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Nicolas Altmayer, an acclaimed French film producer, and Mathilde Favier, head of communications for luxury brand Dior, were killed in a Monday car accident in western France after their vehicle collided with an oncoming truck.
Malaysia's Communications Ministry is pushing for increased support to the film industry as part of Budget 2027 allocations, Deputy Minister Teo Nie Ching announced during a temple inspection in Kulai.
The Malaysian Artistes' Association has mourned the death of veteran character actor Kamarozaman Yusoff, known as Cik Man, at age 68. The industry figure passed away at Tanah Merah Hospital in Kelantan from heart complications.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has praised filmmaker Christopher Nolan for rekindling worldwide interest in Ancient Greece through his blockbuster film adaptation, which has dominated global box offices and sparked cultural conversation.
Malaysia's Wayang Pacak programme has evolved beyond entertainment to become a vital government engagement platform, with Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil emphasizing its role in connecting authorities with rural communities and gathering grassroots feedback.
Hong Kong's film industry mourns the passing of Shi Nan-sun, 75, a visionary producer who transformed local cinema into a global force. Stars and officials hailed her instrumental role in building international distribution networks.
Veteran film producer Datuk Yusof Haslam has opted to let the judicial system handle actress Tisha Shamsir's legal troubles, offering measured support while emphasizing that everyone is fallible.