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Sigourney Weaver praises James Cameron's "anti-AI" technology used in the "Avatar" films, saying he designed it to "allow actors to be whoever they wanted to be." Sigourney Weaver praised James Cameron's anti-AI technology, used in the "Avatar" films, at the Red Sea Film Festival in Saudi Arabia. This technology, which doesn't use generative AI, allows actors to digitally shape characters through their micro-expressions.

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The Golden Globe nominations have been announced The Golden Globes nominations have been announced, with notable moments such as "Wicked: For Good" missing out on a Best Picture nomination. The awards ceremony, hosted by Nikki Glaser, will take place on January 11, 2026.

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Clermont-Ferrand announces 2026 programme The 48th edition of the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival, the world's largest short film festival, will take place from January 30 to February 7, 2026.

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Paramount makes hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Paramount has made a hostile cash takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), directly to WBD shareholders. Paramount considers this bid more valuable than the deal recently announced by Netflix.

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What you need to know about Netflix's $72 billion bet on the future of entertainment Netflix plans to acquire Warner Bros. and HBO for $72 billion, following Warner Bros. Discovery's announcement that it would split into two publicly traded companies. However, the deal still needs to be approved by global regulators, which could be a lengthy process.

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British union threatens strike over AI The British actors' union, Equity, is considering a strike over insufficient protections against the use of artificial intelligence (AI). This follows concerns about the use of their likenesses without clear agreements.

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China wins best drama categories as nine-year-old Ivory Chia makes history at the Asian Academy Creative Awards Nine-year-old Ivory Chia from Singapore made history as the youngest winner ever at the Asian Academy Creative Awards. The ceremony took place at Singapore's historic Capitol Theatre. Japan and Singapore led the way in total awards, each taking home six statuettes.
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Belgium

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Strong home-grown fiction: three new VRT series on FFO26 During the Ostend Film Festival (FFO26), from January 30 to February 7, 2026, three new VRT series will premiere. "Juliet 2," directed by Caroline de Maeyer, follows Chief Inspector Juliet Dumon in complex murder cases. "The Twelve: The Botox Murders," by Brecht De Groot, revolves around a mysterious poisoning during a gender reveal party. "Time:out," by David Verhaeghe, tells the story of Brecht taking a time-out from his relationship with Ellis, which has a major impact on their lives.

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Koen Van Sande calls for more empathy with his first feature film 'Clean' Koen Van Sande has made his debut feature film, "Clean," inspired by Peter Muyshondt's book "Brothers Were" (We Were Brothers). The film highlights the lives of people with drug addiction, not as criminals but as traumatized victims.

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Borgerhout is buzzing in 'BOHO' at FFO26 The new Streamz Original series "BOHO" will be presented at the Ostend Film Festival (FFO26). This comedy series follows three thirty-somethings from Borgerhout, Antwerp.

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Four projects selected for New Dawn The New Dawn film production fund has selected four projects that amplify underrepresented voices in the film industry.
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Netherlands

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Pierre Bokma and Martine Sandifort in new series Vlogmania Vlogmania returns for a fourth season with new episodes starting January 10, 2026, on NPO 3. Pierre Bokma and Martine Sandifort play new characters in this series: a vlogging doctor and an accordionist.

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Photographer and filmmaker Paul de Nooijer (82) has passed away Photographer and filmmaker Paul de Nooijer has died at the age of 82. He was known for his photomontages, staged photographs, and films with a humorous and surreal style. Together with his son Menno, also a photographer, he formed a successful duo.

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Katja Draaijer new documentary film consultant Katja Draaijer has been appointed documentary film consultant. As a consultant, she aims to support documentary filmmakers in creating impactful works.

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IFFR launches Lightroom, platform for immersive storytelling The International Film Festival Rotterdam introduces Lightroom, an immersive storytelling platform that brings together XR, VR, and interactive projects. This new program connects IFFR Pro with Art Directions and includes a symposium for makers and technologists.
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China wins best drama categories as nine-year-old Ivory Chia makes history at the Asian Academy Creative Awards

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