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Fintech consolidation slows amid widening funding spreads and tougher due diligence
Fintech consolidation slows as funding spreads widen, prompting a return to rigorous due diligence and bank-style metrics
Adrian Goiginger’s Four Minus Three earns Europa Cinemas Label in Panorama
Four Minus Three, a film about loss and resilience based on Barbara Pachl-Eberhart’s memoir, won the Europa Cinemas Label at the Berlinale Panorama and will receive promotional backing across Europe
Why networks are bringing back pilot season amid streaming shifts
Networks are cautiously returning to pilot season to create jobs, test concepts and balance a streaming-first market with the older rhythms of broadcast development
South Asian industry gathering at BAFTA weekend highlights Geeta Gandbhir and regional cinema
South Asian creatives and nominees converged in London during BAFTA weekend to mark achievements including Geeta Gandbhir’s dual Oscar nods and the growing visibility of regional films
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Kochi’s FNFC secures Indian rights to Little Amélie and launches acquisitions arm
Fragrant Nature Film Creations (FNFC) has taken Indian distribution rights to the acclaimed French animation Little Amélie, signaling the launch of a new international acquisitions and distribution division and a Feb. 22 premiere at AniMela in Mumbai
Nelson brings Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth together in KHxRK reunion
Nelson directs a high-profile reunion of Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth, with music by Anirudh Ravichander and production by Red Giant Movies
Revelations of Divine Love trailer: Caroline Golum’s Julian of Norwich biopic heads to U.S. cinemas
Caroline Golum’s imaginative biopic about Julian of Norwich, starring Tessa Strain, debuts from Several Futures and begins a limited U.S. theatrical run starting march 27 in New York
Sony develops an animated Venom movie with Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein
Sony is reimagining Venom as an animated feature with Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein set to helm and Tom Hardy attached in some capacity
Stream all The Expendables movies on Netflix for a nostalgic action marathon
All four Expendables movies, starring Sylvester Stallone and Jason Statham, have arrived on Netflix, giving viewers a compact, nostalgia-fueled action binge from Lionsgate
How Redux Redux uses the multiverse to examine grief and revenge
A grieving mother travels alternate realities in Redux Redux to kill her daughter’s murderer and ultimately learns that connection can break cycles of vengeance
How Avengers: Armageddon will reset the Marvel Comics status quo
Marvel’s Avengers: Armageddon begins June 3 and positions Red Hulk’s Latveria invasion as the spark for a franchise-wide transformation
How the Spirit Awards missteps and Berlinale political clash are reshaping independent cinema
Coverage of the Spirit Awards’ awkward ceremony, what winners like Train Dreams mean for the Oscars, the sale of Josephine, and the Berlinale uproar sparked by Wim Wenders and the festival’s stance on Gaza
Kodak Film Awards 2026: celebrating Kristen Stewart, Joachim Trier and excellence in cinematography
Kodak’s 8th Annual Film Awards will salute first-time directors, veteran auteurs, cinematographers and exhibition pioneers, with Kristen Stewart, Joachim Trier and Autumn Durald Arkapaw among the honorees
Wolfram review: a tender but brutal indigenous western by Warwick Thornton
A haunting indigenous western that follows two fugitive siblings, a conflicted older ally and a distant mother as they navigate exploitation, mining and survival in central Australia
Mormon Wives Season 4 adds stars as executive producers as drama escalates
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives returns on March 12 with its cast elevated to executive producers, fresh storylines, and unresolved conflicts that test the group’s unity
Hallmark renews Mistletoe Murders for season three ahead of Countdown to Christmas
Hallmark Media confirmed a third season of Mistletoe Murders, continuing the cozy mystery starring Sarah Drew and Peter Mooney and adapted from an Audible Original
Jessica Henwick on pivoting from acting to directing and her role in How to Make a Killing
Jessica Henwick talks about playing Ruth in How to Make a Killing, weighing acting against directing, and her upcoming work with A24 and Netflix
Stream Paramount+ and watch UFC: plans, free options and UFC 326 guide
Find out Paramount+ pricing, the Walmart+ free trial workaround, and how to watch UFC events like UFC 326 live and on demand on Paramount+
Broadway Across America biennial conference highlights Elton John and John Legend-led new musicals
Broadway Across America’s biennial conference in Miami Beach brought together about 250 industry leaders as Elton John, John Legend and other creatives presented major new musicals and tours
What to stream now: notable new films and their platforms
A curated rundown of recent streaming arrivals, including franchise sequels, auteur projects, and striking set pieces
How Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre is rediscovered on Prime Video
Jason Statham’s lighthearted spy caper Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre underperformed in theaters but is gaining traction on Prime Video, showcasing a playful side of Statham and strong support from an international cast
Why Roger Ebert championed The President’s Analyst in his early reviews
Roger Ebert awarded an early four-star review to Ted Flicker’s The President’s Analyst, praising James Coburn’s performance and the film’s sharp satire of paranoia
Inside the Starfleet Academy sets: Bella Shepard on favorite locations and Genesis’s fears
Bella Shepard walks through the expansive Starfleet Academy stages, names the standout spaces, and breaks down how fear shapes Genesis Lythe
Eric Dane, ‘McSteamy’ of Grey’s Anatomy, dies after ALS battle
Eric Dane, the actor who rose to fame as Dr. Mark Sloan on Grey’s Anatomy and later appeared in Euphoria, has died at 53 following a battle with ALS; he is survived by his wife and two daughters
Eric Dane dies at 53 after public fight with ALS
Eric Dane, the actor who played Mark ‘McSteamy’ Sloan on Grey’s Anatomy, died at 53 after a public struggle with ALS; colleagues and family remember his work and advocacy
Eric Dane remembered: from McSteamy to ALS advocate
Eric Dane, the actor behind Dr. Mark Sloan and Cal Jacobs, died February 19 after battling ALS; his family remembers his advocacy and devotion to his daughters