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Science Saru Studioâs âThe Ghost in the Shell,â Bound for Prime Video, Looks to Capture the Future Through Hand-Drawn Visions of the Past
Ahead of the Annecy Animation Festival premiere of âThe Ghost in the Shell,â the new adaptation of the famous manga by Masamune Shirow, director Mokochan emphasized the human element that went into making this cyberpunk sci-fi series set in a world where humanity and technology are inextricably link
Ahead of World Tour, Anthony Pappa Talks Collaborations, an Artist Album and âFlying The Flagâ For Australian DJs
"I'm coming up to 40 years of DJing," Pappa tells Billboard. "Iâm very happy, very grateful."
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Misan Harriman to step down as chair of Southbank Centre
Harriman, accused by Telegraph of sharing conspiracy after Golders Green attack, says he had decided âway before this madnessâ to stand downMisan Harriman will not seek another term as chair of the Southbank Centre and is to step down in autumn after a month of intense pressure caused by accusations
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âBatman: Knightfall,â Starring Anson Mount and Michael Mando, Premieres to Thunderous Applause at Annecy
For comic book fans of a certain age, âKnightfallâ is one of the biggest Batman story arcs ever published by DC Comics. The arc is infamous for having the Caped Crusaderâs back broken by the super steroid-enhanced genius Bane. It served as a major source of inspiration for Christopher Nolanâs âThe D
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âA mermaid brushed her hair while people put objects under her boobsâ: discover the tiny secret festivals rivalling Glasto for vibes
Fed up with expensive tickets and omnipresent branding, some festival fans are creating their own anarchic, ticketless events full of glitter and silliness. They explain how itâs donePicture the scene: itâs July 2025 and Iâm DJing at a festival called Loveshack. Iâm not fretting about losing the cro
How Slovak Star-Turned-Ambassador and Karlovy Vary Honoree Magda Vasaryova Is Like Eric Cantona
KVIFF calls the Renaissance woman "one of the greatest Slovak actresses of all time," with her award also honoring "the unique artistic connection between the Czech and Slovak filmmakers."
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Robert Kirkman Reveals Why He Is Such An Admirer Of George R. R. Martin: âHe Is Way Better At Killing Characters Than Meâ â Annecy
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon spin-off has been huge for AMCâs hit franchise but if creator Robert Kirkman had his way in the early days, it may never have seen the light of day. Kirkman spoke today during an entertaining masterclass at Annecy about how he was constantly looking to kill off characte
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JioStar Exec Ramesh Mundhra Joins âSubedaarâ Studio Abundantia Entertainment
JioStar exec Ramesh Mundhra is leaving the Indian content giant for Subedaar producer Abundantia Entertainment. He takes up the role of Head â Business Affairs, Strategy and Operations at the company, which has this year launched the likes of Daldal, Maa Behen and Subedaar, which topped Prime Video
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âThe American experiment is clearly ongoingâ: Netflix series examines how the US was founded
In a new docuseries, names including Kamala Harris, Al Gore, Mike Pence and Hillary Clinton reflect on Americaâs originsThe first episode of The American Experiment ends with the song Devilâs Spoke by Laura Marling â the chorus of which has Marling ominously warning, over a rousing folk refrain: âAl
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Channel 4 & See-Saw Films Developing TV Adaptation Of Benedict Lombeâs Play âShiftersâ, Which Is Transferring To A24âs Cherry Lane Theatre
EXCLUSIVE: Channel 4 and See-Saw Films are developing a TV series adaptation of Benedict Lombeâs history-making play Shifters, which is about to transfer to A24âs Cherry Lane Theatre and counts Idris Elba and Little Simz as admirers. The London play about two young Black people who meet again after
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Ari Emanuelâs Mari Reportedly In Talks Over $6B Deal To Buy ATG, Owner Of Theater Venues Behind Shows Like âPaddingtonâ
Mari, the events company founded last year by Ari Emanuel, is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire West End and Broadway theater giant ATG Entertainment for ÂŁ4.5B ($6B). The Financial Times reported that Mari is in exclusive discussions with ATGâs private equity backer, Providence, over a deal th
PJ Harvey Returns With Cosmic New Track âVoyagerâ Inspired by NASAÂ Missions
"I have long been fascinated by the spacecraft and its journey," said the Dorset musician.
Dutch Singer Brook Lynn Ditches Nerves, Impresses With Billie Eilish Cover on âAGTâ:Â Watch
Lynn shook off early nerves for an strong audition on "America's Got Talent," where she sang Billie Eilish's "The Greatest."
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BBC To Test Streaming News Channel Live On YouTube Outside Of UK
EXCLUSIVE: The BBCâs experimentation on YouTube is set to increase, as the British broadcaster tests streaming its news network on the Google-owned video service. Deadline understands that the BBC is planning to make the 24-hour rolling news channel available on YouTube in select countries outside o
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Dieselpunk Animated Series âMechWestâ Lands Global Distribution Deal With Toonz (EXCLUSIVE)
Toonz Media Group has signed a worldwide distribution agreement for âMechWest,â an independently produced CG-animated action-adventure series created by Dave Gallagher and produced by AnimSchool Studios. The company is presenting the series to international buyers at the Annecy Animation Festival. S
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The best American LGBTQ+ books, chosen by authors
From 20th-century classics to little-known treasures, Michael Cunningham, Hilton Als, Eileen Myles and others share their favorite books about LGBTQ+ lifeâSheer outrageousnessâ: writers on their favourite LGBTQ+ movie charactersYou could debate what the best American LGBTQ+ book is until the cows co
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OuiDo! Pacts With âMars Expressâ Producers On Adult Animation Company Launching With Horror âPrudenceâ â Annecy
EXCLUSIVE: OuiDo! Productions, the French animation house known for family-friendly fare such as Alvinnn!!! and The Chipmunks and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+, is moving into the adult animation market. The Paris-based company has announced the creation of joint venture Everybody on Board, with animation
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Jia Zhangkeâs Unknown Pleasures Pictures Acquires China Rights To Cannes Titles âMinotaurâ & âLa Gradivaâ
EXCLUSIVE: Unknown Pleasures Pictures, the Chinese distribution company founded by filmmaker Jia Zhangke and veteran distributor Tian Qi, has acquired two titles that premiered at the recent Cannes film festival â Minotaur and La Gradiva. Both films are being sold internationally by Mk2 Films, the P
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Annecy Winner Upamanyu Bhattacharyyaâs âHeirloomâ Closes French Co-Production With Condor Films, Lands CNC Grant (EXCLUSIVE)
The Indo-French animated feature âHeirloomâ has formalized its French co-production with Paris-based Condor Films and secured the CNCâs Aide aux CinĂŠmas du Monde grant. The period family fantasy marks the debut feature of Upamanyu Bhattacharyya. Bhattacharyya previously won the City of Annecy Award
Pharrell Williams Debuts Collaborations With Quavo, Lil Baby, Angelique Kidjo at Louis Vuitton Show
The fashion brand's Menswear Spring-Summer 2027 show took place on Tuesday at the CitĂŠ Internationale Universitaire de Paris