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Oscars International Race Kicks Off With Record 100+ Entries, Major Casting Announcements Emerge
The Academy Awards' International Feature Film race has commenced with an unprecedented number of entries, exceeding 100 films for the first time ever. This surge in submissions indicates a growing global participation and interest in the prestigious category.
Major casting news includes Josh Hutcherson joining HBO Max's "Mister Miracle" as Scott Free, with Mackenzie Davis cast as Barda. Additionally, Zendaya is set to star in an untitled sci-fi film for A24, directed by Alex Garland.
European filmmakers, including Justine Triet and Jacques Audiard, are raising concerns over proposed French film funding cuts, with 170 industry figures signing an open letter. This comes as producer Tessa Ross highlighted the broader struggle for even successful producers to secure financing for new projects.
The Bottom Line
The global film landscape is experiencing both expansion and contraction, with a record number of international films vying for Oscar recognition alongside significant new project developments, even as European producers face increasing financial pressures.
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