Uncharted Territory, Rise Pictures Partner on Cornelia Funke’s ‘Igraine the Brave’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Eurovision Song Contest is set to be examined for “potential illegal statements” in its lyrics.The song, ‘Russian Woman’, is performed by the Tajikistan-born singer Manizha Sangin, who works under the name Manizha and is an activist for women’s rights.In the chorus of the song, which praises strength in Russian woman, Manizha sings: “Every Russian woman needs to know / You’re strong enough you’re gonna break the wall.” Ahead of this year’s event in the Netherlands in May, the Investigative

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“Wolfwalkers” director Tomm Moore and co-director Ross Stewart joined Carlos Bustamante to talk about the making of their animated folklore feature film, which they finished off in quarantine to get it ready in time for its premiere at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival.

In Ireland today, Wolfwalkers directors Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart are celebrating an Oscar nom for Best Animated Feature.

Thirty-five years ago, before L.A.'s homelessness epidemic exploded into a humanitarian crisis, the vast divide separating the city's haves from its have-nots was skewered in a very progressive studio comedy. In 1984, just a few days after taking over as CEO of the then-floundering Disney, former Paramount chief Michael Eisner got a call from ICM's Sam Cohn on behalf of his client, director Paul Mazursky (Bob and Carol and Ted and Alice).

Eurovision 2021, despite being in line to do so following the 2020 event’s cancellation.In a statement shared on social media, the band said that there are many acts in Russia that deserve “the chance to be seen”.“We think that Russia has many talented and unique artists, each one of them deserves the chance to be seen out there,” the band wrote on Instagram.“Thanks to our Russian fans and all the international fans for showing support, it means the world to us!”A post shared by LITTLE BIG

Natalie Oganesyan editorPassage Pictures is developing a TV series “Dream Girl” starring Inbar Lavi, who will also serve as producer. Inspired by Lavi’s own life, the project will be developed by the production company’s founder Uri Singer.“Inbar’s standout work in ‘Imposters’ really caught my eye, and after finding her to be a fellow Israeli making her way in the industry, it feels natural to partner with her on a story like this,” Singer said.

Euro Truck Simulator 2 developers SCS Software have announced that the next DLC will be titled Heart of Russia.The Euro Truck Simulator 2 team explained in an announcement on their blog that the Heart of Russia DLC will include “Moscow and beyond”.

Scottish Parliament election campaign in the lead up to the May vote.The Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross confirmed the Prime Minister will travel up north, however he dodged a question on whether he would be an "asset" for his campaign or not.Scots are set to go the polls on May 6 in what will be a very different election campaign than the usual ones.Ballots will not be counted overnight as normal but will instead be tallied during office hours on the Friday and Saturday - meaning the

Chris Willman Music WriterMichael Stanley, who became known nationally for a radio hit in 1981 but was the very symbol of rock ‘n roll for decades in the city of Cleveland, died Friday at age 72.

Rock In Rio‘s 2021 Lisbon and Brazil festivals have both been cancelled.After the coronavirus pandemic forced the cancellation of both events last year, the global health crisis has once again prompted Rock In Rio’s organisers to act.In a statement the organisers of the 2021 Lisbon edition of Rock In Rio explained that despite studying various scenarios, setting up task forces and rigorously discussing health and safety measures over the past 11 months, there are “no guarantees that in June the

Ed Meza @edmezavarBerlin-based Rise Pictures and Simonsays Pictures in Stuttgart are partnering on a new dark supernatural comedy series about a secretive, multinational corporation established by the Grim Reaper in an effort to more efficiently collect the souls of the dearly departed.“Grim Inc.” revolves around the mysterious enterprise founded by Death some 70 years ago.

NEW YORK -- The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame said Tuesday that it plans to have a live induction of its 36th class on Oct. 30 in Cleveland — before an actual audience!The induction ceremony will take place in the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, home of the Cleveland Cavaliers, and tickets will be available to the general public.“We are optimistic and hopeful for the ceremony,” said Greg Harris, president and CEO of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.Inductees will be announced in May.

Uncharted Territory and Rise Pictures have greenlit an animated film adaptation of Igraine the Brave, a children's fantasy novel from bestselling author Cornelia Funke (Inkheart). Holger Tappe (Animals United) will direct the movie together with Oscar-winning visual effects artist Volker Engel (Independence Day).

Ross County wasn’t easy on the eye. But he’s adamant the Buddies picking up all three points was all that mattered as they moved even closer to sealing a historic spot in the top half of the Premiership.