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Star-Studded Jury Set to Shine at Dinard Festival: Rupert Everett, Jennifer Saunders, and Ruby Wax Lead the Charge

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Dinard, France — The Dinard Festival of British & Irish Film is set to showcase a blend of cinematic talent from the UK, with notable jury members including actors Rupert Everett, Jennifer Saunders, and Ruby Wax. Scheduled for October 1-5, the festival will spotlight a diverse array of films, highlighting emerging talent and established filmmakers alike. Joining the jury are UK documentary filmmaker Molly Dineen, along with prominent French figures such as actors Rachida Brakni and Reda Kateb, and journalist Claire Chazal. Their collective expertise will help evaluate the films competing for awards at the … Read more

Bong Joon Ho to Lead Star-Studded Jury at Marrakech International Film Festival

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MARRAKECH, Morocco — Acclaimed South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon Ho, who achieved international recognition with his Oscar-winning film “Parasite,” has been appointed as the jury chair for the upcoming 22nd Marrakech International Film Festival. The festival is scheduled to take place from November 28 to December 6. The jury’s primary role is to award the prestigious Étoile d’Or to one standout film among the 14 entries competing in the festival’s international feature competition. Bong expressed his enthusiasm for the event, stating that Marrakech has celebrated innovative cinema for years. He said he is honored to … Read more

Gamescom 2025 Unveils Star-Studded Nominees: Get Ready to Vote for Your Favorites!

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Cologne, Germany — With the highly anticipated gamescom 2025 on the horizon, organizers have unveiled the nominees for this year’s prestigious gamescom award. The event is set to commence on August 19 with an Opening Night Live presentation and will continue at the Koelnmesse exhibition center until August 24. Leading the nominations are several blockbuster titles, including Resident Evil Requiem, Borderlands 4, Crimson Desert, Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree, Donkey Kong Bananza, Hela, and Mario Kart World. Fans attending the festival will have opportunities to influence the outcome through voting, either online … Read more

Star-Studded International Jury Assembles for Venezia 82 Competition, Led by Acclaimed Director Alexander Payne

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Venice, Italy – The International Jury for the Venezia 82 Competition, chaired by American filmmaker Alexander Payne, has been announced. Joining him are an esteemed group of international directors and actors, including French filmmaker Stéphane Brizé, Italian director Maura Delpero, Romanian filmmaker Cristian Mungiu, Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof, Brazilian actress and writer Fernanda Torres, and Chinese actress Zhao Tao. Alexander Payne, known for his unique approach to storytelling, hails from Omaha, Nebraska, and boasts an academic background in history and Spanish literature from Stanford, alongside a master’s degree in film directing from UCLA. His films, … Read more