Topic: readies

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Beta Film-Sold ‘Queen Silvia’ Readies for Royal Premiere at Mipcom – and Follows a Girl Who Never Wanted to Marry a Prince: ‘It’s Not a Cinderella Story’

Beta Film’s “Queen Silvia” is world-premiering at Mipcom. Inspired by the real-life romance between Sweden’s Crown Prince Carl Gustaf and Silvia Sommerlath, a German-Brazilian interpreter who became Queen of Sweden, it’s directed by Miguel Alexandre and stars Alicia von Rittberg and Edvin Endre. “Even though it’s a very European story, people will see that it’s […]

12 Oct 2026, 14:32 UTC

Entertainment

‘Light Pillar’ Director Xu Zao Readies AI-Themed Follow-Up ‘Easy, My Friend’

“Light Pillar,” the Berlinale Perspectives animated feature from first-time director Xu Zao, is competing in the Hidden Dragons section for Chinese-language films at the Pingyao Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon International Film Festival. The film is still seeking distribution in China. The story follows Zha, who works at a dilapidated film studio in northern China and […]

29 Sept 2026, 12:39 UTC

Entertainment

Lee Sinje Readies Feature Directing Debut ‘Wanita,’ Unveils ‘Dead Tide’ at Pingyao

Malaysian star Lee Sinje has two jobs at the 10th Pingyao Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon International Film Festival. She co-wrote and co-produced “Dead Tide,” which world premiered in the Hidden Dragons competition for Chinese-language films, and she sits on the jury for the Crouching Tigers international competition. Lee, who also acts on stage, returns to […]

29 Sept 2026, 12:39 UTC

Business

India readies $25 billion for Deep Tech investment as U.S. and China race ahead

In a bid to cut its reliance on foreign tech, India tries to catch up with China and the U.S. by readying an investment of $25 billion in Deep Tech startups.

29 Sept 2026, 05:15 UTC

Entertainment

Jia Zhangke Readies Zhao Tao Road Movie ‘Mamma Dunhuang,’ Rules Out AI in Production (EXCLUSIVE)

Jia Zhangke will turn his attention to location scouting and production design for his next film, road movie “Mamma Dunhuang,” once the 10th Pingyao Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon International Film Festival wraps on Sept. 30. As revealed by Variety, the film follows a woman who drives from Dunhuang, in western China near Central Asia, all […]

27 Sept 2026, 10:21 UTC

World

Trump administration readies sweeping sanctions against ICC, reports say

Measures targeting the court itself could disrupt payments, IT services and investigations.

21 Sept 2026, 01:36 UTC