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Czech Production Sector on ‘Edge of Precipice’ Following Suspension of Incentives

Will Tizard ContributorThe market for international shoots in the Czech Republic is “on the edge of a precipice,” says Vratislav Slajer, the head of the country’s main industry group, the Assn. of Audiovisual Producers.Speaking to industry colleagues on Sunday at the Karlovy Vary Intl.

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Czech New Wave Polemic ‘The Joke’ Returns to Karlovy Vary in Restored Glory

Will Tizard ContributorMilan Kundera’s first novel, “The Joke,” won him critical praise and set the tone for a robust career in the spring of 1967, debuting just in time to catch the rising tide of freedom of expression that would reach its peak with the Prague Spring movement just a year later. Jaromil Jires crafted a screen adaptation of the book, in collaboration with the writer, which became one of the iconic films of the Czech New Wave.The digital restoration of the film, part of the Karlovy Vary Film Festival’s program of preserving and promoting classic films, alongside the Czech National Film Archive, brings a crisp new copy of the film to audiences this summer.

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Filmmakers of Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Vesper’ on Finding Hope in a Grim Future

Alissa Simon Film CriticSci-fi and fantasy fans can soon rejoice in another intrepid YA heroine as “Vesper,” the Lithuania-France-Belgium co-production from directors-writers Kristina Buožytė and Bruno Samper, makes its world premiere in competition at Karlovy Vary Film Festival on Saturday. The Czech debut marks a busy start to the month for the filmmakers. They will also present the film at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival in Korea and the Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival in Switzerland.The sci-fi-fantasy thriller, which takes place after the collapse of the earth’s eco-system and centers on a 13-year-old girl caring for her paralyzed father, who must use her wits and bio-hacking abilities to fight for survival and the possibility of a future, has proved a popular item for sales agent Anton.

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Hurrah! The fresh hopes of Wimbledon have arrived

Emma Raducanu knocked out and Andy Murray and his bionic hip faltering in the second round to American slugger John Isner. And that, it seemed, was that: our two past Grand Slam winners gone, and the 9th seed Cameron Norrie the nation’s sole focus. Many feared we were doomed to fixate upon the machinations of the Centre Court roof until Wimbledon drew to a merciful close.But then out of nowhere emerged a hitherto little-known 25-year-old from Leicestershire called Katie Boulter who pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the tournament, beating the former world number one and last year’s runner-up Karolína Plíšková.

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Karlovy Vary Film Festival Roars Back to Life

Will Tizard ContributorThe Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival roared back to life Friday following the disruption of the pandemic years.And the opening ceremony kicked off with a bit of digital disruption: the audience was invited to pull out their mobile phones and follow festival dancers online before they burst onto the stage with a real-life fire show.The Czech Republic’s main event in the art film world, the festival this year screens some 132 narrative and doc films and has become a hub for filmmakers, producers and regional orgs.But even as enthusiastic, unmasked crowds cheered on the launch of the nine-day event at the iconic 70s-tastic Hotel Thermal, a sense of loss pervaded the proceedings.

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‘Minions: The Rise Of Gru’ Grows Offshore Cume To $22.5M In Two Days Of Expanded International Rollout

After releasing early in Australia last weekend, Universal/Illumination’s Minions: The Rise Of Gru is looking groovy at the international box office, adding $14.6M in 39 new offshore market openings across Wednesday and Thursday. Coupled with Oz’s first week, the running offshore cume through yesterday is $22.5M. A further 21 markets open today including the UK and Spain.

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International Insider: Karlovy Vary Kicks Off; Broccoli On Bond; BritBox; French Fee Strikes

Good afternoon Insider squad. Max Goldbart here back from Glastonbury with all the news, analysis and sunburn you need as we look back on the final week of June. Read on.

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BBC ‘Maryland’ Adaptation Sets Leads; EBU Presidency; Rockerdale Studios Hire; C4 Explores Bowels — Global Briefs

Zawe Ashton, Hayley Squires And Daniel Mays Land Leads In BBC Adaptation Of ‘Maryland’

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European Broadcasting Union Re-Elects President Delphine Ernotte-Cunci, Adds Ukraine’s Mykola Chernotytskyi to Board

K.J. Yossman European Broadcasting Union (EBU) president Delphine Ernotte-Cunci (pictured above, far left) has been re-elected for a second two-year term.Vice-president Petr Dvořák has also been re-elected.

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Hradec is a city in the Czech Republic. I hadn't heard of it until reading the title for Crimeapple and DJ Skizz's new tape Breakfast in Hradec, but a few Google image searches in, I could easily picture myself enjoying pastries I can't pronounce at a riverside cafe.

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Katie Boulter bursts into tears over gran's death just two days before win at Wimbledon

Wimbledon Centre Court win to her nan, who died two days ago.Boulter stunner former World No.1 Karolina Pliskova 3-6, 7-6, 6-4 as she dumped last year's finalist out of SW19 after dropping the first set. It's the first time in her young career the 25-year-old has made it into the third round.The Brit fought back the tears as she said: “I am literally shaking, the crowd was unbelievable.

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Polish Crime Thriller ‘The Teach’ Greenlit for Season 3, Studiocanal Sells Show Wide (EXCLUSIVE)

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorPay TV network Canal+ in Poland has greenlit a third season of local crime thriller “The Teach” after its previous runs broke ratings records, and sold around the world via the distribution arm of Studiocanal, which is also succeeding to secure international distribution for its other shows produced by Canal+ Poland. “The Teach,” which had the best ratings of any series on Canal+ in Poland, has been sold to Walter Presents in the U.S., Canada and the U.K.; Australian broadcaster SBS; New Zealand broadcaster Rialto; M7 Group, which runs pay TV and OTT services in Belgium, the Netherlands, Austria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Romania; and digital channel Polar+ in France.

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Cannes Competition Film ‘Pacifiction’ By Albert Serra Sells Worldwide for Films Boutique (EXCLUSIVE)

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentAlbert Serra’s “Pacifiction” has lured major distributors around the world following its critically acclaimed world premiere in competition at the Cannes Film Festival. Berlin-based Films Boutique (“Lunana, a Yak in the Classroom,” “Charlatan”) is representing the film in international markets.“Pacifiction” stars Cesar-winning French actor Benoit Magimel (“Peaceful”) as a calculating French government official working in the French Polynesian island of Tahiti.

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Jerusalem Film Festival Unveils Israeli Competition As It Gears Up For First Full Edition Since 2019

The Jerusalem Film Festival has unveiled the line-up for its Israeli feature film competition as well as all the other local productions selected to screen in its 39th edition, running 21-31.

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"It's totally put us off ever going abroad again": Panic as 'more than 100 people' STRANDED at Prague airport after Ryanair flight to Manchester leaves without them

Passengers trying to fly to Manchester Airport have been forced to fork out hundreds of Euros after being left stranded in Prague. Those desperate to fly back to the UK told the Manchester Evening News as many as 120 people were stuck in the Czech capital after their Ryanair flight left without them.

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Festival In Focus: How The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival Continues To Be An “Edgy” & Culturally Significant Film Destination

As the 56th edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) is about to kick off on Friday, there will be plenty to discuss at this year’s event in the picturesque Czech spa town. The prominent Central European festival, which is returning to its usual early July slot after last year’s edition was delayed to August because of the pandemic, will see 33 films from five continents screen across its three sections – the Crystal Globe Competition, the Special Screenings section and its new competition, Proxima, which replaces the former East of the West section.

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Lars von Trier’s ‘The Kingdom Exodus’ Gets First Teaser, Poster as Final Instalment in Drama Trilogy Sells Wide

K.J. Yossman “The Kingdom Exodus,” the third and final instalment in Lars von Trier’s “The Kingdom” trilogy, has gotten its first teaser and poster.The first glimpse at the final season comes as TrustNordisk, which is handling international sales, announces the trilogy has sold to September Films in Benelux and Aerofilms in Czech Republic and Slovakia.

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Shakira’s former brother-in-law reveals ‘the real reason’ why she broke up with Piqué

Shakira and Gerard Piqué continue; however, the singer’s former brother-in-law assures that he knows the truth. Roberto Garcia, the ex-boyfriend of one of Shakira’s sisters, told Spanish media outlet EsDiario that the problems between the Colombian global sensation and the soccer player began for money.

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Karlovy Vary Defends Decision To Invite Russian Film To 2022 Edition

The Czech Republic’s Karlovy Vary International Film Festival has defended its decision to invite a Russian film to its 56th edition, in spite of promises that it would not welcome Russia state-backed films due to the war in Ukraine.

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We Tried Everything From SKKN by Kim: Here's What's Worth Buying

, one of these experts is celebrity facialist Joanna Czech, who helped develop the line with backing by beauty company Coty. This content can also be viewed on the site it from.The full collection includes a cleanser, a toner, an exfoliator, a hyaluronic acid serum, a vitamin C8 serum, a face cream, an eye cream, oil drops, and night oil—all in minimalist packaging created by design duo and . Prices range from $43 to $95, falling in line with the collection's prestige category. Kardashian has been on a press blitz to promote the line, stopping by to chat with Allure editor in chief Jessica Cruel and admitting to that she would probably “eat poop every single day” if that meant she would look younger. With declarations as bold as eating literal feces for the sake of good skin, Kardashian's products have to be good, right? We asked Glamour editors to test the full collection and the results are in.

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Karlovy Vary Called Out By Ukrainian Filmmakers Over Russian Boycott About-Face (EXCLUSIVE)

Christopher Vourlias Several leading Ukrainian filmmakers have called out the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival for including a Russian film in its 56th edition, which kicks off on Friday, insisting that it’s reneged on a promise not to welcome any movies with ties to the Russian government.In a letter addressed to artistic director Karel Och and festival leadership that was shared with Variety, the filmmakers behind Dmytro Sukholytkyy-Sobchuk’s “Pamfir,” Maksym Nakonechnyi’s “Butterfly Vision” and Valentyn Vasyanovych’s “Reflection,” criticized the long-running Czech festival for including “Captain Volkonogov Escaped,” by directors Natasha Merkulova and Aleksey Chupov, in its Horizons sidebar.

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Stunning former Wimbledon star posed nude - and she admitted “my legs are my best part”

Wimbledon.10 years later, with Hantuchova yet to better than outing in SW19, she bared all for ESPN's 'body issue'. Hantuchova followed in the footsteps of fellow sports stars, such as former UFC star Ronda Rousey, to drop her robe for the cover of the magazine.The Slovakian star told ESPN, shortly after the issue hit shelves: "I'm always open to new opportunities, so I figured why not? I wanted to do it with class and not show too much of anything."READ MORE: 7 smoking hot tennis stars who will raise the temperature at WimbledonHantuchova added, when asked what she liked about her body the most: "My legs are my best part."Most of that is my genes, so I have to thank my parents.

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Karlovy Vary Film Festival to Launch KVIFF Talents

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorThe 56th Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival will host the launch of KVIFF Talents, its new year-round program, whose goal is to identify talented filmmakers, and support the creation of projects with international ambition, and a high level of originality. The first flight of 11 creative teams will present their projects in person during a showcase on July 4 at 12:30 p.m.

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Patient left blind after doctor accidentally removes wrong eye during operation

A doctor accidentally removed the wrong eye during an operation, leaving the patient blind. The incident occurred after a major mix-up at a hospital.

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Doctor accidentally removes wrong eye during surgery – leaving patient blind

hospital in Slovakia was due to have surgery on a damaged eye, but his doctor's mix-up left him and his family devastated. The hospital has offered the victim and his family psychological care to deal with the horrifying mishap.

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Serena Williams Admits She Worried Her Career Was Over After Leg Injury at Last Year's Wimbledon

Serena Williams is back on the court! The tennis champion has officially returned to the game since she pulled out of 2021's Wimbledon after injuring her right leg during her match against Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus.On Tuesday, the 40-year-old earned a win alongside Ons Jabeur in the Eastbourne International doubles tournament. The duo defeated Spain's Sara Sorribes Tormo and Czech player Marie Bouzková in three sets.After the match, Williams told the BBC she had feared for her career while recovering from the 2021 injury.The mother of one admitted that she had experienced doubts about whether she would be able to return during the past year, saying, «I would be dishonest if I said it wasn't.

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European Cinema Operators Facing Pivotal Year – Study

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefEuropean cinemas bounced back strongly in 2021 after a miserable COVID-hit 2020. They are capable of returning to 2019 levels, says the International Union of Cinemas (UNIC) in its annual report, but they are not there yet.

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Wimbledon Tennis Championships to Air Live on Warner Bros. Discovery Sports Across Europe

K.J. Yossman Warner Bros Discovery Sports (WBDS) is set to air the Wimbledon tennis championships live across 11 European countries.“The Championships from Wimbledon” will air from Monday, June 27 on discovery+, Eurosport, Eurosport App and Eurosport.com in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Romania, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Bulgaria.Fans in those countries will also be able to watch the Wimbledon qualifying tournament live, which started Monday (June 20).

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Karlovy Vary To Fete Geoffrey Rush, Benicio Del Toro

Geoffrey Rush and Benicio Del Toro will be honored with career awards at the 56th edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF), running July 1-9 against the backdrop of the picturesque Czech Republic spa town.

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Geoffrey Rush, Benicio Del Toro to Be Honored at Karlovy Vary Film Festival

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorOscar-winning actors Geoffrey Rush and Benicio Del Toro will be feted at the 56th edition of the Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival, which will run July 1-9.

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Cristiano Ronaldo's family celebrate son's 12th birthday with party on holiday in Majorca

Cristiano Ronaldo's family have celebrated his son's 12th birthday with a party during their holiday in Majorca.His eldest child, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, turned 12 on Friday during the family's 10-day break on the Spanish island, where they have celebrated with a party.

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James Wade apologises to ‘the donz’ Michael Smith after England survive scare at World Cup of Darts

Darts after being taken to a deciding doubles match by Latvia.Michael Smith thrashed Nauris Gleglu 4-0 in the opening singles clash, but James Wade suffered a shock 4-3 defeat to Madars Razma, who fought back from 3-2 down to set up a tense showdown for a quarter-final spot. England won the first leg of the decider but Latvia kept them under pressure by levelling straight away, with Gleglu holding his nerve to hit double 10.England stretched their advantage to 3-1 – one leg from victory – but Gleglu picked off another double to pull a leg back.

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Kim Kardashian highlights her flawless skin in SKKN by Kim post

Kim Kardashian showed off a good amount of her skin in a social post promoting the launch of her new skincare line, SKKN by Kim, Saturday.The 41-year-old displayed her toned abs and legs in a nude tone crop top and ruched mini-skirt as she posed provocatively against a muted industrial background for the ad, writing, '3 more days until @skkn.'The reality star went totally makeup free to display her flawless and well cared for complexion in a tutorial video, that appeared to be shot in her spa-like bathroom, on how to use the nine-step system with celebrity aesthetician Joanna Czech. SKKN: Kim Kardashian, 41, showed off a good amount of her skin, displaying her toned abs and legs in a social post promoting the launch of her new skincare line, SKKN by Kim, Saturday It includes a cleanser, toner, exfoliator, hyaluronic acid serum, vitamin C serum, face cream, eye cream, oil drops and night oil.

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James Wade given 'The Mop' nickname as England progress at World Cup of Darts

darts career, but that could be about to change if England teammate Michael Smith gets his way. The duo are playing together at the World Cup of Darts in Germany and made an impressive start to the tournament with a 5-1 win over the Czech Republic on Friday night. It was clear the pair enjoyed playing together and, with Smith’s heavy scoring combined with Wade’s finishing ability, they look to be the perfect match.

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How Tyson Fury reacted to Nathan Gorman's TKO win over Tomas Salek

Tyson Fury leapt onto the ring apron and hailed "that's how you do it big man" to cousin, Nathan Gorman, after the 25-year-old became IBF International Heavyweight champion with a first-round stoppage against Tomas Salek.

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Simon Whitlock 'gutted' after missing out on historic moment at World Cup of Darts

Darts.There was never been a nine-dart finish at the tournament, but that almost changed as Whitlock and partner Damon Heta both hit 180s at the start of the third leg in Australia’s first round clash against Lithuania in Frankfurt.Whitlock had the responsibility for the next visit, needing 141 to complete a perfect leg. He nailed treble 20 and then treble 15, only to miss what would have been a history-making double 18 by millimetres.

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Hollyoaks Wendy star's life - famous husband, second job and movie role

Hollyoaks star Jennifer Armour is best known for playing scheming Wendy Blissett on Channel 4’s Hollyoaks.Viewers recently saw Wendy return to the village, deciding to exploit John-Paul McQueen's accident to her advantage. Her character is also seen working with Silas Blisset to turn Mercedes McQueen' son Bobby Costello against the family.But fans may be shocked to learn that when actress Jennifer, 36, is not playing one of soap’s biggest villain’s, she has a successful second job and even a famous husband.The American-born star has built a second career as a successful voiceover artist, having voiced numerous popular video games.Fans may recognise her voice from PlayStation 4 action-adventure game Hidden Agenda, or Sony’s action role-play game, Horizon Forbidden West.

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Kim Kardashian unveils her makeup-free complexion while scrubbing off all her cosmetics

Kim Kardashian ditched her make-up and revealed her true complexion in a new video for her 318 million Instagram followers on Tuesday.Before receiving a facial from her go-toesthetician Joanna Czech, the 42-year-old reality star could be seen scrubbing offher lipstick, foundation and eyeliner as she tested products for her new skincare companySKKN.'Okay, so I'm going to wash my face. I have so much makeup on.

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‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Streamer Disney+ Launching In 60 EMEA Territories This Month

Obi-Wan Kenobi streamer Disney+ will soon be available in 60 territories across EMEA after a series of launches in the region this week.

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Disney+ Confirms 60-Country June Launch Across Europe, Africa and West Asia

Naman Ramachandran The Walt Disney Company’s streamer Disney+ will be available in 42 new countries and 11 new territories this week following the launch on Tuesday in Greece, Turkey and countries in Central Eastern Europe, including Poland, Romania, Hungary, Czech Republic and Croatia. Tuesday’s series of launches follow the arrival of the service in South Africa on May 18 and across West Asia and North Africa on June 8.

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