The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has confirmed Indian director Rima Das, Chinese producer Shan Zuolong and Korean actor Shim Eun-kyung as the three jurors for its New Currents Award, a prize that has served as a launchpad for emerging Asian directors. Debut feature films screening in BIFF’s Competition or Vision sections are eligible
Cartoon Forum, the leading co-production event in Europe for animated series, has unveiled the winners of this year’s Cartoon Tributes, recognizing the dedication and creativity of key players in the European animation industry. Chosen by the event’s attendees gathered in Toulouse, the winners in the three established categories (Producer, Broadcaster and Investor/Distributor of the Year)
Babar Azam has been reinstated as Pakistan’s Test captain ahead of the upcoming tours of the West Indies and England. The 31-year-old top-order batsman was previously Test captain from November 2020 to November 2023 and returned in place of Shan Masood. The 36-year-old has overcome 13 defeats in 16 Tests since taking over from Azam
