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My Sweet Land aims for Oscars despite pressures from Azerbaijan

Award-winning filmmaker Sareen Hairabedian talks to CivilNet about her documentary My Sweet Land, a portrait of life in Artsakh through the eyes of a young boy named Vrej. Sareen shares the controversy surrounding Jordan’s withdrawal of the film under …

The Director With The Most Oscar Wins Is A Western Icon

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. On May 16, 1929, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences handed out its first two Academy Awards for Best Director to Frank Borzage ("7th Heaven") and Lewis Milestone ("Two …

The Amazing Story Behind German Oscar Entry ‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’

After “The Seed of the Sacred Fig” (Neon, November 27) won a special jury prize at Cannes and wowed audiences at Telluride, Toronto, and New York, filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof revealed more of the incredible journey he took to not only secretly film the …

30th edition of Short Film Festival Leuven offers focus on Palestinian stories

The 30th edition of the Kortfilmfestival Leuven or Short Film Festival Leuven is kicking off on Friday evening. This anniversary edition offers extra live talks and performances. It amongst others focuses on Palestinian stories. The festival at arts centre …

A CIA counterterrorism officer's cover was being a comic book author. Now, he's an award-winning writer for DC, working ...

Comic book writer Tom King became a CIA counterterrorism officer after 9/11. He used his knowledge of comics to go undercover as a comic book writer while traveling. Now, he's balancing writing comics with working on the "Lanterns" TV …

As it happened: 2024 Qatar Grand Prix first practice | RaceFans Live

This session has finished. No further updates will be posted. That wraps up the only practice session of the weekend. Read our full report here. The chequered flag drops with Leclerc fastest, comfortably ahead of the two McLarens, Sainz fourth and both Red …

FNAA 2024 Designer of the Year Edgardo Osorio Wants to Spread Happiness – One Step at a Time

On Dec. 4, Edgardo Osorio will be honored with the Designer of the Year award at the 38th annual FN Achievement Awards. Below is an article from the magazine’s Dec. 2 print issue about how the Aquazzura founder and creative director continues to build …

MBRF's 'Bil Arabi' Initiative Wins King Salman Global Academy Award For Arabic Language

2024 Qatar GP: Who Will Reign Supreme in F1’s Final Sprint Event?

F1’s visit to Qatar is the final sprint of 2024, with a championship very much in the balance. The Qatar Grand Prix weekend marks the penultimate weekend of F1’s longest-ever season in 2024. It’s a quick turnaround for all 20 drivers and 10 teams, from the …

Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2024 first practice session sets new benchmarks

Doha, Qatar: Lusail International Circuit (LIC) roared to life on Friday, November 29, as the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2024 kicked off with an action-packed schedule featuring practice sessions and the electrifying Sprint qualifying, …

Oscar-Qualifying Animated Short ‘In the Shadow of the Cypress’ Makes Online Debut

For a limited time, animation lovers and cinephiles of all descriptions can stream for free the award-winning short In the Shadow of the Cypress, which recently made its online debut as a Vimeo Staff Pick. Directed by husband-and-wife Iranian filmmaking …

Exploring the legacy of award-winning gay Disney lyricist Howard Ashman

With 2024 being the 35th anniversary of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, it is only fitting to shine a spotlight on one of the writers, and someone who is credited with being the main driving force of what is called the ‘Disney Renaissance’: queer playwright, …

How a gift from Michael Schumacher and a broken leg put Jack Doohan on course to F1

But that alone wasn’t enough to get the youngster into racing on four wheels. It wasn’t until he was five, and broke his leg when he was T-boned while biking, that he was prompted into a rethink. “That kind of put me off the bike, and I don’t think Dad was …

Muslim List: MPAC Hollywood & The Black List Reveal Scribes Selected For 2024 Edition

EXCLUSIVE: A diverse array of voices and genres, ranging from singular horror stories, to topical thrillers to social realist dramas, highlight the 2024 Muslim List. MPAC Hollywood Bureau and The Black List have selected 10 scripts for this year’s list, …

How a gift from Michael Schumacher and a broken leg put Jack Doohan on course to F1

But that alone wasn’t enough to get the youngster into racing on four wheels. It wasn’t until he was five, and broke his leg when he was T-boned while biking, that he was prompted into a rethink. “That kind of put me off the bike and I don’t think Dad was …

‘Pulp Fiction’ Visionary Lawrence Bender to Executive Produce New Israeli Series Based on Oct. 7 Terror Attack

Legendary “Pulp Fiction” producer Lawrence Bender will be a co-executive producer on a new Israeli television series based on true events that took place during the deadly Hamas terrorist attacks in southern Israel last year. The action-drama series titled …

"The Seed of the Sacred Fig" explores the ideology of Iranian family members who "submit to power"

Exiled Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof’s “The Seed of the Sacred Fig” is a powerful indictment of totalitarianism and the Iran regime. The film, which won both a Special Jury Prize and the FIPRSECI award at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, and is …

Lusail Circuit braces for intense F1 Teams’ title fight at Qatar Grand Prix

FROM LEFT: Ferrari’s Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc, Alpine’s French driver Pierre Gasly and Aston Martin’s Spanish driver Fernando Alonso during a press conference ahead of the Qatari Formula One Grand Prix at the Lusail International Circuit yesterday …

Lights, Camera, Jeddah: A Sneak Peek at the Red Sea International Film Festival 2024

By Islam Salah Lights, camera, action! The Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF) is set to dazzle audiences again in its fourth edition as it returns to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from December 5 to 14, 2024.  This year, the festival promises an …

United Search Corps Rallies Support This Giving Tuesday to Solve Cold Cases and Bring Families Closure

This Giving Tuesday, join the mission to fund vital search and recovery efforts, helping bring closure and peace to families of the missing. NY, UNITED STATES, December 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- United Search Corps (USC), a nonprofit …

Gutterglove® Team Member Program to Support Those in Need This Holiday Season

Company Founder Robert Craig Lenney’s mission to help people above all else has created a culture of caring SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, December 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Robert Craig Lenney first achieved success with innovative …

The-Memory.Club Releases 2024 Christmas Song and Music Video, “Think About Christmas”

Blending melancholy and hope, The-Memory.Club delivers a Christmas song for our times DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, December 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The-Memory.Club has unveiled their deeply moving 2024 Christmas single, “Think About …

Move Over Wicked: Theater-Themed Card Game Koalas on Broadway is a Kickstarter Box Office Sensation

Smashing Its Pledge Goal by Over 200% with No Signs of Slowing Down” SANFORD, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES, December 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- While Broadway sales have faced challenges in recent years, Koalas on Broadway—a theater-themed …

Sabrina Carpenter Visiting Stockholm in 2025

Popular world concert tour coming to Avicii Arena STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, December 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stockholm has been added as a stop on American singer Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short N’ Sweet” World Tour. The European leg of the tour is …

This Giving Tuesday, Celebrate the TV Series Queen of the Yard

Queen of the Yard is a TV dramedy series in development, set to celebrate the 100-year tradition of HBCU Campus Queen pageants. LAKE FOREST, IL, UNITED STATES, December 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Queen of the Yard is a TV dramedy series in …

Public Voting Opens for 13th Annual We Love Christian Music Awards

Nominees announced in 22 categories with Forrest Frank, Brandon Heath, Terrian & We Are Messengers leading the way. Live awards ceremony set for April 8, 2025. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, December 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The We Love …

Zone·ify Expands FAST Lineup with GOPRO Channel, Powered by Cineverse

TOLEDO, OH, UNITED STATES, December 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Zone·tv is announcing the launch of GoPro Channel, on its fast-growing free streaming video service, zone·ify. This new Free Ad Supported TV (FAST) channel is aimed at sports fans …

NARUTO THE SYMPHONIC EXPERIENCE TO LAUNCH NORTH AMERICAN TOUR IN FEBRUARY 2025

Audiences in More Than 60 Cities Will See a Live Orchestra Perform the Most Iconic Songs and Themes from the NARUTO Animated Series, Live-to-Picture. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, December 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GEA Live, Un Pour Tous …

RBmedia Publishes Audio for Oprah’s Latest Book Club Pick

Oprah selects “Small Things Like These” by Claire Keegan LANDOVER, MD, UNITED STATES, December 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced that its audiobook, “Small Things Like These” by …

Social Media Reimagined: World Community Network Tackles Toxicity with Positivity

World Community Network redefines social media with positivity and purpose, offering a healthy alternative to toxic platforms like X. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, December 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Social Media Reimagined: World Community …

Ice-T & Terry C. Carney, Sr. Host Put the Guns Down Screening at Regal LA Live for Culver City Fest, Dec 14

Experience a powerful evening with Put the Guns Down: A World Epidemic, featuring a press conference and screening at Culver City Film Fest on Dec 14. IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, December 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On December 14, renowned …

Japanese Lantern Illumination at “NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato” Attraction in Anime Park "Nijigen no Mori"

Ninja Village glows red: exclusive 'Shinobi' Japanese-style illumination grand opening on Saturday, December 14th at Nijigen no Mori AWAJI CITY, HYOGO PREFECTURE, JAPAN, December 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At the popular attraction …

Anime Park Nijigen no Mori Opens "Dragon Quest Fukubiki Raffle House Special" at "Dragon Quest Island" Attraction

Park guests can now draw tickets to win merch at the popular attraction "Dragon Quest Island: The Great Demon Lord Zoma and the Island of Beginnings" AWAJI CITY, HYOGO PREFECTURE, JAPAN, December 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Anime …

Berlin Fashion Film Festival's 'Runway Exodus' Draws Record Entries, Inaugural President, NASA-to-NFL Jury

From Sports to Space, for fashion films, sky is no longer the limit. BERLIN, GERMANY, December 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Berlin Fashion Film Festival (BfFF) proudly announces the winners of its 12th anniversary awards, attracting 1,025 …

Ahava Productions Announces: Upcoming Film Series 'THIRST' Entering Pre-Production in time for Giving Tuesday

Upcoming Film Series "THIRST” MILWAUKEE, WI, UNITED STATES, December 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ahava Productions, a leading international Catholic film production company, has today revealed their plans to begin pre-production on its …

FREESTYLE DIGITAL MEDIA RELEASES GRIPPING DOCUMENTARY 'BEYOND BARS' FOR DECEMBER RELEASE

Biographical Documentary Profiling Former San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin Debuts on North American VOD Platforms and DVD December 3, 2024 LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, December 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Freestyle Digital Media …

'For Danny' Album Produced by Edgardo Cintron & Mike Ian Honors Late Singer/Songwriter Danny DeGennaro with All-Stars

Hollywood Movie Aspirations for "For Danny" Music LANGHORNE, PA, UNITED STATES, December 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In 2024, music lovers will be treated to a special album that pays tribute to the late singer/songwriter Danny …

Circuit Cinema Announces Production of Live-Action Dramatic TV Series 'Perspective' in 360 Degree Virtual Reality

Sci-Fi to Anchor Streaming Service’s “Immersive Primetime” LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, December 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Circuit Cinema, an emerging subscription video-on-demand network, announced today that it is producing a new live- …

“Love Laughter and Longevity” by Janni Goss Offers Practical Guide to Wellbeing and Healthy Longevity

TOMAH, WI, UNITED STATES, December 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Love, Laughter and Longevity – The Art and Science of Wellbeing” is a comprehensive guide aimed at empowering individuals to take responsibility for their health and overall …