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filmfestivaloostende • 2 d

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.

filmfonds • 3 d

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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Screen Flanders invests in 15 projects Screen Flanders is investing in 15 projects, including the animated series Little Heroes, produced by Fabrique Fantastique in collaboration with Peekaboo Animation, VRT/Ketnet, and RTVE-Clan.

vertigoweb • 5 d

Letterboxd launches an online video library with hidden gems - also in Belgium Letterboxd is launching a digital rental service in 23 countries, including Belgium and the Netherlands, on December 10th. The service, called Video Store, allows users to rent and stream independent films.

filmfestivaloostende • 5 d

In conversation with director Leni Huyghe about her debut film 'Real Faces' In her debut film, "Real Faces," Brussels director Leni Huyghe explores themes of personal growth and self-reflection. James Infirmary." The film follows Julia, who struggles with her identity after a breakup and finds growth through a new friendship with Eliott.

vaf • 1 w

Two Flemish productions to Clermont-Ferrand The VR experience "A Long Goodbye," directed by Kate Voet and Victor Maes, will compete in the XR competition in Clermont-Ferrand. The project, produced by Emmy Oost and co-produced by Tarantula Luxembourg and Valk Productions, will be sold internationally by Astrea.

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Radioman from Frank Van Passel to Palm Springs Frank Van Passel's film "Radioman" has been selected for the Palm Springs Film Festival, along with other Flemish co-productions. These films received support from the VAF/Film Fund and Screen Flanders.
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Netherlands

broadcastmagazine • 8 u

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.

omroepzeeland • 1 d

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.

filmfonds • 2 d

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.

filmkrant • 2 d

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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International

variety • 3 d

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.

edition.cnn • 5 d

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.

cineuropa.org • 5 d

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.

us.cnn • 6 d

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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China wins best drama categories as nine-year-old Ivory Chia makes history at the Asian Academy Creative Awards

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What you need to know about Netflix's $72 billion bet on the future of entertainment

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British union threatens strike over AI

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