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CM Vijay's appointment of Rajmohan as Film Minister divides Tamil film industry: 'Not demeaning but…'
“How would I or we as a body or as an association render our requests or grievances of our film industry which is actually bleeding and so many reforms to be made and give a ray of hope for the fraternity especially producers /production…
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay mourns death of producer K Rajan: 'The film industry will always remember his dedication
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay expressed condolences on the demise of veteran producer, director, and actor K Rajan, who died by suicide after jumping into Chennai's Adyar river on Sunday at the age of 85. In a condolence message shared…
OSU-Tulsa and Buffalo Roam Studios host film industry workshop in Bartlesville
BARTLESVILLE, Okla. — Buffalo Roam Studios and OSU-Tulsa held a one-day workshop for people interested in getting into the film industry on Sunday. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., attendees were able to learn from award-winning industry experts in a…
Female Film Club Returns to Cannes With Expanded Short Film Fund (EXCLUSIVE)
The Female Film Club has unveiled the second edition of its Global Short Film Fund at the Cannes Film Festival, with an expanded prize package worth €33,000 ($38,600) and three new industry partners: AI filmmaking platform IMGN.AI…
Insane' Mackenzie Shirilla doc to watch after Netflix film
Netflix fans are discovering other 'horrible' true crime series after watching the latest film about Mackenzie Shirilla. The streamer's new release The Crash, has quickly become the number one film among UK subscribers since its release last week.
China Film Pavilion Returns to Cannes as China Film Co-Production Corporation Presents Over 180 Domestic Films
For the fifth consecutive year, the China Film Pavilion appeared at the Cannes Film Festival, which marks its 79th edition from May 12 through 23. Under the guidance of the China Film Administration, China Film Co-Production Corporation set up the…
Charming Cotswold town with railway walk was film set for Disney's Rivals
A small Cotswolds town with royal residences and a walk along a former railway has been used as a filming location for the hit series Rivals. The popular Disney+ drama series Rivals has returned for its second season, with the battle between…
Tamil film producer Rajan jumps into Adyar river, dies
Veteran Tamil film producer K Rajan jumped into the Adyar river in Chennai and died on Sunday, police said. This is a suicide, and the reason for his extreme decision is not known, police added. The 85-year-old film personality asked his car driver…
'Lee Cronin's The Mummy' Arrives On Streaming This Week As Film Nears $90 Million At Box Office
Natalie Grace in 'Lee Cronin's The Mummy.' Lee Cronin's The Mummy, the latest horror movie from the Evil Dead Rise filmmaker, premieres on digital streaming this week as the film clears the $88 million mark at the worldwide box office. Written and…
France's top film producer says it will blacklist figures who petitioned against rightwing billionaire
The head of France's biggest film producer, Canal+, has said the group will no longer work with hundreds of cinema figures who signed a petition voicing concern over the growing influence of the rightwing billionaire owner Vincent Bolloré.
France's Haiku Films & Norway's Rein Film Board Indian Indie Drama 'Kabootar'
EXCLUSIVE: Indian indie drama Kabootar, the debut feature of award-winning short filmmaker Ishan Sharma, has secured co-production partners in Norway and France. Paris-based Haiku Films and Oslo-based Rein Film confirmed in Cannes that they've…
Keanu Reeves Gets His Samurai On with Stop-Motion 'Hidari' Film
Do you like movies with stop-motion animation, samurai, or Keanu Reeves ? If you answered “yes” to either, you may be interested in Hidari, an upcoming stop-motion movie that just landed Reeves in the lead role. Directed and written…
T.N. CM Vijay condoles death of film producer Rajan
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay condoled the death of film producer K. Rajan, who died on Sunday (May 17, 2026). “He boldly expressed his views on the welfare of the film industry, particularly small producers and distributors. His…
'Laalo' Producers Soul Sutra Unveil 12-Film Gujarati Slate at Cannes Film Market, Eye Global Co-Productions (EXCLUSIVE)
Indian production company Soul Sutra is presenting a 12-film Gujarati-language development and production slate at the Cannes Film Market this week. The banner is led by Indian National Film Award-winning actor-producer Manasi Parekh and…
'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Arrives On Streaming This Week As Film Tops $964 Million At Box Office
Princess Peach (voice of Anya Taylor-Joy) and Mario (Chris Pratt) in 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.' Universal Pictures/Illumination Entertainment The Super Mario Galaxy Movie premieres on digital streaming this week as the animated blockbuster…
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