Director Felix Randau's new film 'I Is Another', premiering at Locarno, dismantles the postwar myth that Heinrich Himmler's masseur Felix Kersten was a heroic savior who rescued thousands from concentration camps.
Mel Brooks, born 100 years ago, is celebrated as a pioneer of satire and taboo-breaking humor, particularly his daring parodies of Nazis. Despite initial criticism, his work, including films like "The Producers" and "Spaceballs," achieved worldwide success. Brooks has received numerous awards across film, theater, and television, and continues to be active in showbiz.
Steven Spielberg revealed he was rejected twice by James Bond producer Cubby Broccoli, first after "Jaws" and again after "Close Encounters of the Third Kind." Spielberg offered to direct a Bond film in exchange for using the "Close Encounters" musical theme in "Moonraker," but was denied. He believes this led to him directing "Raiders of the Lost Ark" instead. Spielberg joked that Bond producers "couldn't afford him" now.
Steven Spielberg revealed on The Rest Is Entertainment podcast that he was turned down twice by James Bond producer Albert "Cubby" Broccoli when he offered to direct a film. Spielberg first approached Broccoli after "Jaws" and again after "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," but was rejected both times.
An Indian film workers' union, FWICE, has withdrawn its appeal asking members not to work with actor Ranveer Singh after he allegedly quit an upcoming film. The ban was lifted after Singh reportedly sent a legal notice to the federation.
The Producers Guild of India will mediate between actor Ranveer Singh and Excel Entertainment regarding the 'Don 3' dispute. FWICE withdrew its non-cooperation directive against Singh after he served a legal notice. The Guild aims for an amicable resolution and to establish clearer industry protocols.
FWICE has issued a non-cooperation directive against Ranveer Singh for exiting Farhan Akhtar's 'Don 3'. Excel Entertainment seeks Rs 40 crore compensation, and the Producers Guild of India may mediate.
