The commercial wing of the BBC, responsible for generating income for the broader organization, announced that BBC Studios increased its earnings by 11% to £225 million ($303 million), even with investments in media and streaming content such as BBC.com and UKTV, both experiencing audience growth.
Based on reports from industry insider @MyTimeToShineH, it appears that a fresh trailer for the fifth season of Stranger Things will be released tomorrow. This information was recently posted on platform X, which used to be known as Twitter.
The initial structure of the series was sound, focusing on Thony De La Rosa, a skilled Cambodian-Filipino surgeon portrayed by Élodie Yung, who found herself working as both a housekeeper and a covert mafia assistant after her medical qualifications were deemed invalid upon moving to America. It kicked off impressively, garnering positive reviews and frequently appearing alongside shows such as “Breaking Bad” on top lists. However, the third and fourth seasons faced significant challenges in terms of plot development, primarily due to the writers grappling with the unexpected demise of Adan Canto’s character in 2024 at the age of 42.
The Pardo Verde jury, which acknowledges films that contribute substantially to environmental consciousness and action, comprises U.S. independent director, writer, and producer Michael Almereyda, Italian director Martina Parenti known for her collaborative documentaries with Massimo D’Anolfi, and Seta Thakur, who leads communications and social innovation at the Wyss Academy for Nature.
In a statement, Giona A. Nazzaro, artistic director of the Locarno Film Festival, expressed gratitude to all artists who accepted their invitation to join juries at the festival. He stated that these artists would help introduce an exceptional and innovative collection of films to the world. The aim was to assemble juries that would enjoy the joy of discovering filmmakers, both established and emerging; jurors whose perspectives were open and generous. They sought visionary artists who they knew could still be touched by new discoveries and surprises.
As an ardent admirer of Arijit Singh, I can’t contain my excitement! It’s been whispered that this talented artist is taking his passion for storytelling to a whole new level. From what I’ve heard, Arijit has teamed up with producer Mahaveer Jain to helm his very first directorial project.
Rumor has it that he’s been secretly nurturing this dream for some time and has been quietly crafting an extraordinary screenplay. His debut film as a director promises to be nothing short of extraordinary, an unprecedented Jungle Adventure that he himself penned alongside Koyel Singh. I can hardly wait to see what magic Arijit will weave on the big screen!