# Cinema
Russia plans to restrict foreign films during the May bank holiday period
Russia has introduced a temporary ban on the screening of foreign films in cinemas during the May bank holiday period in 2026. This applies to films without an official rights holder or a distribution licence.
The Ukrainian film "Spring" has been selected for the Cannes Film Festival
The film *Spring*, directed by Rostyslav Kirpichenko, has been selected for the Cannes Film Festival. The film is set in the temporarily occupied territory of Ukraine, where Russian forces are prohibiting the burial of executed Ukrainian civilians.
How much do actors earn in Ukrainian cinema? Komarovsky reveals the figures
Ukrainian director and producer Oleksiy Komarovsky has stated that leading and supporting actors in Ukrainian cinema can earn between 10,000 and 40,000 hryvnias per day of filming. He also noted that there are actors on the market whose fees can reach 2,000 dollars per shift.
Manhunt: Brussels to reveal the truth about the shelling of Kherson
On Tuesday, 21 April 2026, a special screening of the documentary film *Kherson: Human Safari* will take place in Brussels
In the case of Matthew Perry’s death, the ‘Ketamine Queen’ has been sentenced to 15 years
Jasvin Sanghu, who last year pleaded guilty to supplying a lethal dose of ketamine to actor Matthew Perry, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. This is the harshest sentence handed down to any of those involved in the case.
Laura Dern is set to star in a Sony series about the Epstein investigation
Sony Pictures Television is developing a miniseries about the journalistic investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein case. Laura Dern is set to star in the project, playing Miami Herald journalist Julie K. Brown.
Director Willen Novak, who worked at the film studio for over 50 years, has died in Odessa
Villen Novak, a film director, People’s Artist of Ukraine and corresponding member of the National Academy of Arts, has died in Odessa. He worked at the Odessa Film Studio for over half a century and mentored new generations of Ukrainian filmmakers.
Ukrainian cinema in Marseille: programme of the MICT 2026 Young Artists Festival
Marseille is gearing up to welcome Ukrainian cinema: on 3 and 4 April, the Cité des Associations community centre will host the Franco-Ukrainian Young Cinema Festival ‘MICT 2026’. The main aim of the event is to support talented young people and promote Ukrainian culture in Europe
Warner Bros. has announced a new film set in the *Lord of the Rings* universe
Warner Bros. and Peter Jackson have announced plans for a new film set in the *Lord of the Rings* universe, which is scheduled for release following *The Hunt for Gollum*. The new project will have the working title *The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past*.
Peter Jackson has announced the film *The Lord of the Rings: The Shadow of the Past*
Peter Jackson and Warner Bros. have announced a new film in the *Lord of the Rings* franchise, which will be released following *The Hunt for Gollum*.
The film *The Ave Maria Project* has set a record opening for Amazon MGM Studios
The science fiction film *Project Hava Maria*, produced by Amazon MGM and based on Andy Weir’s novel, grossed approximately $80.5 million in North America during its opening weekend. This result marked the best opening in Amazon MGM Studios’ history and placed the film among the most notable debuts in non-franchise cinema.
Sean Penn is set to appear in the film *The Red Rut Train*: the first teaser has been released
FILM.UA has released the first teaser for the romantic comedy *The ‘Chervona Ruta’ Train* and officially confirmed Sean Penn’s involvement in the film. Previously, the actor had merely hinted at his appearance in the project, but his participation has now been officially announced.
