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Dimanche 7 décembre 2025 à 22:00
Culture & Arts Innovations and Legacies
Netflix–Warner Bros. Merger Sparks Filmmaker Backlash and Industry Debate
The recent deal between Netflix and Warner Bros., hailed as one of the entertainment industry's most significant mergers, is prompting pointed reactions from leading filmmakers. Sean Baker, speaking to both the Hollywood Reporter and Variety, voiced concerns over the future of theatrical releases, declaring he will insist on a 100-day theatrical run for his next film and criticizing the push for massive studio budgets. Meanwhile, the Hollywood Reporter suggests Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos’s meeting with President Trump may have smoothed the path for the acquisition, underscoring the political and strategic complexity of contemporary media deals.
Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood Reporter
Variety
Martin Parr’s Passing and Enduring Impact on Documentary Photography
The death of Martin Parr, the British documentary photographer celebrated for his vivid, satirical depictions of British life, marks the end of an era in visual storytelling. Vogue highlights Parr's unique blend of humor and saturated color in portraying the banality and beauty of everyday existence, while Deadline underscores his influence as a chronicler of contemporary life, with Magnum Photos emphasizing the global resonance of his work.
Vogue
Deadline
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Crowns New Winners, Continues Oscar Influence
The Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA) held its 51st annual awards, with Variety noting the group's history of championing artistically ambitious films that often go on to Oscar success, including “Anora,” last year’s best picture. Deadline adds that LAFCA’s selections are closely watched as bellwethers for the broader awards season, with the organization also honoring director Philip Kaufman with a Career Achievement Award.
Variety
Deadline
Red Sea Film Festival Spotlights Arab Filmmaking and Local Talent
At the Red Sea Film Festival, Lebanese director Nadine Labaki reflected on the challenges Arab filmmakers face, particularly regarding funding and creative autonomy. Variety reports on Labaki's remarks about expressing pent-up anger and resisting Western agendas, while a separate piece details her difficult year following the breakout success of “Capernaum.” The festival also showcased the launch of “Desert Warrior,” Saudi Arabia’s first Hollywood-style tentpole, symbolizing the region’s growing cinematic ambitions.
Variety
Variety
Variety
Singapore International Film Festival Emphasizes Globalization of Asian Cinema
The Singapore International Film Festival awarded its top prize to Chen Deming’s “Always,” a U.S.-France-China-Taiwan co-production. Variety stresses that the win highlights the increasingly international nature of Asian cinema, with the festival’s Silver Screen Awards recognizing cross-border collaboration and the region’s cinematic dynamism.
Variety
Moroccan Cinema Thrives with Rising New Generation at Marrakech Film Festival
Variety details the surge in Moroccan film production, as illustrated by the growth of the Marrakech Film Festival from five local films in 2001 to around 40 today. The piece emphasizes programs like the Atlas Workshops that nurture emerging talent such as Leyna Tahiri, Driss Ramdi, Youssef Michraf, and Meriame Essadak, reflecting Morocco’s ascent as a creative hub in North Africa.
Variety
Isabelle Huppert Backs Acclaimed Absurdist Short, Signaling Rising Profile for Experimental Film
Variety exclusively reports that renowned French actress Isabelle Huppert has joined the live-action short “Two People Exchanging Saliva” as executive producer. The film, which premiered at Telluride and is produced by Paris-based Misia Films, is described as an absurdist dystopia and has garnered international attention, signaling the continued rise of experimental and cross-border short filmmaking.
Variety
Joachim Trier and Renate Reinsve Reunite for Intimate Norwegian Family Drama
Deadline interviews Norwegian director Joachim Trier and actor Renate Reinsve about their third collaboration, “Sentimental Value,” which explores themes of grief and family through the story of two sisters and their estranged father. The longstanding creative partnership underscores the strength of auteur-driven cinema in Scandinavia and the film’s nuanced approach to emotional storytelling.
Deadline
Francesca Scorsese Navigates Faith and Family in Directing ‘Saints’ Episode
Variety profiles Francesca Scorsese as she directs an episode on Saint Carlo Acutis for her father’s series “Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints.” The younger Scorsese discusses her personal boundaries regarding religious depiction, the influence of her father’s storytelling, and her evolving relationship with faith, highlighting the ongoing interplay between family legacies and individual creative voices in the arts.
Variety
Media Industry & Society
Connie Chung Critiques CBS News Ownership and Media Values Amid Bari Weiss Takeover
Veteran broadcaster Connie Chung has openly criticized CBS News’ “greedy owners” following the Bari Weiss-led regime change, as reported by Deadline. Chung, whose association with CBS dates back to the early 1970s, laments the diminishing value placed on truth in journalism, contextualizing her remarks within the broader landscape of media mergers and the evolving priorities of news organizations.
Deadline