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- ↑ Katcy Stephan, "David Lambert’s ‘Turtles’ Lands U.S. Distribution With Dark Star Pictures". Variety , April 5, 2024.
- ↑ Vincent Raymond, "Le cinéma francophone en mode Beaujolais". Le Petit Bulletin, October 31, 2023.
- ↑ Jeremy Kay, "SXSW selects ‘3 Body Problem’ as opening night TV premiere, ‘The Fall Guy’ as centrepiece". Screen Daily , January 10, 2024.
