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Mubi has picked up all Italian rights to Agon, the feature directorial debut from Giulio Bertelli, ahead of its premiere in the Critics’ Week section at this year’s Venice Film Festival. The streaming platform and distributor plans to release the sports-themed drama in Italian cinemas on August 29, marking the launch of its theatrical slate in Italy.

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Amazon MGM Studios has appointed Charlie Coleman as its new Head of International Theatrical Marketing, a move signaling the studio’s commitment to expanding its global film footprint. The announcement was made by Sue Kroll, Head of Global Marketing, Film and Series, in a company-wide email.

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Tom Holland is putting the mask back on, but this time, he’s trading in green screens for real streets. The actor recently opened up about the direction of his next Spider-Man film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, during an interview with “Flip Your Wig” at his Bero Padel Classic tournament, and he teased a major shift in how the movie will be made. After the COVID-impacted production of Spider-Man: No Way Home, which was largely filmed on soundstages, Holland says the new installment is going “old school.”

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Johnny Depp made a striking appearance on the red carpet in London for the U.K. premiere of Modi: Three Days on the Wing of Madness, marking his return to directing after more than two decades. The event took place at The Curzon Mayfair on Tuesday, July 8, where Depp, 62, wore his signature sunglasses and scarf, pairing them with a sharp all-black tailored jacket and pants.

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Dakota Johnson and Ro Donnelly’s production banner, TeaTime Pictures, has signed a first-look television deal with Sony Pictures Television, solidifying a new chapter in the company’s growing influence in scripted storytelling. Under the agreement, TeaTime will develop and produce scripted television projects for both streaming and cable platforms in partnership with Sony’s prestigious indie TV studio.

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Oscar-nominated breakout star Yura Borisov has officially joined the cast of Artificial, the upcoming film from acclaimed director Luca Guadagnino. Set up at Amazon MGM Studios, Artificial is described as a comedic drama unfolding in the world of artificial intelligence. The project reunites Guadagnino with the studio following his recent work on After the Hunt and Challengers.

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Denis Villeneuve’s long-awaited return to the desert planet of Arrakis now has an official title: Dune: Part Three. While previous reports had suggested the film might be titled Dune Messiah, referencing the 1969 Frank Herbert novel it is set to adapt, industry sources and Rentrak listings confirm the new installment will be called Dune: Part Three.