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Hasan Piker, Cenk Uygur Blocked From Entering the U.K., Will Miss Planned SXSW London Talks
Left-wing political commentators Cenk Uygur and his nephew, Hasan Piker, have been denied entry to the U.K. by the government’s Home Office.
Motherhood, Colonialism, a Keyboard Prodigy and a Surrealist Love Story: Locarno Unveils Open Doors Africa Projects, Plus Producers and Directors
Locarno Open Doors 2026 unveiled Africa film projects on motherhood, colonialism and a keyboard prodigy, and featured producers and directors.
U.K. Music Tech Firms Face Growth Investment Crisis, “AI Raises Stakes for Gov’t Action,” Study Warns
U.K. music tech companies face a growth investment crisis, and AI raises the stakes for government action, MTUK’s Sound Investments 2026 report warns.
‘All Night Wrong’ Director on His Hitchcock-Meets-Wilder Film With ‘Severance’s’ Zach Cherry and Maria Bakalova as Broken Souls
‘All Night Wrong’ film director Jason James on his Hitchcock-meets-Wilder movie with ‘Severance’ star Zach Cherry, Maria Bakalova at SXSW London 2026.
‘Warrior Cats’ Animated Series Secures Director and Showrunner
Warrior Cats animated TV series based on Erin Hunter novels gets greenlight, with A.C.Bradley and Rodrigo Blaas as showrunner, director.
John Oliver Debuts FYC Ad for ‘Last Week Tonight’ Featuring Guns, a Wine-Drinking Horse and The Fonz Wielding a Pickax
John Oliver ended Sunday’s Last Week Tonight by doing a dive into the world of movie posters as reimagined by Ghanaian artists.
Shanghai Film Festival Unveils Competition Section Packed With World Premieres
Tony Leung Chiu-wai heads the main competition jury for the 28th edition of the Shanghai Film Festival, running June 12-21.
Kazakhstan Cinema Is Ready to Make a Splash at SXSW London. No Need for Borat!
Kazakhstan films are ready to make a splash at SXSW London 2026 with Aitore Zholdaskali’s ‘Sicko,’ Zhannat Alshanova’s ‘Becoming.
Cannes Un Certain Regard Winner ‘Everytime’ Sells to 1-2 Special for North America
Cannes 2026 Un Certain Regard winner ‘Everytime’ by Austrian writer and director Sandra Wollner sold to North America.
‘Sound of Falling’ Sweeps German Film Awards
Mascha Schilinski’s German period drama Sound of Falling won 10 Lolas, including best film, best director and best screenplay.