The move felt simultaneously dramatic yet unsurprising.
Our concern is the reputation of our industry and our country, the letter said of the invites.
We stand for a diverse society and artistic freedom.

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The officials of this party are therefore not welcome at our events.
Its a general symptom of Germany and how it deals with the AfD.
Theyre not taking them seriously, a source told us.

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We are experiencing pre-fascist times.
The AfD is currently polling second in Germany.
Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell have jumped onAfter Yangdirector Kogonadas next pic,A Big Bold Beautiful Journey.
Imperative Entertainment is producing, with an original script byThe Menuscribe Seth Reiss, and 30West is financing.
The 74th Berlin International Film Festival runs February 15-25.
Plans are understood to be well advanced.
RX has been quick to say that no decision has been rubberstamped.
Stewart collated the numerous English-language originals that disappeared in a puff of smoke.
In effect,as Stewart wrote, subs were seeing the U.S. congloms strategy shift in real time.
Still, several actors announced on X that they are leaving his agencyafter reading Deadlines story.
The Essentials
Hot One: Cillian Murphy has set his next movie and launched a production outfit.
Another:Sheryl Sandberg isfronting an Israeli documentary seriesabout sexual atrocities committed by Hamas.
Festival latest:Apples Never FallandHotel Cocainewill competein the main competition at Series Mania.
Done deal:Fremantle acquiredAsian major Beach House Pictures from Blue Ant.
Launch:Eurovision Sport,a free streamerhelmed by the European Broadcasting Union.
:A BBC gameshow titledTraitorfrom 20 years ago that bears striking resemblance to smash hitThe Traitorsemerged online.
Exiting:Simone Baumann, MD of German Films.
Box office:Argylleweaved a $35M global bow,per Nancys latest.
Global Breakout:Jesse spoke with the team behind Polish war dramaThe Bay of Spies.
Trail:For Disney+sShardlakestarring Arthur Hughes and Sean Bean.