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Netflix Pauses Russian Original Series and Acquisitions Amid Ukraine Invasion
The streamer had four Russian original series in the works
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AMC Theaters Charging More for ‘The Batman’ Movie Tickets
The $1-$1.50 upcharge is novel in the U.S., but has been the norm in Europe for years
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Venice Film Festival Won’t Ban Independent Russian Artists ‘Who Defend Freedom of Expression’
“For those who oppose the current regime in Russia there will always be a place in the exhibitions of La Biennale,” the festival says
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Lindsay Lohan to Star in Two Films for Netflix
Actress was previously announced to be starring in a 2022 Netflix holiday film called “Falling For Christmas”
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Channing Tatum to Launch ‘Step Up’-Inspired Live Dance Show
New segment of Tatum’s Free Association company will team with Lionsgate, targeting a mid-2023 debut
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‘DWTS’ Alum Maksim Chmerkovskiy Makes it to Poland, Details ‘Traumatizing’ 31-Hour Journey
“People everywhere. It’s sweaty and claustrophobic,” the Ukrainian-born former “Dancing With the Stars” pro says
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Cannes Blocks Russian Delegations From Attending Festival ‘Unless the War of Assault Ends’ in Ukraine
Cannes Film Festival 2022 begins May 17
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Paramount Halts Release of ‘Lost City’ and ‘Sonic 2’ in Russia
Paramount Pictures follows in the footsteps of Warner Bros., Disney and Sony as Hollywood’s major studios pause releases in Russia
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Ned Eisenberg, ‘Law and Order: SVU’ and ‘Million Dollar Baby’ Actor, Dies at 65
Actor who portrayed attorney Roger Kressler also had roles in “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “Mare of Easttown” and more
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Netflix Has ‘No Plans’ to Add Russian Channels to Service, Bucking New Regulation
Russian law requires companies with more than 100,000 subscribers to carry 20 different local stations, which could air state-run propaganda
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Netflix Acquires YA Rom-Com ‘Hello, Goodbye and Everything in Between’ From ‘To All the Boys’ Producers
Talia Ryder and Jordan Fisher star in the film that will be released this summer
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‘Dancing With the Stars’ Alum Maksim Chmerkovskiy Says He’s Leaving Ukraine After Brief Arrest (Video)
“I have options. My options are better than most people, unfortunately,” the ballroom dancer says
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Jerry Seinfeld’s ‘Unfrosted,’ Tom Brady’s ’80 for Brady’ Among 30 Films to Nab California Tax Credits
New movies starring Jennifer Garner, Claire Foy and Jennifer Lopez will also shoot in California
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SAG Awards 2022: ‘CODA’ Wins Top Film Honors, ‘Squid Game’ Wins Big for TV (Complete List)
Will Smith, Jessica Chastain, Ariana DeBose and Troy Kotsur also pick up prizes
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Ukraine Film Production Grinds to a Halt as European Filmmakers Scramble to Help
The producer of “Flee” is among those leading efforts to move Ukrainians away from the front lines
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