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Fresh Films plans $12M Rock Island studio expansion to grow local film industry
Local News Since 2016, Fresh Films has taught teens and adults the fundamentals of filmmaking and is now planning a major expansion in the heart of Rock Island. To stream News 8 on your phone, you need the News 8 app. Example video title will go…
Vijay-starrer 'Jana Nayagan' release delay frustrates Tamil Nadu film industry
At a time when OTT revolution seems to have severely eaten into the exhibition business, the delay in release of actor Vijay's farewell movie, Jana Nayagan, which is currently mired in a dispute over the film's certification by the Central Board of…
Hugh Bonneville confirms future in Downton Abbey and Paddington films
Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.co.uk Not sure what to watch tonight? Discover our brand new TV GUIDE now! Hugh Bonneville has confirmed his future on Downton Abbey and the Paddington movies during an appearance on ITV talk show The…
Eco-village backed by King's charity resembles 'apocalyptic film
Do YOU live in the area? Email Sam.Lawley@dailymail.co.uk A flagship eco-village backed by King Charles 's charity now resembles an 'apocalyptic film' after being abandoned for more than a decade. Almost 300 houses were built on a former oil…
UK and Ireland's most popular films of 2025 revealed
Video game film adaptation A Minecraft Movie was the highest grossing film at the box office in the UK and Ireland in 2025. The film, which starred Jack Black and saw his song from the film, Steve's Lava Chicken, become the shortest track ever to…
Daycare teacher filmed hurling SHOE at girl and striking her with it
Sign up for our US Editor's Picks newsletter to get all the biggest exclusive stories A Los Angeles daycare has come under fire after a staff member was caught on camera throwing a shoe at a special needs student, hitting her on the ear.
Ellison Tells EU Regulators He's Committed to Films in Theaters
David Ellison, chief executive officer of Paramount Skydance Corp., is seeking EU and UK support for his proposed takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc., pledging to boost production and maintain the company's way of doing business. In an open to…
Horror flick set in Tasmania - but they couldn't afford to film there
It was Tasmania's 'absolute remoteness' that inspired filmmaker Zak Hilditch to set his latest zombie horror flick We Bury The Dead on the island. But it was that same characteristic which eventually forced him to abandon filming in the state and…
Period drama lovers need to watch one film hailed for its 'phenomenal' acting
Film enthusiasts seeking a compelling new period drama should look no further than this gem currently available on Sky, which has garnered widespread acclaim from viewers. This follows hot on the heels of audiences discovering a TV series based on…
Idris Elba reunites with Luther co-stars for new Netflix film
Netflix has confirmed a second feature film starring iconic British star Idris Elba as John Luther. Originally released from 2010-2019 on the BBC, the thrilling psychological crime drama follows a troubled homicide detective who becomes entangled…
From Jay Kelly to Wicked 2: the Oscar-primed films that fizzled this season
Last year's Oscars narrative might have been more about the little films that could, from The Brutalist to Anora to Emilia Pérez, but this year has become closer to the opposite with big-budget films like Sinners, One Battle After Another…
Neha Dhupia says she has great friendships in film industry because she doesn't exploit them for work: 'Karan Johar cast me because he was fed up of my voice'
When I was younger, I felt like what's next? And maybe not this, then what? I was always surviving on whether the film industry is my Plan A or Plan B. It's taken me 20+ years to understand this is my Plan A. And we're actually getting started. No…
Twisted' film starring Mean Girls icon that's full of 'guts and gore
An 'unhinged' and 'twisted' new film is winning rave reviews since its release to cinemas - and it stars an unrecognisable romcom legend. Survival horror Send Help centres around two colleagues who find themselves stranded together on an island…
TOWIE star flies home from filming abroad and fumes 'A lot has happened
The Only Way Is Essex is set for more drama as one of the cast members has shared their decision to quit the show's trip to Vietnam early. Freddie Bentley shared a statement on social media today to announce the shock move and explained his…
Hollywood money fuelled record £2.8bn spend on UK film production last year
A spending spree by Hollywood studios and streamers pushed investment in film production in the UK to a record £2.8bn last year, but growth is expected to slow this year as Netflix switches investment to the US to secure an $80bn…
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