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scmp.com - He Huifeng - Why China's film industry is banking on Zootopia 2 being a smash hit
Why China's film industry is banking on Zootopia 2 being a smash hit
South China Morning Post

China's film market urgently needs a hit to draw audiences back to cinemas after a lacklustre few months. And an unexpected candidate looks set to fill that role: the Disney animated comedy Zootopia 2. Hollywood movies have underperformed in China…

people.com - Hannah Sacks - Theo Rossi Shares Whether He Wants His Son Arlo, 8, to Follow in His Footsteps in the Film Industry (Exclusive)
Theo Rossi Shares Whether He Wants His Son Arlo, 8, to Follow in His Footsteps in the Film Industry (Exclusive)
PEOPLE

Theo Rossi isn't sure he wants his son to follow in his footsteps He tells PEOPLE that although his son Arlo is an artist, he doesn't know if he wants Arlo to join him in the film industry Rossi shares Arlo and son Kane with wife Meghan McDermott…

rappler.com - Lé Baltar - Japanese actor Lily Franky reflects on loneliness, growth of PH film industry
Japanese actor Lily Franky reflects on loneliness, growth of PH film industry
RAPPLER

MANILA, Philippines – Two Philippine co-productions that recently screened in-competition at the 2025 QCinema International Film Festival — Janus Victoria's Diamonds in the Sand and Chie Hayakawa's Renoir — both star Japanese…

variety.com - Ben Croll - Marrakech Film Festival Steps Onto Awards Circuit With Focus on Industry Connection
Marrakech Film Festival Steps Onto Awards Circuit With Focus on Industry Connection
Variety

The toniest screening at last year's Marrakech Film Festival happened off-site. The jury president arrived in Morocco with a rough cut of his latest film, which, as luck would have it, starred another juror. With the day's screenings and…

mirror.co.uk - Peter Harris - Most anticipated film' with Wednesday star now streaming
Most anticipated film' with Wednesday star now streaming
The Mirror

A title that was dubbed 'most anticipated film of the year' featuring a Wednesday star is now streaming. Death of A Unicorn was only released in cinemas earlier this year and is now available to watch from the comfort of your home. That is thanks…

mirror.co.uk - Niamh Spence - Idyllic' village named 'most beautiful in England' has starred in films
Idyllic' village named 'most beautiful in England' has starred in films
The Mirror

A village tucked away in the stunning Cotswolds has been dubbed as 'idylic' and hailed as the 'most beautiful village in England'. Tucked away in a leafy valley in the Cotswolds, Castle Combe is frequently dubbed the 'prettiest village in England'…

telegraph.co.uk - Tim Robey - Udo Kier's bizarre film career, from Frankenstein to Sex with Madonna
Udo Kier's bizarre film career, from Frankenstein to Sex with Madonna
The Telegraph

Udo Kier, who has died aged 81, became a cult horror icon by complete fluke. The Cologne-born actor, with his piercing stare and Terence Stamp-like beauty, was living a peripatetic lifestyle in his 20s. After dabbling as a model and supporting…

forbes.com - Simon Thompson - 'Knives Out' Director Rian Johnson Is Not Done With His Film Franchise
'Knives Out' Director Rian Johnson Is Not Done With His Film Franchise
Forbes

Director Rian Johnson at Netflix's 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery' premiere held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, California. Don't get used to referring to writer-director Rian Johnson's Knives Out movies as a…

standard.co.uk - Lynn Rusk - Ethan Hawke hopes to work in Ireland again after 'wonderful' Blue Moon filming
Ethan Hawke hopes to work in Ireland again after 'wonderful' Blue Moon filming
Evening Standard

Actor Ethan Hawke has said he had a “wonderful” experience filming his latest movie, Blue Moon, in Ireland and would love to work there again. His newest collaboration with director Richard Linklater was shot primarily in Dublin, with…

businessinsider.com - Gabbi Shaw - Every animated Disney film, ranked by critics
Every animated Disney film, ranked by critics
Business Insider

Based on the folk tale of the same name, 'Chicken Little' is about a fearful little chicken who becomes convinced the sky is falling. While the adults in his life dismiss him, it becomes clear that something is certainly afoot in his small town.

dailymail.co.uk - Adam S. Levy - Ryan Reynolds welcomes dissent on film sets amid It Ends with Us row
Ryan Reynolds welcomes dissent on film sets amid It Ends with Us row
Mail Online

Have YOU got a story? Email READ MORE: Blake Lively stocks up for Thanksgiving at Trader Joe's READ MORE: It Ends with Us author breaks silence on explosive lawsuit Ryan Reynolds said he welcomes employees disagreeing with him, amid wife Blake…

mirror.co.uk - Maria Leticia Gomes - 10 brilliant free films to stream including Oscar-winning musical Chicago
10 brilliant free films to stream including Oscar-winning musical Chicago
The Mirror

From thrilling escapades to timeless classics, Freely is packing the coming weeks with a host of exciting new titles available across BBC iPlayer, ITVX, Channel 4 and more. Whether you're after a nostalgic 90s flick, a gripping spy drama or an…

theverge.com - Andrew Liszewski - The Kodak Snapic A1 is a $99 film camera that makes double exposures easy
The Kodak Snapic A1 is a $99 film camera that makes double exposures easy
The Verge

The affordable shooter uses a three-element glass lens with two focus zones for portrait or landscape photography. The affordable shooter uses a three-element glass lens with two focus zones for portrait or landscape photography.

bleedingcool.com - Jeremy Konrad - Rebecca Yarros's Variation Getting Film Adaptation At Amazon
Rebecca Yarros's Variation Getting Film Adaptation At Amazon
Bleeding Cool News

Posted in: Amazon MGM Studios, Movies | Tagged: amazon, Rebecca Yarros, Variation Rebecca Yarros and Amazon MGM Studios are collaborating on a big screen adaptation of several of her books, including Variation. Rebecca Yarros's thriller Variation…

boston.com - Associated Press - Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark film 'The Harder They Come,' dead at 81
Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark film 'The Harder They Come,' dead at 81
Boston.com

NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmy Cliff, the charismatic reggae pioneer and actor who preached joy, defiance and resilience in such classics as “Many Rivers to Cross,” “You Can Get it If You Really Want” and…

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