Linklater's 'Nouvelle Vague' Leads Cesar Nominations, While Global Film Deals and Stage Productions Make Headlines
Richard Linklater's "Nouvelle Vague," a cinematic tribute to the French New Wave movement, garnered significant attention this week, leading the nominations for France's Cesar Awards with 10 nods, according to Variety. The film, which premiered internationally, is considered a frontrunner at the French equivalent of the Oscars.
Meanwhile, in other entertainment news, the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre in London announced the full cast for the U.K. premiere of "Jaja's African Hair Braiding," the Tony Award-winning Broadway comedy. The play, set in a Harlem braiding salon, is scheduled to run from March 18 to April 25, Variety reported.
Panorama Studios secured a four-film international distribution deal with Phars Film, with the highly anticipated "Drishyam 3" set for release on April 2nd, according to multiple news sources. This deal signifies a major move for Panorama Studios in the global film market.
COL Group's Zhuhai-Macau production studio officially commenced full operations, marking a significant expansion of the company's production infrastructure. TVB's "City of Splendour" and Mango TV's "He Will Return Before Dawn" are the studio's first active projects, Variety noted. The facility, unveiled in late 2025, now spans a considerable area.
Beyond film and theatre, the entertainment landscape saw HBO and A24 preparing to release the reality series "Neighbors" on February 13th, as reported by various news outlets. The 20th season of "The Real Housewives of Orange County" is also on the horizon, featuring cast changes that have generated buzz.
The week also saw political and social issues intersect with entertainment. Katy Perry and Ben Cohen voiced their opposition to ICE funding and operations following fatal shootings, according to multiple news sources. This stance reflects a growing concern over immigration procedures, further highlighted by reports of a U.S. citizen's deportation.
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