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Tilly Norwood criticised by UK actors' union Equity as 'AI tool' 'compiled from artists' work' The British actors' union Equity has criticized Tilly Norwood, an AI "actress," over concerns about the provenance of the material used to create her. Eline Van der Velden of Particle6 defends Norwood as a creative work, not a replacement for real actors.

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Trailer for AI-directed film 'The Sweet Idleness' arrives amid controversy surrounding AI actor Tilly Norwood: 'The first film' directed by an 'AI agent' Italian producer Andrea Iervolino is launching a new AI film production titled "The Sweet Idleness," directed by a virtual director named FellinAI. The film, a celebration of European cinema, is set in a future where only 1% of humanity still works.

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Jim Carrey to receive honorary Cesar Award at 51st edition Jim Carrey will receive an honorary César at the 51st annual Cesar Awards in Paris on February 27. This French film award recognizes the career achievements of artists and filmmakers. The ceremony will be broadcast on Canal+.

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Trump announces 100% import tariff on films made abroad President Donald Trump has announced he will impose a 100% tariff on all films made outside the United States. He made this announcement via a message on Truth Social. This announcement has already impacted the shares of Netflix and other film-related companies.

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Nepalese filmmakers dispute Oscar pick as director of shortlisted film claims rivals were offered $100,000 to beat 'Anjila' Nepalese filmmakers have filed a complaint with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences against the selection of "Anjila" as Nepal's Oscar submission. They allege procedural violations and conflicts of interest in the selection process.

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'Stranger Things 4' and 'Sisi' film home base Vilnius gets film fund to boost co-productions and Lithuania's capital Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania and a popular filming location for productions like "Stranger Things" and "Sisi," has launched a new film fund. The €100,000 Vilnius Film Fund is intended to support documentaries, animations, and feature films.

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Finále Plzeň puts the latest Czech film gems in the spotlight The 38th edition of Finále Plzeň, from September 26 to October 1, highlights Czech cinema with premieres and an industry program for international professionals. The focus is also on Belgian, Dutch, and Luxembourgish films.
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Belgium

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Felix van Groeningen is working on Let Love In Belgian director Felix van Groeningen is working on his new film "Let Love In," an intimate drama about love and emotional renewal. The film, co-written by Charlotte Vandermeersch and Anne Paulicevich, will be shot in Belgium.

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Flemish film podcast Zaal 9 launches handy app The Flemish film podcast ZAAL 9, hosted by Nico Francois, Steven Colin, and Matthias Mertens, will launch its own app on October 7, 2025. The app integrates Letterboxd for film ratings, includes interactive polls, and offers direct feedback.

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Skiff invited to Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival The film "Skiff," starring Femke Vanhove and Lina Miftah, has been invited to the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival. The production was made possible in part by the VAF/Film Fund and Screen Flanders.

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Is Belgian La nuit se traîne director Michiel Blanchart directing the next Final Destination? Michiel Blanchart, the Belgian director of "La nuit se traîne," is the top candidate to direct the new "Final Destination" film. This would be his first English-language film.
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Netherlands

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Esmé Lammers on the anniversary of Long Live the Queen Esmé Lammers's children's classic "Long Live the Queen," about a girl learning to play chess, is celebrating its thirtieth anniversary and is being re-released at Eye. The film, which debuted in 1995, won awards at the Cinekid festival and the Golden Calves.

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Kayak singer and voice actor Edward Reekers (68) has passed away Singer and voice actor Edward Reekers has died at the age of 68 after a short illness, according to his family, according to ANP. Reekers was also active as a voice actor and dubbing director, including the Dutch versions of the Harry Potter films.

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XITE Award Winners Presented During 10 Years of Fullscreen x XITE: The Best Video Clips The jury assessed a wide range of music videos, ranging from large-scale productions to small projects. They valued originality and the ability to create a unique world. Clips that experimented with form and symbolism stood out.

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Forget All You Know (About Aliens) wins Directors' Forum Mirella Muroni's Forget All You Know (About Aliens) won the VEVAM Fund Award from the Directors' Forum. The film tells the story of Ella, a twelve-year-old who believes she is an alien. A special mention was also given to the documentary series Fortuyn: Un-Dutch.
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Finále Plzeň puts the latest Czech film gems in the spotlight

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'Stranger Things 4' and 'Sisi' film home base Vilnius gets film fund to boost co-productions and Lithuania's capital

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Nepalese filmmakers dispute Oscar pick as director of shortlisted film claims rivals were offered $100,000 to beat 'Anjila'


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