The Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) announced it would shift its 37th edition to a new October slot, running from October 21 to November 1, 2026, and promoted Jeremy Chua to executive director, according to Variety. The festival, traditionally held in late November and early December, is making the change to avoid direct competition with other events.
In other entertainment news, Richard Kind is set to reprise his role as Max Bialystock in the critically acclaimed West End revival of "The Producers" for seven weeks, from March 23 to May 11, according to Variety. The Drama Desk Award winner will star opposite a yet-to-be-named actor.
Sky and Disney have also reached a multi-year distribution deal, as reported by Variety. This agreement will allow Sky to offer Disney+ to its customers in the U.K. and Ireland at no extra cost. The deal also includes a streaming bundle featuring HBO Max, Netflix, and Hayu.
Finecut, a Korean sales powerhouse, has expanded its European Film Market offerings with the acquisition of the 3D animated feature "Long Long Night" and auteur Hong Sangsoo's latest work, "The Day She Returns," which has been selected for the Panorama section at the 76th Berlin Film Festival, Variety reported.
The news landscape also includes a variety of other topics, as noted by multiple sources. These include developments related to the Epstein case and Prince Andrew, global events such as Japan's election and French initiatives, discussions on AI ethics, and advancements in healthcare and finance.
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