Almost a decade has passed since Austria won an Oscar with Michael Haneke’s Amour, but Sebastian Meise’s well-received third feature Great Freedom is gaining global acclaim after bagging the Un Certain Regard jury prize earlier this year at Cannes.
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Marta Balaga FAMU graduate Francesco Montagner is following his win at Locarno with another trophy: the title of the best film in Ji.hlava’s Czech Joy section. “Brotherhood” was also noticed for its cinematography courtesy of Prokop Souček, called “one of the best cinematographers of his generation” by the jury. A Nutprodukce production, it was made in co-production with Nefertiti Film and Rai Cinema, Arte G.E.I.E., Czech television and Al Jazeera Documentary.
Almost a decade has passed since Austria won an Oscar with Michael Haneke’s Amour, but Sebastian Meise’s well-received third feature Great Freedom is gaining global acclaim after bagging the Un Certain Regard jury prize earlier this year at Cannes.
Justin Hartley, 44, and his wife Sofia Pernas, 32, are a stunning couple! The pair cozied up at the red carpet arrivals for luxury watch store Omega’s San Francisco opening on Thursday, Nov. 18. Sofia looked gorgeous in ’70s inspired mustard yellow dress that featured spaghetti straps and a midi length cut, showing off her platform black sandals.
Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeTelevision Academy chairman/CEO Frank Scherma, whose first two-year term turned into three due to the COVID-19 pandemic, has been re-elected to lead the organization for two more years. Scherma is part of the roster of newly elected officers and members on the Academy’s Board of Governors who were tapped on Thursday to serve starting Jan.
Frank Scherma has been re-elected for a second term as Chairman and CEO of the Television Academy, which announced its newly elected board and governors for 2022-23 today.
Nick Jonas leaves a business meeting at the San Vicente Bungalows in West Hollywood, Calif. on Wednesday (November 17).
Metallica have announced a takeover of San Francisco to coincide with their upcoming 40th anniversary shows in the city.The legendary metal band, who formed back in 1981, are scheduled to perform two celebratory headline concerts at San Fran’s Chase Center arena next month (December 17/19).Yesterday (November 17) James Hetfield and co. outlined plans to “take over the city of San Francisco” between December 16-19 with a series of special events.
Cynthia Littleton Business EditorNapa Valley’s Frank Family Vineyards has been acquired by Treasury Americas for $315 million.The winery has been owned and operated for 30 years by Rich Frank, former top executive at Disney and Paramount Pictures who moved into the grape business in the early 1990s.
A star-studded guest list will be attending “The Afterparty”, a new series headed to Apple TV+.
Ready for love! 90 Day Fiancé’s Ronald Smith has a new woman in his life, Lauren Fraser, three months after confirming his split from wife Tiffany Franco.
AC Milan may look to sell star midfielder Franck Kessie in January after giving up on hopes he will sign a new contract, according to reports.
UK indie pioneer David Frank, who was CEO of Zodiak Media and founded RDF Media, has died aged 63, his brother and long-time business partner Matthew Frank confirmed today. Frank died suddenly at home over the weekend and arrangements for his funeral are yet to be made.
Manori Ravindran International EditorBritish TV industry veteran David Frank, the trailblazing former CEO of Zodiak Media, has died. He was 63.His death was confirmed by the executive’s brother and long-time business partner, Matthew Frank, who said David died at home suddenly over the weekend.
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