Czech ministers address Trump tariffs, global incentives at Karlovy Vary film fest
At Karlovy Vary, Czech officials weigh film tariff threats, rising incentive wars, and a new levy on streamers amid growing international competition.
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‘The Ritual’ (2025) movie review: Al Pacino and Dan Stevens do The Exorcist by way of The Office
A hollow exorcism thriller with sitcom-style camerawork and recycled scares, The Ritual is more parody than possession.
Nathan Fillion on filming ‘The Rookie’ in Prague: ‘It felt like I was shooting Casino Royale’
Nathan Fillion says filming The Rookie in Prague for season 8 felt like shooting a Bond movie as the series expands its scope with an overseas storyline.
Is ‘Dune: Part Three’ filming in Prague? Despite reports, Czech shoot unlikely
Reports suggest Dune: Part Three is filming in Prague, but all evidence points to Budapest as the confirmed location for the sci-fi sequel.
Foreign film production in Czechia fell sharply in 2024, but new reforms offer hope
Czechia saw a large drop in foreign film spending in 2024, but new incentives and legislative reforms aim to restore the country’s competitive edge.
‘Superman’ (2025) movie review: James Gunn’s DC retool is the best Superman film in 35 years
NOW STREAMING ON: The Man of Steel returns to the screen for a delightfully vibrant comic book adventure in Superman, opening in Prague and cinemas
‘Franz’: Prague-shot Kafka biopic launches debut trailer ahead of September release
Agnieszka Holland’s Franz, a Kafka biopic shot in Prague, has unveiled a first trailer and new stills ahead of its Czech release on September 25.
Movie Reviews
‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ movie review: Scarlett Johansson hunts dinos by land, by sea, and by air
In terms of a straightforward adventure movie packed with dinosaur thrills, it’s the series’ best entry since Joe Johnston’s Jurassic Park III.
‘M3GAN 2.0’ movie review: Blumhouse’s killer AI doll goes full Terminator in action-heavy sequel
NOW STREAMING ON: The killer doll from 2023’s M3GAN is resurrected to fight a weaponized AI robot gone rogue in M3GAN 2.0, opening in Prague
’28 Years Later’ movie review: Danny Boyle resurrects viral rage in a smart, soulful zombie sequel
This long-awaited sequel isn’t quite as innovative as the original 2002 film, or as intense as its 2007 sequel, but it works on deeper, more theological levels.
‘Clown in a Cornfield’ movie review: Eli Craig’s horror-comedy serves up bloody pitchforks and punchlines
This new slasher film with a strong dash of comedy boasts standout scenes of bloody horror and laugh-out-loud moments, even if it doesn’t live up to Tucker and Dale.
Filmed in Prague
‘Ride or Die’: Prime Video spy series wraps Prague production after city center shoot
Prime Video’s Ride or Die, starring Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer, has wrapped six months of filming across central Prague.
‘The Face of Horror’: Jonah Hauer-King, Kristine Froseth to shoot new Anna Biller film in Prague
Anna Biller’s ghost story The Face of Horror, starring Jonah Hauer-King and Kristine Froseth, begins filming in Prague next month.
‘The Rookie’: L.A. police drama with Nathan Fillion films in Prague for season 8
ABC’s police drama The Rookie briefly filmed scenes for its upcoming eighth season in Prague, marking its first shoot outside the U.S.
‘Brick’: Prague-shot Netflix thriller with Matthias Schweighöfer gets debut trailer ahead of July release
The new Netflix thriller Brick, filmed at Prague’s Barrandov Studio, stars Matthias Schweighöfer and Ruby O. Fee; streaming from July 10, 2025.
Czech Cinema News
Dakota Johnson on Karlovy Vary: ‘This looks like Disneyland—It’s so beautiful’
Dakota Johnson received the KVIFF President’s Award while presenting two new films and discussing her next steps as director and producer.
Michael Douglas confirms retirement at Karlovy Vary film fest: ‘I had to stop’
Veteran actor Michael Douglas confirmed he’s stepping away from acting during a July 5 appearance at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.
Iranian filmmakers behind Karlovy Vary selection ‘Bidad’ received prison sentences for film’s themes
Iranian crew behind Bidad, premiering at the Karlovy Vary film fest on July 9, have reportedly been sentenced over themes defying Iran’s ban on women singing in public.
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival honors Jiří Bartoška with special screenings, exhibit
KVIFF pays tribute to longtime president Jiří Bartoška with a documentary, screenings, and a photo exhibition during its 59th edition.
Czech Movies
‘Secret Delivery’: Czech WWII adventure film to have international premiere at Locarno film fest
The Czech-Slovak family drama Secret Delivery will screen in Locarno Kids on August 13, marking its international festival premiere
‘Perla’: Czechoslovak émigré tale to screen at Karlovy Vary after Rotterdam premiere
Alexandra Makarová’s Perla, a portrait of exile and return, debuts in Czechia at Karlovy Vary after premiering in competition at Rotterdam.
‘Bardotky’: Czech actress and model Paulina Porizkova returns home to shoot new movie
Model and actress Paulina Porizkova is currently in Czechia filming Bardotky, her first Czech-language film, alongside Dagmar Havlová and Eva Holubová.
Škoda Auto designers reimagine Ferat Vampire car from cult classic 1981 Czech horror film
Škoda designers have recreated the iconic Ferat Vampire car from Juraj Herz’s classic 1981 Czech horror film, blending retro cinema with futuristic design.
Czech Connections
Towering ‘Squid Game’ dolls appear on Prague’s Vltava River to promote season 3 of Netflix series
Two towering dolls from Squid Game have been installed on Prague’s Vltava River, part of a global campaign for the Netflix series’ final season.
John Malkovich visited Prague in 1989 for the inauguration of Václav Havel: ‘I admired him greatly’
John Malkovich reflects on his admiration for Václav Havel, his ties to Prague, and decades of working in theater and film in a new interview with Novinky.cz.
‘The Fredy Hirsch Story’: Animated doc to tell story of Prague-based Jewish youth leader
Hirsch led educational and cultural programming for children in Prague’s Jewish community and at Nazi camps in Terezín and Auschwitz.
Grammy-nominated singer Lido Pimienta was inspired by this Czech film for new album
Lido Pimienta’s new album La Belleza was inspired by Luboš Fišer’s haunting score for Valerie and Her Week of Wonders and her Indigenous roots.