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Warner Bros. Pictures Animation Tries to Turn the Page at Annecy With Ambitious New Feature Slate
At Annecy, Warner Bros., recovering from after The Day the Earth Blew Up and Coyote vs. Acme controversies, doubles down on feature animation.
How Shanghai Is Reinventing the Movie Theater to Strengthen Its Position as “China’s City of Film”
Cinemas themed around anime and live sports are luring younger crowds as Shanghai works to contend with China’s box-office downturn.
Shanghai: Three Things We Learned From the 2026 Festival
A matter-of-fact attitude towards AI kept most people’s feet on the ground, while the festival’s youth emphasis led the way — and a universal love of cinema shone brightly.
China Lion Takes Feng Xiaogang’s ‘I Know Who You Are’ for North America
The cat-and-mouse drama, starring Lei Jiayin and Hu Ge, reaches theaters in the U.
Can Brands’ Cultural Impact Be Measured? UTA Says Yes and Launches The Culture Index
At Cannes Lions 2026, UTA said that cultural impact can be measured, launching the UTA Culture Canon and Culture Index.
Stephen Chow’s ‘Shaolin Soccer’ Spinoff ‘Kung Fu Soccer’ Lands Worldwide Rights and Distribution Deal
Singapore distributor Encore Films has acquired worldwide rights outside China to Stephen Chow’s Shaolin Soccer follow-up Kung Fu Soccer.
Chaka Khan, Fat Joe and Wyclef Jean Set for Cannes Lions HarbourView Event
Chaka Khan, Fat Joe, Wyclef Jean, Babyface and Jadakiss are big names set for a Cannes Lions 2026 event organized by HarbourView Equity Partners.
BAFTA Announces Student Award Finalists
Finalists have been chosen for honors that recognize the next generation of film, games and immersive storytellers.
Apple’s Eddy Cue, Jerry Bruckheimer Open Up on ‘F1’ Sequel Plans, UFO Thriller at Cannes Lions
Apple’s Eddy Cue and Jerry Bruckheimer at Cannes Lions 2026 discussing a ‘F1’ film sequel, a UFO conspiracy movie, theatrical windows and sports.
James Acaster, Serrana Su-Ling Bliss, Dee Bradley Baker Join ‘Bad Fairies’ Cast
Cynthia Erivo stars in the animated musical from director Megan Nicole Dong, featuring original songs from ‘Six’ team Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss.