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3 days ago
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Catherine Hardwicke, Rick Carter Lead Jury for Mediterrane Film Festival
Mediterrane Film Festival has revealed its international jury, which will include director Catherine Hardwicke and production designer Rick Carter. The new creative team for the festival, which runs from June 21 to 29 in Valletta, Malta, is led by festival director Ray Calleja and festival curator Mark Adams. More from Variety Malta's Mediterrane Film Festival Sets Jury and Special Programming Marcia Gay Harden, Virginia Madsen, Paris Jackson and Skeet Ulrich Join Catherine Hardwicke's 'Street Smart' Catherine Hardwicke Casts Isabelle Fuhrman, Yara Shahidi, Daniel Zovatto and Michael Cimino in 'Street Smart' The festival features three programming strands: the Main Competition, showcasing films from across the Mediterranean; Out of Competition, featuring a selection of international films; and Mare Nostrum (a.k.a. Our Sea), for films dedicated to sustainability and environmental themes. In addition to public screenings, the festival will host an industry strand, housed in the 400-year-old Fort Ricasoli, offering panels, roundtables and masterclasses from leading industry figures. The Main Competition jury will decide on the winners of the Golden Bee Awards, which will be announced at a gala event on June 29. As well as Hardwicke, director of 'Twilight, 'Thirteen' and 'Lords of Dogtown,' which will screen at the festival, and Carter, who won Academy Awards for 'Avatar' and 'Lincoln,' the jury also includes: costume designer Charlese Antoinette, whose credits include 'Air' and 'Judas and the Black Messiah,' for which she received a Costume Designers Guild Award nomination; set decorator Elli Griff, who was Oscar nominated for 'Napoleon'; production designer James Price, who won an Oscar with 'Poor Things'; and Maltese director Mario Philip Azzopardi, known for 'ZOS: Zone of Separation,' 'Habbilni Ha Nirbah' and 'Il-Gaġġa,' which is considered to be the first full-length feature film made entirely in Maltese. The Mare Nostrum jury will include Grainne Humphreys, artistic director of the Dublin Film Festival, and Ania Trzebiatowska, senior programmer at the Sundance Film Festival. Malta Film Commissioner Johann Grech said: 'The Mediterrane Film Festival was born from a simple yet powerful idea – to connect creative minds from the Mediterranean and across Europe and transform their ideas into reality. We stand for opportunity, collaboration and creativity.' Calleja said: 'As we celebrate 100 years of filmmaking in Malta, we're honored to welcome an exceptional panel of judges who reflect the depth, diversity, and global reach of contemporary cinema. Together with our festival curator, Mark Adams, we're committed to shaping a program that not only honors Malta's cinematic past but also champions bold new voices from across the Mediterranean and beyond.' Best of Variety 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz
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3 days ago
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Mediterrane Film Festival Sets Jury and Special Programming for Third Edition
The 2025 edition of the Mediterrane Film Festival is falling into focus. The third installment of the festival — scheduled to take place in Valletta, Malta from June 21-29 — has reeled in a jury that includes filmmaker Catherine Hardwicke (Twilight), Oscar winning production designer Rick Carter (Avatar), costume designer Charlese Antoinette (Air), set decorator Elli Griff (Napoleon), production designer James Price (Poor Things), Maltese director Mario Philip Azzopardi (ZOS: Zone of Separation). The jury will determine the recipients of the Golden Bee Awards, a list that will be unveiled at a gala, on June 29. More from The Hollywood Reporter Seth Green, Ashley Greene to Star in Director Peter Facinelli's Rom-Com 'Grace Period' (Exclusive) 'Dark Winds' Star Jessica Matten on That Shocking Episode 4 Ending: "This Is Above My Pay Grade" Robert Pattinson Is Done With 'Twilight' Haters: "Are You Still Stuck on That S***?" The Mediterrane Film Festival, which is under the direction of a new creative team in festival director Ray Calleja and curator Mark Adams, features three pillars of programming: main competition (films from across the Mediterranean), out of competition (global selections) and Mare Nostrum or Our Sea (films dedicated to sustainability and environmental themes). The latter's jury includes Grainne Humphreys, a longtime artistic director of the Dublin Film Festival, and Ania Trzebiatowska, a senior programmer at the Sundance Film Festival. Beyond the fest's public screenings, programming will also include panels, roundtables and masterclasses from notable industry talent. Jury member Hardwicke will be pulling double duty this year as she's already been booked for a filmmaker discussion in support of her film, Lords of Dogtown, which will have a 20th anniversary screening. Past speakers include Mike Leigh, editor Yorgos Mavropsaridis (Poor Things), Oscar-winning production designer Nathan Crowley (Wicked), casting director Margery Simkin (Top Gun) and composer Simon Franglen (Avatar: The Way of Water). This year's festival is being curated with the theme 'We Are Film,' which is meant to be a reflection of the festival's mission to unite creators and audiences in honoring the universal language of film. It also very much aligns with a major Malta milestone: 2025 marks 100 years of filmmaking in the area, dating back to its first feature film, 1925's Sons of the Sea. In the century since, it has become a hot production hub thanks to its architecture, landscapes and water-based facilities at Malta Film Studios. Movies that have shot in the area include Gladiator, Troy, Game of Thrones, Napoleon and many more. 'As we celebrate 100 years of filmmaking in Malta, we're honored to welcome an exceptional panel of judges who reflect the depth, diversity, and global reach of contemporary cinema. Together with our festival curator, Mark Adams, we're committed to shaping a program that not only honors Malta's cinematic past but also champions bold new voices from across the Mediterranean and beyond,' said Calleja in a statement. Added Malta film commissioner Johann Grech: 'The Mediterrane Film Festival was born from a simple yet powerful idea – to connect creative minds from the Mediterranean and across Europe and transform their ideas into reality. We stand for opportunity, collaboration and creativity.' Best of The Hollywood Reporter 13 of Tom Cruise's Most Jaw-Dropping Stunts Hollywood Stars Who Are One Award Away From an EGOT 'The Goonies' Cast, Then and Now
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4 days ago
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Mediterrane Film Festival Announces 2025 Jury & Special Programming
The third edition of the Mediterrane Film Festival kicks off next month with a new international jury and lineup of special programming. Taking place June 25-29 in Valletta, Malta with the theme 'We Are Film', the festival's Main Competition titles from across the Mediterranean will be evaluated by a jury of film creatives ahead of the Golden Bee Awards, which will be presented at a gala on June 29. More from Deadline Mediterrane Film Fest Names Ray Calleja & Mark Adams As 2025 Director & Curator Turkish Drama 'Life' Wins Malta's Mediterrane Film Fest As Commissioner Dismisses Budget Concerns Skeet Ulrich, Paris Jackson, Marcia Gay Harden & Virginia Madsen Among 7 Rounding Out Cast Of Catherine Hardwicke's 'Street Smart' The first members of the jury include director Catherine Hardwicke (Thirteen, Twilight, Lords of Dogtown), production designer Rick Carter (Forrest Gump, Jurassic Park, Avatar), costume designer Charlese Antoinette (AIR, Judas and the Black Messiah), set decorator Elli Griff (Glass Onion, Napoleon, Gladiator and Gladiator II), production designer James Price (Poor Things, Speak No Evil, The Iron Claw) and Maltese director Mario Philip Azzopardi (ZOS: Zone of Separation, Habbilni Ha Nirbah). The Mare Nostrum — 'Our Sea' jury, which will judge narrative and documentary films dedicated to sustainability and environmental themes, includes Dublin Film Festival artistic director Grainne Humphreys and Sundance Film Festival senior programmer Ania Trzebiatowska. 'As we celebrate 100 years of filmmaking in Malta, we're honoured to welcome an exceptional panel of judges who reflect the depth, diversity, and global reach of contemporary cinema,' said festival director Ray Calleja. 'Together with our festival curator, Mark Adams, we're committed to shaping a programme that not only honours Malta's cinematic past but also champions bold new voices from across the Mediterranean and beyond.' Hosted at the 400-year old Fort Ricasoli, the festival's special programming includes panels, roundtables and masterclasses from notable industry figures, as well as a 20th anniversary screening of Hardwicke's Lords of Dogtown, followed by a filmmaker discussion. Celebrating the centennial of film in Malta, with the 100th anniversary of Sons of the Sea (1925), the festival's theme of 'We Are Film' is meant to represent 'a celebration of film, connecting people through stories, emotions and shared experiences.' Best of Deadline 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery 'Poker Face' Season 2 Guest Stars: From Katie Holmes To Simon Hellberg Everything We Know About Amazon's 'Verity' Movie So Far
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25-03-2025
- Business
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One Penguin Solutions Insider Raised Their Stake In The Previous Year
Insiders were net buyers of Penguin Solutions, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:PENG ) stock during the past year. That is, insiders bought more stock than they sold. While we would never suggest that investors should base their decisions solely on what the directors of a company have been doing, logic dictates you should pay some attention to whether insiders are buying or selling shares. This technology could replace computers: discover the 20 stocks are working to make quantum computing a reality. The President Mark Adams made the biggest insider purchase in the last 12 months. That single transaction was for US$188k worth of shares at a price of US$18.79 each. That means that an insider was happy to buy shares at around the current price of US$19.62. While their view may have changed since the purchase was made, this does at least suggest they have had confidence in the company's future. While we always like to see insider buying, it's less meaningful if the purchases were made at much lower prices, as the opportunity they saw may have passed. The good news for Penguin Solutions share holders is that an insider was buying at near the current price. Mark Adams was the only individual insider to buy shares in the last twelve months. The chart below shows insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last year. If you click on the chart, you can see all the individual transactions, including the share price, individual, and the date! Check out our latest analysis for Penguin Solutions Penguin Solutions is not the only stock insiders are buying. So take a peek at this free list of under-the-radar companies with insider buying. I like to look at how many shares insiders own in a company, to help inform my view of how aligned they are with insiders. We usually like to see fairly high levels of insider ownership. Insiders own 2.6% of Penguin Solutions shares, worth about US$26m. We've certainly seen higher levels of insider ownership elsewhere, but these holdings are enough to suggest alignment between insiders and the other shareholders. It doesn't really mean much that no insider has traded Penguin Solutions shares in the last quarter. On a brighter note, the transactions over the last year are encouraging. Insiders do have a stake in Penguin Solutions and their transactions don't cause us concern. In addition to knowing about insider transactions going on, it's beneficial to identify the risks facing Penguin Solutions. To assist with this, we've discovered 1 warning sign that you should run your eye over to get a better picture of Penguin Solutions. Of course Penguin Solutions may not be the best stock to buy. So you may wish to see this free collection of high quality companies. For the purposes of this article, insiders are those individuals who report their transactions to the relevant regulatory body. We currently account for open market transactions and private dispositions of direct interests only, but not derivative transactions or indirect interests. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Sign in to access your portfolio
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07-03-2025
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New Ober Mountain upgrades allow for longer snow sports season in 2025
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — With tourism being a crucial part of the Sevier County economy, many attractions are gearing up for their spring season. One of them is already in full swing. Ober Mountain is open year-round and they are adding more opportunities for visitors this year. 'There's been so much investment put into Ober Mountain now over the last few years,' said Ober Mountain CEO and President Mark Adams. 'These include lifts, new chairlifts, scenic new chairlifts for snow sports, and the investments will continue into the next 4 or 5, ten years.' Dolly shares 'love note' to family, friends and fans after husband Carl Dean's death With new snowmaking capabilities, Adams said they have been able to extend their snow sports season on Ober Mountain. Because of their draw for skiing, snowboarding, and tubing he said Ober is essential to Sevier County's economy in the winter. 'We already know Sevier County gets upwards of 10-12 million visitors a year, and we'd like to say that Ober really is that anchor for the winter,' he said. 'We are really that anchor attraction that keeps visitors coming year-round.' This year, he said they have already added two new chairlifts; The Ober Challenge Lift for both skiing and downhill mountain biking, and Sky Village Express for carrying visitors to the highest lift-served peak in the Smokies, The Sky Village Scenic Deck. The deck will also be a launch site for their new Cloud Catcher Zipline. McGhee Tyson to temporarily close main entrance amid high traffic 'It's some of the longest and highest zipline to the Smokies, and you practically zipline over top of the national park,' said Adams. 'One of them is over 3,500 feet long, and the second one's over 3,200 feet long, and then we finish up coming back to the resort, at about 2,000 feet.' With Ober employing nearly 400 people, Adams said they hope to keep people coming back for more. 'Because they just want to see snow and be a part of everything that we have to offer here in Gatlinburg,' he said. ▶ See more top stories on While Ober has been a staple in the community for over 60 years, the company rebranded to 'Ober Mountain' in 2022. Adams added Ober has already had over 100 days of snow sports this year alone and have completed their 12-year plan where they will continue to invest in the area. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
