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February 23, 2026
‘Golden Swan,’ About the Kidnapping of the Director’s Brother, Debuts Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)
“Golden Swan,” which has its world premiere in the International Competition section of the 28th Thessaloniki Intl. Documentary Festival, has debuted its trailer. The film, directed by Anette Ostrø...
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February 19, 2026
From Usher With Love — Clare Binns’ Journey From the Ritzy Movie Theater to the BAFTA Awards: ‘Every Person Has to Be a VIP’
Andrew Macdonald, Danny Boyle’s long-time producer, recalls the first time he met with U.K. exhibition icon Clare Binns, who will receive the BAFTA Special Award on Sunday for her Outstanding Briti...
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February 19, 2026
Thessaloniki Intl. Documentary Festival Unveils International Competition Lineup (EXCLUSIVE)
The lineup for the International Competition section of the 28th Thessaloniki Intl. Documentary Festival, which runs March 5-15, has been unveiled. The 14 films taking part will be vying for a seri...
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February 18, 2026
MK2 Films Partners With Salaud Morisset for Wim Wenders’ ‘The End of Violence’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Paris- and Berlin-based sales company Salaud Morisset has struck a new partnership with French powerhouse MK2 Films for Wim Wenders’ 1997 feature “The End of Violence,” further strengthening the in...
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February 18, 2026
Juliette Binoche, Louis Theroux, John Wilson Among Special Guests at CPH:DOX as Festival Unveils Full Program
CPH:DOX, also known as Copenhagen Intl. Documentary Film Festival, has unveiled its full program for the 23rd edition (March 11-22), which features 200 new films, including 86 world premieres, 25 i...
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February 18, 2026
ITV Studios Unveils London TV Screenings Slate, Led by Graham Norton’s ‘The Neighbourhood’ (EXCLUSIVE)
ITV Studios has unveiled its London TV Screenings slate, with a Graham Norton-hosted reality show, two drama series from Ben Stephenson’s Poison Pen Studios, and a new drama series from Russell T. ...
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February 17, 2026
Rise and Shine Acquires Documentary ‘In Cod We Trust’ Ahead of Thessaloniki World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
International sales company Rise and Shine has acquired Norwegian documentary “In Cod We Trust,” directed by Guro Bjerk. The film will compete in the Newcomer Competition section at Thessaloniki Do...
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February 17, 2026
European Film Market Chief Tanja Meissner on How the Event Has Evolved to Adjust to Showbiz Changes
Tanja Meissner, director of Berlinale Pro, a role that includes management of the European Film Market, points to a number of highlights in this year’s event, which wraps Wednesday. First, is the A...
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February 17, 2026
BAFTA Chair Sara Putt Joins International Jury for FFC Bulgaria €50,000 Prize
International Film Festival Glasgow, First Draft and Female Film Club have revealed the international jury for the FFC Bulgaria €50,000 prize in partnership with Film Forge. The jury was announced ...
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February 16, 2026
Faraz Shariat’s Thriller ‘Prosecution’ Sells to Memento in France Following World Premiere in the Berlinale’s Panorama Section (EXCLUSIVE)
Faraz Shariat’s thriller “Prosecution,” which had its world premiere in the Berlinale’s Panorama section, has been sold to Memento in France. New Europe Film Sales is handling world sales. The film...
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February 16, 2026
Newport Beach to Fete Jennifer Saunders at U.K. and Ireland Honors Event (EXCLUSIVE)
The Newport Beach Film Festival has revealed the names to be honored in this year’s Icon and Artists of Distinction categories ahead of next week’s U.K. and Ireland Honors event, hosted by Nick Moh...
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February 16, 2026
John Wilson, Sara Dosa Among Speakers in Lineup for CPH:DOX’s Conference and Summit Program
The industry section of Copenhagen documentary festival CPH:DOX has unveiled the Summit and Conference program, which runs March 16-19. Featured speakers include U.S. filmmaker John Wilson, Emmy no...
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February 16, 2026
Oscar Nominees ‘Perfect Neighbor,’ ‘Mr. Nobody’ Compete for Fipresci’s Documentary Grand Prix
The International Federation of Film Critics, also known as Fipresci, and the Millennium Docs Against Gravity festival have revealed the nominees for the inaugural Documentary Grand Prix, which wil...
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February 16, 2026
Creature Feature ‘Bone Keeper,’ Starring ‘Lord of the Rings’ Actor John Rhys-Davies, Sells to Several Territories (EXCLUSIVE)
Creature feature “Bone Keeper” has been sold to several territories. The British film stars John Rhys-Davies, who is best known for portraying Gimli in “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy and Sallah in...
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February 16, 2026
Global Constellation Boards Contemporary Adaptation of Classic ‘Emil and the Detectives’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Finance and sales outfit Global Constellation has boarded international sales on the upcoming live-action family feature “Emil and the Detectives.” The film is a contemporary adaptation of Erich Kä...
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February 15, 2026
‘The Idiot(s),’ Starring Aimee Lou Wood, Johnny Flynn, Releases First Look Image
The first image from “The Idiot(s),” directed by Małgorzata Szumowska, who has twice won the Berlinale’s Silver Bear, and Michał Englert, has been released. “The Idiot(s)” stars “White Lotus” break...
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February 15, 2026
‘Rocky the Troll,’ Produced by Team Behind Netflix Hit ‘Troll,’ Travels to Several Territories (EXCLUSIVE)
Sales outfit Reinvent Yellow has closed deals in several territories for adventure-family film “Rocky the Troll,” which it is selling at the European Film Market in Berlin. It is produced by the te...
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February 14, 2026
As Hollywood Shoots Like ‘The Odyssey’ Sail to Morocco, Local Films Venture Into International Waters: ‘We Are a Country of Stories’
Moroccan talent will step into the spotlight at this year’s EFM, crowning a generational growth spurt for the country’s film industry. Long prized for its stability, infrastructure and natural loca...
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February 14, 2026
Global Constellation Secures Pre-Sales for Upcoming World War II Drama ‘Crux’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Sales and finance outfit Global Constellation has secured a first wave of pre-sales on its upcoming World War II drama “Crux” as it debuts first footage at the European Film Market. Helmed by Ulrik...
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February 13, 2026
Should BAFTA Fly the British Flag a Little Higher?
The common layman’s shorthand for the BAFTA Awards is that they’re the “British Oscars,” in the way that the César Awards are the French Oscars or the Goya Awards are the Spanish Oscars. Yet the co...
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February 13, 2026
Shooting Stars Showcase Shines Light on 10 Rising European Actors at the Berlinale
Now in its 29th edition, the European Shooting Stars platform, run by European Film Promotion and supported by Creative Europe’s Media Programme, brings another 10 promising European acting talents...
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February 13, 2026
MK2 Films Acquires Worldwide Rights to Ari Folman’s ‘Waltz With Bashir’ as New 4K Restoration Is Readied (EXCLUSIVE)
MK2 Films has acquired worldwide rights to Ari Folman’s “Waltz With Bashir,” following an agreement signed with Bridgit Folman Film Gang. A new 4K restoration of the film is underway and will premi...
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February 13, 2026
‘Barry & Me,’ About St. Bernard Puppy, Closes Deals Ahead of Market Premiere in Berlin (EXCLUSIVE)
The Playmaker has closed several significant distribution deals on Swiss box office hit “Barry & Me” ahead of its market premiere in Berlin. The film, directed by German helmer Markus Welter, h...
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February 13, 2026
Blue Fox Takes North American Rights to Family Adventure ‘Momo,’ Starring Martin Freeman and Claes Bang (EXCLUSIVE)
Sales company Epsilon Film has closed a raft of distribution deals on live-action family adventure “Momo,” starring Martin Freeman and Claes Bang. “Momo” follows orphan Momo as she battles the myst...
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February 13, 2026
‘The Amazing Maurice — Waters of Life’ Assembles Voice Cast, Led by Hugh Laurie, Emilia Clarke, Himesh Patel, Gemma Arterton (EXCLUSIVE)
CGI animated film “The Amazing Maurice — Waters of Life” has revealed its star-studded voice cast, which includes Hugh Laurie, Emilia Clarke, Himesh Patel, Gemma Arterton, Adjoa Andoh and David Ten...
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February 12, 2026
World War II Drama ‘Battle of Oslo’ Sells Wide for Global Constellation (EXCLUSIVE)
Finance and sales outfit Global Constellation has closed a raft of key international deals on Daniel Fahre’s World War II drama “Battle of Oslo.” The film sold in North America (Samuel Goldwyn Film...
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February 12, 2026
‘A Prayer for the Dying,’ Starring Johnny Flynn, John C. Reilly, Debuts Trailer Ahead of Berlinale Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Sales company New Europe Films has launched a trailer for “A Prayer for the Dying,” which stars Johnny Flynn, John C. Reilly and Kristine Kujath Thorp. The film premieres in Berlinale’s Perspective...
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February 12, 2026
SND Partners With Salaud Morisset for Jacques Deray’s Cult Classic ‘La Piscine,’ Starring Alain Delon, Romy Schneider (EXCLUSIVE)
SND, the French production and distribution company, has signed a partnership with international sales agent Salaud Morisset for Jacques Deray’s 1969 cult classic “La Piscine” (The Swimming Pool), ...
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February 12, 2026
CPH:DOX Unveils Competition Lineups, Including 53 World Premieres
CPH:DOX, also known as Copenhagen Intl. Documentary Film Festival, has unveiled its competition lineup, featuring 53 world premieres, 17 international premieres and four European premieres. The 23r...
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February 12, 2026
‘Truly Naked’ Sparks Bidding Wars in Germany and Korea Ahead of Berlinale Premiere as First Clip Debuts (EXCLUSIVE)
Berlin-based world sales company M-Appeal has closed key territory deals for Muriel d’Ansembourg’s “Truly Naked” ahead of its world premiere in the Berlinale’s Perspectives section, with sales to G...
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