International
Jason Blum plans a sequel to ‘The Purge’ following its BO success
MUMBAI: Following the massive success of the horror-thriller movie The Purge, producer Jason Blum and Universal Studios have announced they are planning a sequel for the movie.
However, who would helm the director‘s chair for the sequel and the cast remains uncertain.
The Purge was written and directed by James DeMonaco, but his association with the sequel in the same capacity remains unclear as reported by the Hollywood Reporter.
The home invasion horror movie starring Ethan Hawke and Lena Headey with a budget of not over three million dollars, raked in a whopping $36.4 million in its opening weekend grossing to the top over the weekend.
While the movie‘s end is left with a potential for a sequel considering the story which is set in a society where once a year, there‘s a 12-hour period when all crime is allowed and condoned.
International
Council of Europe to unveil new TV and streaming co-production convention
Series Mania Forum to host landmark signing to boost global TV collaboration
LILLE: The small screen is getting a big policy push. At this year’s Series Mania Forum in Lille, Alain Berset will take centre stage to chair the opening ceremony for a new international convention aimed at reshaping how television and streaming series are co-produced across borders.
Set for March 26 at the Théâtre Marie Curie in Lille Grand Palais, the signing marks the debut of the first legal framework dedicated specifically to the independent co-production of series. In an industry where stories travel faster than ever, the move aims to make collaboration smoother, fairer and more transparent.
Backed by the Council of Europe, the convention is designed to strengthen cultural ties, give independent producers a firmer footing, and bring greater clarity to deals in a rapidly evolving content landscape. With streaming platforms fuelling a surge in global storytelling, the timing feels deliberate.
Council of Europe secretary general Alain Berset, underscored the cultural heft of series today, noting how they carry voices and viewpoints across borders. He called on member states and countries beyond Europe to sign on, framing the initiative as a way to turn culture into a tool for cooperation and democratic exchange.
For Series Mania founder and general director Laurence Herszberg, hosting the signing is both symbolic and strategic. She described the convention as a step that could widen the range of stories reaching audiences, staying true to the forum’s long-standing mission of championing diverse storytelling.
The ceremony will unfold alongside the Lille Dialogues, a high-level summit that gathers policymakers and industry leaders to debate the future of Europe’s audiovisual sector. Berset is also set to deliver the opening address there, adding political weight to a week already rich in creative ambition.
In short, as screens multiply and borders blur, Europe is putting a framework in place to ensure that storytelling keeps pace, collaboratively and coherently.
