Is the film industry buying Orbán’s election campaign?
The widely disputed law is nothing more than another campaign ploy by Orbán. A potential boycott would only make things worse for Hungarian filmmakers.
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Winged Bird – Red Sparrow Review
Red Sparrow is an unusual worthwhile ‘sexpionage’ thriller which is boosted further by Jennifer Lawrence’s nearly perfect performance.
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Is Hollywood Hindering the Homosexuality of Superheroes?
Since the inception of the first Marvel film, the world has changed quite a bit but still, it noticeably lacks romance. Why they tiptoe around the issue?
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Poor Things will film in Hungary, starring Emma Stone
Yorgos Lanthimos' Poor Things will film in Hungary, at ORIGO Studios - Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Ramy Youssef and Willem Dafoe are all part of the cast.
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Triangle is on the 2021 BAFTA Student Awards shortlist
Péter Engelmann's Triangle is a British-Hungarian co-production which was chosen by Arts University Bournemouth to contend at the Student Academy Awards
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Who’s next? – Filmmakers Accused Of Sexual Harassment
The film industry is filled with sexual harassment accusations. Thanks to the MeToo, more and more abusers have to face real consequences of sexual abusement.
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Paramount Pictures pauses filming of Mission: Impossible 7
Mission: Impossible 7 shooting had to stop due to Covid-19 - different approach to positive cases making the difference between coronavirus protocols.
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Before Dune: Denis Villeneuve’s movies ranked
Denis Villeneuve is one of the most interesting directors of his generation who has managed to compromise between blockbuster and arthouse with his movies.
Virtual production is the saviour of filmmaking in the Covid-19 era
LED backgrounds will completely replace green screens in the future – they make films look more realistic, and they can substitute traveling.
High rated movies in Hungary – Where you can watch them?
In recent years lots of movies have been filmed in Hungary. Here are some of the Hungarians’ high rated favourites. And where you can find them? Check it out!
Jamie Lee Curtis talks about the future of Hungarian filmmaking
Jamie Lee Curtis praises Hungarian studios and technicians – she is happy to be a part of of a growing and alive film community.
Official: Netflix announces Shadow and Bone Season 2
Shadow and Bone is getting a second season, and it will likely follow the main trilogy’s second book. Season 2 will most likely release in Fall 2022.
Will Covid-19 restrictions allow the stars to travel to France?
Cannes’ organisers are confident of being able to host dinners and beach screenings – U.S. restrictions might cause complications for the return.
The real Ravka – Where was Shadow and Bone filmed?
Hungary is home to a wide range of Hollywood productions like Shadow and Bone. We have collected the locations of Netflix’s biggest hit this year.
Jamie Lee Curtis visits her fathers memorial museum in Mátészalka
Jamie Lee Curtis visited Mátészalka, where her grandparents emigrated from – ORIGO Studios will make a biopic about her father, Tony Curtis.
Studios and streaming services joining the rainbow
Lucasfilm supporting the LGBTQ community with their new logo – Amazon, Netflix, and HBO all created their LGBTQ collection to celebrate Pride Month.
The Hungarian Cinema Festival opens with the premiere of So or Perfect
The Hungarian Cinema Festival will be held between 23-26 June 2021. The fest will feature 84 Hungarian films in five categories at 8 locations in three cities.
The Cruel Hungarian Murderer – Strangled (2020) Mini-Series review
Strangled is a true event based, Hollywood quality Hungarian mini-series about a serial killer. Now available on Netflix.
Say goodbye to the old Warner Bros. logo
The Warner Bros. Discovery company announced their new logo – the company will put $20 billion per year toward new content, a number rivaling Netflix.
The Hungarian film was awarded by the Oscar-winning chairman of the jury
As Far as I Know won the Grand Prix at the Riviera International Film Festival. Oscar-winning screenwriter-director was also in the jury.
Moon Knight – Night shooting ongoing in Budapest
Oscar Isaac and Ethan Hawke are shooting some night scenes at Madách Square in Budapest. Marvel’s Moon Knight is expected to air in 2022.
Dina Shihabi is rumored to join the cast of Moon Knight
Dina Shihabi might join the Moon Knight cast, Oscar Isaac confirmed his casting. Marvel will release the 6-episode season in the first half of 2022.
Marcell Jankovics, icon of Hungarian animaton dies at 79
Marcell Jankovics died at the age of 79, leaving behind a truly remarkable oeuvre. His work will countinue to bring joy to millions of children.
Who marches to the beat of his own drum – producer Robert Lantos
Robert Lantos is the key figure in cinema world. The Hungarian-born Canadian producer helped cultivate the nation’s film industry over the last 40-plus years.
Hungary dusts down its cinemas
Hungarian cinema industry is ready to bring back the forgotten magic of cinema. Theaters celebrated the reopening with Time To Go Cinema Festival.
Lip Sync and Deepfakes: A novelty or a great tool for the film industry?
Deepfake lip-sync techology could be the next step in film dubbing. The filmmakers can combine the actor’s face with the movements of the mouth of any language.
A movie about the precarious relations, artists and their political masters – Mephisto is 40 years old
It was 40 years ago that István Szabó’s now classic film Mephisto, which is based on the novel of the same name by Klaus Mann, was released.
From swashbucklers to superheroes: Action movies in the 80’s and now
There is no race between the action cinema of the 80s and the current one but it’s obvious action genre was certainly one of the most flourishing during the 80s
A Warner-Discovery merge against Netflix and Disney
AT&T, WarnerMedia and Discovery combining forces to becoming a new entity with bolstered content. What does it mean for Netflix and Disney?
Calgary is ready for Hollywood
A new film studio has been opened in Calgary with nearly 100,000 square feet of filmable space and it hopes to attract major productions in Alberta.
Are consumers ready to go back into theaters?
Disney’s release strategy will return to normal, when the theatrical marketplace recovers more fully. This is expected to happen in late summer.
How the surface of Mars looks like in movies and how we see it on real life pictures?
From little green invaders to the loneliness of space exploration, Mars has always inspired science fiction movies. But how realistic these pictures are?
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