Clinches

‘Slanted’ by ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Scribe Amy Wang Clinches Top Prize at SXSW Film Festival 2025

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Austin, Texas – The South by Southwest (SXSW) Film & TV Festival, a pivotal event in the global film calendar, has recently announced its 2025 award winners. Amy Wang, notable for her work on “Crazy Rich Asians,” clinched the top prize in the Narrative Feature Competition with her latest film “Slanted.” The movie, described as a mix of teen angst and surreal horror, akin to “Mean Girls” meets “The Substance,” is currently seeking distribution in the U.S. “Slanted” has sparked conversations amongst critics and festival-goers alike, with its unique take on the high school experience … Read more

Natesh Hegde’s ‘Vagachipani’ Clinches Special Jury Mention at Spirit of Fire Festival, Celebrates Cross-Cultural Cinematic Success

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Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia — Indian filmmaker Natesh Hegde’s latest Kannada language film, “Vagachipani” (Tiger Pond), has earned the Special Jury Mention Award at the Spirit of Fire Festival. This notable event, directed by esteemed Serbian filmmaker Emir Kusturica, showcases international cinema in the scenic Russian town of Khanty-Mansiysk. “Vagachipani” debuted globally at the Berlin International Festival earlier in February 2025. The production of the film includes contributions from an impressive international ensemble including renowned Hindi filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, Singapore’s Jeremy Chua, and Ranjan Singh, known for his Cannes-selected project “Kennedy.” The Spirit of Fire Festival’s recognition … Read more

Kline & Specter Clinches Product Liability Group of the Year After Securing Billions in Monsanto Litigation

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Philadelphia, PA — Kline & Specter PC, a Philadelphia-based law firm, has recently garnered attention for securing impressive legal victories in product liability lawsuits, highlighting its proficiency in tackling some of the biggest and most complicated cases in the country. In particular, the firm made headlines with its substantial verdicts against agrochemical giant Monsanto over claims related to its herbicide, Roundup, which have amounted to billions of dollars. Not limited to just one significant legal battle, the firm has also been instrumental in mass tort litigation concerning the pharmaceutical drug Elmiron, associated with bladder disorders. … Read more

“Seeking Haven for Mr. Rambo” Clinches Best Teaser at Global Entertainment Awards

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Cairo, Egypt – At the prestigious Global Entertainment Awards, the film “Seeking Haven for Mr. Rambo” emerged as a standout by clinching the Best Teaser accolade, drawing significant attention in the Screens category within Arts & Culture. This victory highlights the burgeoning influence and originality of independent cinema on a global scale. Directed by the up-and-coming filmmaker Sarah Jones, “Seeking Haven for Mr. Rambo” provides a sensitive exploration of the themes of sanctuary and resilience through the eyes of its compelling canine protagonist, Mr. Rambo. The award-winning teaser effectively sets the tone for this unique … Read more