Venice: Werner Herzog Doc ‘Ghost Elephants’ Sells to National Geographic (Exclusive)

Venice: Werner Herzog Doc ‘Ghost Elephants’ Sells to National Geographic (Exclusive)

National Geographic Documentary Films has acquired the U.S. streaming rights to Werner Herzog‘s new feature-length documentary Ghost Elephants, which had its world premiere at the Venice film festival on Wednesday. The doc will go out on Disney+ and Hulu in the U.S.. Herzog wrote, directed and narrates the documentary, in which he follows conservation biologist…

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Oscars: Tunisia Picks Brad Pitt, Joaquin Phoenix-Backed ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ as Best International Feature Submission

Oscars: Tunisia Picks Brad Pitt, Joaquin Phoenix-Backed ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ as Best International Feature Submission

Tunisia has named The Voice of Hind Rajab by Kaouther Ben Hania its official submission for best international feature film at the Oscars. The news was confirmed Thursday by the National Center for Cinema and Image, just two days after it was announced that Hollywood heavyweights — including Brad Pitt, Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara — had…

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Oscars: Sweden Picks ‘Eagles of the Republic’ as Best Int’l Feature Submission

Oscars: Sweden Picks ‘Eagles of the Republic’ as Best Int’l Feature Submission

Sweden is sending Eagles of the Republic to the Oscars 2026, on Wednesday, unveiling it as its official entry for the best international feature film category at the Academy Awards.  Tarik Saleh (Dark and Clever Conspiracy Thriller) wrote and directed the political thriller, starring Fares Fares, Lyna Khoudri and Zineb Triki, is set in the powerful and glamorous Egyptian film…

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5 Must-Stop Spots to Eat and Drink in Venice

5 Must-Stop Spots to Eat and Drink in Venice

Venice holds the rights to many beloved culinary delicacies. It’s the birthplace of cicchetti (small plates served at wine bars), the Venetian spritz (with an olive), the Bellini (created at Harry’s Bar), sgroppino, tiramisu (Veneto Region), and risotto al nero di seppia (squid ink rice). As a result, it’s a hotspot for food tourism and…

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