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Australia’s Filmbarr Formally Launches With Pair of SXSW Titles, Unveils Slate Including FrightFest Horror and Venice-Linked True Crime Drama (EXCLUSIVE)

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Newly formed Australian independent production banner Filmbarr is making its formal debut at SXSW 2026 with two films in the festival’s lineup, anchored by the world premiere of psychological thriller “And Her Body Was Never Found,” while simultaneously unveiling a four-title slate that spans elevated horror, true crime and prestige drama. Founded by Tristan Barr…

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Isaac Hayes’ Estate Reaches Settlement With Trump for Unauthorized Use of “Hold on, I’m Coming”

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The late soul icon’s family said they “are satisfied with the outcome” of the settlement following the legal battle with the president. Image: mdreza jalali / Unsplash Source: Hollywood Reporter

Rani Mukerji Says Success of Mumbai Supercop Film ‘Mardaani 3’ Is a Call to Protect Women: ‘Even If One Girl Is Affected, It Is the Failure of Our Society’ (EXCLUSIVE)

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Bollywood star Rani Mukerji is thrilled with the success of “Mardaani 3,” but the actor says the commercial milestone is secondary to the conversation the films have sparked around crimes against women. The franchise, which follows Mumbai supercop Shivani Shivaji Roy as she confronts predators targeting women and children, has now run for 12 years…

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‘The Traitors’ Reaches 40-Territory Milestone as All3Media International Sets New Partners in Asia and Europe

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All3Media International has revealed that IDTV’s global format hit “The Traitors” has now been commissioned in 40 territories, with Indonesia becoming the latest market to adapt the psychological reality competition. The Indonesian version will be produced by Falcon, the leading local film production and distribution company founded in 2010 by H.B. Naveen, with production slated…

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‘A New Dawn’ Director Yoshitoshi Shinomiya on His Anime Breakthrough, Makoto Shinkai’s Influence and the Future of Cultural Heritage in Modern Japan

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The rising anime filmmaker discusses how his hometown’s vanishing seaside inspired his Berlinale competition entry ‘A New Dawn,’ the concept of “Shuhari” and creating handmade art in a digital world. Image: Asso Myron / Unsplash Source: Hollywood Reporter

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Wasserman Retains Investment Bank as Sale Process Kicks Into Gear

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Moelis & Co. recently advised Excel Sports Management on its sale to Goldman Sachs, valued at $1 billion. Image: Kaiwalya Limaye / Pexels Source: Hollywood Reporter

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New ‘Hello Kitty’ Comic Book Universe Set From Sanrio, IDW (EXCLUSIVE)

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New “Hello Kitty” comic books will soon launch as part of a collaboration between Japan’s Sanrio and comics giant IDW Publishing. The new multi-title partnership will begin with the debut of the “Hello Kitty: Hello World” comic book series July 22 in connection with San Diego Comic Con. Per Sanrio and IDW, the new comic…

Donald Trump Claims Melania Is a ‘Big Movie Star’ Now: ‘I Always Say There’s Not Room in One Family for Two Stars’

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Donald Trump continues to gloat about wife Melania following the theatrical release of her Amazon MGM-backed documentary of the same name, which has grossed $16 million in theaters worldwide. The movie, directed by Brett Ratner, follows the First Lady in the 20 days leading up to Trump’s second presidential inauguration. “She has a very successful…

Utah Grants $2 Million to an AI-Driven ‘Film Ecosystem’: Inside the State’s First Big Film Move After Sundance (EXCLUSIVE)

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Coming right before an emotional Sundance Film Festival that paid tribute to its departed leader, Robert Redford, and its move to a new host city, Utah quietly took a big leap into AI filmmaking. A $2 million grant for a new company, Nuovo Film Festival, was approved during a Jan. 8 meeting of the Governor’s…