Keywords: Film Production


Hannibal biopic starring Denzel Washington shelved over soaring production costs

The long-awaited historical epic centered on the legendary Carthaginian commander Hannibal has reportedly been abandoned after production costs climbed to a level considered financially unsustainable. The project, which had generated significant interest for casting Academy Award-winning actor Denzel......

European Union moves closer to approving $111 billion media merger

The European Union is moving closer to approving a major media merger that could reshape the global entertainment industry. Regulators are reportedly reviewing final commitments from the companies involved as they assess the competitive impact of a proposed deal valued at approximately $111 billion. The......

Michael Douglas returns to acting in Oliver Stone’s new film “White Lies”

After previously suggesting he was stepping back from acting, American actor Michael Douglas, 81, is set to return to the screen in a new film directed by Oliver Stone, titled White Lies, according to industry reports. The project marks a notable reunion between Douglas and Stone, who have collaborated......

Prime Video plans major increase in investment for French productions

The streaming platform Prime Video plans to significantly increase its financial contribution to French audiovisual and film production beginning in 2026, according to a new agreement reached with the French media regulator Arcom. Under the revised agreement covering the 2026–2028 period, the......

Australia vows to protect its screen industry from Trump tariffs

The Australian government has pledged to fight "unequivocally" for its screen industry following United States President Donald Trump's recent announcement of a 100 percent tariff on films produced outside of the U.S. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke expressed his commitment to safeguarding......

Gérard Depardieu’s legal battle: accusations of sexual assault and harassment

Gérard Depardieu, the renowned French actor, is set to stand trial on March 24 and 25, 2025, at the Paris Criminal Court, facing accusations of sexual assault by two women during the 2021 production of the film The Green Shutters, directed by Jean Becker. The accusations have drawn significant......

Strengthening Moroccan-Italian Cinematic Collaboration at the Venice Film Festival

A key meeting between Alberto Barbera, Artistic Director of the Venice Film Festival, Pascal Diot, General Director of the Venice Production Bridge, and Abdelaziz Bouzdaini, Director of the Moroccan Cinematographic Center (CCM), took place to explore ways to enhance cooperation between Morocco and Italy......

Morocco and Italy Forge New Cinematic Partnerships to Enhance Film Exchange

In a strategic meeting focused on deepening cinematic ties, Abdelaziz Bouzdaini, Director of the Moroccan Cinematographic Center (CCM), and Carlo Gentile, Head of International Relations at Italy’s Rai Cinema, discussed advancing film production collaborations between Morocco and Italy. This significant......

Morocco's Cinematic Renaissance: Abdelaziz El Bouzdaini Leads the Charge at Venice Film Festival 2024

Under the scorching summer sun of Northern Italy, the Venice Film Festival, known as the Mostra, is in full swing. Among the global cinematic elite gathered on the Lido Island, a prominent Maroccan delegation, led by Abdelaziz El Bouzdaini, Director of the Moroccan Cinematographic Center (CCM), is making......