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foxnews.com - Marc Tamasco - Ben Affleck downplays AI fears in film industry, says 'laws already exist' to protect artists' likeness
Ben Affleck downplays AI fears in film industry, says 'laws already exist' to protect artists' likeness
Fox News

Actor Ben Affleck pushed back on some of the fears surrounding artificial intelligence 's impact on the film industry, arguing that the technology will be used as a 'tool' to streamline workflows in 'all the places that are expensive and…

indianexpress.com - AR Rahman's comment on film industry becoming 'communal' is 'dangerous', says Shobhaa De: 'Religion is not a factor in getting work'
AR Rahman's comment on film industry becoming 'communal' is 'dangerous', says Shobhaa De: 'Religion is not a factor in getting work'
The Indian Express

It is difficult to imagine the soundscape of contemporary Indian cinema without acknowledging the contribution of legendary composer AR Rahman. Over the decades, Rahman has not only redefined music in Tamil cinema but has also played a defining…

bbc.co.uk - Emma Petrie - This is England actor backs film shot in Grimsby and Cleethorpes - BBC News
This is England actor backs film shot in Grimsby and Cleethorpes - BBC News
BBC

A film about family relationships, which is backed by actor Thomas Turgoose, has been shot in Grimsby and Cleethorpes. Good Man is written and directed by Megan Harding, while Grimsby actor Turgoose, best known for his role in the film This Is…

scroll.in - Scroll Staff - 'Could be a communal thing': AR Rahman says Hindi film industry changed in past eight years
'Could be a communal thing': AR Rahman says Hindi film industry changed in past eight years
Scroll.in

Music composer AR Rahman in an interview to BBC Asian Network said that the Hindi film industry has changed over the past eight years, attributing it to a shift in power and possibly to “ a communal thing ”. His remarks sparked a…

cbsnews.com - Madeline  Montgomery - Georgia's film production still seeing slowdowns and uncertainty, so industry gets creative
Georgia's film production still seeing slowdowns and uncertainty, so industry gets creative
CBS News

mirror.co.uk - Paige Ingram - Meghan shares intimate footage of her and Harry filmed by Princess Lilibet
Meghan shares intimate footage of her and Harry filmed by Princess Lilibet
The Mirror

Meghan Markle has shared some throwback video footage of her and Prince Harry dancing in a video filmed by their daughter Princess Lilibet. Meghan shared the intimate clip on her Instagram on Friday, January 16 and it is her first post on the…

theguardian.com - Jim Farber - 'She had a hidden identity': new film uncovers a mother's second world war secrets
'She had a hidden identity': new film uncovers a mother's second world war secrets
The Guardian

When journalist Marisa Fox was a young girl, her mother would regale her with stories of her own youth, all of which roiled with drama and consequence. When she was a 13-year-old girl living in Poland in the late 1930s, on the brink of the Nazi…

yahoo.com - Zachary Ehrmann - Experts issue warning after 'Zootopia 2' sparks bizarre trend in China: 'The power of a good film ...
Experts issue warning after 'Zootopia 2' sparks bizarre trend in China: 'The power of a good film ...
Yahoo!

A Disney sequel character is inspiring Chinese consumers to purchase dangerous live snakes as pets, according to Sixth Tone. The trend has created public safety concerns and exposed regulatory gaps in online wildlife sales. Gary the blue snake, a…

usmagazine.com - Elise Nelson - Where Was Agatha Christie's Seven Dials Filmed? Filming Locations Explained
Where Was Agatha Christie's Seven Dials Filmed? Filming Locations Explained
Us Weekly

Agatha Christie's Seven Dials has landed on Netflix, adapting one of the famous mystery novelist's beloved stories. Told over three episodes, Seven Dials follows Lady Eileen “Bundle” Brent (played by Mia McKenna-Bruce) as she seeks…

express.co.uk - Chris Samuel - The 'greatest war film of the 20th century' is streaming now on Amazon Prime
The 'greatest war film of the 20th century' is streaming now on Amazon Prime
Express.co.uk

A film set during World War 2 that's hailed by fans as 'haunting' and among the best ever made is streaming now in the UK. The Ascent (1977) is a Soviet drama that focuses on two Soviet partisans, Sotnikov (played by Boris Plotnikov) and Rybak…

nme.com - Poppy Burton - David Lynch friends and collaborators mark one year since film icon's death
David Lynch friends and collaborators mark one year since film icon's death
NME | Music, Film, TV, Gaming & Pop Culture News

David Lynch ‘s closest collaborators have marked a year since his death with a series of moving social media tributes. READ MORE: David Lynch – 1946-2025: a true visionary who reinvented cinema The beloved late director's death was…

netmums.com - Marion Ottaviani - 10 of the best-reviewed 2025 films to watch when you finally get the TV to yourself
10 of the best-reviewed 2025 films to watch when you finally get the TV to yourself
Netmums

Once you've survived bedtime negotiations and finally claimed the sofa, scrolling through streaming services for 40 minutes defeats the purpose. These 10 films from 2025 earned their critical acclaim through genuine quality rather than hype…

deadline.com - Melanie Goodfellow - European Film Awards Opens With Jafar Panahi Iran Plea & Prizes For 'Arco' & 'Sirat' - Live Updating
European Film Awards Opens With Jafar Panahi Iran Plea & Prizes For 'Arco' & 'Sirat' - Live Updating
Deadline

Iranian director Jafar Panahi kicked off the 38th European Film Awards in Berlin on Saturday with an impassioned plea asking the world not to remain silent in the wake of the massacre unfolding in Iran. Panahi was speaking ten days into a brutal…

variety.com - Angelique Jackson - Oscar Winner Tom McCarthy Sets Next Film at Sony Pictures Classics
Oscar Winner Tom McCarthy Sets Next Film at Sony Pictures Classics
Variety

Oscar-winning filmmaker Tom McCarthy ‘s (“Spotlight”) next movie has landed with Sony Pictures Classics. The yet-to-be-titled film is set to begin production at the end of February and is dedicated to the late Steve Golin, the…

deadline.com - Melanie Goodfellow - European Film Awards Opens With Jafar Panahi Iran Plea & Prizes For 'Arco' & 'Sirāt' - Updating Live
European Film Awards Opens With Jafar Panahi Iran Plea & Prizes For 'Arco' & 'Sirāt' - Updating Live
Deadline

Iranian director Jafar Panahi kicked off the 38th European Film Awards in Berlin on Saturday with an impassioned plea asking the world not to remain silent in the wake of “the unprecedented massacre” unfolding in Iran. Panahi was…

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