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EXCLUSIVE: France’s mk2 films and newly launched company Lucky Number are joining forces on international sales for Palestinian director Annemarie Jacir’s epic period drama Palestine 36, previously titled All Before You, for an EFM launch. 

Naman Ramachandran Vietnamese family drama “The Real Sister” is headed to international screens following its breakout success at home. The Live On production, which has dominated Vietnam‘s box office for five consecutive weeks, will roll out across North America beginning Feb. 21 through Eastern Edge Films Inc.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor World sales outfit Cinephil has boarded “Under the Flags, the Sun” by Paraguayan filmmaker Juanjo Pereira. The film is set to world premiere in Berlinale’s Panorama strand as one of the few documentaries in this year’s selection. In 1989, the fall of Alfredo Stroessner’s 35-year dictatorship in Paraguay marked the end of one of the world’s longest authoritarian regimes, but also the abandonment of the audiovisual archives that had cemented its power.

Naman Ramachandran Bangkok-based Diversion has acquired world sales rights for Indian filmmaker Rima Das‘ acclaimed “Village Rockstars 2,” which has its European premiere at the Berlin Film Festival. The film is a follow-up to Das’ 2017 festival darling. The original “Village Rockstars” captivated audiences with its tale of 10-year-old Dhunu’s quest to own a guitar and form a rock band in her remote Assamese village.

Naman Ramachandran U.K. outfit Blue Finch Films has acquired worldwide sales rights to “Bury the Devil,” a one-shot supernatural horror-thriller that recently wrapped production at an isolated location in Canada. Blue Finch will open sales on the project at the upcoming European Film Market in Berlin.

When Harry Met Sally for a new advertisement – check it out below.Today (February 10), during the 2025 Super Bowl, global condiments brand Hellman’s aired an advertisement that saw Ryan and Crystal remake one of the most famous scenes from their 1989 classic in which they’re both at a diner when Ryan’s character fakes an orgasm, drawing the shock and attention of everyone around them.For the new Hellman’s ad, Ryan is seen pouring mayonnaise onto a sandwich before taking a bite and once again faking an orgasm. The trailer ends with a waiter going up a cameo-making Sydney Sweeney, who says in a throwback to the original film: “I’ll have what she’s having”.Check out the ad below.The iconic duo from #WhenHarryMetSally, Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal reunite in Hellman's #SuperBowlLIX commercial with Sydney Sweeney pic.twitter.com/sCUX1vciUT— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 10, 2025Last year, director Rob Reiner revealed that the film was originally supposed to conclude with a much more emotionally downbeat ending.

Tom Cruise film Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning has been revealed – check it out below.Today (February 10), during the 2025 Super Bowl a new TV spot for The Final Reckoning was screened, sharing a look at new footage from the forthcoming film.The spot – which you can see below – depicts Cruise’s Ethan Hunt perform several death-defying stunts and includes quick blink-and-you’ll-miss-it throwbacks to iconic scenes from previous entries in the franchise, all building to Hunt asking for trust “one last time”Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is being billed as the final entry in the long-running Mission: Impossible franchise. The film is due to hit cinemas on May 23 and will star Tom Cruise along with Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Vanessa Kirby and more.Prior to the new trailer’s reveal, Tom Cruise kicked off the 2025 Super Bowl by narrating the sporting event’s cold open for Fox, looking back at the rivalry between the Kansas City Chiefs and the winning Philadelphia Eagles, complete with Mission: Impossible-themed references.Cruise narrates: “The mission is clear – win here and be remembered forever.” Check out his cold open below.The new trailer and Cruise’s cold open comes after The Final Reckoning director Christopher McQuarrie hosted a small screening, where he revealed that he overheard an audience member saying they nearly suffered a heart attack while watching a high-octane action scene.In a three-star review of Dead Reckoning, NME wrote: “The problems come when Dead Reckoning tries to be too clever.

Naman Ramachandran Hong Kong International Film Festival Society’s (HKIFF)’s Hong Kong – Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF) has announced a slate of 15 work-in-progress features, showcasing a mix of established auteurs and emerging talent from across Asia. The projects will be presented at the expanded HKIFF Industry Project Market, running March 17-19 alongside Hong Kong’s FilMart.

Ariana Grande and Selena Gomez hit the red carpet at the 2025 Santa Barbara International Film Festival held at The Arlington Theatre on Sunday evening (February 9) in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Naman Ramachandran In a major move that signals its ambitious expansion plans, Mumbai-based Bhanushali Studios Ltd. has named entertainment industry veteran Neeraj Vyas as its new CEO, bringing aboard an executive with over three decades of experience to steer the production house’s next phase of growth. The executive brings 34 years of industry experience, including 29 years at Sony, with expertise spanning sales, content strategy, and programming across films, music, fiction, and non-fiction entertainment.

Naman Ramachandran Britain’s railway system and Bollywood titan Yash Raj Films (YRF) are teaming up for a cultural celebration marking two major milestones in 2025: the railway’s 200th anniversary and the 30th year of blockbuster “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge” (DDLJ). The collaboration, announced as part of Valentine’s Day festivities recognizing the romance of rail travel, centers on “Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical,” YRF’s stage adaptation premiering at Manchester Opera House on May 29.

Harrison Ford stars in an inspiring new ad for Jeep that premiered as a Super Bowl Commercial!

Judd Apatow has a LOT to say about the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni feud!

. Her performance of “Hold My Hand,” which was filmed on Bourbon Street in New Orleans ahead of the big game, not only captured the attention of the millions of viewers watching but served as a powerful tribute to the victims of the recent terror attack in the city.Lady Gaga's appearance at Super Bowl 2025 was unannounced, which made it all the more impactful.

Tom Brady stars in a new Duracell commercial, but all eyes might be on the hot guy who stars in it with him!

It’s another iconic 2025 Super Bowl commercial, this time, from Hellmann’s mayonnaise!

Thania Garcia The Weeknd’s “Hurry Up Tomorrow” is the No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with a staggering 490,500 equivalent album units, making it the biggest debut of 2025. That marks the largest week for any album since Taylor Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department” debuted at No.

Abigail Lee Another teaser trailer for the live-action remake of “Lilo & Stitch” has been released, with the feral, blue extraterrestrial taking over the football field during the Super Bowl. The brief spot aired early in the game and made it seem initially like there was something wrong with the broadcast, or an unauthorized person accidentally went onto the field. The remake sees Maia Kealoha star as Lilo Pelekai, while Sydney Agudong plays her older sister, Nani.

How to Train Your Dragon” during the Super Bowl, releasing a stirring new trailer after a spot during the NFL championship game. Like the original film from 2010, this remake follows the isle of Berk, where vikings and dragons have long been enemies. But when Hiccup (Mason Thames) goes against centuries of tradition to befriend Toothless, a Night Fury dragon, he disrupts the community and opens up new possibilities for both vikings and dragons alike.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor T-Mobile just dialed back its connection to celebrities in the Super Bowl. The telecommunications giant ran a 60-second commercial in the first quarter during Fox’s broadcast of Super Bowl LIX that was bereft of the marketer’s usual touches. Rather than tap actor Bradley Cooper and his mother, the song-and-dance antics of Zach Braff and Donad Faison, or cameos from John Travolta, Dolly Parton or Jason Momoa, as it has for the past two years, T-Mobile talked up technology.

Lady Gaga has kicked off the 2025 Super Bowl with a special tribute to host city New Orleans – watch it below.Earlier this week, Gaga was seen filming a special performance with American football legend Tom Brady at Bourbon Street in New Orleans. Today (February 10), that performance has been revealed as a tribute performance to New Orleans, which faced a deadly terrorist attack on New Year’s day leaving 14 dead.The pre-taped performance was aired ahead of the 2025 Super Bowl game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles.