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Oscars: Thailand Selects Sompot Chidgasornpongse’s ‘9 Temples To Heaven’ For International Feature Film Race

Sompot Chidgasornpongse’s latest feature, 9 Temples To Heaven, has been selected as Thailand’s entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards. The co-production between Thailand, Singapore, France, Norway, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, and Qatar

‘National Treasure 3’ Is ‘Happening,’ Says Franchise Director Jon Turteltaub

“National Treasure” director Jon Turteltaub says a third film is happening. “I have not said anything before this, but you deserve to have the scoop,” Turteltaub said at a live taping of the “National Treasure Hunt” podcast (via The Philadelphia Inquirer). He added that the audie

Zack Snyder's The Last Photograph to make world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival

The director's first independent feature will screen on September 13.

Litterboxd: twenty fantastic film felines for International Cat Day

To celebrate International Cat Day, we’re counting off twenty beloved cats and kittens from movie history, from animated Disney icons to purr-fect pals from global arthouse hits.

‘It was humiliating’: Why winning a National Award in Delhi left Chiranjeevi heartbroken

Joko Anwar’s ‘Satan’s Slaves: Origin’ Boarded by Barunson E&A for International Sales

Joko Anwar’s “Satan’s Slaves: Origin” (original title: “Pengabdi Setan 3: Origin”), the next chapter in the filmmaker’s blockbuster horror franchise, has been boarded for worldwide sales by Barunson E&A, the Korean studio behind Bong Joon Ho’s Oscar-winning “Parasite.” The compan

Scoop: National Democrats and Republicans squeeze local TV stations in ad rate war

National Democrats and Republicans are pressuring local TV stations to respond in opposite ways to a new federal court ruling on political ad rates, Axios has learned.

DRC President Tshisekedi calls for national dialogue excluding M23 rebels

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, President Félix Tshisekedi calls for a national dialogue to ease tensions, while excluding M23 rebels from taking part, as the government plans to suspend 11 public universities in rebel-controlled areas.

ANA Sends Its “Pokémon Jet Green” Onto International Routes for ‘Pokémon's’ 30th Anniversary

Summary ANA is putting its new Pokémon Jet Green special-livery aircraft into scheduled international service as part of its Pokémon 30th-anniversary projectThe Boeing 787-9 begins flying on September 18 and is slated to operate through late March 2027A second Pokémon GO collabor

Oscars: Ireland Picks ‘Aontas’ as Best International Feature Submission

Directed by Damian McCann, the heist thriller stars Carrie Crowley, known from 'The Quiet Girl,' which scored the country's first-ever nomination in the category.

International Insider: The Final Edinburgh… Or Is It?; Int’l Oscar Race Begins

Welcome back to Insider Land.

Welsh Hit & UK Oscar Hopeful ‘Effi O Blaenau’ Gets International Sales Deal Ahead Of TIFF Market

EXCLUSIVE: Welsh hit and UK international Oscar hopeful Effi O Blaenau has been picked up for international sales by MetFilm Sales, which will launch at the TIFF market.

Oscars: Ireland Selects Damian McCann’s Heist Thriller ‘Aontas’ for International Feature Race

“Aontas,” the Irish-language heist thriller from director Damian McCann, has been chosen as Ireland’s entry for the best international feature film category at the 2027 Academy Awards.

‘JAŸ-Z In 8’ To Stream Internationally On Mubi

Mubi has acquired international rights to JAŸ-Z In 8, the forthcoming eight-part documentary series featuring the legendary rapper in conversation with veteran producer Rick Rubin.

Berlin & Tribeca Eco Musical-Drama ‘Árru’ Gets North American & International Distribution Deals

EXCLUSIVE: Obscured Releasing has acquired North American distribution rights to Árru, the musical drama following a Sàmi family’s fight to protect their land from looming environmental threat.

‘Coward,’ ‘Possible Love,’ ‘Everytime’ Official Oscar Submissions As International Feature Race Comes Into Focus

It may be the end of August, but Oscar season is almost in full bloom.

Oscars: Chile Picks Manuela Martelli’s ‘The Meltdown’ for the International Feature Race

Chile’s Film Academy has selected “The Meltdown” (“El deshielo”) by Manuela Martelli, her post-Pinochet mystery drama set in an Andes ski resort, to represent the country in the Best International Feature category at the 2027 Academy Awards. Martelli’s follow-up to her acclaimed

Oscars: Chile Picks ‘The Meltdown’ as Best International Feature Submission

Writer-director Manuela Martelli’s period mystery, her second feature, premiered at Cannes and "overlaps the transition of a kid and the transition of a country and the world as well."

Oscars: Thailand Selects ‘9 Temples to Heaven’ for International Feature Race

“9 Temples to Heaven,” directed by Sompot Chidgasornpongse, has been chosen as Thailand’s submission for the international feature film category at the 99th Academy Awards. The selection was revealed by the National Federation of Motion Pictures and Contents Associations (MPC). A

Italy’s RAI Cinema International Boards Edoardo De Angelis’ ‘The Fire Within You’ Ahead of Venice Launch, Reveals First Clip (EXCLUSIVE)

RAI Cinema International Distribution has acquired world rights to Italian director Edoardo De Angelis’ dark tragicomedy “The Fire Within You” ahead of its Venice competition launch. De Angelis, a native Neapolitan, broke out on the festival circuit at Venice in 2016 with the Nap

Oscars: Japan Selects Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s ‘All Of A Sudden’ For International Feature Film Race

Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s latest feature, All Of A Sudden, has been selected as Japan’s entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards. The Japanese-French-language drama premiered to an 11-minute standing ovation at Cannes and went on to win a Best A

Oscars: Japan Selects ‘All of a Sudden’ for International Feature Race

Hamaguchi Ryusuke’s “All of a Sudden” has been selected as Japan’s entry in the international feature category at the 99th Academy Awards, the Motion Picture Producers Association of Japan (Eiren) has revealed. The selection marks the second time a Hamaguchi film has represented

2026 Busan International Film Festival Announces 3 New Korean Dramas To Premiere At Event

The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has announced three highly anticipated Korean drama series that will premiere at this year’s festival! On August 25, BIFF announced that its “On Screen” section will showcase Lee Jae Wook and Go Min Si’s Netflix series “Dead-End J

Director Jon Turteltaub Confirms ‘National Treasure 3’ With Nicolas Cage Is Moving Forward: “We Finally Have A Script I Like”

There has been a longstanding effort to get Nicolas Cage back for “ National Treasure 3 ” (after a Disney+ streaming series reboot failed to get audiences’ juices flowing), and there are some really good signs that the folks over at Disney are indeed moving forward with the third

Meet the Festival Director: Edinburgh International Film Festival 2026

As EIFF celebrates its 79th year, Paul Ridd reflects on the value of collaboration and honouring the festival’s history while shaping its future. ]]>

Roku Names Gianluca Pucacco VP, Revenue Operations, International Growth

Gianluca “GL” Pucacco has been named vice president of revenue operations and international growth at Roku, just as the streaming company is working toward its sale to Fox Corporation. Pucacco’s role is effective Monday, August 24. He reports to Patrick Harris, who was named seni

‘National Treasure 3’ Is “Finally Real” and “We Have a Script,” Director Says

The Disney movies, released in 2004 and 2007, starred Nicolas Cage as treasure hunter Ben Gates.

‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Marty Supreme’ Take Top Honors at Location Managers Guild International Awards

“One Battle After Another” and “Marty Supreme” took top honors at the Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) LMGI Awarda. The LGMI Awards were handed out on Saturday night and honor the use of filming locations across motion pictures, television, commercials, film commissio

Tubi Adds ‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood,’ ‘Jurassic World’ & More To International Service With Sony & NBCU Deals

EXCLUSIVE: Tubi has locked down a raft of big-ticket movies for its international services in the UK, Australia and Canada, with titles including Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Jurassic World landing on the free streamer. Fox-owned Tubi recently said it has surpassed 110 milli

The Best National Park Airbnbs, From Star-Gazing Escapes to Fairytale Cabins

These easy-to-book properties are located inside the parks or just a short drive from the entrances

Director Jon Turteltaub swears National Treasure 3 is finally happening

Benjamin Franklin Gates fans have been burned before, but Turteltaub swears there's now a National Treasure 3 script that everybody involved thinks will work.

‘Jana Gana Mana cannot be national anthem’: Mukesh Khanna demands ‘Vande Mataram’ replace it

‘National Treasure 3’ In Works, Franchise Director Reveals: “It’s Finally Real”

More than 20 years after stealing the Declaration of Independence, National Treasure 3 is in the works. On Friday, National Treasure (2004) director Jon Turteltaub revealed that a third installment in the Nicolas Cage adventure franchise is in the works with a script that Disney

‘Huge disaster’: Shekhar Suman recalls his first National Awards show with Jaya Bachchan

The best Netflix original movies

The best movies on Netflix include everything from Oscar nominees to buzzy international dramas and everything in between.

Zack Snyder’s Jungle Thriller ‘The Last Photograph’ Will Have World Premiere At TIFF

Filmmaker Zack Snyder (“Army of the Dead”) has been trying to put together his dream project, “ The Last Photograph ,” for decades, and he’s now completed the jungle action thriller, which is set to make its world premiere exclusively at the Toronto International Film Festival ne

‘The Last Photograph’ Trailer: Zack Snyder’s Intimate Meditation On Life & Death Blurs Reality & The Surreal

Moments after announcing that “The Last Photograph” will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, Zack Snyder has released the full trailer for his long-gestating passion project.

Zack Snyder’s New Action-Thriller Sets Release Date With Grisly First Trailer

Zack Snyder's long-in-development movie 'The Last Photograph' will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Top Dog: a starter pack of twenty films with iconic canine co-stars

In celebration of International Dog Day, we’re counting off twenty beloved pooches and pups from movie history, from faithful claymation creations to underdogs you can’t help but root for.

Scotland beat Dutch by nine wickets to level series

Scotland level their one-day international series with the Netherlands at 1-1 after a thumping nine-wicket victory in a rain-affected match in Stirling.

Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu gets first trailer

The Pokémon Company International and Aardman have released the first teaser trailer for Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu, a new stop-motion series set in the Galar region. Read more

After parting with DC and Netflix, Zack Snyder sets world premiere for his 20-year passion project The Last Photograph

The Last Photograph, Zack Snyder's passion project of over 20 years, is set to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Walmart is selling a rotisserie chicken purse and it costs the same as the real thing

Walmart is celebrating National Chicken Month by turning one of its most popular deli items into a limited-edition accessory.

Points North Institute Announces 2026 Artist Programs And Points North Forum Ahead of Camden Film Festival

EXCLUSIVE: Documentary artists confronting media consolidation, a tightened acquisition market and other challenges are about to get a major lift from the Points North Institute, the nonprofit that puts on the Camden International Film Festival in Maine.

Zack Snyder’s ‘The Last Photograph’ Sets TIFF 2026 World Premiere

Zack Snyder’s “The Last Photograph” will have its world premiere at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival.

TIFF Adds Special Screening Of Zack Snyder’s Passion Project ‘The Last Photograph’

The Toronto International Film Festival has added a last minute special screening of Zack Snyder’s The Last Photograph, which will make its world premiere at 6:30pm on Sunday, Sept.

Carlos Reygadas’ Long-Awaited Movie ‘Heil Jupiter!’ Sets Sales With Mk2 Films

EXCLUSIVE: Paris-based mk2 films has acquired international sales rights to Carlos Reygadas long-awaited new feature Heil Jupiter!

Rintaro Returns to Korea After 17 Years for Busan’s Japanese Animation Special

The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has unveiled a 13-film Japanese Animation Special program, marking the first Korea visit in 17 years for animation master Rintaro alongside four next-generation directors.

Helsinki’s Finnish Film Affair Unveils Film, Series Pitches and Panels, Strikes First Nordic Genre Lab Partnership (EXCLUSIVE)

Finland’s biggest international film and TV drama market, Finnish Film Affair, unspooling parallel to the Helsinki Intl.

NBCUniversal, U-Next Ink Sweeping Japan Partnership Spanning Streaming and Theme Parks

NBCUniversal and U-Next have entered into a long-term strategic partnership in Japan, bringing NBCUniversal’s international streaming brand Universal+ exclusively to the platform alongside joint initiatives with Universal Studios Japan and new global distribution pathways for Jap

What justice for Nepal after flooding?

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, August 31: The international press tell the story of a heroic headmaster in Nepal who managed to save more than 1,600 pupils, while the Nepali press lambast a lack of accountability for major polluters.

Studio Aardman's Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd and Pichu Stop-Motion Series Reveals Teaser Trailer, 2027 Debut on Disney+, Disney XD

Disney+, The Pokémon Company International announce global distribution deal

Tennessee Plans to Rename Nashville Airport After Dolly Parton

"It is fitting that Nashville International Airport would bear the name of our state’s favorite daughter," Governor Bill Lee says in statement

Nashville Airport Could Be Renamed for Dolly Parton, Tennessee Governor Announces

Country music icon, actress and philanthropist Dolly Parton dedicated her life to giving back to her home state of Tennessee, and now, three days after her death, her state is ready to give back to her, renewing an earlier proposal to rename the Nashville International Airport in

This gay softball sitcom from the ‘Heated Rivalry’ streamer could succeed where knockoffs have failed

When Heated Rivalry premiered last fall, it became an unprecedented international smash success.

Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Festival Raises $10 Million for Women and Girls Nonprofits

Proceeds from the festival will benefit organizations including National Domestic Workers Alliance, Planned Parenthood, National Institute for Reproductive Health, and more

Disney+, Pokemon Company Ink Global Distribution Deal, Including New Stop-Motion Series

Disney+ has set a global distribution deal with the Pokémon Company International that will include a new stop-motion series coming in 2027.

‘Possible Love’ Trailer: Lee Chang-dong’s First Film In 8 Years Premieres At Venice, Arrives On Netflix & In Theaters Later This Fall

It’s been eight years since Lee Chang-dong ‘s previous film, “ Burning ,” wowed audiences at the Cannes Film Festival and won the FIPRESCI International Critics’ Prize.

Disney+ Greenlights New Pokémon Stop-Motion Series As Part Of Global Distribution Deal

Dissney+ has greenlighted Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu, a new stop-motion series as part of a just-announced global distribution deal with The Pokémon Company International.

Roger Waters, Guy Pearce, Annie Ernaux Urge Venice Fest to Take “Concrete Action” for Palestine in Open Letter

For the second year running, Italian and international artists under the Venice4Palestine banner have called for the Venice film festival to help stop what they describe as a genocide of the Palestinian people.

Sting-Narrated Documentary About ‘The Godfather,’ ‘La Dolce Vita’ Composer Nino Rota Boarded by Global Constellation (EXCLUSIVE)

Vuelta’s sales and finance outfit Global Constellation has boarded international sales on “Nino: A Film About Nino Rota,” a documentary exploring the life and legacy of the Oscar-winning Italian composer, ahead of its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival, where it will scre

Rashaana Shah & Manasi Parekh Join $10M AIF Media Fund; Initial Slate Headed By Rick Moody Adaptation ‘Purple America’

EXCLUSIVE: Indian actress-producers Rashaana Shah and Manasi Parekh have joined producer and musician Parthiv Gohil on the advisory board of AIF Media Fund Orenda Creative, an investment platform targeting international features and documentaries.

Fan Bingbing, Kim Jeewoon, Hong Kyung-pyo Curate Busan’s Carte Blanche as Festival’s Story Market Adds Thai Remake, Hong Kong Titles

The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has unveiled its Carte Blanche lineup, featuring personal film selections from actor Fan Bingbing, director Kim Jeewoon and cinematographer Hong Kyung-pyo.

Gov. Shapiro Rebukes RFK Jr. on Measles Vaccine Misinfo After Reported Deaths

Instead of focusing on controlling the record breaking national surge in measles cases, the Health Secretary is relitigating false claims about the MMR vaccine

Hong Dao, Tsuyoshi Ihara, And Stephanie Lee Add New Twists To The Global Gambling Game In “Tazza 4”

The film “Tazza 4: The Song of Beelzebub” has unveiled new stills introducing its international cast of characters!

Matthew McConaughey Starrer ‘The Rivals of Amziah King’ Wins at Haugesund – but the Ship From ‘The Odyssey’ Threatens to Steal the Show

“The Rivals of Amziah King,” “Butterfly” and “Pressure” walked away with prizes at the 54th Norwegian International Film Festival Haugesund.

Cercamon Boards John Trengove’s Toronto-Bound 1970s Apartheid Era Drama ‘The Smell Of Apples’; Unveils Trailer

EXCLUSIVE: Cercamon has acquired international sales rights to South African director and writer John Trengove’s Apartheid era drama The Smell of Apples and released a first trailer ahead of its world premiere in Toronto.

Johnnie To’s English-Language Film Debut ‘Two Gun Cohen’ Is A Canadian Western

Next month is the Toronto International Film Festival , and this year marks the inaugural TIFF: The Market , a film market venture similar to other festivals like Cannes Film Market or the American/Europe Film Market events.

BBC Presenter Amol Rajan Says Broadcaster Is “Screwed” Unless Funding “Emergency” Is Fixed

Amol Rajan, the BBC Radio 4 Today show presenter, has called for urgent action to save the UK national broadcaster from an existential emergency.

Miyu Distribution Acquires Fernanda Salgado’s ‘Ana, en Passant’ Starring Lauded Brazilian Actress Zezé Motta (EXCLUSIVE)

Global indie animation powerhouse Miyu Distribution has acquired international rights to Fernanda Salgado’s “Ana, en Passant” ahead of its world premiere at the Brasília Brazilian Film Festival and international premiere at the Vancouver Film Festival (VIFF).

Venice Horizons Best Director Winner Anuparna Roy’s ‘Lovers in the Blue Night’ Boarded by Parallax (EXCLUSIVE)

Parallax has acquired international sales rights to Anuparna Roy’s “Lovers in the Blue Night,” which will have its world premiere in the Horizons competition at the Venice Film Festival.

Dolly Parton Has One Last Song Buried in a Time Capsule: ‘My Place In History’

Country queen and national treasure Dolly Parton may have physically left the world on Tuesday, but her indelible mark on the world and the industry will never be forgotten.

Amazon MGM Studios Exec Carina Walker Named Head of YA

New Amazon MGM Studios global TV head Peter Friedlander is continuing to round out his executive team, naming Carina Walker to head of YA. “Carina has a collective 9.5 years at Amazon where she’s worked across drama, international and most recently developed a deep understanding

Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s Four Restored Films Acquired by The Match Factory for World Sales

Four newly 4K-restored features by Thai auteur Apichatpong Weerasethakul have been acquired by The Match Factory for international sales, the company has revealed, with a formal launch planned for the upcoming Venice International Film Festival. The quartet spans more than a deca

Venice-Selected ‘Agata the Writer,’ Starring Mia Wasikowska, Boarded by MMM Film Sales (EXCLUSIVE)

French sales company MMM Film Sales has acquired the international rights to “Agata the Writer,” starring Mia Wasikowska, which will have its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival in the Venice Days section, in competition. The Australian film is directed by filmmaker and ar

Google DeepMind, Kling AI & Alibaba Join Busan Market’s InnoAsia 2026 Program

Major tech companies including Google DeepMind, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Kling AI and Alibaba Group have signed up to participate in the InnoAsia program of this year’s Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM). The official market of Busan International Film Festival, ACFM says it i

Google DeepMind, Amazon Web Services, Kling AI Join Busan Market Tech Program InnoAsia

The Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM), the market of the Busan International Film Festival, will present InnoAsia 2026, its program built around the intersection of film and emerging technology. This year’s participants include Amazon Web Services (AWS), Kling AI, Google DeepMi

Leonard Morpurgo Dies: Longtime Publicist For Universal, Columbia, Rogers & Cowan, More Was 93

Leonard Morpurgo, a longtime international film publicist who served in senior roles at Universal Studios, Columbia Pictures, Rogers & Cowan and elsewhere, has died at 93. Weissman/Markovitz Communications, where Morpurgo was VP, told Deadline that died August 12 of cancer. Befor

Rene Malo, ‘Decline of the American Empire’ Producer, Dies at 84

The Oscar nominee and Quebec film pioneer also guided Micheline Lanctôt’s ‘Sonatine,' a winner at the Venice International Film Festival.

Orlando Bloom to Be Honored During Venice Film Festival With Filming Italy Award

Orlando Bloom, who will be attending the Venice Film Festival as part of the cast of Warner Herzog’s competition title “Bucking Fastard,” is set to be feted on the Lido with the Filming Italy International Award from Filming Italy — Los Angeles, the event that bridges Italy and H