TORONTO-Snapspot 3: More than a glimmer of hope
The 49th Toronto International Film Festival is history. Our Canadian correspondent Jason Gorber takes a look back at a festival that has managed to harken back to its former glory days and awakens hopes for a great 50th TIFF next year.
Michael Mack on „Grand Prix in Europe“ and the cinema ambitions of MACK One
Europa-Park Rust is expanding. Into the cinema. Just in time for the 49th birthday of the world-famous German theme park, Michael Mack, Head of the Mack Group, announced the cinema release of the animated film „Grand Prix of Europe“, which will turn Europa-Park characters Ed and Edda into action heroes and will be released in exactly one year’s time, distributed by Warner Bros.
Thorsten Wegener, Director Business Operations Studio 100: “Excellently positioned”
The 77th Festival de Cannes will open its doors in one day. In a small survey, we asked Cannes travelers what they expect from this year’s A-festival in the South of France. Thorsten Wegener, Director Business Operations Studio 100, takes a look at this year’s edition.
Jason Gorber, film journalist: „Home away from home“
The 77th Festival de Cannes will open its doors in one day. In a small survey, we asked Cannes travelers what they expect from this year’s A-festival in the South of France. Jason Gorber, a renowned film journalist from Toront, takes a look at this year’s edition.
Wendy Mitchell, journalist and film festival advisor: “Optimism in the air”
The 77th Festival de Cannes will open its doors in two days. In a small survey, we asked Cannes travelers what they expect from this year’s A-festival in the South of France. Wendy Mitchell, journalist, film festival advisor and moderator, takes a look at this year’s edition.
Lola in Gold for „Dying“; two Lolas for Ayşe Polat
Ayşe Polat was awarded two Lolas for the direction and screenplay of „In the Blind Spot“, which won a total of three awards. The Lola in Gold went to Matthias […]
REVIEW: „Winners”
At this year’s Berlinale, „Sieger sein“ was euphorically celebrated as the opening film in the „Generation Kplus“ series. Soleen Yusef’s film will now be released in German cinemas on April 11, distributed by DCM. Find out why it is absolutely worth seeing in our review.
Coming to Cannes: What you can expect on the Croisette
With just one week to go, Thierry Frémaux will announce the Sélection officielle of the 77th Festival de Cannes, which takes place from May 14 to 25. The only official announcement so far have been the world premiere of „Furiosa“ on the second day of the festival and, since yesterday, the opening film, „Le deuxième acte“ by Quentin Dupieux. Let’s have a look at the potential candidates.
13th CinemaCon in Las Vegas: Quo vadis, cinema industry?
No event is a better indicator of the mood in the cinema industry than CinemaCon in Las Vegas, the largest cinema trade fair in the world, which is taking place for the 13th time next week from April 8 to 11. We take a look at the program and topics – and what’s special this year.
„Dying“ brings life to the Lola nominations
The nominations for the German Film Awards have been announced. Matthias Glasner’s Berlinale entry „Sterben“ is the favorite with nine nominations, including Best Film and Best Director.