Vietnam’s Mockingbird Pictures is launching international sales on a slate of Indonesian and Vietnamese horror films at Hong Kong Filmart, tapping into the growing horror trend in both markets. The company has acquired rights to Indonesian films Sukma, The Butterfly House, and The Damnation, while handling sales on Vietnamese films including the sequel to Betting With Ghost. Mockingbird’s move into international sales follows its success as a leading distributor of foreign movies in Vietnam, with last year’s releases grossing a combined $30m.
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Jessica Simpson Returns to Stage for the First Time in 15 Years
Jessica Simpson, 44, made a triumphant return to the stage after 15 years, performing at the Recording Academy’s Austin Chapter Block Party during SXSW in Austin, Texas. She debuted four new songs, including “Leave” and “Use My Heart Against Me,” and performed covers of “Son of a Preacher Man” and “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’.” Simpson's return comes amidst her separation from husband Eric Johnson, with whom she shares three children, and coincides with...
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