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BBC and MGM+ join A Tale of Two Cities series starring Kit Harington and FranƧois Civil. The international co-production brings Charles Dickensā iconic novel to life in its first-ever multilingual adaptation.
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The 13th edition of WaHFF (Waterloo Historical Film Festival) welcomes RƩgis Wargnier, Diane Kurys, and Pascal ElbƩ for a program blending cinematic emotion with historical depth.
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No Fat Ego expands into Italy with new Rome office and Lucio Dalla Biopic. The U.S. executive production company launches CineGruppo and acquires rights to a biography of the iconic Italian singer.
Robert Redford Dies at 89: Hollywood icon, indie champion, and founder of Sundance. The star of Butch Cassidy, All the Presidentās Men, and The Sting passed away at his Utah home, leaving behind a legacy that defined six decades of American cinema.