French actor Gerard Depardieu goes on trial

French actor Gerard Depardieu goes on trial

French screen legend Gerard Depardieu went on trial on Monday charged with sexual assault. The 75-year-old denies assaulting two women on a film set in 2021. His legal team said he was not well enough to be physically present in court on the opening day.

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Namibia, SA team up to promote film production

The Namibia Film Commission has announced a new partnership with the South African non-profit organisation, Sisters Working in Film and Television. This collaboration will offer platforms that will support and promote local film production, and encourage the growth and development of the creative sector. SWIFT founder, Tutu Mungoba. Founded in 2016, SWIFT has been at the forefront of promoting equality in the historically male-dominated film industry. The organization […]

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Entertainment

Quiet on Set highlights how we don’t keep child stars safe – in Hollywood or online

Adonis Page/Shutterstock By Edith Jennifer Hill, Flinders University The new documentary Quiet on Set investigates children’s television station Nickelodeon from the late 1990s to the early 2000s. The five-part series highlights the abuse many child actors faced while working for the station. The child stars on these shows – now adults in their 30s – share their experiences working on the Nickelodeon sets. The series raises questions about […]

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