Archive · 26 Jun 2025
MasterChef Sri Lanka, Lolita Trailer, and BFI Awards
There are a few exciting entertainment updates.
First, Sri Lanka is getting its own version of the popular cooking show 'MasterChef', premiering in September.
Meanwhile, the indie film 'Lolita', about a man trying to rebuild his life after prison, has a trailer out.
Additionally, the British Film Institute (BFI) is giving out about $2.27 million to help fund the creation of films and TV shows that involve the UK working with other countries.
These projects include both animated shows for kids and feature films.
These are some developments in the world of entertainment.
A Sri Lankan version of 'MasterChef' is set to debut on ITN in September.
Jorge Xolalpa's indie film 'Lolita' will premiere at the San Antonio Film Festival.
'Lolita' stars Alexis Vazquez in his acting debut.
The BFI has awarded $2.27M to 11 international co-productions through the UK Global Screen Fund.
The funded projects include animation and feature films in collaboration with various countries.
- Who
- 'MasterChef' producers, the cast and crew of 'Lolita', and the BFI.
- What
- Multiple entertainment projects are in development or receiving funding.
- When
- September (for 'MasterChef' debut), Summer (for 'Lolita' premiere), ongoing (for BFI funding).
- Where
- Sri Lanka, L.A. outskirts, UK and international co-productions.
- Why
- To produce entertainment content and support international collaboration in film and television.
- MasterChef Airdate
- September
- MasterChef Network
- ITN (Sri Lanka)
- Lolita Premiere
- San Antonio Film Festival (Summer)
- Lolita Director
- Jorge Xolalpa
- BFI Funding Amount
- $2.27M
- BFI Funding Purpose
- International Co-Productions