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• HBO, BFI, Mubi executives join France’s Lumière summit as programme is unveiled

  18-08-2026 12:34 via screendaily.com
  
  EXCLUSIVE: The one-day event in Saint-Paul de Vence will examine the challenges facing the global screen industries against a backdrop of profound disruption
  
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• Laurie May stepping down as Elevation Pictures co-president ahead of TIFF

  18-08-2026 19:08 via screendaily.com
  
  “I am excited to now move forward and pursue my other passions.”
  
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• Emily Watson joins cast of Mackenzie Crook’s directorial debut ‘Mars Express’

  18-08-2026 17:50 via screendaily.com
  
  Watson was speaking at Sarajevo Film Festival, where she heads the jury and has received an honorary award.
  
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• Berlinale becomes qualifying festival for Spirit Awards starting in 2027

  18-08-2026 17:00 via screendaily.com
  
  Nominations announced December 2, 2026.
  
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• Oscars best international feature 2027: Taiwan enters ‘A Foggy Tale’, Latvia submits ‘Ulya’

  18-08-2026 16:23 via screendaily.com
  
  Screen is profiling each contender on this page.
  
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• ‘The Odyssey’ becomes BFI Imax’s highest-grossing film of all time

  18-08-2026 14:30 via screendaily.com
  
  Film has recorded over 100,000 admissions to date.
  
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• French producer Nicolas Altmayer dies in car crash

  18-08-2026 14:26 via screendaily.com
  
  Altmayer died with his wife, longtime Dior executive Mathilde Favier.
  
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• ‘Once Upon A Time In The Middle East’ boosts China summer box office to $1.52bn

  18-08-2026 13:16 via screendaily.com
  
  The film knocked ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ from the top spot.
  
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• ACE Producers series selection includes Weydemann Bros., Xova Film producers

  18-08-2026 13:00 via screendaily.com
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Producers from Greece, UK, Spain among those on the programme.
  
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• Asghar Farhadi to return to Farsi language with next project

  18-08-2026 12:37 via screendaily.com
  
  Farhadi also says he would look to the UK to shoot a future English-language production.
  
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• Asghar Farhadi to return to Farsi-language with next project

  18-08-2026 12:37 via screendaily.com
  
  Farhadi also says he would look to the UK to shoot a future English-language production.
  
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• ‘Pretty Babies’ review: Hollywood dreams turn into a nightmare in gritty, uneasy US debut

  18-08-2026 12:30 via screendaily.com
  
  Tyler-Marie Evans’ Edinburgh competition premiere follows starry-eyed two high-schoolers attempting to make it to LA
  
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• ‘Villain – The Next Chapter’, starring Craig Fairbrass, starts filming in London

  18-08-2026 11:00 via screendaily.com
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Crime thriller sequel is Neil Linpow’s directorial debut, and will be released in cinemas.
  
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• Production underway on ‘Villain – The Next Chapter’, with UK distribution deal

  18-08-2026 11:00 via screendaily.com
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Crime thriller sequel is Neil Linpow’s directorial debut, and will be released in cinemas.
  
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• Korean animation ‘Gill’ lands Europe, Asia deals as Jung Hae-in, Kang Ha-neul, Lee Chung-ah join cast

  18-08-2026 10:23 via screendaily.com
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Barunson E&A has sold the fantasy animated feature to Germany and Japan among others.
  
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• Kōji Fukada’s Cannes drama ‘Nagi Notes’ lands North American deal

  17-08-2026 23:51 via screendaily.com
  
  Early 2027 release for competition entry about former sisters-in-law who reconnect.
  
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• Kōji Fukada’s 2026 Cannes competition entry ‘Nagi Notes’ lands US deal

  17-08-2026 23:51 via screendaily.com
  
  Early 2027 release for drama about former sisters-in-law who reconnect.
  
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• Ryan Gosling ‘Ghost Rider’ joins blockbuster 2028 Disney slate

  17-08-2026 22:57 via screendaily.com
  
  ’Untitled X-Men’ arrives on May 5, 2028.
  
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• Disney teases blockbuster 2028 slate at D23

  17-08-2026 22:57 via screendaily.com
  
  ’Untitled X-Men’ arrives on May 5, 2028.
  
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• Paramount seeks $1.9bn bond from plaintiffs in WBD merger antitrust case

  17-08-2026 22:06 via screendaily.com
  
  ”Here, every month of delay carries substantial and quantifiable financial consequences.”
  
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• Paramount asks plaintiffs in merger antitrust trial to post $1.9bn bond

  17-08-2026 22:06 via screendaily.com
  
  ”Here, every month of delay carries substantial and quantifiable financial consequences.”
  
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• ‘17’ review: Newcomer Eva Kostic impresses in intense sexual assault drama

  17-08-2026 20:45 via screendaily.com
  
  Kosara Mitic’s feature debut screens in Sarajevo competition after Berlin premiere
  
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• Eastern European feature docs take centre stage at Ji.hlava’s Docu Talent awards in Sarajevo

  17-08-2026 20:00 via screendaily.com
  
  Slovakia’s ‘Returning’ received the distribution award.
  
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• Eastern European feature docs take centre stage at Ji.hlava’s Docu Talent awards in Sarajevo

  17-08-2026 20:00 via screendaily.com
  
  Slovakia’s ‘Returning’ received the distribution award.
  
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• ‘Everything That’s Wrong With You’ review: Two strangers connect online in Ursa Menart’s perceptive comedy-drama

  17-08-2026 16:38 via screendaily.com
  
  Anusa Kodelja and Klara Kuk highlight this Sarajevo competition title about grief and friendship
  
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• ‘The End Of Oak Street’ opens with £2m at UK-Ireland box office; ‘Spider-Man’, ‘Odyssey’ lead

  17-08-2026 13:17 via screendaily.com
  
  ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’, ‘The Odyssey’ both enter all-time UK-Ireland top 20.
  
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• BFI London Film Festival competition lineup includes world premiere of Carol Morley’s ‘7 Miles Out’

  17-08-2026 13:00 via screendaily.com
  
  Hirokazu Koreeda’s ’Look Back’ and May el-Toukhy’s ’Woman Unknown’ are also competing.
  
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• ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ soars past $2bn at global box office; ‘The Odyssey’ boosted by China opening

  17-08-2026 11:13 via screendaily.com
  
  ‘Brand New Day’ is now the biggest ‘Spider-Man’ film of all time and the third-biggest MCU film.
  
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• Screen unveils 2026 Rising Stars Scotland lineup

  17-08-2026 11:01 via screendaily.com
  
  It features 10 up-and-coming actors, writers, writer-directors and producers.
  
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• Rising Stars Scotland 2026: digital edition

  17-08-2026 10:30 via screendaily.com
  
  Special issue profiles the third edition of Rising Stars Scotland, featuring 10 up-and-coming film actors, directors, producers and writers.
  
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