AGP Executive Report
Last update: 43 minutes agoVenice Film Festival: May el-Toukhy’s Denmark-set drama “Woman Unknown” won the Golden Lion at the 83rd Venice Film Festival, with John Malkovich taking the best actor prize via video for “Wild Horse Nine.” Venice Jury Prizes: Lee Chang-dong’s “Possible Love” grabbed the Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize, while Israeli co-directed “NAZA” earned the Special Jury Prize. Toronto Film Festival Buzz: Mahershala Ali’s long-awaited “Blade” finally arrived as “Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother,” premiering at TIFF with a family-and-faith action premise. Box Office Watch: India’s weekend mix stayed clear: “Hanuman Ansh” surged toward Rs 200 crore, “Mirzapur: The Movie” kept climbing, while “Haiwaan” struggled to build momentum. Regional Cinema Spotlight: Kashmir’s AR Rahman urged filmmakers to spotlight peace and nature, and Jammu & Kashmir’s IFFJK 2026 recognized local talent across cinematography, emerging awards, and best film. Local Industry News: Fresno State’s Maya Cinemas closed at Campus Pointe, with Galaxy Theatres set to take over. Tech Backlash: Europe is pushing for action against “pervert smart glasses” after secretly filmed footage of girls and women surfaced online.
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