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    ‘Shaft’ on Independence Day: The Film That Changed History on July 4th Weekend 1971

    • 06.07.2020
    • IndieWire

    When MGM released "Shaft" in 1971, it proved that a Black film made by a Black Director for a Black audience could be a huge hit.

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    U.K. Arts Sector to Receive $2 Billion Rescue Package from Government

    • 06.07.2020
    • The Hollywood Reporter

    The rescue package for the coronavirus-hit arts industry includes support for theaters and independent cinemas.

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    How ‘Hamilton’ Became a Color-Conscious Casting Trailblazer, Before It Was Cool

    • 06.07.2020
    • IndieWire

    Anthony Ramos, Leslie Odom, Jr., and the “Hamilton” casting directors reveal the process behind casting Black and brown faces as historic white figures.

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    Director Ram Gopal Varma booked over ‘Murder’ movie on Pranay caste killing

    • 06.07.2020
    • The News Minute

    The case was registered as per a Telangana court direction, which was issued after a petition by P Balaswamy, Pranay's father.

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    Multiplexes at all time low: Is it finally time to open cinemas now?

    • 06.07.2020
    • Hindustan Times

    While Multiplex Association of India (MAI) has expressed disappointment over cinemas not getting a go-ahead in the Unlock 2.0 phase, the film industry is divided over the decision to reopen movie theatres yet.

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    Studios Keep Delaying Movies. What’s the Cost?

    • 05.07.2020
    • Variety

    If movies that have already been moved multiple times keep shuffling around, studios eventually run the risk of burning through marketing dollars.

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    Ready to Watch More Theatrical Releases From Home? How COVID-19 Could Spark a Tectonic Shift to Premium VOD

    • 05.07.2020
    • The Hollywood Reporter

    As even the year's most anticipated films face uncertainty at the box office, studios are exploring if premium video-on-demand titles could be the new business model.

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    How TikTok Users Boosted the NSFW Film ‘Love’ From 2015 Into Netflix’s Top 10

    • 05.07.2020
    • Variety

    “Love” has been available to watch on the streamer since 2017. However, it’s enjoyed a new boost in popularity due to a viral challenge being shared among TikTok users to watch the first scene and record their reaction.

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    Avengers Directors Anthony And Joe Russo Say Opening Theatres Will Put People At Risk

    • 05.07.2020
    • FilmiBeat

    "I think there are more immediate places to put the risk in terms of human connection than a theatre full of strangers, unfortunately", Anthony Russo said.

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    Writers Guild Leadership Votes to Move Forward With Studio Deal

    • 05.07.2020
    • The Hollywood Reporter

    The guilds will conduct a ratification vote on the three-year tentative agreement later in July.

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