‘The Seasons’ Is an “Archaeological Film” Uncovering Tales and “Shared History” (Exclusive Trailer)

‘The Seasons’ Is an “Archaeological Film” Uncovering Tales and “Shared History” (Exclusive Trailer)

The Locarno Film Festival, at its 78th edition this year, is inviting audiences to explore The Seasons (As Estações). The movie is the solo directorial feature debut from Maureen Fazendeiro (medium-length film Les Habitants, short Black Sun), a French filmmaker and casting director living in Lisbon who is known as a long-time collaborator of Portuguese…

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Gus Van Sant to Receive Venice Fest’s Passion for Film Award

Gus Van Sant to Receive Venice Fest’s Passion for Film Award

Two-time Oscar-nominated director Gus Van Sant (Good Will Hunting, Milk, Drugstore Cowboy), will receive this year’s Campari Passion for Film Award at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival. The honor recognizes film professionals whose creative work “reflects a deep and enduring passion for cinema.” Unlike a lifetime achievement award, the Campari Passion for Film Award…

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Avex Music Group and S10 Report Early 2025 Chart Successes

Avex Music Group and S10 Report Early 2025 Chart Successes

Avex Music Group, the international division of Japanese entertainment giant Avex, and S10 highlighted their chart successes of 2025 on Wednesday morning. The company, led by recently-appointed CEO Brandon Silverstein, has a roster of songwriters, producers and artists across pop and hip-hop. The company’s publishing talent has had a seemingly big year thus far. Drake’s…

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European Creators Slam AI Act Implementation, Warn Copyright Protections Are Failing

European Creators Slam AI Act Implementation, Warn Copyright Protections Are Failing

A broad coalition of groups representing European writers, performers, producers and publishers issued a joint statement on Wednesday, warning that Europe’s AI Act is not properly protecting copyrights. In a joint statement, groups, including those representing European actors, writers, journalists, film producers, musicians, translators, and visual artists, took aim at the implementation of the act,…

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