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Kevin McKidd is ready to play the match-maker for Scotland's film industry
It was an emotional journey as one of the most transformative chapters in his career came to an end. At the same time, it was a symbolic journey as he returned home after so many years to where his acting career began. “I came back to my…
Sky thriller The Prisoner becomes latest TV series to be filmed in Wales
Towns and cities across Wales have formed the set of a new action thriller TV series. Prisoner, starring Izuka Hoyle and Tahar Rahim, tells the story of a former hitman who leaves his safe house in St Davids, Pembrokeshire, before his convoy is…
Films more likely to star an actor called Chris or a talking animal than a woman over 60, study finds
Box office hit films are four times more likely to star a talking animal than a woman over 60, according to a new survey by Age Without Limits. The anti-ageism campaign studied the 100 highest performing films released in the UK in 2023, 2024 and…
Latest 'Star Wars' Film 'Mandalorian' Debuts at $102 Million
The Mandalorian and Grogu, the first film in the Star Wars franchise in seven years, was the highest-grossing movie in the US and Canada over the four-day holiday weekend with $102 million in ticket sales. The performance compares with estimates of…
Eurovision Song Contest to release tribute film to celebrate 70th anniversary
The Eurovision Song Contest is celebrating its 70th anniversary with a special tribute film to commemorate the past seven decades of being “united by music”. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which runs Eurovision, will also…
Fury Explodes at Short Films Using AI to Make Erotica of Women From the 1970s
Can't-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech You're playing with fire any time you combine AI and filmmaking. But a new collection of AI short films that premiered in Cannes this week — but crucially, not at the actual…
The Mandalorian and Grogu' is Disney's lowest-ever Star Wars film opening
Walt Disney's 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu' tallied an estimated $82 million in domestic ticket sales through its first three days in theaters. It is the lowest opening haul for a Star Wars title ever released by Disney. However, the…
Name these TV and film locations shot in Liverpool
Liverpool is a popular choice for film producers and TV crews, and it's easy to see why. The city boasts stunning architecture and historic streets that offer the ideal settings for everything from period dramas to blockbuster shows. When it comes…
Tom Hanks Nearly Died Filming 'Cast Away'
Tom Hanks has one of the most impressive career trajectories of any leading man of his generation. While Hanks first introduced himself to worldwide audiences thanks to his comedic performances in classic slapstick films like Splash and Bachelor…
It's a process: The former croupier taking a gamble to bring back film
There's a lot of equipment in the still-under-construction headquarters of Chroma Film Lab but the piece that really catches the eye is a massive stainless-steel box that used to belong to Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson – and which…
Viral Video: Aishwarya Rai Graciously Obliges Fans With Selfies And Autographs At Cannes Film Festival
Aishwarya Rai has made a splash ever since her appearance at the Cannes Film Festival 2026. The actress, who has been an ambassador for L'Oréal for several years, has attended the film festival more than 20 times. Viral videos of the actress…
Where did Nu Metal Horror Go?: 4 Films that Defined the Era
If you've been a horror fan on X long enough, then you've probably already seen the tweet asking, “Remember when horror films used to have industrial/nu metal soundtracks?” Posted by user @Thehorrorkid on December 28, 2025, the tweet…
West Lothian actress launches crowdfunder to help take latest film to big screen
A West Lothian actress has launched a crowdfunder in a bid to make her latest film make it to the big screen. Former burlesque dancer Kim Chapman, whose acting credits include parts in Irvine Welsh's Crime and BBC drama Nightsleeper as well as Game…
The Madison Star Details Brutal Filming Conditions For Taylor Sheridan's Western Series
The Madison 's brutal filming conditions have been revealed. Creator Taylor Sheridan has delivered another series to Paramount, and this time with a star-studded cast including Michelle Pfeiffer, Kurt Russell, Elle Chapman, Beau Garrett, Matthew…
Film buff finds lost 1968 vampire TV movie that was rumored to be so scary it was ordered destroyed
A film buff found a lost 1968 British TV movie about vampires that sparked a legend it was so terrifying it was marked for destruction, a preservation group announced. “No Such Thing as a Vampire” — one of six episodes from the…
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