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variety • 9 m

'The Brutalist' sparks backlash after editor reveals use of AI in dialogue and buildings, but says it's 'nothing that hasn't been done before' Brady Corbet's "The Brutalist" is under fire after editor Dávid Jancsó revealed that AI was used for dialogue and architectural elements.

theguardian • 9 m

David Lynch, director of Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive, dies at age 78 David Lynch, the iconic American director known for Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive, has died at the age of 78. He received three Oscar nominations for Best Director and won the Palme d'Or in 1990 for Wild at Heart.

nu.nl • 9 m

Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive director David Lynch (78) has died David Lynch has died, his family announced on Facebook on Thursday. The 78-year-old American director had announced earlier this year in an interview with People that he had emphysema due to years of smoking.

cineuropa.org • 9 m

The Nordic Film Market reveals its selection The 26th edition of the Nordic Film Market, part of the Gothenburg Film Festival, will take place from 29 to 31 January 2025 and will present more than 60 films and projects that highlight the creativity and innovation of Nordic cinema.

variety • 9 m

French films saw an 11% drop in international box office in 2024 with an estimated gross of $255 million, despite the success of 'The Count of Monte-Cristo' French films saw an 11% decline in international box office grosses in 2024, with an estimated $255 million, despite the success of 'The Count of Monte-Cristo'.

cineuropa.org • 9 m

Berlinale Shorts invites us to “be in this world” The 75th Berlin International Film Festival, to be held from 13 to 23 February 2025, celebrates the complexity of humanity with a diverse selection of short films under the banner "To Be in This World".

nu.nl • 9 m

Drama Conclave tops British BAFTA nominations The drama film Conclave received the most nominations (12) for the annual awards ceremony by the British Film and Television Academy (BAFTA) on Tuesday. Emilia Pérez also has a good chance of winning an award on February 16 with eleven nominations.

variety • 9 m

2025 Golden Globes Winners: 'Emilia Pérez' Leads With 4 Wins At the 2025 Golden Globe Awards, “Emilia Pérez,” a musical about a drug lord who undergoes gender-affirming surgery, took home the most film awards with four wins, including best musical or comedy. “The Brutalist,” a historical epic about the postwar immigrant experience, followed with three awards, including best drama.

cineuropa.org • 10 m

Council of Europe Co-Production Prize supports regional drama series at CineLink Drama 2025 The Sarajevo Film Festival continues its commitment to promoting regional stories with the €50,000 Council of Europe Series Co-Production Development Award, presented at CineLink Drama 2025.

cineuropa.org • 10 m

The new German film law comes into effect on January 1 On 1 January 2025, a new film law will come into force in Germany, following approval by the German parliament. This law, an important pillar of a comprehensive reform, ensures the continuation of the support of the German Federal Film Fund (FFA).

cineuropa.org • 10 m

Clermont-Ferrand unveils its league titles The Clermont-Ferrand International Film Festival, the world’s largest festival dedicated to short films, will screen more than 140 titles in three competitions from 31 January to 8 February 2025.

edition.cnn • 10 m

Oscars shortlist announced. See which films made the cut The shortlist of Oscar nominees in ten categories has been revealed, with "Emilia Pérez" leading the pack with potential nominations in six categories, followed by "Wicked" with four.

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