ScreenLine Reporter – Page 7

Europe Remains a Hub for Filmmaking as Trump’s 100% Tariff Threat Gets a Mixed Reception at Rome’s MIA Market

In Rome, executives at MIA Market shrugged off President Trump's pledge to impose a 100% tariff on foreign-made films, arguing Europe remains the most attractive home for production and financing.Industry voices…

News

North American Deal for Sorella Di Clausura, Sarajevo–Locarno Prizewinner

North American Deal for Sorella Di Clausura, Sarajevo–Locarno Prizewinner Ivana Mladenović’s Sorella Di Clausura has secured U.S. and Canadian rights, picked up by Big World Pictures from the sales agent B‑Rated…

Cinema

The Absolute Universe Brings a Villains‑Led Justice League

In DC’s Absolute Universe, power tilts toward the villainous, and heroes operate from the margins. The shared setting threads these stories together, but crossovers feel fated as rival factions emerge from…

News

CAA denounces OpenAI’s Sora 2 over IP risks, calling for compensation and safeguards

Hollywood’s top talent agency is speaking out against OpenAI’s Sora 2, warning that the tool jeopardizes clients’ intellectual property. CAA affirmed its commitment to protecting creators and the integrity of their…

Cinema

Newport & the Great Folk Dream: Reframing Newport’s Electric Moment

Robert Gordon’s documentary assembles a mosaic from Murray Lerner’s long-lost 1960s footage to reframe the Newport Folk Festival years from 1963 to 1966. Shot in a transporting black-and-white register, the film…

Global

DDLJ Song Welcomes Keir Starmer as YRF Announces UK Filming Return

During a Mumbai stop at Yash Raj Studios, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer was treated to a Bollywood moment when the iconic Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge song Tujhe Dekha To Ye…

Global

enGEN3 Unveiled: An AI Platform to Expand Film Universes

Goldfinch and The Squad have rolled out enGEN3, a platform built around artificial intelligence to help independent creators craft expansive cinematic universes while managing IP rights and fan‑driven revenue sharing.Its goal…

Cinema

RIFF 22: Icelandic Voices, Venice Imports, and a Swiss Spotlight

The 22nd Reykjavik International Film Festival concluded on October 5 after a ten-day program that braided global cinema with a local sensibility. Guided by RIFF founder Hrönn Marinósdóttir and program director…

Cinema

Ben Stiller Shines in a Classic ’80s Miami Vice Guest Appearance

In 1987, a 22-year-old Ben Stiller made a memorable splash on NBC's Miami Vice, stepping into the role of a fast-talking con man. The character, Fast Eddie Felcher, attempts to outmaneuver…

Cinema

An Unintended Monster Lurks in Halloween’s Original Poster

The 1978 poster for John Carpenter’s Halloween was created by designer Bob Gleason as a bold, minimalist image. It shows Michael Myers’ gloved hand gripping a kitchen knife, with jagged pumpkin…