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The latest episode of “Artist of the Year: Masterclass” is set to air on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 7:00 Pm on Sky Arts. Titled “Monochrome Palette,” this episode promises to be an exciting journey into the world of art, focusing on the beauty and simplicity of monochromatic colors.

In this episode, talented artists who have previously participated in the “Artist of the Year” programs will share their expertise. They will guide viewers through easy-to-learn techniques that can help budding artists explore the depths of monochrome painting. With a focus on using a limited color palette, artists will demonstrate how to create stunning works of art using shades, tones, and tints of a single color.

“Monochrome Palette” is not just about painting; it’s about understanding the emotional impact of color and how it can transform a piece. This episode will inspire anyone looking to enhance their artistic skills, making it a...

Ahead of a January 10, 2025 premiere on Japanese television, the official website and accounts for the Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! anime today unveiled a main trailer that highlights the series' cast and theme songs. Riko Sasaki ( Bofuri Ed) performs "Palette" Days for the opening song, while VTubers Kaede Higuchi and Kanae perform "Yummy Yummy" for the ending song. The anime's main cast is as follows (in order of appearance): Kazuhiro Kitase voiced by Yusuke Kobayashi Marie voiced by Kaede Hondo Wridra voiced by Yumi Uchiyama Mewi voiced by Riko Sasaki Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! Main Trailer New character illustrations for Marie and Wridra were also unveiled. Marie Marie (Yukata) Wridra Wridra (Yukata) Related: Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! TV Anime Says Hi to Main Cast in First Teaser Trailer, Visual Based on the light novels by Suzuki Makishima and Yappen, Toru Kitahata directs the Welcome to Japan, Ms.

When Sébastien Raybaud founded Anton in 2011 (as Anton Capital Entertainment), his first major deal proved to be groundbreaking for the European film industry.

Although institutional slate financing had been a regular practice among U.S. studios (Raybaud himself helped arrange several deals during his time on the film arm of investment bank Société Générale in London), it just wasn’t being done on the continent.

“There was a disconnect,” he says, pointing to the money that was available in the U.S. compared to Europe. So Anton was originally set up to “marry big investors with the industry.” It did just that with a €150 million (($160 million) three-year slate-financing deal with StudioCanal using U.S. fund Falcon, with the cash injection helping bankroll both the hugely successful “Paddington” and “Shaun the Sheep” franchises, kickstarting a period of significant growth for the Vivendi-owned studio.

“Because of the money we raised, we...