Movie and TV show reviews

For as long as I can recall, Berlin has always been considered the third among the trio of major film festivals, lagging significantly behind Cannes and Venice in terms of prestige and ability to draw top-tier films that drive industry discussions. However, under the leadership of incoming festival director Tricia Tuttle and her team, I recently sensed a hint of anticipation emerging from beneath the icy chill and freezing temperatures – something Berlin hasn’t felt in quite some time.

In an exclusive VFX breakdown video shared with EbMaster, the company revealed the intricate process behind bringing Paddington Bear and various other film animals to life, as well as recreating the lush Peruvian backdrops (such as the Home for Retired Bears, primarily filmed in a U.K. studio) and a turbulent riverboat scene through jungle rapids (also shot within the U.K.). The video features Ben Whishaw, the voice of Paddington, recording lines and conveying emotional expressions in the studio to aid VFX, while other team members like animation supervisor Pablo Grillo stood in for Paddington to facilitate later CG integration. Additionally, real-life footage from Machu Picchu was captured for authenticity.

On Monday afternoon, “Beyond the Gates” premieres on CBS, signifying Procter & Gamble’s comeback to daytime soap operas. Known for manufacturing everyday essentials like laundry detergent, deodorant, and floor cleaners, this global giant once dominated the soap opera world with series such as “Guiding Light” and “As the World Turns.” In a past era, these soaps were as much a part of Procter & Gamble’s identity as brands like Mr. Clean, Pampers, and Tide. For this new venture, P&G is collaborating with a joint partnership between CBS and the NAACP to produce the show.

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Max, owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, is currently accessible in approximately 25 European countries. This includes nations such as Spain, France, Belgium, Luxembourg (Benelux), Scandinavia, the Northern regions, and Central and Eastern Europe. It has been announced that Italy will join this list of operating countries by the year 2026.

During a discussion about how many prominent tech leaders supported Trump following his win against Kamala Harris, Oliver pointed out Mark Zuckerberg’s recent move to discontinue Facebook’s fact-checking initiatives, claiming they were excessively politically biased.

Swapping her camera for a rifle didn’t suppress her innate urge to record moments. Instead, what came out was “My Dear Theo,” an emotionally charged video diary intended for her son, which will debut in the main competition at the Copenhagen International Documentary Festival (CPH:DOX) in March.

At the London TV Screenings this week, the titles are set to be displayed to potential buyers during Blue Ant Studio’s showcase on February 27th.

The recently completed six-episode TV series produced in Sweden is represented internationally by Newen Connect. On February 25, they will showcase excerpts and creative content from this production to potential buyers worldwide at a gathering in London. Both creator/writer Spotnitz and the main Swedish producer Piodor Gustafsson (“Border,” “Lamb”) of Black Spark Film & TV will be present. These two professionals have a long history of working together – back when Gustafsson was a drama buyer and commissioner for the Swedish public broadcaster SVT, he acquired in 2012 the BBC series “Hunted” created by Spotnitz. More recently, Spotnitz has been teaching at the screenwriting training course Serial Eyes for the past twelve years, which Gustafsson co-founded.

As reported by Kobis, the tracking service managed by the Korean Film Council, “Captain America: Brave New World” continued to lead with earnings of approximately KRW3.1 billion ($2.2 million), representing a 44% share of the market. Over the weekend, this Marvel production drew in 316,146 viewers and has amassed a total gross of $9.2 million so far.