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The Golden Globe nominations have been announced The Golden Globes nominations have been announced, with notable moments such as "Wicked: For Good" missing out on a Best Picture nomination. The awards ceremony, hosted by Nikki Glaser, will take place on January 11, 2026.

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Clermont-Ferrand announces 2026 programme The 48th edition of the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival, the world's largest short film festival, will take place from January 30 to February 7, 2026.

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Paramount makes hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Paramount has made a hostile cash takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), directly to WBD shareholders. Paramount considers this bid more valuable than the deal recently announced by Netflix.

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What you need to know about Netflix's $72 billion bet on the future of entertainment Netflix plans to acquire Warner Bros. and HBO for $72 billion, following Warner Bros. Discovery's announcement that it would split into two publicly traded companies. However, the deal still needs to be approved by global regulators, which could be a lengthy process.

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British union threatens strike over AI The British actors' union, Equity, is considering a strike over insufficient protections against the use of artificial intelligence (AI). This follows concerns about the use of their likenesses without clear agreements.

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China wins best drama categories as nine-year-old Ivory Chia makes history at the Asian Academy Creative Awards Nine-year-old Ivory Chia from Singapore made history as the youngest winner ever at the Asian Academy Creative Awards. The ceremony took place at Singapore's historic Capitol Theatre. Japan and Singapore led the way in total awards, each taking home six statuettes.

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BAFTA says it has met almost all its membership diversity targets since 2020, although women still don't reach 50% The British Academy (BAFTA) has achieved almost all of its 2020 diversity targets for its members. This includes 19.85% from ethnic minorities, 12.84% Deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent people, and 13.29% LGBTQ+.
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Belgium

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Screen Flanders invests in 15 projects Screen Flanders is investing in 15 projects, including the animated series Little Heroes, produced by Fabrique Fantastique in collaboration with Peekaboo Animation, VRT/Ketnet, and RTVE-Clan.

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Letterboxd launches an online video library with hidden gems - also in Belgium Letterboxd is launching a digital rental service in 23 countries, including Belgium and the Netherlands, on December 10th. The service, called Video Store, allows users to rent and stream independent films.

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In conversation with director Leni Huyghe about her debut film 'Real Faces' In her debut film, "Real Faces," Brussels director Leni Huyghe explores themes of personal growth and self-reflection. James Infirmary." The film follows Julia, who struggles with her identity after a breakup and finds growth through a new friendship with Eliott.

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Two Flemish productions to Clermont-Ferrand The VR experience "A Long Goodbye," directed by Kate Voet and Victor Maes, will compete in the XR competition in Clermont-Ferrand. The project, produced by Emmy Oost and co-produced by Tarantula Luxembourg and Valk Productions, will be sold internationally by Astrea.
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Netherlands

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Actor and comedian Hans Otjes has passed away at the age of 78. Hans Otjes, known for his roles in "Bassie & Adriaan" and as André van Duin's informant, has died at the age of 78. Otjes, who began his career in the late 1960s, was active in theater, television, and film. Otjes had been struggling with health for some time.

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Kees Holierhoek Screenplay Award 2025 for Willem Bosch ONE OF US Willem Bosch has won the Kees Holierhoek Screenplay Award for his screenplay for the miniseries ONE OF US, inspired by the murder of Marianne Vaatstra. The €25,000 prize was awarded for the best Dutch-language screenplay for a television drama series.

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Medical Center West gets a third season in which Wendy van Dijk returns Medisch Centrum West, originally a popular TROS series broadcast between 1988 and 1994, is getting a third season. Wendy van Dijk returns as Marleen, chair of the board. Details about other returning actors will follow.

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Film director Frans Weisz (87) has passed away Frans Weisz passed away on Sunday at the age of 87. Producer Matthijs van Heijningen, who produced his last film and was a close friend of his, confirmed this to ANP after a report by NRC.
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What you need to know about Netflix's $72 billion bet on the future of entertainment

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British union threatens strike over AI

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China wins best drama categories as nine-year-old Ivory Chia makes history at the Asian Academy Creative Awards

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