National Geographic Documentary Films has bought the documentary Saudi Runaway, which follows a young woman in Saudi Arabia attempting to flee the country before her arranged marriage. The deal was announced on Tuesday prior to “Saudi Runaway” screening at the Berlin Film Festival. Directed by Susanne Regina Meures, the movie had its premiere in the […]
Tier, the Berlin-based e-scooter rentals startup that operates in 55 cities across 11 countries, has added funding for a second time in four months. The firm has extended its Series B round to over $100 million, up from $60 million disclosed in October. The additional capital is a mix of equity and debt financing provided […]
Netflix has taken worldwide rights – outside of Australia – to the six-part refugee-focused drama Stateless, co-created by and starring double Oscar winner Cate Blanchett. The news was announced from Berlin ahead of the show’s premiere in the Berlinale Series. From Dirty Films and NBCUniversal International Studios’ Matchbox Pictures, Stateless is set to launch on […]
Sony’s new Xperia Pro makes a specific use case for 5G: broadcasting live video in the field. To that end, it has both mmWave 5G and an HDMI input for connecting to professional video cameras. Even though Sony Mobile has “de-emphasized” the US market in its general strategy, the Xperia Pro’s specs list 5G frequency […]
Sony has updated its Xperia 1 flagship phone with the new Xperia 1 II (mark two). Compared to last year’s Xperia 1, the new model for 2020 adds sub-6 5G, wireless charging, and a 3.5mm audio jack. It’s also the first Sony phone with Zeiss optics, which were previously exclusive to Nokia-brand phones. The Xperia […]
MGM has begun development on a third installment in the Creed franchise with King Richard writer Zach Baylin has been tapped to pen the script, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Plot details on the third installment are currently under wraps as the search for a director is underway.
STXfilms has pre-bought North American, Latin American and Chinese distribution rights to the thriller Gunpowder Milkshake. The story follows three generations of female assassins who fight to stop a cycle of violence over the course of one night. Karen Gillan, Lena Headey, Angela Bassett, Michelle Yeoh, Carla Gugino, Paul Giamatti and Chloe Coleman co-star. Written […]
The first trailer for Nia DaCosta’s Candyman will arrive on Thursday. Running 2min 31secs, it’s a longer than average teaser for the newest entry in the horror franchise, dubbed a ‘spiritual sequel’ to the original rather than a reboot. Jordan Peele produces the new take which also returns to Cabrini Green – the now-gentrified Chicago […]
Porsche is hoping to succeed where other brands, including fellow German brand Opel, have failed, with its first pop-up store in Europe. The sports-car maker plans to open the store in April close to its headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany. Porsche will use its ‘Porsche Now’ store format that can be used flexibly and at short […]
Quibi has confirmed that the full cast of Reno 911! are all set to return for the show’s seventh season for the short form streaming service. Joining stars and co-creators Robert Ben Garant, Thomas Lennon, and Kerry Kenney-Silver are Niecy Nash, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Cedric Yarbrough, and Carlos Alazraqui. Ian Roberts, Joe LoTruglio, and Mary Birdsong […]
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