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Zurich Summit Panels, Interviews & Photos From Indie Film Confab

More than 100 top film pros gathered Saturday for the Zurich Summit, the flagship industry event of the Zurich Film Festival, to discuss into the state of the independent film business. Panelists included former Lionsgate film chief Patrick Wachsberger, ‘Carol’ producer Christine Vachon, Neon CEO Tom Quinn, SPC bosses Michael Barker and Tom Bernard, and more. Click for Deadline’s full coverage, studio interviews and photos.

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CNN Obtains Clips From Roger Stone Documentary; Footage May Be Shown At Next January 6th Committee Hearing

The January 6th Committee hearing on Wednesday may include clips of another documentary, this one on Roger Stone, the informal adviser to Donald Trump, in which he says before the 2020 election, “F— the voting. Let’s get right to the violence.” CNN interviewed the Danish filmmakers behind the project and aired some of…

Oscars: Denmark Submits Ali Abbasi’s Cannes-Winning Title ‘Holy Spider’ To International Feature Race

Denmark has selected Ali Abbasi's Cannes-winning title Holy Spider as its official submission to this year's International Feature Oscar race. Written by Afshin Kamran Bahrami, the film follows Rahimi, a young female journalist, who travels to the Iranian holy city of Mashhad to investigate a serial killer targeting…

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Oscars: Argentina Submits ‘Argentina, 1985’ To International Film Category

Argentina has submitted Santiago Mitre’s political drama Argentina, 1985 to the Best International Film Oscar race. The drama, which debuted in Competition in Venice, winning the Fipresci prize, is inspired by real-life Argentinian lawyers Julio Strassera and Luis Moreno Ocampo. The David and Goliath tale follows how…

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‘Aftersun’ Trailer: Paul Mescal & Frankie Corio In Charlotte Wells’ Feature Breakout

A24 acquired North American rights to Charlotte Wells' feature debut breakout Aftersun following its bow in Critics' Week at the Cannes Film Festival last May. Today, we have the first trailer for the award-winning drama — check it out above. A24 releases in North America on October 21. Starring Frankie Corio and Paul…

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‘Napoleon Dynamite’ Cast Reunites For Animated Blockchain Pilot ‘Cyko KO’

EXCLUSIVE: The main cast of cult classic indie comedy Napoleon Dynamite are reuniting for an animated pilot released through blockchain technology. Jon Heder, Tina Majorino, Efren Ramirez and Jon Gries have all signed on to voice characters in Cyko KO, which is based on Rob Feldman’s Ringo Award-nominated comic book…

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Oscars: Russia Will Not Submit Film For International Feature Race; Local Selection Committee Chair Resigns In Protest

Russia has opted not to submit a film in the Best International Feature category at the 95th Oscars. The decision, revealed late Monday night, was made by the Russian Film Academy and comes as the country's ties with the west have deteriorated amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine. A statement reads, “The presidium of the…

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‘Dreaming Whilst Black’: A24 Boards Full Season Of Adjani Salmon’s BBC Three Web Comedy

Euphoria maker A24 is on board to co-produce and distribute a full season of acclaimed BBC Three comedy Dreaming Whilst Black. The order comes after an award-winning pilot last year and four years after creator Adjani Salmon released his original short-form online series of the same name through the BBC. The series…

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BBC Director General Tim Davie Talks “Enormous Decisions” Over Queen Elizabeth II Coverage – RTS London

BBC Director General Tim Davie has discussed how “enormous decisions” had to be made following the death of Queen Elizabeth II as he chaired a working group featuring senior broadcasting bosses. He also rejected the notion outright that there is a “major short term crisis” in terms of the number of people watching the…

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‘Rumble Through The Dark’: First Look At Aaron Eckhart And Bella Thorne In Upcoming Thriller

EXCLUSIVE: Deadline can reveal the first-look images from Rumble Through the Dark, the latest film from directing duo Graham and Parker Phillips (The Bygone), starring Aaron Eckhart And Bella Thorne. Scroll down for the pics. Written by Michael Farris Smith, who also penned the acclaimed novel The Fighter, on which…

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Oscars: Hong Kong Submits Crime Thriller ‘Where the Wind Blows’ To International Feature Race; Estonia Picks ‘Kalev’

Hong Kong has selected the crime thriller Where the Wind Blows as its official submission to this year's International Feature Oscar race. Directed by Philip Yung, the film follows four corrupt police officers who rose to power in 1960s Hong Kong played Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Aaron Kwok, Patrick Tam, and Michael…

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Fall Film Festival Reviews

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Toronto: ‘Sidney’ + With Oprah Winfrey And Reginald Hudlin

Toronto: Closing-Night Film ‘Daliland’ Starring Ben Kingsley

Toronto: Viola Davis In ‘The Woman King’

Toronto: Steven Spielberg’s Cinematic Memoir ‘The Fabelmans’

‘Ajoomma’ Trailer: Singapore-Korean Co-Production About K-Drama Obsessed Housewife Set To Premiere In Busan

EXCLUSIVE: Singapore's Giraffe Pictures has released the full trailer for Singapore-Korean co-production Ajoomma, which is set to world premiere in the New Currents competition of the upcoming Busan International Film Festival (October 5-14). Directed by He Shuming, the Korean and Mandarin-language film tells the…

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‘The Crown’s Imelda Staunton Will Lead ‘Hello, Dolly!’ In London’s West End In 2024, After Her Reign Portraying Queen Elizabeth

EXCLUSIVE: The Crown's Imelda Staunton will still star as matchmaker Dolly Levi in musical Hello, Dolly! in London's West End, but fans will have to wait until the summer of 2024. The actress will make her first appearance as Queen Elizabeth II in Netflix drama The Crown on November 9. Fall TV Premiere Dates For New &#038…