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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…

forbes.com - Derek Newton - Meet Stage 32, The Future Of Film School, And Career Education
Meet Stage 32, The Future Of Film School, And Career Education
Forbes

Richard Brotto, CEO of Stage 32. One of the truisms about education, especially higher education, is that it's insular. Those who occupy its orbits often do not see too well beyond the strong, self-reinforcing gravitational pull. Even when we do…

bbc.co.uk - Bournemouth Film School receives £1.25m of government funding - BBC News
Bournemouth Film School receives £1.25m of government funding - BBC News
BBC

A university's film school is to receive £1.25m of government funding. Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) is being awarded the capital funding after making a successful bid to the Office for Students (OfS), a non-departmental public body of…

bbc.co.uk - Tom MacDougall - Sheffield film intern urges others to follow dream careers - BBC News
Sheffield film intern urges others to follow dream careers - BBC News
BBC

A film and television intern who grew up on a council estate and lost his brother to knife crime has said he wants to inspire people from similar backgrounds to 'fight for their dreams'. Zane Alsaroori, 22, grew up on the Wensley estate in Page…

dailymail.co.uk - Emma Richter - The US game shows filmed outside of the US because of pricey Hollywood
The US game shows filmed outside of the US because of pricey Hollywood
Mail Online

Many Americans might assume that their beloved game shows are filmed in the US - but because of Hollywood's astronomical prices, that's not the case. Instead of staying in the states, where filming in iconic Los Angeles studios costs an arm and a…

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…

dailymail.co.uk - T. Zeller For Dailymail.com - Trump saves Rush Hour 4! Chris Tucker film a go after President's move
Trump saves Rush Hour 4! Chris Tucker film a go after President's move
Mail Online

READ MORE: De Niro's meeting with 'anti-Trump' Pope Leo sparks outrage Another Rush Hour is in the works - and insiders claim Donald Trump had a starring role in making it happen. Paramount is said to be locking in a deal to take on Rush Hour 4…

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…

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…

complex.com - Bernadette Giacomazzo - Iconic Adult Film Star Had Less Than $50K to Her Name Whe...
Iconic Adult Film Star Had Less Than $50K to Her Name Whe...
Complex

Jesse Jane built a career that made her one of the most recognizable names in adult entertainment, but new court documents show that the longtime adult film star had far less to her name than the internet once claimed. Born Cynthia Ann Howell in…

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…

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