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Tilly Norwood criticised by UK actors' union Equity as 'AI tool' 'compiled from artists' work' The British actors' union Equity has criticized Tilly Norwood, an AI "actress," over concerns about the provenance of the material used to create her. Eline Van der Velden of Particle6 defends Norwood as a creative work, not a replacement for real actors.

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Trailer for AI-directed film 'The Sweet Idleness' arrives amid controversy surrounding AI actor Tilly Norwood: 'The first film' directed by an 'AI agent' Italian producer Andrea Iervolino is launching a new AI film production titled "The Sweet Idleness," directed by a virtual director named FellinAI. The film, a celebration of European cinema, is set in a future where only 1% of humanity still works.

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Jim Carrey to receive honorary Cesar Award at 51st edition Jim Carrey will receive an honorary César at the 51st annual Cesar Awards in Paris on February 27. This French film award recognizes the career achievements of artists and filmmakers. The ceremony will be broadcast on Canal+.

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Trump announces 100% import tariff on films made abroad President Donald Trump has announced he will impose a 100% tariff on all films made outside the United States. He made this announcement via a message on Truth Social. This announcement has already impacted the shares of Netflix and other film-related companies.

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Nepalese filmmakers dispute Oscar pick as director of shortlisted film claims rivals were offered $100,000 to beat 'Anjila' Nepalese filmmakers have filed a complaint with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences against the selection of "Anjila" as Nepal's Oscar submission. They allege procedural violations and conflicts of interest in the selection process.

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'Stranger Things 4' and 'Sisi' film home base Vilnius gets film fund to boost co-productions and Lithuania's capital Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania and a popular filming location for productions like "Stranger Things" and "Sisi," has launched a new film fund. The €100,000 Vilnius Film Fund is intended to support documentaries, animations, and feature films.

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Finále Plzeň puts the latest Czech film gems in the spotlight The 38th edition of Finále Plzeň, from September 26 to October 1, highlights Czech cinema with premieres and an industry program for international professionals. The focus is also on Belgian, Dutch, and Luxembourgish films.

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Independent European producers raise concerns over proposed AgoraEU regulation At the San Sebastián Film Festival, the European Producers Club and more than 20 other producer organizations expressed their concerns about the European Commission's proposed AgoraEU regulation.

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The Warsaw International Film Festival unveils a new identity, new leadership and a full programme For its 41st edition, from October 10-19, the Warsaw International Film Festival (WIFF) is introducing a new visual identity, a new leadership team, and a more ambitious program.

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Stars, authors, businesses and more: what to expect from this year's San Sebastián festival The 2025 San Sebastián Festival, led by José Luis Rebordinos, promises to be an impressive edition with a selection of top films and new discoveries. Streaming services will play a significant role, with films like Netflix's "27 Nights."

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Spanish film shows off its muscles at the 70th Seminci The 70th edition of Seminci – Valladolid International Film Week, which begins on October 24th with Isabel Coixet's film "Three Goodbyes," will screen 16 Spanish films, ten of which are world premieres.

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BFI unveils $200 million three-year financing plan The British Film Institute (BFI) has announced a £150 million ($204 million) National Lottery funding plan for the period 2026-2029. This amount, a 10% increase from the previous period, will be invested in British film culture and industry.

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