Netflix Sets Premiere Date For Eddie Murphy Doc ‘Being Eddie’

Netflix Sets Premiere Date For Eddie Murphy Doc ‘Being Eddie’

Netflix announced on Tuesday that Being Eddie, a new documentary on iconic comedian and actor Eddie Murphy, is set to begin streaming on the platform on Wednesday, November 12. Helmed by two-time Oscar winner Angus Wall, the doc’s official synopsis notes, “it goes without saying that there is only one Eddie Murphy. No other teen…

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Cinema United Reups Michael O’Leary As CEO & President Through 2030

Cinema United Reups Michael O’Leary As CEO & President Through 2030

Exhibition trade organization, Cinema United (formerly NATO), has extended the contract of CEO and President Michael O’Leary for an additional five years.  O’Leary joined in 2023 taking over for long-running NATO Boss John Fithian. The agreement for extension of O’Leary’s leadership was approved unanimously by the Cinema United Executive Board at their Los Angeles meeting…

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Erik Feig To Lead Saudi-Backed Outfit Arena SNK Studios

Erik Feig To Lead Saudi-Backed Outfit Arena SNK Studios

Saudi-backed Arena SNK Studios has launched with former Lionsgate exec Erik Feig at the helm as CEO. The ambitious company, which has close ties to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is aiming to develop franchises based on video games, anime, and “related passionate fandom communities”. The film and TV outfit is also developing “experiential…

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Centurion Corp acquires London site for £41 million to develop student housing

Centurion Corp acquires London site for £41 million to develop student housing

Acquisition marks Centurion’s entry into London, the sixth city within its UK portfolio [SINGAPORE] Mainboard-listed Centurion Corp has acquired a land site in central London for £41 million (S$71 million) to develop a purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA). The acquisition was a joint venture with United States-based real estate firm Landmark Properties, Centurion said in a…

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‘Amadeus’ Trailer: Sky Teaser Stars Will Sharpe As “Repulsive Creature” Mozart

‘Amadeus’ Trailer: Sky Teaser Stars Will Sharpe As “Repulsive Creature” Mozart

With buzz building for Will Sharpe‘s turn as Mozart in Amadeus, Sky has released the first teaser trailer for the limited series, which premieres in December. The White Lotus and Too Much star will play the musical genius alongside Paul Bettany (WandaVision), as envious court composer Antonio Salieri, and Gabrielle Creevy (In My Skin) as Constanze Weber, Mozart’s fiercely loyal…

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IMF warns of dim outlook for world economy hit by rolling shocks

IMF warns of dim outlook for world economy hit by rolling shocks

The global economy is expected to grow by 3.2% this year, up from 3% predicted in July [WASHINGTON] The International Monetary Fund warned that the global economy is showing signs of strains from sweeping US tariffs and protectionism – even though it has held up better than expected.  The global economy is expected to grow…

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International Documentary Festival Amsterdam Announces Competition Lineups; Slate Packed With World Premieres

International Documentary Festival Amsterdam Announces Competition Lineups; Slate Packed With World Premieres

International Documentary Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) revealed its full competition lineups today, completing the slate for the upcoming 38th edition of the world’s largest nonfiction cinema festival that runs from November 13-23 in the Dutch capital. A dozen feature-length documentaries will contend in the marquee International Competition, nine of them world or international premieres. Directors of…

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Wall St opens lower on US-China tensions; bank results pour in

Wall St opens lower on US-China tensions; bank results pour in

[NEW YORK] Wall Street’s main indexes opened lower on Tuesday (Oct 14) with renewed trade tensions between US and China souring sentiment, while investors also parsed results from big US banks that kicked off the third-quarter earnings season. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 195.7 points, or 0.42 per cent, at the open to 45,871.89.…

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