge dismissed involuntary manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin on Friday, agreeing with his lawyers that prosecutors and police withheld evidence regarding the live round that killed “Rust” cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021. A New Mexico judge dismissed involuntary […]

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CANADA MANDATES STREAMING PLATFORMS TO FUND LOCAL CONTENT

Sun 09 June 2024: Starting in September, streaming platforms like Netflix and Disney will be required to allocate five percent of their Canadian revenues to support local content, as mandated by Canada’s broadcasting regulator. The Online Streaming Act, enacted in 2023, sets a legal framework to regulate digital platforms, compelling them to financially support the […]

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