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The bulk of Brazilian exhibitors are currently in the process of replacing projectors acquired about 10 years ago in the transition to digital. The moment for new investments could not be worse, as they are still recovering from the losses during the pandemic and B. O. has been impacted by the lack of U.

Mubi has acquired “Queer,” Luca Guadagnino’s trippy adaptation of the William S. Burroughs novel that recently bowed in competition in Venice, in a multi-territory deal. In another significant statement of intent, the fast-rising arthouse distributor, streamer and production company — whose festival acquisitions spree appears to still be on a major roll — picked up all rights […]

During an appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” to promote Coldplay’s new album “Moon Music,” frontman Chris Martin reflected on the band’s headlining set at Glastonbury, which included a special guest: Michael J. Fox. Fox joined Coldplay on guitar during the song “Humankind,” and stuck around for a touching rendition of “Fix You.” […]

“The Crown” star Emma Corrin and “The Power of the Dog” breakout Kodi Smit-McPhee have joined Cate Blanchett in a new West End adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s “The Seagull.” Corrin will play young actress Nina, while Smit-McPhee will portray Konstantin, the son of Blanchett’s Arkadina. Tom Burke was previously announced as Trigorin, Arkadina’s love interest.

GOING DUTCH (AGAIN) The International Film Festival Rotterdam has appointed Marten Rabarts to the position of head of IFFR Pro, its market strand, effective immediately. Recently, Rabarts served as festival director at the New Zealand International Film Festival. His extensive global career also has significant legacy in the Netherlands, both as head of EYE International […]

São Paulo-based production company Estudio Escarlate is set to announce a “Chico Vive” (“Chico Lives”) project during this year’s Expocine. The initiative includes the production of a doc and a biopic about Brazilian environmental leader Chico Mendes and the development of a manual with guidelines for sustainable film and TV productions, Escarlate CEO Joana Henning told […]