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John Wick’s Ballerina Movie Summary And Spoilers: Who Killed Eve’s Father? And Why?

If you have a thing for flashy fight sequences, guns, grenades, and a good old tale of revenge, then Len Wiseman’s Ballerina is for you. What amazes me about the John Wick franchise is how their innovative action choreography not only lives up to their own …

Peter Sarsgaard Calls for Unity in a Divided America at Karlovy Vary Film Festival Opening: ‘There Is No Going It Alone’

Actors Peter Sarsgaard and Vicky Krieps were honored at the opening of the 59th edition of the Karlovy Vary Film Festival Friday, with Sarsgaard calling for “collective action” in the U.S. in the face of division. Karlovy Vary presented the KVIFF President …

Heads of State soundtrack: A definitive guide to all the songs in the film

The action-comedy Heads of State premiered globally on July 2, 2025. Ilya Naishuller directed the movie, which stars Idris Elba and John Cena as British Prime Minister Sam Clarke and U.S. President Will Derringer, two global leaders who are forced to go on …

Scott Free Eyes Further Series Adaptations of Ridley Scott and Tony Scott Movies Following ‘Alien: Earth’ and ‘Blade ...

Ridley Scott’s Scott Free Productions is looking to move forward with further series adaptations of Ridley Scott and Tony Scott movies if all goes to plan, following in the footsteps of FX’s “Alien: Earth,” which comes out Aug. 12, and Prime Video’s “Blade …

Coveris collaborates with Brześć to introduce recyclable film for snack packaging

Coveris Rypin has joined forces with Polish confectionery company Brześć to create recyclable film packaging for its ‘puffs’ snacks. The recyclable film packaging is claimed to offer high transparency, allowing shoppers to clearly see the product on …

What an honour: Three Hungarian filmmakers join the Academy with voting rights for the Oscars

Three Hungarian film professionals have joined the ranks of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), gaining official voting rights for the Oscars. This prestigious recognition is not only a personal career milestone but also a testament to …

Will Merrick on F1 The Movie and filming with Brad Pitt

Joseph Kosinski's F1 The Movie is this summer's big blockbuster. With a massive ensemble cast comprising Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Javier Bardem, Kerry Kondon and even Lewis Hamilton himself, it's a pretty big deal. And getting a role in it, is …

Czech international film festival opens with honors for actors Peter Sarsgaard and Vicky Krieps

American actress Dakota Johnson, who will receive the same award on Sunday, was set to present her two latest movies, "Splitsville" and "Materialists." The festival will close on July 12 with an honor for Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgård …

Slovak film 'Action Item' to premiere at Karlovy Vary and FIDMarseille

This Sunday, July 6, the new film by Slovak director Paula Ďurinová, Action Item, will have its world premiere at the prestigious 59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. Just a few days later, on July 9, the film will enjoy another world premiere at …

Austrian Forum for Peace 2025: Peace Work in Times of Crisis, New Approaches, and the Role of Europe

ACP Director Tobias Lang expressed his delight at the broad international participation, including delegations from the Arab League, the EU/EEAS, the OSCE, UNESCO, the United Nations, and the World Bank. “The conference participants exchanged views on …

25th Famagusta Culture and Art Festival welcomes visitors until July 15

The International Famagusta Culture and Art Festival is set to bring together art lovers from June 25 to July 15, 2025, with a rich and diverse program. The festival is being organized by the Famagusta Municipality for the 25th time this year. The eagerly …

Czech international film festival opens with honors for actors Peter Sarsgaard and Vicky Krieps

Clear Angle Studios puts F1: The Movie in pole position

3D scanning specialists Clear Angle Studios worked with the producers of F1: The Movie to seamlessly integrate the fictional drivers (played by Brad Pitt and Damson Idris) into real F1 tracks. During the 2023 and 2024 seasons, Clear Angle’s team traveled …

LARP is life: Inside the Czech subculture of fantasy and foam swords

Photo: Mae Bryant, Radio Prague International An army of Vikings stand in a staggered line facing their opponents across the wildflower-patched meadow, a steel and turban clad army of Knights and Arabian Mercenaries. Viking archers with tightly strung bows …

FNE Market Analysis 2024: SLOVENIA

The 2024 cinema attendance was a little lower than in 2023 (with around 8% drop in admissions, and 5% drop in box office). Regarding domestic titles, the drop in admissions was the same, 8%, but the box office increased by 1%. The Slovenian Film Centre ( …

Pula Film Festival 2025 Launches Regional Competition

PULA: The 72nd edition of the Pula Film Festival (10 – 17 July 2025) brings four world premieres in the Croatian Programme and a new Regional Competition with seven titles competing for the Golden Arena for Best Regional Film. The Regional Programme is …

This hidden gem is more than just a cinema; it has become my film Mecca

Anyone who has even passed through London’s Brick Lane knows just how hectic and overstimulating it can be. With vendors standing outside restaurants tempting you to enter with juicy deals, and Lime bikes requiring you to dodge around like a game of Subway …

Sex, sinners and stepsisters: Here are the best movies of 2025... So far

We’re past the halfway mark of 2025 so it’s time to look back at the movies which have already made our year. So far, we’ve been treated to a wide variety of big screen offerings: body horror to make gorehounds wince; sprawling dramas; spy thrillers …

‘Promise, I’ll Be Fine’ Boarded by Cappu Films Ahead of Karlovy Vary Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

Cappu Films has picked up worldwide rights, except for Czech Republic and Slovakia, to Slovak filmmaker Katarína Gramatová‘s “Promise, I’ll Be Fine” (Hore je nebo, v doline som ja), which will have its European premiere at Karlovy Vary Film Festival. After …

Alabama-based Poverty Row Pictures announces latest project - 'Hiding Miss Mobster'

This is the 5th feature film for the Alabama-based film company since 2021 HUNTSVILLE, AL, UNITED STATES, July 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Poverty Row Pictures has announced it will begin production on its latest feature film, entitled “Hiding …

The masterpieces of Hibari Misora, Japan's all-time greatest singer, are now available in spatial audio

TOKYO, JAPAN, July 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The masterpieces of Hibari Misora have been reissued in spatial audio to commemorate the anniversary of her passing. Hibari was the most talented and beloved star singer of the Showa era. She …

Pre-Orders Opened on July 3 for 'Evangelion Production Model-02 (Concept by Josh Nizzi)' Statue

Prime 1 Studio has announced “Evangelion Production Model-02 (Concept By Josh Nizzi)”. Pre-orders began July 3, 2025 (JST); release set for January 2027. ASAKUSA, TAITO-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN, July 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In collaboration with …

NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato to add Ninja Twist to Japanese Obon Festival with Summer Event

The attraction at anime park Nijigen no Mori will hold the "Summer Party with the Tailed Beasts" from July 12 to August 31 AWAJI CITY, HYOGO PREFECTURE, JAPAN, July 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Anime park Nijigen no Mori will be …

Eiko Ishiwata Shares Valiant Mirror Trailer on The Leanne Newton Show

Eiko Ishiwata’s emotional return to “Valiant Mirror” her shelved JRPG trailer debuts on Leanne Newton’s show after years of creative silence. WINNPEG, MANITOBA, CANADA, July 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Japanese-Canadian artist and composer Eiko …

J.J. Hebert’s Bestseller The Backwards K to Be Adapted into a Film with Hollywood Star Jesse Metcalfe

J.J. Hebert’s The Backwards K is being adapted into a film with Jesse Metcalfe, as they finalize a screenwriter for this story of redemption and resilience. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Backwards K, the …

Best-Selling Author Marcy Bialeschki to Launch Where No One Will Look at Dalton City Pub

Hollywood-endorsed bestseller celebrates small-town stories with official launch event July 5 at Shamrock Pub. DECATUR, IL, UNITED STATES, July 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Acclaimed author Marcy Bialeschki, a small-town girl with big dreams and a …

The title logo for THE GHOST IN THE SHELL, designed by Hajime Sorayama, has been revealed ｜ 2026 anime by Science SARU

Legendary “Sexy Robot” Artist Hajime Sorayama Reimagines the Iconic Logo — First Look Unveiled at Anime Expo 2025 LOS ANGELS, CA, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Since its debut as a manga in 1989 by Shirow Masamune in Young …

CRYSTAL KAY ANNOUNCES FIRST-EVER NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINING TOUR

Crystal Kay celebrates 25 years with her first full North American tour, bringing her genre-defining J-pop and R&B sound to seven cities this August. WASHINGTON D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global J-pop and R…

Marina del Rey Film Festival 2025 brings Independent Films to Culver City

Marina del Rey Film Festival screens over 350 independent films in Culver City CULVER CITY, CA, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The California-based independent film festival, Marina del Rey Film Festival 2025, ran from Friday, June …

El Dr. Rafael Marrero recibe Premio a la Excelencia como productor ejecutivo del documental 'Misión sobrevivir'

Es el segundo Premio a la Excelencia en Comunicación para el Dr. Marrero, fundador del think tank conservador Miami Strategic Intelligence Institute MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- El documental “Misión sobrevivir”, …

Dr. Rafael Marrero Wins Communicator Award of Excellence as Executive Producer of the Documentary 'Misión sobrevivir'

This accolade marks the second Communicator Award for Dr. Marrero, founder of the conservative think tank Miami Strategic Intelligence Institute (MSI²) MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The documentary “Misión …

From Pixar to Pinocchio: Yonas Kibreab Leads Indie Animated Feature with Star-Studded Voice Cast

The 13-year-old actor and executive producer joins an A-list voice cast in a reimagined, steampunk-inspired Pinocchio tale seeking global distribution. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following his standout …

New Documentary Explores What America Could Learn from Its Former Enemies

BELFAST, ME, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A documentary examining social programs in regions once considered adversaries to the United States has been selected for 21 international film festivals and received 13 awards. …

Alessandro Vantini Unveils Nine-Hour Cinematic Epic: Thought is Blood Around the Heart - A 20-Year Journey

Visionary international award-winning actor, director, and producer brings philosophical odyssey to screen after two decades from book to theater to screen NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The long-anticipated film …

2025 LIT Advertising Awards Announces Season 1 Winners — Recognizing Bold Ideas and Breakthrough Advertising Worldwide

The LIT Advertising Awards, a global awards program recognize excellence in advertising and brand communications, announces its Season 1 winners. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The spotlight is officially on. The …

SMDV Secures Landmark Win Against Aputure: China Bans Sales of Infringing Products

In a decisive patent victory, SMDV halts Aputure’s sales and manufacturing in China, urging global consumers and partners to stay alert to protect creative work BUSAN, 부산광역시, SOUTH KOREA, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SMDV, a leading …

DapuStor Unveils 122TB J5060 QLC SSD-Ultra Capacity, Best Value

SHENZHEN, GUANGDONG, CHINA, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- H1 2025 — DapuStor proudly announces the launch of its ultra-high capacity J5060 QLC SSD, delivering an unprecedented 122.88TB of capacity—twice that of its predecessor, the 61TB …

Digiarty Launches Winxvideo AI 4.1: Record in 4K 60fps with Ultra-Smooth Detail for Creators and Gamers

Digiarty unveils Winxvideo AI 4.1 with 4K 60fps screen recording, meeting demand for high-resolution, smooth captures among creators, gamers, and remote teams. CHENGDU, SICHUAN, CHINA, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Digiarty Software (WinXDVD), the …

View TV’s Groundbreaking 'Video Ad Server' Revolutionizes CTV Advertising with Direct Campaign Control & no Ad-tech fees

View TV's Video Ad Server empowers broadcasters with direct CTV campaign control, eliminating ad-tech fees for maximum ROI & transparency for all stakeholders LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a major …