Turin, the Capital of Cinema: The 43rd Torino Film Festival is Coming
From November 21 to 29, 2025, Turin will once again become the beating heart of auteur cinema with the 43rd Torino Film Festival, organized by the National Museum of Cinema under the presidency of Enzo Ghigo and the direction of Carlo Chatrian, with Giulio Base as...
What Is AUSSI – the New Association of Italian Film and Entertainment Press Offices
AUSSI – Associazione Uffici Stampa di Cinema e Spettacolo Italiano has officially been founded: a new organization uniting, for the first time, communication professionals working across film, television, and entertainment. Its mission is to represent, support, and...
Lombardia for Cinema, second edition of the €3 million funding scheme
Regione Lombardia has announced the second edition of the “Lombardy for Cinema” call, allocating €3 million to support small and medium-sized enterprises in the film and audiovisual production sector. The initiative aims to encourage the creation of culturally...
The French adaptation Dracula: A Love Tale takes the top spot at the Italian box office with €1.5 million, confirming a strong debut for Lucky Red. In second place, Italian comedy La vita va così by Medusa Film holds steady with €1.3 million, while Cinque secondi...
Cinema and Audiovisual: associations call for a discussion on the Budget Law measures
ANICA, APA, and CNA Cinema and Audiovisual, which represent over 90% of the sector’s industrial chain, have examined the provisions of the new Budget Law, which from January 2026 foresee cuts to public funding and changes to the tax credit, considered a key tool...
From Page to Screen: Chloé Zhao and Kodansha Create New Live-Action Studio
Chloé Zhao expands her creative vision with Kodansha Studios, a new venture born from a partnership with the historic Japanese publisher Kodansha. The project aims to bring some of the most beloved manga — including Akira and Attack on Titan — to life through high-end...
Due Spicci: Zerocalcare’s New Netflix Animated Series Unveiled at Lucca Comics 2025
Zerocalcare returns to Netflix with Due Spicci, a new animated series arriving in 2026. The Roman cartoonist announced the project during Lucca Comics & Games with a special event in Piazza San Michele, where the audience took part in an interactive reveal...
Netflix Reportedly Exploring Warner Bros. Discovery Takeover
Netflix is reportedly exploring a possible acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), in what could become one of the largest deals in entertainment history. According to Reuters, the streaming giant has hired investment bank Moelis & Co. to assess the...
Box Office October 27th – November 2nd, 2025: La vita va così continues to stay on top
For the second week in a row, La vita va così holds firm at the top of the Italian box office. The comedy produced by Medusa Film continues its impressive run, reaching a total gross of €3,976,511 and confirming itself as the country’s most-watched title. In second...
Apple sets its sights high with the film adaptation of Last Flight Out
Apple Original Films has acquired the movie rights to Last Flight Out, the comic book series created by Marc Guggenheim, best known for building the Arrowverse television universe. The project, based on the Dark Horse Comics graphic novel illustrated by Eduardo...
Cinema and Schools: 138 Projects Funded Across Italy
The Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Merit, has allocated nearly 10 million euros to fund 138 projects as part of the National Plan for Cinema and Images for Schools. The initiative aims to strengthen audiovisual education...
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