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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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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Sat 06 July 2024: A pair of blue suede shoes worn by Elvis Presley in the early stages of his career fetched £120,000 ($151,713) at an auction. Known as the king of rock and roll, Presley wore these shoes both on and off stage during the 1950s, including during his performance of “Hound Dog” on […]
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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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Sat 01 June 2024: London has become the stage for a groundbreaking event in the world of cinema—the first Muslim International Film Festival (MIFF). This inaugural festival, taking place in the heart of the city’s iconic Leicester Square, is more than just a showcase of films; it’s a vibrant celebration of the narratives and experiences […]
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Sun 26 May 2024: Celebrities at the 77th Cannes Film Festival in France expressed solidarity with Palestine on Saturday with the use of the Palestinian flag and watermelon motifs on their attire. World-renowned personalities attending the film festival from May 14 to 25 silently conveyed support for Palestine through outfits and accessories as they walked […]
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Fri 17 May 2024: Netflix’s ad-supported plan, which is cheaper and shows commercials between television shows and movies, reached 40 million global monthly active users, up from 5 million a year ago. “Over 40% of all signups in the ads countries now come from the ads plan,” the online streaming platform said Wednesday. Netflix said […]
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Wed 15 May 2024: Cannes, France – The world’s most popular film festival opens on Tuesday with a French comedy, The Second Act, by prolific film director and musician Quentin Dupieux. It is among 58 films of the official selection in the next 12 days which are likely to set the agenda of the global cinema […]
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Mon 13 May 2024: The team member involved in creating the documentary about Shamima Begum, the London-born woman who joined ISIS at the age of 15, expressed profound surprise at winning at the 2024 Bafta TV awards. Titled “The Shamima Begum Story,” the documentary delves into the controversial and much-debated journey of Begum, and it […]
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Sun 12 May 2024: A court in Barcelona said Thursday it will shelve a tax fraud case against Shakira. It was the second investigation surrounding the Colombian singer and tax evasion in Spain. Prosecutors alleged that Shakira used an international network of corporations to avoid paying €6.6 million ($6.5 million) in Spanish taxes in 2018. […]
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