The 21st IndieLisboa International Film Festival will take place from 23rd May to 2nd June in Lisbon. The festival aims to address the gap in film distribution created by the dominance of mainstream productions. Each year, it attracts casual viewers and film professionals worldwide, offering them the chance to discover recent works by emerging talents and revisit films made by renowned directors.
IndieLisboa features 7 sections, with 4 of them being competitive. Additionally, it offers events for industry professionals, including workshops, masterclasses, debates, a script-writing lab, a film fund, a pitching forum, and screenings of works in progress. This year, apart from the retrospective of Palestinian artist Kamal Aljafari, the festival will present 12 short and 13 full-length films that are productions or co-productions of Asian countries.
A Traveler's Needs (2024) by Hong Sang-soo (National Premiere)
South Korea, 90'
The newest film of the prolific director had its world premiere at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival,...
IndieLisboa features 7 sections, with 4 of them being competitive. Additionally, it offers events for industry professionals, including workshops, masterclasses, debates, a script-writing lab, a film fund, a pitching forum, and screenings of works in progress. This year, apart from the retrospective of Palestinian artist Kamal Aljafari, the festival will present 12 short and 13 full-length films that are productions or co-productions of Asian countries.
A Traveler's Needs (2024) by Hong Sang-soo (National Premiere)
South Korea, 90'
The newest film of the prolific director had its world premiere at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Tobiasz Dunin
- AsianMoviePulse
Despite the glass-ceiling-smashing success of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, gender parity in the global film sector remains a distant goal. Re-Framing the Picture, a recent study from an international and multidisciplinary research team looking at the German, British and Canadian film industries, projects that, at the current rate of progress, true 50-50 equality in key creative positions won’t be reached until 2041 in Germany, 2085 in the U.K., and 2215 (!) in Canada. It’s not an optimistic forecast for the producers, managers, film executives and talents picked by THR as the most influential women in international cinema, but they continue to find new models to produce, finance and distribute movies that amplify diverse voices. More than ever, it’s their efforts that are required if the promise of a more representative and inclusive film industry is ever to be realized.
Mo Abudu
CEO, EbonyLife Media (Nigeria)
Africa’s production industry was...
Mo Abudu
CEO, EbonyLife Media (Nigeria)
Africa’s production industry was...
- 5/13/2024
- by Patrick Brzeski, Scott Roxborough and Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Bob Hearts Abishola Season 5 Episode 11 “These Giants Are Flexible” April 22 2024 Preview & Spoilers
Bob Hearts Abishola fans, we’ve got a fresh off the press preview for the new Season 5 Episode 11 episode titled These Giants Are Flexible!
Find out everything you need to know about the These Giants Are Flexible episode of Bob Hearts Abishola, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!
Bob Hearts Abishola These Giants Are Flexible Season 5 Episode 11 Preview
Prepare for a heartwarming and humorous journey with the upcoming episode titled “These Giants Are Flexible” of “Bob Hearts Abishola,” airing on CBS at 8:30 Pm on April 22, 2024. In this anticipated installment, viewers will be treated to a delightful mix of family bonding, personal connections, and unexpected twists.
As Bob and Abishola accompany Dele to New York for his Juilliard audition, played by Billy Gardell and Folake Olowofoyeku respectively, they find themselves embarking on a memorable adventure. However, the trip takes an unexpected turn when...
Find out everything you need to know about the These Giants Are Flexible episode of Bob Hearts Abishola, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!
Bob Hearts Abishola These Giants Are Flexible Season 5 Episode 11 Preview
Prepare for a heartwarming and humorous journey with the upcoming episode titled “These Giants Are Flexible” of “Bob Hearts Abishola,” airing on CBS at 8:30 Pm on April 22, 2024. In this anticipated installment, viewers will be treated to a delightful mix of family bonding, personal connections, and unexpected twists.
As Bob and Abishola accompany Dele to New York for his Juilliard audition, played by Billy Gardell and Folake Olowofoyeku respectively, they find themselves embarking on a memorable adventure. However, the trip takes an unexpected turn when...
- 4/15/2024
- by News
- TV Regular
Get ready for a heartwarming episode of “Bob Hearts Abishola” on CBS, airing Monday, April 22, 2024, at 8:30 Pm. In Season 5 Episode 11, titled “These Giants Are Flexible,” Bob and Abishola accompany Dele to New York for his Juilliard audition, leading to unexpected reunions and emotional moments.
As the trio navigates the bustling streets of New York City, Abishola finds herself reconnecting with her brother Ade, sparking memories of their shared past and igniting new conversations about their lives and aspirations.
Meanwhile, Bob supports Dele as he pursues his dreams of attending Juilliard, offering encouragement and guidance along the way.
With themes of family, ambition, and resilience, “These Giants Are Flexible” promises to deliver touching moments and heartfelt performances. Join Bob, Abishola, and Dele as they embark on a journey of self-discovery and connection in the city that never sleeps.
Don’t miss this special episode of “Bob Hearts Abishola” on Monday at 8:30 Pm on CBS.
As the trio navigates the bustling streets of New York City, Abishola finds herself reconnecting with her brother Ade, sparking memories of their shared past and igniting new conversations about their lives and aspirations.
Meanwhile, Bob supports Dele as he pursues his dreams of attending Juilliard, offering encouragement and guidance along the way.
With themes of family, ambition, and resilience, “These Giants Are Flexible” promises to deliver touching moments and heartfelt performances. Join Bob, Abishola, and Dele as they embark on a journey of self-discovery and connection in the city that never sleeps.
Don’t miss this special episode of “Bob Hearts Abishola” on Monday at 8:30 Pm on CBS.
- 4/15/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
At a glance, there’s not much that I have in common with Ade – the lead character in Festival of Slaps. I immigrated to the UK with my Bulgarian family when I was 15, whereas he grew up in South London with his Nigerian parents. Yet, as I watched the film for the first time, the staggering similarities between our adolescent lives kept on coming – from the experience of navigating through traditional Eastern European and Pan-African (respectively) styles of upbringing, to desperately trying to immerse ourselves into a different culture without losing our identity in the process and, God forbid, disappointing our mothers. And, if you need proof that I am not the only one who found this boldly and hilariously conceived 12 minute gem to be a hugely relatable and disarming watch, check out the film’s festival track record. Directed and written by Abdou Cissé, Festival of Slaps examines the...
- 11/13/2023
- by Serafima Serafimova
- Directors Notes
Madrid garage rockers Hinds have announced they are no longer a quartet following the departure of bassist Ade Martín and drummer Amber Grimbergen. However, founding members Carlotta Cosials and Ana Perrote promised they will carry on as a duo.
“hello family. we have some news,” our April 2015 CoSign shared in a social media statement. “Ade and Amber decided to leave the band in december. we are sorry we haven’t been able to let you know until now. you might feel as heartbroken as we felt, but luckily music has the power to heal an aching soul. we’ve been through something very hurtful but we’re gonna carry on: we believe in Hinds more than anything in the world. if you’re in, we are in.”
In a joint statement of their own, Martín and Grimbergen wrote, “After a lot of thought, we’ve realised that continuing with the...
“hello family. we have some news,” our April 2015 CoSign shared in a social media statement. “Ade and Amber decided to leave the band in december. we are sorry we haven’t been able to let you know until now. you might feel as heartbroken as we felt, but luckily music has the power to heal an aching soul. we’ve been through something very hurtful but we’re gonna carry on: we believe in Hinds more than anything in the world. if you’re in, we are in.”
In a joint statement of their own, Martín and Grimbergen wrote, “After a lot of thought, we’ve realised that continuing with the...
- 7/25/2023
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
Peter Simonischek, the Austrian actor who starred in the movie Toni Erdmann and was known for his work on theatre stages, in films and on TV, has died at the age of 76.
Austrian public broadcaster Orf, German news agency dpa, and other media outlets in Austria and Germany reported the news on Tuesday without immediately detailing a cause of death. The Burgtheater in Vienna, Austria also tweeted that Simonischek, a member of its ensemble and an honorary member of the theater, had died overnight.
The actor regularly appeared at the Salzburg Festival, where he was known for playing the title role in the play Jedermann (Everyman), which the festival has put on regularly, numerous times. For his role in Maren Ade’s 2016 oddball dramedy and Oscar nominee Toni Erdmann, opposite Sandra Hüller, Simonischek won the German Film Award, or Lola, and the European Film Award for best actor. Among others,...
Austrian public broadcaster Orf, German news agency dpa, and other media outlets in Austria and Germany reported the news on Tuesday without immediately detailing a cause of death. The Burgtheater in Vienna, Austria also tweeted that Simonischek, a member of its ensemble and an honorary member of the theater, had died overnight.
The actor regularly appeared at the Salzburg Festival, where he was known for playing the title role in the play Jedermann (Everyman), which the festival has put on regularly, numerous times. For his role in Maren Ade’s 2016 oddball dramedy and Oscar nominee Toni Erdmann, opposite Sandra Hüller, Simonischek won the German Film Award, or Lola, and the European Film Award for best actor. Among others,...
- 5/30/2023
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
You could call the 40 executives on THR‘s inaugural International Women in Entertainment — Film list “the survivors.” As seismic disruptions rocked the indie world, from Covid shutdowns to the decimation of the special cinema market, these women have found a way to secure the money and the partners to keep making the stories they care about — often told by filmmakers from ignored or underrepresented groups — and get them out to the audiences that love them, worldwide. In a business that lionizes ego, these bosses — some who run pan-national mini-studios, others who oversee boutique operations with a handful of employees — have made an art out of collaboration, understanding that only by pooling their resources, by co-producing, co-financing or distributing one another’s movies, and by mentoring and encouraging young (often female) filmmakers, can the polyglot world of international indie cinema survive.
Mo Abudu
CEO, EbonyLife Media (Nigeria)
Mo Abudu
Abudu got...
Mo Abudu
CEO, EbonyLife Media (Nigeria)
Mo Abudu
Abudu got...
- 5/15/2023
- by Patrick Brzeski, Alex Ritman, Scott Roxborough and Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew: Dynamite, which was broadcast live from the El Paso County Coliseum in El Paso, Texas. We’ve got Excalibur, Tony Schiavone and Taz on commentary so let’s get into the review!
Match #1: Aew World Championship Eliminator Match – Mjf def. Konosuke Takeshita The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Takeshita clobbered Mjf with nearly 10 punches in the corner and then followed up with a jumping knee. Mjf pulled the ref in the way and then blindsided Takeshita. Mjf countered a clothesline by yanking Takeshita’s arm and then driving his shoulder into the mat. Mjf followed up with a Ddt, then chomped down on Takeshita’s fingers. Takeshita fired back with an exploder suplex on Mjf, sending Mjf flying into the turnbuckles. Takeshita rocked Mjf with two running boots. Takeshita nailed Mjf with a brainbuster for a near fall. Takeshita hit...
Match #1: Aew World Championship Eliminator Match – Mjf def. Konosuke Takeshita The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Takeshita clobbered Mjf with nearly 10 punches in the corner and then followed up with a jumping knee. Mjf pulled the ref in the way and then blindsided Takeshita. Mjf countered a clothesline by yanking Takeshita’s arm and then driving his shoulder into the mat. Mjf followed up with a Ddt, then chomped down on Takeshita’s fingers. Takeshita fired back with an exploder suplex on Mjf, sending Mjf flying into the turnbuckles. Takeshita rocked Mjf with two running boots. Takeshita nailed Mjf with a brainbuster for a near fall. Takeshita hit...
- 2/10/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Update, with Sweetin comment and video Jodie Sweetin said on E!’s Daily Pop today that while she understands “people are shocked” to see “Stephanie Tanner” — her character on Full House — subjected to she describes as “a very minor incident of police brutality,” she hopes the public focus will remain on the larger issues.
“I think people are shocked when they see Stephanie Tanner, something happen to her, it makes it more real, and I hate that,” Sweetin said. “I hate that it takes people knowing someone or someone they recognize for people to be outraged or to take action.”
Sweetin also said: “Above all, I want to continue to not make this about me and continue to bring the focus back to women’s rights and also police brutality. If people are disturbed by what they saw, I want to tell you, I’ve spent a lot of time...
“I think people are shocked when they see Stephanie Tanner, something happen to her, it makes it more real, and I hate that,” Sweetin said. “I hate that it takes people knowing someone or someone they recognize for people to be outraged or to take action.”
Sweetin also said: “Above all, I want to continue to not make this about me and continue to bring the focus back to women’s rights and also police brutality. If people are disturbed by what they saw, I want to tell you, I’ve spent a lot of time...
- 6/27/2022
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Jodie Sweetin was pushed to the ground by members of the Los Angeles Police Department during a peaceful pro-choice protest following the Scotus overturn of Roe v. Wade.
The protest occurred on Saturday, June 25, with “Full House” alum Sweetin shown in a video using a megaphone from the side of a freeway ramp before officers shoved her to the ground.
“I’m extremely proud of the hundreds of people who showed up yesterday to exercise their First Amendment rights and take immediate action to peacefully protest the giant injustices that have been delivered from our Supreme Court,” Sweetin said in a press statement. “Our activism will continue until our voices are heard and action is taken. This will not deter us, we will continue fighting for our rights. We are not free until All of us are free.”
Sweetin later said while guest hosting E!’s “Daily Pop” that “people...
The protest occurred on Saturday, June 25, with “Full House” alum Sweetin shown in a video using a megaphone from the side of a freeway ramp before officers shoved her to the ground.
“I’m extremely proud of the hundreds of people who showed up yesterday to exercise their First Amendment rights and take immediate action to peacefully protest the giant injustices that have been delivered from our Supreme Court,” Sweetin said in a press statement. “Our activism will continue until our voices are heard and action is taken. This will not deter us, we will continue fighting for our rights. We are not free until All of us are free.”
Sweetin later said while guest hosting E!’s “Daily Pop” that “people...
- 6/27/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
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Crackle has ordered the Snatch TV series, based on Guy Ritchie's 2000 film of the same name (pictured above). The first season order is for 10 one-hour episodes of this new crime drama. The cast and premiere date are yet to be determined. When we know, you will.
The cast of the Snatch feature film which inspired the new series includes: Jason Statham, Brad Pitt, Benicio Del Toro, Dennis Farina, Stephen Graham, Vinnie Jones, Rade Šerbedžija, Alan Ford, Mike Reid, Robbie Gee, Lennie James, Ewen Bremner, Jason Flemyng, Ade, Goldie, William Beck, Sorcha Cusack, and Andy Beckwith.
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Crackle has ordered the Snatch TV series, based on Guy Ritchie's 2000 film of the same name (pictured above). The first season order is for 10 one-hour episodes of this new crime drama. The cast and premiere date are yet to be determined. When we know, you will.
The cast of the Snatch feature film which inspired the new series includes: Jason Statham, Brad Pitt, Benicio Del Toro, Dennis Farina, Stephen Graham, Vinnie Jones, Rade Šerbedžija, Alan Ford, Mike Reid, Robbie Gee, Lennie James, Ewen Bremner, Jason Flemyng, Ade, Goldie, William Beck, Sorcha Cusack, and Andy Beckwith.
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- 4/29/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Madonna has signed on to direct her third feature film, an adaptation of Rebecca Walker's novel Adé: A Love Story, according to Deadline. In the book, two college friends travel through Africa when one falls for a Swahili man named Adé on an island off the coast of Kenya. She stay behinds and plans to marry the man, but the couple must overcome serious odds in order to survive: the woman contracts malaria and a civil war erupts around them. When the book came out, Madonna contributed this exclamation-point-filled endorsement: "Read this book!
- 3/26/2014
- Rollingstone.com
Madonna's efforts behind the camera, Filth And Wisdom and W.E., haven't seen her universally garlanded with praise, but she's not letting that stop her megaphone efforts. She's now preparing to direct an adaptation of a favourite book, Rebecca Walker's Ade: A Love Story.Walker, who happens to be the daughter of The Color Purple author Alice, channelled some of her life experience to fuel her novel, published last year. It follows a 19-year-old American student travelling to Africa and falling for a young Muslim man. Their romance quickly progresses and they make plans to marry, only to come up against the brick wall of cultural and political forces.Madonna, who is now on the lookout for a writer to craft the adaptation, is on record as a fan of the book; her name was used in adverts praising the writing. With Silver Linings Playbook producer Bruce Cohen helping her round up financing,...
- 3/26/2014
- EmpireOnline
Los Angeles, March 26: Pop icon Madonna is set to direct the big screen adaptation of Rebecca Walker's debut novel "Ade: A Love Story".
The "Like A Virgin" hitmaker, who made her directorial debut with 2008 film "Filth And Wisdom", will team up with the "Silver Linings Playbook" producer Bruce Cohen for the new project.
Walker confirmed that Madonna is on board for the project, reports contactmusic.com.
"Madonna to direct interracial romance 'Ade: A Love Story'," Walker posted on Twitter.
The story is based on the author's own experience.
It unfolds the story of a college student, Farida, travelling.
The "Like A Virgin" hitmaker, who made her directorial debut with 2008 film "Filth And Wisdom", will team up with the "Silver Linings Playbook" producer Bruce Cohen for the new project.
Walker confirmed that Madonna is on board for the project, reports contactmusic.com.
"Madonna to direct interracial romance 'Ade: A Love Story'," Walker posted on Twitter.
The story is based on the author's own experience.
It unfolds the story of a college student, Farida, travelling.
- 3/26/2014
- by Amith Ostwal
- RealBollywood.com
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- 10/8/2012
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
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