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mirror.co.uk - Daniel Bird - EastEnders legend films final scenes after 'explosive' storyline
EastEnders legend films final scenes after 'explosive' storyline
The Mirror

An EastEnders legend has filmed their final scenes. Ross Kemp made a brief return to the BBC soap opera this year in what bosses promised to be an 'explosive' storyline. Kemp, known for playing hardman Grant Mitchell, initially returned last year…

mirror.co.uk - Lucas Hill-Paul - 'Easily the worst film ever' is dominating Netflix chart
'Easily the worst film ever' is dominating Netflix chart
The Mirror

Netflix UK's current number three film is an action thriller that's being called one of the worst movies of all time. Despite receiving poor reviews from both critics and fans, including an average of 3.7 on IMDb and a 50 percent audience rating on…

thestandard.com.hk - Marco Lam - HKIFF opens golden jubilee edition, showcasing Hong Kong as global film exchange hub
HKIFF opens golden jubilee edition, showcasing Hong Kong as global film exchange hub
The Standard

The 50th Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF) opened on Wednesday, with officials highlighting the city's role as a hub for cultural exchange between East and West as the event celebrates its golden jubilee. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT…

dailymail.co.uk - Milly Veitch - Lindsay Lohan joins Shailene Woodley in filming Count My Lies in NYC
Lindsay Lohan joins Shailene Woodley in filming Count My Lies in NYC
Mail Online

Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.co.uk Lindsay Lohan continued to show off her incredibly youthful glow on Wednesday, as she got to work on filming latest project, Count My Lies, in New York City. The actress, 39, and her co-star Shailene…

gizmodo.com - Germain Lussier - Michael B. Jordan's First Post-Oscars Film Looks Way Cuter Than 'Sinners
Michael B. Jordan's First Post-Oscars Film Looks Way Cuter Than 'Sinners
Gizmodo | The Future Is Here

It's kind of hilarious that Swapped ended up being Michael B. Jordan's follow-up to his Oscar-winning role in Sinners. One is a hard R, vampire movie that's also a rumination on culture, race, and music. The other is an animated film with talking…

variety.com - Nick Vivarelli - Isabel Coixet's 'Three Goodbyes' to Open Revamped Istanbul Film Festival
Isabel Coixet's 'Three Goodbyes' to Open Revamped Istanbul Film Festival
Variety

Isabel Coixet 's Rome-set drama “Three Goodbyes,” starring Italian A-listers Alba Rorhwacher and Elio Germano, will open the 45th Istanbul Film Festival that will run April 9-19. The festival — which is being revamped under a…

mirror.co.uk - Tianna Corbin - Gripping' BBC crime drama returns as filming begins for second series
Gripping' BBC crime drama returns as filming begins for second series
The Mirror

There's good news for fans of the rebooted BBC crime drama, Lynley, as series two is in production. The series kicked off at the beginning of the year, which followed unconventional detective duo DI Tommy Lynley (Leo Suter) and DS Barbara Havers…

mirror.co.uk - Matt Jackson - Richard Osman's wife says 'I'm sorry' after he makes film confession
Richard Osman's wife says 'I'm sorry' after he makes film confession
The Mirror

Ingrid Oliver, wife of TV personality Richard Osman, was left gobsmacked when he confessed to a surprising gap in his film knowledge. Richard, 55, has been a fixture in the television industry since the 90s, when he started writing scripts for…

deadline.com - Andreas Wiseman - John Travolta's Directorial Debut To Play At The Cannes Film Festival; Under-The-Radar Film Is Backed By Apple
John Travolta's Directorial Debut To Play At The Cannes Film Festival; Under-The-Radar Film Is Backed By Apple
Deadline

John Travolta ‘s directorial debut will have its world premiere at this year's Cannes Film Festival in May, before launching on Apple TV on May 29. The under-the-radar Apple Original Films project, called Propeller One-Way Night Coach, is…

thesun.co.uk - Ellie Henman - Marlon Wayans says cancel culture is KILLING comedy & defends controversial film
Marlon Wayans says cancel culture is KILLING comedy & defends controversial film
The Sun

ACTOR MARLON WAYANS reckons cancel culture has tried to kill comedy – but he's bringing it back with a bang. The White Chicks funnyman says he refuses to tone it down, despite years of backlash online. Your info will be used in accordance…

bleedingcool.com - Gavin Sheehan - Shigeru Miyamoto Says Smash Bros. FIlm Not In The Works
Shigeru Miyamoto Says Smash Bros. FIlm Not In The Works
Bleeding Cool News

Posted in: Movies, Super Smash Bros., Universal | Tagged: illumination, nintendo, Shigeru Miyamoto In an interview about The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto downplayed the idea of a Smash Bros. movie being made Shigeru…

variety.com - Naman Ramachandran - Jack Tan, Zizan Razak Join 2026 Ambassador Lineup as Malaysia Film Fest Unveils 'Resonance' Theme
Jack Tan, Zizan Razak Join 2026 Ambassador Lineup as Malaysia Film Fest Unveils 'Resonance' Theme
Variety

The 9th Malaysia International Film Festival has unveiled its ambassador roster and key programming highlights for its 2026 edition, set to run July 18–25 in Kuala Lumpur. Comedic actor and entertainer Zizan Razak and actor Jack Tan have…

hollywoodreporter.com - Georg Szalai - Cannes Marché Sets First Creator Economy Summit, 'Largest Virtual Production Stage' at a Film Market
Cannes Marché Sets First Creator Economy Summit, 'Largest Virtual Production Stage' at a Film Market
The Hollywood Reporter

The Cannes Film Festival's market is gearing up for its 2026 edition, running May 12-20, with innovations and superlatives designed to “reaffirm” the Marché du Film's position as “the premier hub where creativity…

deadline.com - Matthew Carey - DOXA Documentary Film Festival In Vancouver Announces 2026 Lineup
DOXA Documentary Film Festival In Vancouver Announces 2026 Lineup
Deadline

EXCLUSIVE: The DOXA Documentary Film Festival – Western Canada's largest nonfiction film showcase – today announced the lineup for its 25 anniversary edition. The festival, running April 30-May 10 in Vancouver, will open with live…

variety.com - Naman Ramachandran - Myanmar Actor Poe Mamhe Thar on Thai Film Debut in 'Gohan,' Building a Regional Career and Her Dream of Playing a Doctor (EXCLUSIVE)
Myanmar Actor Poe Mamhe Thar on Thai Film Debut in 'Gohan,' Building a Regional Career and Her Dream of Playing a Doctor (EXCLUSIVE)
Variety

Poe Mamhe Thar built her career in Myanmar one character at a time, developing what she describes as a growing sensitivity not just to the roles she played but to the audiences connecting with them. Now, with her Thai cinema debut in “…

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