France’s VFX Industry Expanding to Meet Growing Demand

Variety hosted “U.S. Filmmaking in France: Living the French Experience,” a series of panels with directors, producers and executives who discussed their experiences filming in the European country.

EXCLUSIVE: European toon Nate is Late is returning to class.

Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning might have retired back in 2020, but he still has a huge presence in the NFL world…he’s hosting the ManningCast during tonight’s Monday Night Football.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent There’s “an enormous amount of fresh talent coming through, and those new voices, that for the most part don’t come from the U.S.,” CAA Media Finance’s said at San Sebastian’s Creative Investors Conference this September. Getting noticed ia another matter. Global content spend has near doubled in a decade, from $136 billion in 2013 to $250 billion this year, according to Ampere Analysis.

The Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for passengers heading to France. Brits are being warned about demonstrations taking place in the country and the government has urged anyone travelling there to 'stay aware'.

William Earl On Nov. 14, Variety will host “U.S. Filmmaking in France: The French Experience,” a half-day event in Los Angeles in partnership with the French Film Commission to showcase the benefits and incentives of producing films / TV shows in France.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Paramount+ has signed a partnership with Microsoft for the streaming service to be available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S across several international markets. Under the deal, Paramount+ will roll out on Xbox consoles in Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Latin America (including Brazil), Switzerland and the U.K.

France’s Centre National du cinéma et de l’image animée (CNC) and Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) have signed a cooperation agreement, aimed at increasing collaboration and exchanges between the film and TV industries of Taiwan and France. 

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief France and Taiwan on Thursday signed a wide-ranging agreement to enable their film and TV industries co-operate on a higher level. At a signing ceremony in Taipei at the Taiwan Creative Culture Fest (TCCF) convention, government representatives of both territories stressed shared values at the political level and in the audiovisual sphere.

The Red Sea International Film Festival, has unveiled the 26 projects selected as part of its industry-focused Red Sea Souk Market, running from December 2 to 5.

Holly Jones West Hollywood-based indie distribution outfit Indican Pictures (“Gossamer Folds”) has secured North American rights for Santiago Fillol’s political thriller “Matadero” (“Slaughterhouse”). The debut fiction feature from the Argentine director saw its world premiere in competition at Locarno in 2022, with further festival bows at Mar Del Plata and Seville before December theatrical runs in Argentina and Spain via Cinetren and Begin Again Films, respectively.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent “Consent,” an adaptation of Vanessa Springora’s bestselling book which sparked a belated #MeToo moment in France, has lured major distributors while thriving at the local box office and stirring social media buzz. Represented in international markets by Paris-based outfit SND, the film marks the sophomore outing of Vanessa Filho whose debut feature “Angel Face” stars Marion Cotillard and played at the Cannes Film Festival. Inspired by Springora’s real-life story, “Consent” tells the story of a teenage girl who is manipulated and sexually abused by a celebrated writer in his 50s.

embarked on her second marriage at age 31 — to Riley Hawk, the 30-year-old son of skateboarding legend Tony Hawk. A year ago, Frances celebrated her 30th birthday by triumphantly posting “I made it!” on Instagram.But the odds were against her from the start.An infamous 1992 article in Vanity Fair alleged that her parents were junkies and that Love was shooting heroin when pregnant with her.

Swedish director Ruben Östlund has been announced as a guest of honor at the 15th edition of France’s Les Arcs Film Festival, in the role of its Talent Village Ambassador.

Tan France has defended Marks & Spencer after a Christmas Instagram post sparked social media backlash.The controversy started when the high-street retailer posted a photo showing Christmas hats in green, red and silver being burned in a fireplace – with some social media users branding the post "disgusting" as the colours are similar to those of the Palestinian flag. Queer Eye star Tan, 40, who appears in the brand's Christmas advert alongside Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Hannah Waddingham, has now taken to social media to defend the post.Taking to his Instagram Story, Tan shared a close-up photo of his face, to which he added the text: "The ad was shot in AUGUST, so.....

Christopher Vourlias When the Thessaloniki Intl. Film Festival kicks off its 64th edition on Nov. 2, the organizers will unveil a host of changes while renewing their commitment to serving audiences at one of Europe’s longest-running film events — all at a time of almost unprecedented uncertainty over the future of cinema and even the very purpose of festivals themselves.

John Bleasdale Guest Contributor Nurturing young talent and promoting film education is the name of the game at the Black Nights Film Festival in Tallinn, Estonia. The festival will feature a range of events specifically aimed at education promoting both film literacy in schools and vocational training in front of and behind the camera.

Ben Croll The push for greater studio capacity and more ambitious large-scale facilities — both in the Paris region and throughout the country — is a key element of the France 2030 plan. As it stands, France is on track to offer more than two dozen studios by 2024, with flagship developments including the TSF Backlot 77. That sprawling installation, built on the site of a one-time airbase 38 miles east of Paris, will offer Parisian street facades and a number of standing sets encompassing different neighborhoods and architectural styles.

Ben Croll International production spending in France hit record highs in 2022, resulting in 2,220 shooting days that crested above $1 billion in promised investment — and public initiatives had a major role to play. In early 2020, for example, France updated its Tax Rebate for International Production scheme, supplementing a 30% across-the-board rebate with an additional 10% — applicable on all eligible expenses — for productions that spent $2.2 million with local VFX and post houses.

Frances Bean Cobain and Riley Hawk have tied the knot in an intimate ceremony. The 31-year-old daughter of musicians Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love, and the 30-year-old son of legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk got married earlier this month in Los Angeles, after being romantically linked since January 2021.The pair had their special day on October 7 after receiving their marriage license in September in San Diego County.