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Council rejects filming request for Thames Water 'hell-bent on destroying borough
Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. A London council has rejected Thames Water's…
From fan art to Star Wars: How a film poster hobby became a Hollywood career
A film fan who began creating his own movie poster artwork for fun has gone on to work on some of Hollywood's biggest franchises, including Marvel, Indiana Jones and Star Wars. Paul Shipper said he was spotted after sharing designs online, leading…
From fan art to Star Wars: How a film poster hobby became a Hollywood career
Phillip Stoneman, BBC Upload and Allen Cook, West Midlands A film fan who began creating his own movie poster artwork for fun has gone on to work on some of Hollywood's biggest franchises, including Marvel, Indiana Jones and Star Wars. Paul Shipper…
Livestreamers Film Themselves Using Humanoid Robot to Sexually Assault Teen Girl, Prompting Police to Seize the Bot
Police in Cologne, Germany, have seized a humanoid robot after a pair of livestreamers used it to sexually harass a teenage girl. According to a police statement released Monday, the robot “allegedly touched a 16-year-old girl on the…
Halloween costumes 2026: From Obsession to Odyssey, the top TV, film and pop culture party outfits
Alys Davies, Amy Walker and Grace Dean If you're still on the hunt for the perfect Halloween costume, then you might want to look to gargoyles, Freaky Nikki and Dolly Parton for inspiration - they are all predicted to be popular outfit choices for…
Halloween costumes 2026: From Obsession to Odyssey, the top TV, film and pop culture party outfits
If you're still on the hunt for the perfect Halloween costume, then you might want to look to gargoyles, Freaky Nikki and Dolly Parton for inspiration - they are all predicted to be popular outfit choices for 2026. 'People don't necessarily want to…
Eight VIFF Films That Deserve a Closer Look
The 45th Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) featured some high-profile titles, including Jesse Eisenberg's “The Debut,” which has been generating awards buzz for star Julianne Moore, and Martin McDonagh's closing-night black…
The Batman: Part II to film opposite the Houses of Parliament
Posted in: Batman, Movies, Warner Bros | Tagged: london, parliament, The Batman Part II, westminster The Batman: Part II will be filmed opposite the Houses of Parliament in London next weekend, bringing Gotham to the very heart of politics The…
Bromley Councillor filmed 'calling for King Charles to be beheaded
Political parties in Bromley have called upon a Reform councillor to resign after he was filmed allegedly calling for King Charles' beheading because he'd heard he was secretly a Muslim. The now Independent Councillor Dean Miller resigned from…
New York Overtaking California as Top State for TV, Film Production
New York has put itself in striking distance overtaking California as the top state for television and film production. While the Empire State has always had a solid presence in the entertainment industry with Rockefeller Center and auteur…
The 10 Best Hard Sci-Fi Movies in Film History
The wonder of science fiction is the story's ability to take audiences places they never imagined they could go. From traveling through time to explorations through deep space, the genre's place in cinema has remained highly sought after. In movie…
Thames Water blocked from filming in Richmond in row with council
Richmond Council has rejected Thames Water's request to film in the borough due to an ongoing row over the firm's plan to pump treated wastewater into the River Thames. Lib Dem Council Leader Gareth Roberts said the authority denied Thames Water…
'It's Presumptuous to Think Films Can Change the World'
For pretty much his whole career, director Romain Gavras has fused his penchant for politically charged imagery with his own infectious pop sensibility. He initially made his name as a creator of controversial (and often beloved) music videos like…
Joel Coen Talks Studio Consolidation - 'Competition Is What Produces Opportunities for Different Kinds of Movies' - and Teases Reunion Film With Brother Ethan
The Coen brothers could be heading back to their hometown in Minneapolis for a reunion movie eight years after their last joint film, “The Ballad of Buster Scruggs.” While at Lyon's Lumière Film Festival, where they received a…
Yorkshire restaurants and bars loved by film stars, musicians and football icons
If you love a bit of star-spotting then we have suggestions of brilliant Yorkshire restaurants and bars where you might bump into a famous face or two. After all, celebrities are just like the rest of us. They want to enjoy their spare time in the…
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