John Hazelton
FeaturesHow North American cinemas are aiming to “eventise” the theatrical experience
After years of under-investment since the pandemic, the top eight North American exhibitors have pledged to spend $2.2bn on upgrades over the next three years.
Features"Plenty of room in the market": What’s next for the thriving premium format cinema sector?
Premium format technologies are creating compelling reasons for audiences to see films on the big screen.
NewsUK’s Sunset Waltham Cross Studios plan “no longer feasible,” say owners
Alternative uses for the site being explored after production downturn.
NewsDavid Heyman and Amy Pascal reportedly in talks to produce James Bond
The two producers have been among several names suggested for the role.
NewsToronto’s Next Wave festival reveals young filmmaker line-up
Special events will include a Q&A session with festival alumna Emma Seligman.
NewsTribeca sets second edition of Lisbon festival for October
Last year’s inaugural festival opened with the local premiere of ‘Anora.’
News‘Kramer v Kramer’ producer Stanley R Jaffe dies aged 84
Jaffe also did stints as a studio executive and had a producing partnership with Sherry Lansing.
NewsNetflix takes Sundance prize winner ‘The Perfect Neighbor’
Netflix has confirmed its acquisition of worldwide rights to Sundance prize-winning documentary The Perfect Neighbor, from director-producer Geeta Gandbhir.
NewsUK talents in Oscar wins for ‘The Brutalist’, ‘Conclave’ and ‘Dune 2’
James Bond producers receive tribute during Oscar ceremony.
News‘Anora’ and Sean Baker big winners at 2025 Oscars
Among distributors, Neon topped the list with the five Anora wins.
NewsChris Pine and Noah Hawley thriller ‘Nowhere Fast’ set for AGC International
30West will finance the Texas-set film, written and directed by Hawley.
News‘Captain America: Brave New World’ opens with $180m at global box office; ‘Ne Zha 2’ stays top
’Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy’ also began its international rollout this week, taking an estimated $32.8m.
NewsSundance premiere ‘East Of Wall’ to Sony Pictures Classics
The tale of female resilience in the American West won the festival’s NEXT Audience Award.
NewsPrime Video’s ‘The Rings Of Power’ moving to UK’s Shepperton for third season
The series originally shot in New Zealand before relocating to the UK’s Bray Film Studios.
NewsJames Farrell leaving Amazon MGM to launch new YA venture
Farrell oversaw a global team making streaming movies and series.
NewsJason Hellerstein launches new North American distribution operation
Hellerstein previously worked at Sideshow on projects including Oscar winner ‘Drive My Car.’
NewsVue’s Tim Richards set for CinemaCon global achievement award (exclusive)
Richards was recently award a CBE in the New Year Honours list.
NewsOn screen gender equality reached for first time in 2024, says research report
The number of lead roles for underrepresented groups declined, report also notes.
FeaturesZoe Saldaña on the “therapeutic” experience of making ‘Emilia Perez’
The actress describes how being the daughter of immigrants gave her a special affinity for the role of Rita.
NewsInternational producers join Oscar nominees list after Academy designations
Producers designated in the best picture, animated feature and documentary feature categories.