Films

Telangana Celebrates Cinematic Excellence: Gaddar Film Awards Honor Best Films and Talents from 2014 to 2023

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Hyderabad, India — The Telangana government has announced the winners of the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards, which celebrate cinematic achievements from June 2014 to December 2023. The awards were revealed on May 30, a day after the initial announcement of the awards for 2024. This year’s top honor, Best Feature Film, was awarded to Nag Ashwin’s Kalki 2898 AD. The film’s director also received the Best Director Award. Allu Arjun won Best Actor Male for his performance in Pushpa 2: The Rule, while Nivetha Thomas captured Best Actor Female for her role in 35 Chinna … Read more

"Superman Set for Flight or Flight: Legal Battle Threatens Upcoming Film’s Global Release"

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LOS ANGELES — A legal challenge looms over the upcoming Superman film from director James Gunn, as the estate of Joe Schuster, one of the comic book legend’s original creators, has filed a lawsuit. This dispute could potentially hinder the film’s planned release. Schuster and his collaborator Jerry Siegel created Superman in 1933, and their contributions have been recognized in numerous adaptations over the decades, including classic films and recent animated projects. Gunn’s version of Superman, set to hit theaters on July 11, features David Corenswet in the title role, focusing on a character navigating … Read more

Maren Ade to Lead Jury at Cannes, Overseeing Short Films and La Cinef Competitions

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Cannes, France – In a highly anticipated announcement, the Cannes Film Festival revealed that German filmmaker Maren Ade, known for her internationally acclaimed film “Toni Erdmann,” will preside over this year’s jury for Short Films and the La Cinef, the festival’s student film competition. The announcement sets the stage for a dynamic review process at the festival’s 78th edition, where a diverse panel will assess a rich tapestry of cinematic works. Joining Ade is a distinguished ensemble of judges including American director-producer Reinaldo Marcus Green, noted for his work on “King Richard,” French actress and … Read more

Alice Rohrwacher to Chair Jury for Cannes’ Prestigious Caméra d’Or Award, Celebrating Exceptional Debut Films

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Cannes, France – Renowned Italian filmmaker Alice Rohrwacher has been named the jury president for the Caméra d’Or prize at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. This prestigious award celebrates outstanding first works by directors, highlighting entries from the festival’s official selection along with films showcased in the Critics’ Week and Directors’ Fortnight sections. The Caméra d’Or, or Golden Camera, serves as a significant accolade, assisting in launching the careers of burgeoning filmmakers. Rohrwacher, a distinguished director whose films such as “The Wonders,” “Happy as Lazzaro,” and “La Chimera” have all competed at Cannes, expressed her … Read more