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    AFI Fest lineup adds conversations with Ron Howard, Ramin Bahrani, Robert Zemeckis

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    Ramin Bahrani, writer/director/producer of "The White Tiger"
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    AFI Fest 2020 (taking place Oct. 15-22 online) will feature extended clips and in-depth conversations with filmmakers from three of the year’s most anticipated titles. Here’s the lineup:

    Hillbilly Elegy: A Conversation with Ron Howard, Amy Adams and Glenn Close
    An exclusive conversation with director Ron Howard, Amy Adams and Glenn Close of Hillbilly Elegy presented by Netflix. Based on the bestselling memoir by J.D. Vance, Hillbilly Elegy is a modern exploration of the American Dream and three generations of an Appalachian family as told by its youngest member, a Yale Law student forced to return to his hometown.

    The White Tiger: A Conversation with Ramin Bahrani, Moderated by Werner Herzog 
    An exclusive conversation and sneak preview of The White Tiger, written, directed and produced by Ramin Bahrani presented by Netflix. The White Tiger is the epic journey of a poor Indian driver who must use his wit and cunning to break free from servitude to his rich masters and rise to the top of the heap. Based on the New York Times bestseller and 2008 Man Booker Prize-winning novel.

    The Witches: A Conversation with Director Robert Zemeckis, producer Jack Rapke and co-producer Derek Hogue, and cast members including Anne Hathaway and Octavia Spencer.
    An exclusive conversation with filmmakers and cast of The Witches presented by HBO Max. Reimagining Roald Dahl’s beloved story for a modern audience, The Witches is a visually innovative film telling the darkly humorous and heartwarming tale of a young orphaned boy who, in late 1967, goes to live with his loving grandma in the rural Alabama town of Demopolis.

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    Netflix signs U.S. broadcast deal with FIFA for the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031

    Friday, December 20, 2024
    Spain's Aitana Bonmati celebrates after scoring a goal, during the women's Group C match between Spain and Japan, at La Beaujoire Stadium, during the 2024 Summer Olympics Thursday, July 25, 2024, in Nantes, France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez, File)

    Netflix has secured the U.S. broadcasting rights to the Women's World Cup in 2027 and 2031 as the streaming giant continues its push into live sports.

    The deal announced Friday is the most significant FIFA has signed with a streaming service for a major tournament. The value was not given, though international competitions in women's soccer have struggled to draw high-value offers.

    "Bringing this iconic tournament to Netflix isn't just about streaming matches," its chief content officer Bela Bajaria said in a statement. "It's also about celebrating the players, the culture and the passion driving the global rise of women's sport."

    Netflix dipped into live sports last month with more than 60 million households watching a heavily hyped boxing match between retired heavyweight legend Mike Tyson and social media personality Jake Paul. Some viewers reported streaming problems, however.

    Netflix also will broadcast two NFL games on Christmas Day: the Kansas City Chiefs at the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens at the Houston Texans. That's part of a three-year deal announced in May.

    World Cups are typically broadcast on free-to-air public networks to reach the biggest audiences, and the last women's edition in 2023 earned FIFA less than 10% of the men's 2022 World Cup.

    FIFA president Gianni Infantino had publicly criticized public broadcasters, especially in Europe, for undervaluing offers to broadcast the 2023 tournament that was played in Australia and New Zealand. That tournament was broadcast by Fox in the U.S.

    "This agreement sends a strong message about the real value of the FIFA Women's World Cup and the global women's game," Infantino said.

    The World Cup rights mark another major step in Netflix's push... Read More

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