AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoGlobal Production & Censorship: Malaysia’s Court of Appeal upheld the ban on “Mentega Terbang,” backing the home minister’s pre-emptive film prohibition powers. Regional Film Spotlight: Egypt’s family comedy “Mr VIP,” partly shot in Malaysia, is set for a late-year Arab League rollout. Streaming & Governance: India’s “Satluj” was reportedly pulled from Zee5 within 48 hours after a government letter, fueling fears of informal OTT censorship. Box Office & Festivals: South Africa’s horror “Hen” made history by winning top prize at Switzerland’s Neuchâtel Fantastic Film Festival. Franchise & Casting Buzz: “Jana Nayagan” advance bookings in Canada will prioritize VIPs first ahead of its July 23 theatrical release. Big Studio Shake-Up: Writers Guild and multiple states continue legal moves to block the Paramount–Warner Bros. merger. Hollywood Watch: Denis Villeneuve’s Dune momentum raises questions about whether Budapest could become a home base for Bond 26. Safety on Set: A 23-year-old died after being electrocuted while filming Argentina’s victory celebrations in Bangladesh.
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