AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWim Wenders: The director is pulling his 1975 film “Wrong Move” from distribution after actress Nastassja Kinski raised concerns about a topless scene involving her at age 13. Advocacy Film: In the Philippines, Lawrence Roxas and Ejay Falcon are making “Behind The Smile” to tackle rising HIV cases in Oriental Mindoro, aiming especially at youth prevention. Industry Access: Manitoba’s African Movie Festival launches the Black Actors Foundry program, offering training, portfolios, and networking for Black performers. Controversy & Fixes: “Peddi” director Buchi Babu Sana apologizes over backlash tied to Janhvi Kapoor’s portrayal and says changes are coming. Box Office Watch: “Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai” keeps early momentum, while Anurag Kashyap’s “Bandar” opens weakly and struggles to build. Streaming & Releases: Netflix rolls out new thrillers this week; “Peddi” digital rights are reportedly headed to Netflix mid-July after its full theatrical run. Animation News: Disney confirms “Ice Age: Boiling Point” for Feb. 5, 2027, with the original voice cast expected back. Festival/Global: Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival GM Shivani Pandya Malhotra steps down after growing the event into a major MENA market. Music Video: Muse releases an Almaty-shot video ahead of its June 26 album “The Wow! Signal.” Quick Pop Culture: June 6 marks the first drive-in movie theater opening in 1933.
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