Total streaming revenues in the MENA region exceeded $1bn in 2023 and are predicted to rise by a further 13% to more than $1.2 billion by the end of this year, according to new research from media analysts Omdia. Leading this market are Shahid and StarzPlay, which dominate with significant market shares and innovative strategies. By: K Dass.

2024-06-04

Peter Chan's highly-anticipated crime thriller She's Got No Name, which secured a berth in recent Cannes Film Festival lineup this May, is poised for a Chinese theatrical release this year, according to an announcement.

2024-06-04

A Ukrainian model and Fashion TV presenter, Sawa Pontyjska has filed a legal complaint against organisers of the Cannes Film Festival after alleging she was assaulted by a security guard on the red carpet. By: K Dass.

2024-06-03

The Shanghai International Film Festival unveiled the competition selection for its upcoming 26th edition Wednesday, featuring a lineup characteristically heavy on Chinese titles. As in recent years, the lineup also includes a bevy of European, Japanese and Central Asian movies, but not a single film from the U.S. or South Korea. By: K Dass.

2024-06-03

The jury of the International Federation of Film Critics called it “a courageous story set in modern-day Iran that deals with the conflict between tradition and progress, depicted in a very powerful and imaginative way.” By: K Dass.

2024-06-03

The UK’s Independent Film Tax Credit (IFTC) has become law, moving on to the statute books just before Parliament is dissolved this week ahead of the UK General Election. By: K Dass.

2024-05-31

European Commission and the European Investment Fund (EIF) signs loan guarantee agreements with three funding organisations. By: K Dass.

2024-05-31

48 countries are vying for APAC’s most prestigious drama award this year by pushing their A list titles. By: K Dass.

2024-05-31

America's Got Talent" introduced audiences to a thrilling and chilling performance by 13-year-old contestant Arshiya, who traveled all the way from India to showcase her unique blend of dance, gymnastics, and contortion.

2024-05-30

This distribution deal expands the availability of Prima channels in Slovakia, enhancing the viewing options for audiences in the region. By: K Dass.

2024-05-30