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American voice actors' strike in game industry ends after nearly a year The American actors' union SAG-AFTRA's strike has ended after nearly a year. A 95% majority of members approved a new contract with major game studios like Electronic Arts and Activision. SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher emphasized the progress made in AI protection.

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Disney and ITV strike 'unique' deal to share select content across streaming platforms Disney and the British ITV have signed a unique agreement to share a selection of their content on their streaming services. Disney+ is introducing a "Taste of ITVX" with shows like "Mr. Bates vs. The content will be updated every few months.

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Head of Italian film department resigns after tax credit scandal involving US citizen suspected of double murder Nicola Borrelli, head of the film department at the Italian Ministry of Culture, has resigned after a scandal involving a production tax credit of about $1 million for an unproduced film, "Stelle della Notte." The credit was awarded in part to Charles Francis Kaufmann, an American citizen suspected of a double murder.

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UK government rejects levy on streaming services The UK government has rejected a proposal to impose a 5% levy on streaming services and maintain mandatory IP retention rules, as recommended by a parliamentary committee. This was confirmed in a formal response published on 3 July.

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Six co-production series supported by the Council of Europe The Council of Europe has supported six series projects with a total amount of €2.5 million through the Pilot Programme for Series Co-Productions.

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American film industry extremely pessimistic about the future of the traditional cinema model A poll of 240 U.S. film industry executives found that 55% believe the traditional theatrical model will no longer be viable in 20 years. This pessimism is particularly strong in sales, distribution and production.

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BBC confirms appointment of Kate Phillips as new content chief Kate Phillips has been appointed the BBC's new Chief Content Officer, a role considered the most important in British television. She succeeds Charlotte Moore, who left for Sony Pictures TV and Left Bank.
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Belgium

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'Fantastique' at the Locarno Film Festival Director Marjolijn Prins's documentary "Fantastique" will have its world premiere during the Locarno Kids Screenings at the Locarno Film Festival (August 6-16).

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Fantastic at the Locarno Film Festival The documentary Fantastique by director Marjolijn Prins will have its world premiere at the Locarno Kids Screenings of the prestigious Locarno Film Festival (6–16 August). She trains for a major acrobatics show, but begins to doubt her dream.

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Flemish experimental film at FIDMarseille The Flemish-Croatian experimental film Don't Take It Personally by Jelena Jureša has been selected for FIDMarseille, a major film festival for documentary, fiction and experimental cinema that will take place in the French port city from 8 to 13 July 2025.

filmfestivaloostende • 2 w

Start shooting of 'Nowadays everyone is called Sorry' The shooting of the film 'Tegennieuwig heet iedereen Sorry', directed by Frederike Migom and based on the book by Bart Moeyaert, has started. The story follows Bianca, an almost 13-year-old girl who struggles with her place in the world during an emotional summer day.
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Netherlands

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HKU Eye-catchers at NFF 2025 During the Netherlands Film Festival (NFF) 2025, HKU will present the "Blikvangers" program on October 3rd at the Louis Hartlooper Complex in Utrecht. Visitors can enjoy films and Q&As with the filmmakers.

filmfonds • 9 u

Five projects selected for Caleidoscoop Five projects have been selected for Kaleidoscoop, including "After the Night, the Night" by Naomi Pacifique. In this project, Naomi is confronted with the painful reality of non-monogamy when her partner, Noé, decides to return to monogamy.

nl.filmpeople • 10 u

Northern films on 1001 Northern screens The Film Pact Noord (Northern Film Pact) aims to screen 1,001 Northern films on 1,001 screens in the north of the country within five years. The first screening weekend is scheduled for October 18 and 19, 2025.

see-nl • 10 u

Dutch films premiere at Locarno Film Festival The Dutch feature film "Donkey Days," directed by Rosanne Pel, will have its world premiere at the Locarno Film Festival's main competition. The festival runs from August 6th to 16th.
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