A new generation of filmmakers is shaking up China's film industry

Guan Hu's win in the Un certain Regard section at Cannes this year with Black Dog has hit the headlines – and deservedly so. One of the true stars of the sixth generation of Chinese directors who emerged in the early 1990s, the 56-year-old Hu has, over the past three decades, found a sweet spot … Read more

How industry insiders dress for success

Agents Ari Emanuele Stewart Cook/Variety/Penske Media/Getty Images Some top agents — like Hylda Queally, who represents everyone from Cate Blanchett to Kate Winslet, and Ari Emanuel, whose wife happens to be fashion designer Sarah Staudinger — are still gearing up to close deals. But like everyone else in town who still has a job, most … Read more

“Industry” star Marisa Abela has asked for sex scenes to be toned down in Season 3

After filming three seasons of IndustryMarisa Abela said she is “more careful now about what is seen” when it comes to her frequent sex scenes. The actress, who plays Yasmin in the popular HBO banking drama, recently opened up about it The Times of London that while she likes her character to be comfortable with … Read more

German industry is calling for investments in programming from public broadcasters

German public broadcasters must invest more in producing better programmes, otherwise they risk losing their democratic legitimacy. This is the message that the German film and television industry is sending to German public channels, which are facing growing attacks from the country's far right. The guilds and associations representing the German film and television creative … Read more

Bill Maher wonders why the #MeToo movement hasn't hit the music industry

Bill Maher wonders why it seems like the music industry has never been affected by the #MeToo movement until now, with the recent arrest of Sean “Diddy” Combs. Since the #MeToo movement went viral in 2017, hundreds of powerful people have been accused of sex crimes, with some Hollywood notables convicted, including disgraced movie mogul … Read more

Therapist advises on how to deal with entertainment industry crisis

It’s a challenging time in the entertainment industry right now. The current Entertainment Industry Apocalypse (EIA) is upon us, and technological, economic, and social changes continue to hit us in relentless waves. I see it in the professions, read about it in mainstream media, and experience it in my work as a therapist. While confidentiality … Read more

‘Modi’ Cast Urge the Industry to Love Johnny Depp Again

Johnny Depp has had, it’s fair to say, a rocky few years in Hollywood. After a public divorce and subsequent defamation trial involving ex-wife Amber Heard — claims of domestic violence and extensive abuse erupting from both parties — he is dipping a toe back in the film waters with Modi — Three Days on … Read more

Italian Minister of Cultural Heritage Promises to Support Film Industry

The Italian Minister of Cultural Heritage and Activities says he has been “passionate” about cinema all his life. Gennaro Sangiuliano, a former RAI executive appointed culture minister by right-wing Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in 2022, said he intends to continue investing heavily in subsidies for the Venice Film Festival and, through a generous tax credit … Read more

Venice jury president Isabelle Huppert worries about a 'weak' film industry

French film icon Isabelle Huppert, president of the main competition jury at the 81st Venice Film Festival, took the stage Wednesday afternoon to share her thoughts on how she will approach her role as the event’s de facto chief artistic judge. The meeting was marked by a triumphant tone from Venice artistic director Alberto Barbera, … Read more

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