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“Tehran” producer Dana Eden has died while filming season 4 of the popular Apple TV+ series in Greece. She was 52 years old. The cause of her death has not been confirmed, but Shula & Donna Productions, the production company that founded Eden with Tehran producer Shula Spiegel, is trying to dispel rumors that her death was politically motivated. “The production company would like to make clear that rumors suggesting a criminal or state-motivated death are false and completely baseless,” the statement said. Eden is one of Israel’s most famous producers and has received tributes from across the media and…
Tom Morello spoke at a press conference at the Berlin Film Festival about the inherently political nature of his directorial debut, The Ballad of Judas Priest, calling the band a model for “how we can all be better.” When asked his opinion on the political conversation at this year’s Berlinale, Morello said, “What a great time to be alive, to be able to make a documentary about your favorite band and fight fascism at the same time.” After the crowd erupted in applause, he continued, “The band’s presence is very political. I’ve seen Judas Priest in Los Angeles for the…
Tom Morello spoke at a press conference at the Berlin Film Festival about the inherently political nature of his directorial debut, The Ballad of Judas Priest, calling the band a model for “how we can all be better.” When asked his opinion on the political conversation at this year’s Berlinale, Morello said, “What a great time to be alive, to be able to make a documentary about your favorite band and fight fascism at the same time.” After the crowd erupted in applause, he continued, “The band’s presence is very political. I’ve seen Judas Priest in Los Angeles for the…
Tom Morello spoke at a press conference at the Berlin Film Festival about the inherently political nature of his directorial debut, The Ballad of Judas Priest, calling the band a model for “how we can all be better.” When asked his opinion on the political conversation at this year’s Berlinale, Morello said, “What a great time to be alive, to be able to make a documentary about your favorite band and fight fascism at the same time.” After the crowd erupted in applause, he continued, “The band’s presence is very political. I’ve seen Judas Priest in Los Angeles for the…
First Look, Locarno Pro’s ongoing program, will focus on Uruguay during the 79th Locarno Film Festival (August 5-15). Established as the premier post-production showcase for international arthouse films, the initiative provides producers with a strategic platform to present their projects to major sales agents, distributors and festival programmers at a crucial stage in a film’s financing and market trajectory. Now in its 15th year, First Look, in partnership with the Uruguayan Film Association ACAU, will present six currently released Uruguayan feature films whose producers will screen them to international sales agents, buyers, festival programmers, and post-production fund representatives. Apart from…
Vienna-based ORF Enterprises is bringing the Portuguese mystery drama “Jones” to Berlin for its international market debut at the EFM Series Market, pitching the six-part series as a premium export detective squad with a supernatural hook. Produced by Portuguese pubcaster RTP’s Caracol Studio, “Jones” is written and directed by Bruno Gascón (“Calga”) and will be headlined by British actor Amanda Abbington (“Sherlock,” “Mr. Selfridge”) alongside a Portuguese-led ensemble. The story begins in a luxurious mansion in Sintra. There, a dysfunctional family gathers to celebrate an engagement, but the night ends in a murder and a house full of suspects. Inspector…
Sandra Hüller must have been amused to be called a “breakthrough performer” two years ago when she first burst onto the American awards season circuit with Anatomy of the Fall and Zone of Interest – as if the Toni Erdmann star hadn’t repeatedly proven himself to be one of the world’s great living actors ever since his explosive feature film debut in 2006’s Requiem. No one will be surprised that, as a 17th-century war veteran who hides many secrets (notably her gender) beneath her rugged work clothes, she once again becomes extraordinary in The Rose. But the acting itself is…
Series from creative heavyweights such as Ken Burns, Ruben Østlund and Fernando Meirelles energize the most powerful edition to date of the Berlinale Series Market, TV Forum and Market. Other top talent projects appearing on BSM include “The Granddaughter” by Ilker Çatak (“Yellow Letters”). His Yellow Letters has emerged as a frontrunner for the 2026 Berlin Golden Bear. “Mugre Rosa” by “Andor” helmer Alonso Ruizpalacios. “Hedgehog in the Mist” is directed by Bosnian director Danis Tanovic, who won an Oscar for “No Man’s Land.” “Seven Women” by Angela Chavez, creator of the Netflix hit “Desperate Lies.” And “Monika” has the…
BROOKLYN Beckham is doubling down on his love for Nicola Peltz as a family feud intensifies. To celebrate Valentine’s Day, Beckham shared a loving message to his wife on Instagram, along with a black and white photo of them sharing a passionate kiss. The Cloud23 founder, 26, is seen shirtless in the photo, while Peltz, 31, shows off his toned midriff in a white crop top. Beckham wrote, “Happy Valentine’s Day, baby x I’m the luckiest person in the world to be able to call you Valentine’s Day every year x I love you more than you know and I…
From Pablo Larrain’s Jackie, Spencer and Maria to Oscar-winning Sebastian Lelio’s Fantastic Woman, Chile has built an international reputation for author-driven films. But at the 2026 Berlin International Film Festival, the country’s television shows are equally in the spotlight. With three series lined up: “The House of the Spirits” (Berlinale Special), the soccer-themed “Raza Brava” and the thriller “Hidden Island” (all in the Berlinale Series Market Select), Chile has the largest drama series presence of any country at this year’s festival, second only to Spain. “Chilean filmmakers are taking a little bit more risk than in other parts of Latin…