In ten years, we’ll likely reflect on ‘Avatar’ as both the culmination of the challenges faced by the film industry over the past five years (including the pandemic and strikes) and the start of a fresh era for cinema.” (Richards told EbMaster.)
2026 will see Harries transition to a fresh role, where he’ll stay on as CEO until a successor is appointed. During this time, he will also carry on serving as an executive producer on notable upcoming and future projects by Left Bank Pictures. This includes the adaptation of James Graham’s “Dear England,” Stephen Butchard’s “This City Is Ours” (set to premiere this week at London Screenings), and Scott Frank’s upcoming Netflix detective series, “Department Q,” scheduled for release in early summer.
The reality TV show, titled ‘Temptation Island,’ focuses on four couples who are seeking clarity in their relationships. They aim to determine if they’re prepared for a lifelong commitment with their current partners. The series chronicles their journey as they reside temporarily in separate communities – the men in a villa populated by single women, and the women in a house inhabited by eligible bachelors.
In addition to titles like “Clarkson’s Farm” and “Reacher,” which tend to attract male audiences, Blyth mentioned that Amazon Prime Video has also acquired shows catering to female and younger demographics. One example is “Molly-Mae,” a docu-series focusing on a popular British social influencer.
As a movie enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share that Little Dot Studios, part of All3Media, has taken ownership of the rights for the sequel in both the U.S. and English Canada! This exciting piece is set to make its debut on Real Stories, our top-tier documentary channel on YouTube. Can’t wait to dive into the story together!
After the successful partnership we had on the popular TV series “The Beach” and Yorgos Zois’ movie “Arcadia,” premiered at the Berlin Film Festival in 2024, I am thrilled to be a part of the production team for “The Great Chimera.” This project is being produced by Foss Productions in collaboration with Beta Film, who are managing international sales. Filming has commenced on the beautiful Greek island of Syros, and will later move to Athens and Trieste, Italy.
Kelly Wright, KI’s Distribution Manager, expressed her excitement about the show, stating, “We are excited to have secured three broadcast partners before even revealing our captivating ancient history series at the London TV Screenings. ‘The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World’ is the highlight of our factual lineup this Spring, and we are pleased that Professor Bettany Hughes will be present to help us showcase this treasure to potential international buyers at our screening event on February 26.
The discussion underscored the innovative approach Japan takes to achieve international acclaim by forming strategic alliances and tailoring its content for worldwide consumption.
CPH:DOX sets new records with an impressive 94 world premieres, including a whopping 68 full-length films, marking the most extensive lineup in the festival’s history. This growth underscores the growing influence of CPH:DOX on the global documentary scene.
As a passionate cinephile, I found myself utterly captivated by the heartwarming tale directed by Remo D’Souza himself, produced under his own banner, Remo Dsouza Entertainment Pvt Ltd, with Lizelle Remo D’Souza serving as producer. The story revolves around the beautiful bond between a dedicated single father, Shiv (played by Amitabh Bachchan), and his sharp-minded daughter, Dhara (Inayat Verma), who harbors dreams of dancing on the nation’s most prestigious reality show. However, when an unforeseen predicament jeopardizes her aspirations, Shiv embarks on a breathtaking voyage to keep his daughter’s dreams alive and well.