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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Imax, Federation & Imago Join Forces On Documentary ‘Patrouille De France'
Imax is embarking on its first-ever foreign language documentary, partnering with Federation Studios and Imago Production on Patrouille de France. The film will chronicle a year in the life of the aerobatics team of the French Air and Space Force, from the selection process and intense training to its signature elite aerial displays. The announcement was made today at the Cannes Film Festival where, three years ago, the troupe buzzed the Palais in a stunning tribute ahead of the Top Gun: Maverick premiere. Currently in production and set for an early 2026 release, Patrouille de France is being developed in partnership with Paris-based production giant Federation Studios and newly created indie production company Imago Production. Mathieu Giombini directs. More from Deadline Sarah Paulson, Toni Collette, Dianne Wiest & Toby Wallace Leading Cody Fern's 'Mother Courage'; Mk2 Launching At Cannes Market 'Snabba Cash' & 'Paradis City' Makers Team For Legal Thriller 'Burden Of Justice' From SVT, Strive Stories & Film i Vast; Scandi Pubcasters & DR Sales Attached Neon Taps Ryan Werner As President Of Global Cinema Distribution will be handled by Pathé exclusively in Imax across France, with select international locations to be added following its initial release. Federation Studios will handle non-theatrical distribution. Commented Imax CEO Rich Gelfond, 'Imax is synonymous with awe-inspiring experiences, and we're excited to expand our ever-growing portfolio of films and events with Patrouille de France… France continues to be one of our most exciting markets worldwide — with passionate audiences who've enjoyed everything from films to docs to concerts and sports in Imax — and Patrouille de France offers yet another new way to serve our audiences and grow our business.' Added Giombini, who also serves as Director of the Image Department at France's renowned film school La Fémis, 'Making an Imax film about the Patrouille de France means capturing excellence on a scale never seen before. It creates a total visual and sound immersion, and an unprecedented sensory experience.' Imago Production's Isabelle Dagnac said, 'We are particularly proud to produce this film, the first French documentary ever produced for Imax, which offers a unique and breathtaking opportunity to fly with the elite of the best pilots.' Best of Deadline Where To Watch All The 'Mission: Impossible' Movies: Streamers With Multiple Films In The Franchise Everything We Know About 'My Life With The Walter Boys' Season 2 So Far 'Bridgerton' Season 4: Everything We Know So Far
France 24
08-05-2025
- Politics
- France 24
🔴Watch live: France marks 80th anniversary of World War II's end in Europe
Alpha Jets of the French Air Force Elite aerobatic flying team "Patrouille de France" rehearse a fly-over of the Elysee presidential palace ahead of the May 8 commemorations of the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, Paris, May 7, 2025. One of your browser extensions seems to be blocking the video player from loading. To watch this content, you may need to disable it on this site. To display this content from YouTube, you must enable advertisement tracking and audience measurement. Eighty years ago, on May 8, 1945, Nazi Germany unconditionally surrendered to the Allies. While the occasion is commemorated at the Arc de Triomphe every year, Emmanuel Macron has chosen to mark this anniversary in a bigger way, with a special evening ceremony. Read more'To the bitter end': The Dunkirk pocket of Nazi resistance The President of the Republic is set to deliver a speech at approximately 6:10pm, followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and a moment of silence before its eternal flame. At 7pm, the elite fighter jets of the French Air Force's Patrouille de France will perform a fly-over of the capital. Read moreGerman burials of Nazi remains stir controversy over national memory Click on the liveplayer button above to watch FRANCE 24's special coverage of the commemorative ceremony.
Express Tribune
26-03-2025
- General
- Express Tribune
Two French military jets collide midair during aerobatic rehearsal
French Air Force said that two Alpha Jets from the Patrouille de France collided during a seven-plane training flight. PHOTO: Listen to article Two French military jets collided midair during an aerobatic rehearsal on Tuesday, crashing in flames near an air base in northeastern France. Video footage of the dramatic incident near Saint-Dizier shows two Alpha Jets from the Patrouille de France (PAF) aerobatic team spiralling to the ground after colliding while performing synchronized manoeuvres. Three pilots and one passenger safely ejected and parachuted to the ground, the French Air and Space Force confirmed on social media. The incident occurred at approximately 15:40 local time. The aircraft were part of a seven-plane formation conducting precision stunts when the collision occurred. "At BA 113 in Saint-Dizier, two Alpha Jets from the Patrouille de France collided during a seven-plane training flight," stated the Air Force. "The three pilots, including one passenger, were able to eject in time and are safe. No casualties have been reported at this stage." French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu said emergency services responded swiftly, providing medical care to the crew, who sustained minor injuries. Saint-Dizier's mayor, Quentin Brière, said one jet crashed into a silo and the other in a nearby marshy wooded area, according to reports by AFP cited in Le Parisien. The cause of the collision remains unclear. The Alpha Jet is used primarily for pilot training and aerobatic displays. Patrouille de France, founded in 1953, is renowned for its precision flying, regularly performing at high-profile events such as Bastille Day celebrations.
The Guardian
26-03-2025
- General
- The Guardian
Three pilots in hospital after air display jets collide during training in France
Two Alpha jets from the French display team Patrouille de France collided during a training flight near an airbase in Saint-Dizier on Tuesday. The French air and space force said all three pilots onboard the planes managed to eject and were found alive before being taken to hospital for treatment. An investigation has been opened to establish the cause of the crash
Russia Today
26-03-2025
- General
- Russia Today
French military jets collide midair (VIDEO)
Two military jets from a renowned aerobatic team have collided midair during a stunt rehearsal in France, crashing to the ground and erupting in a fireball, footage of the incident showed. Three people – two pilots and one passenger – managed to eject before the crash and were 'found conscious,' the French Air and Space Force wrote on X. The crash took place near an airbase in Saint-Dizier, eastern France, on Tuesday afternoon during a training drill involving six Alpha Jets from the Patrouille de France, the French Air Force's precision aerobatics team. Footage captured by bystanders showed the moment the jets, engaged in a stunt and releasing smoke trails, collided in midair. The aircraft then spiraled toward the ground as crew members were seen ejecting and deploying their parachutes. Moments later, the jets crashed to the ground and erupted in a fiery plume. 🇫🇷 Nouvelle vidéo de l'accident aérien de la Patrouille de FranceL'agence France-Presse a publié une vidéo du crash de l'avion Alpha Jet de la Patrouille de tôt dans la journée, deux avions du groupe sont entrés en collision alors qu'ils effectuaient des… — Grelet J-Christophe (@JCGRELET) March 25, 2025 French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu confirmed the incident on X, noting that the emergency services were quickly deployed to the scene. 'Slightly injured, they were taken into care,' he wrote. 'Thanks to the emergency services mobilized, thoughts for our pilots of the Patrouille de France.' Saint-Dizier Mayor Quentin Briere said one of the jets crashed into a grain silo, causing an explosion, while the other came down on agricultural land, as cited by Le Parisien. There were no reported injuries on the ground. Crash de deux Alpha Jet de la Patrouille de France à Saint-Dizier 💥 . — Ivs (@Ivs125034) March 25, 2025 Two people were transported to a nearby hospital in a condition described as a 'relative emergency,' according to Le Figaro. The third person, identified as having sustained multiple injuries, is reportedly receiving treatment from the army. The French authorities said it was not immediately clear what caused the collision. The Alpha Jet is a two-seat light attack and advanced trainer aircraft, developed in the 1970s by France's Dassault Aviation and Germany's Dornier. It is primarily used for pilot training and aerobatic displays.
