Wes Anderson At Studio Babelsberg; Vernon Davis & Candice Bolden Drama; Extended ‘Bluey’ Episode; Cine Film Festival — Global Briefs
- Studio Babelsberg in Germany honors filmmaker Wes Anderson by naming a building on its lot after him, known as the Wes Anderson Building, where Anderson filmed his latest feature, The Phoenician Scheme.
Wes Anderson’s Studio Babelsberg Honor
Germany’s Studio Babelsberg has named a building on its studio lot after filmmaker Wes Anderson. The former Haus 5 will now be known as the Wes Anderson Building. The building houses offices and functional spaces for costume and production design. Anderson filmed his latest feature, The Phoenician Scheme, at the studio last year. Anderson has also used the studio for past productions, including Isle of Dogs, The Grand Budapest Hotel, and Asteroid City.
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Asia Argento & Tamer Hassan Set For Cine International Film Festival Jury
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