WE ASK: why did the 2021 movie adaptation of Zamyatin’s highly acclaimed dystopian novel never go out on general release? It had a glossy trailer and a great cast, and was slated for release in December 2022. The scheduled release was pulled and no subsequent distribution has ever been confirmed. The project is often listed in film databases as “unreleased.”  There’s no definitive public statement explaining exactly why the release was cancelled or indefinitely postponed. Some […]

Adler & Associates Entertainment has acquired Aneek Chaudhuri’s feature documentary The Place Once Known as Earth and We, Homo Sapiens. The film, from The Zebras director Chaudhuri, is billed as “a daring exploration of the intersection of religion, patriarchy, and gender oppression in India.” According to Chaudhuri, it “unearths how rituals, customs, and cultural double standards—often sanctified in the name of faith—perpetuate misogyny across generations.” Arthouse director Chaudhuri has explored rural rituals and urban issues, with testimony […]

The Folio Society, founded in 1947 was known for its beautifully bound classics – and not much more. In 2016 the company was ib intensive care and awaiting the final rites. That’s when the new CEO, Joanna Reynolds took charge and transformed business by changing the type of books it was publishing and attracting a whole new Gen Z readership with its science fiction and fantasy titles. Sales have soared since those dark days, with […]