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Which is Daniel Craig’s best James Bond film?

Daniel Craig has now outed as Bond on four occasions, and he has certainly lived up to expectations in the role and with him personally been the Bond I’ve grown up with – he’s made be fall in love with the character and ensures I watched all previous Bond’s from the past. However, we want to see which is his best film and why; we delve deeper into that today.   Daniel Craig’s latest episode of in Spectre was a bit lack-lustre for our liking, starting well w...

Highlights of the Zurich Market initiative

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Zurich Market : Opportunity for Indie Film Sales with Zurich Screenings. The Zurich Film Festival, together with the San Sebastián Film Festival organizes a film market for independent productions. The aim of the Zurich Market initiative is to revive the film business and to bring together the most important players in Zurich.      The market takes place physically in Zurich from Friday, September 25, to...

Venice Film Festival Comes Back With A Bang

We don’t think we’re going to shock anybody by saying that 2020 has, thus far at least, been a dreadful year for film festivals. That’s not the fault of the movie industry. As we all know through week after week of being asked to stay indoors for our own good, it hasn’t been possible to hold many of the major international film festivals this year because having so many people in one place isn’t possible right now. We suspect that in years to come, this won’t ...

iMigrant Woman, a Zoom play in 3 beats, brought to you from seven cities and three continents by Socially Relevant Film Fest NY

  Three women, four stories, five actresses tell the stories of immigrant women in a timely and socially relevant context on Zoom July 25 & 26 at 2:00PM (EDT) By: SR Socially Relevant Film Festival, Inc   1 2 3 Facebook iMigrant Woman NEW YORK - July 21, 2020 - PRLog -- iMigrant Woman, written originally in Italian by Valentina Acava Mmaka, and directed by Nora...

A look back at the stats, facts and figures from Marche du Film Online 2020

Marché du Film Online comes to a close, the Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes announces the numbers of its first virtual edition. Over the course of five days, the Marché du Film Online welcomed 10,002 participants from all around the world. The most important delegation came from the USA (1,500 participants), followed by France (1,400 participants) and the UK (950 participants). More than half of the participants were coming from Europe with 5,900 participan...

Surprisingly Few Films with Only Two Characters

Although there are countless plays written for two actors, surprisingly, very few films feature only two characters. But there are some, and a few of those are simply outstanding. If you like minimalistic and experimental cinema, you will want to check out these two-character movies.     The Sunset Limited   Television movies are rarely as noteworthy as cinema releases, but The Sunset Limited is every bit as good. Written by author extraordinaire Cormac McCarthy, ba...

Catch Up Sessions from the Market...All yours

  Marché du Film 22-26 June 2020 Press "replay" The Marché du Film Online wrapped up on Friday 26 June after 5 full days packed with no fewer than 200 conferences. Experience and learning shared all together live are now available for replay. Throughout the summer you can dip into our conferences about diversity, new technologies, virtual reality or co-production. Until we can toast again in Cannes, stay safe, take care and vive le cinéma!   Ca...

As the Cannes market comes to an end, the Far East market opens its doors!

Udine - 30 June / 2 July 2020 FOCUS ASIA 2020 As the Cannes market comes to an end, the Far East market opens its doors! More than 600 requests for one-to-one meetings. 9 projects selected for the market, 7 projects selected for the 'in progress' section. Over 600 requests for one-to-one meetings between accredited professionals. Nine projects selected for the All Genres Project Market. Seven films selected for the new Far East in progress section. These are the numbers that t...

The Greatest Soap Operas Ever Aired

There are a lot of ways you can determine the best soap operas of all-time but, if you use the number of episodes aired, here are the top five. Are you a fan of soap operas? If so, you have likely spent hours debating and arguing with your friends and family members about the greatest soap opera of all-time. If the number of episodes aired is any indicator, there are some that have separated themselves from the others. According to this infographic, we can easily conclude that the Guiding Li...

Hit Movies That Deal With Cannabis

Many individuals remember stoner movies with fondness. These flicks dealt with cannabis and the accompanying lifestyle. They are entertaining and always good for some laughs. Here's a look at three movies and the history of stoner flicks. History Film experts say a true stoner movie must have weed in the plot. Further, one of the main characters must be a smoker. Indeed, these movies brought cannabis use out in the open. In the 1930s, the motion picture industry banned depictions of d...

GTE Productions Presents Leah McKendrick’s short film Pamela & Ivy, the untold, feminist origin story of Poison Ivy

McKendrick and Owen Writer/Director Leah McKendrick’s provocative new short film Pamela & Ivy, the untold, female-made, feminist origin story of DC anti-heroine, Poison Ivy, debuted on May 11, 2020.  The film tells the origin story of Poison Ivy, illustrates the series of events which led to the materialization of the supervillian, and offers a gritty exploration of the childhood trauma of one of Gotham City’s most notorious figures. Aria Lyric Leabu (Young Pamela) &n...

More than 90 films and around 100 filmmakers are part of the International Catalogue of Chilean Cinema

  During a historical period in which the entire world has been living a common experience, the need to maintain a united audiovisual community is the spirit that gives shape to our International Film Catalogue 2020, which inspires us to share with the world what we are and what we do. In the pages of our new catalogue the diverse cinematic vision of Chilean authors is woven together, personal views of cinema that when placed side by side, reflect the collective experience of living in a c...

VIDEO: Transcript of Cloud 21 and Kultura PR 3rd Annual Global Entertainment Showcase during Online Marché du Film

Cloud21 International and Kultura PR International  co-presented the third annual "Global Entertainment Showcase: Cannes 2020” on June 24, 2020, virtually, during this year’s Online Marché du Film.  The ZOOM event featured panelists Threshold Entertainment Group CEO Larry Kasanoff (producer Mortal Kombat, Terminator 2), Roskino CEO Evgenia Markova and E! founder | Metan Global Entertainment Group President/CEO Larry Namer, with award-...

LATC Announces Postponement of 12th Edition of its Global Film & TV Program in Los Angeles until 2021

  Since 2009, LATC has held the Global Film & TV Program , an intensive immersion course in the audiovisual industry in Los Angeles. In its 11 editions, the Program had participants from 25 countries, for more than 250 professionals. The annual group of filmmakers, producers, screenwriters, attorneys and government officials had access to an exclusive agenda of professional meetings, panels and master classes with internationally recognized professionals, coinciding ...

Cloud 21 and Kultura PR Break New 'Virtual' Ground With Third Annual Global Entertainment Showcase During Online Marché du Film

Cloud21 International and Kultura PR International  co-presented the third annual "Global Entertainment Showcase: Cannes 2020” on June 24, 2020, virtually, during this year’s Online Marché du Film.  The ZOOM event featured panelists Threshold Entertainment Group CEO Larry Kasanoff (producer Mortal Kombat, Terminator 2), Roskino CEO Evgenia Markova and E! founder | Metan Global Entertainment Group President/CEO Larry Namer, with award-winning filmmaker Sue Vic...

The World’s Most Glamorous Film Festivals and How to Host Your Own

Cinema is, beyond a doubt, a form of art. Telling stories that resonate with audiences and inspire them to do and be better, the best films can have an incredibly positive and poignant impact on the world around them, inspiring us to feel and care about characters and causes. As with any form of art, good movies deserve a place where they can be showcased and enjoyed, in the same vein as paintings in an art gallery or statues in a sculpture park. This is an opportunity that film festiv...

H!Market Screening (HIIFF) Newly Launched in China calls for projects

In 2020, H!Market (Film Market of Hainan International Film Festival) takes the initiative launching its inaugural Market Screening in China, which is calling for international films (projects) mainly targeting on China and Asian film market to exhibit. *H!Market Screening is internal only for registered industry guests and it will not affect the premiere status of all shortlisted films.   ...

Luctor Pictures seeks to create the stars of tomorrow from all walks of life

Luctor Pictures is proud to be an equal opportunity organization that involves a wide variety of voices from a diverse background in every aspect of our production and filming. It is our belief that it is time in the entertainment industry to create sincere stories that are socially responsible and connect authentically with a global audience in a meaningful way. Check out our website www.luctorpictures.com to see some of our upcoming projects. Please feel free to message us ...

BAD BLOOD FILMS Horror Line-up @Cannes2020 Marché du Film Online

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  Description BAD BLOOD FILMS is an independent British horror film production company with a studio approach to filmmaking. ​Welcome to our Horror Playground. Led by founders Mark Kenna and David Creed, Bad Blood Films ambition is to shape the next decade of horror, through creative storytelling, innovative, high-quality productions whilst supporting up-and-coming talent. What are you afraid of? Objective To sell our first feature through our international sal...

mYndstorm VR lineup in Cannes

mYndstorm productions: bridging the past, present and the future. From Avantgarde Film to VR Experience. Happy to announce our LineUp for Marché du Film online: Market Debut: PLACE FANTÔME, by Ivan Stanev with Jeanette Spassova. A filmic poem through the eyes of a Diva. A reflection on Virginia Oldoïni, Countess of Castiglione, an icon of the pioneer days of photography. In Production: MIND THE BRAIN! Neuroreactive VR adventure experiencing y...

New Acquisition from REEL SUSPECTS - UNE DERNIÈRE FOIS erotic feature by Olympe de G.

  Une Dernière Fois Directed by Olympe de G. FRANCE - 2020 - 70 min - EROTIC Starring Brigitte Lahaie, Alexandra Cismondi, Heidi Switch Salome has decided to end her own life. The date has been set: it will be in six months. Until then, the most important thing for her is to plan her last time, the last time she will make love. She wants to give this moment even more important than she gave it to her first time. To live it as a real finale. PRODUCE...

Cannes 2020 Catalog Highlights Cannes Showreel

   Cannes 2020 Catalog Highlights Cannes Showreel   DRASTIC MEASURES - Award Winning Thriller     THE GOLDEN AGE - Award Winning - Romance, Drama     YOU...

ALL RIGHTS ENT @ Cannes Marché du Film Online

______________________________ IN PRODUCTION GULLIVER RETURNS   90' - Ukraine - 2020 - Adventure / Comedy / Family English    World traveler and adventurer Gulliver is invited to return to Lilliput, the town he previously saved from the enemy fleet of the neighboring Blefuscu. When he arrives, he only finds indignation, panic and a hopeless crowd, as the King of Lilliput made his people believe that the legendary Giant Gulliver was returning. Instead, they dis...

Cannes Marché du Film Online: The BEAT from Cannes Day 2

Enjoy Cannes the N°1 film event in the World which we have been covering since 1995, becoming the N°1 online trade publication for the Cannes Market and Festival: over 600 articles during the last edition ! Read this online     CATCH UP WITH PREVIOUS MARKET NEWSLETTERS 1 I 2  I 3 I     Cannes Newsletter 1  CANNES MARCHE DU FILM 2019 Coverage EMAIL US IF YOU NEED HELP PROMOTING YOUR CANNES BUSINESS FOLLOW FILM...

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