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15 Random Facts About Movies, Actors, and the Entire Film Industry
The movie industry is full of surprising stories that have nothing to do with what appears on screen. Some involve actors making unexpected career choices, while others reveal strange production secrets or little known facts about famous films.
The AI 'Star Wars' Film That Is Giving Hollywood A Wake-Up Call
An AI 'Star Wars' fan film has received very positive feedback from fans compared to the latest Disney offerings such as 'The Mandalorian and Grogu'. © 2025 Lucasfilm Ltd™. All Rights Reserved. Making a successful Star Wars film is no…
India Pulls Punjabi Superstar's Film, Sparking Political Row
A film depicting the life of a Sikh human rights activist has ignited a political row in India after it was pulled from a streaming platform, thrusting New Delhi's handling of Sikh issues back into the spotlight. Satluj, starring Punjabi superstar…
Dan Trachtenberg's Next Animated Film Just Got a Release Date
We still don't know what's next for director Dan Trachtenberg in the world of Predator, but at least we now know when his next movie is coming to the world. Recently, Trachtenberg was attached to co-direct an adaptation of Yehudi Mercado's comic…
Heartstopper Forever to Anemone: the seven best films to watch on TV this week
Submerge yourself, for the last time, in the warm bath of inclusivity that is Alice Oseman's world-conquering LGBTQ+ romantic teen drama. Despite returning as a feature film, it's intimate, suburban business as usual for Joe Locke's Charlie, Kit…
'He stole the show': do Oscars beckon for Robert Pattinson, star of four of the year's biggest films - and Batman?
Today, former teen idols can no longer disown those projects, no matter how tacky, that turned them into stars. In an age in which even harrowing dramas are promoted by social media reels of actors competitively guzzling chicken wings or cuddling…
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[INTERVIEW] 'Korean cinema's crisis is invisible from NY' says US film fest chief
'From New York, and the U.S. in general, the drought is almost invisible,' Samuel Jamier, the executive director of the New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) said, challenging the prevailing anxiety surrounding the future of Korean cinema. 'Film…
LISTEN: Politics Puts a Spotlight on the Production Exodus From California and Other U.S. Filming Hubs
The crisis of runaway production, both in California and nationwide, never seems to stray too far from the headlines thanks to what a political football the issue has become. Luring more TV and film shoots to Los Angeles though financial incentives…
Neon Lining Up UK Film Distribution
EXCLUSIVE: U.S. distributor and international sales firm Neon is rumored to be lining up UK distribution. Multiple sources tell us the blue chip indie buyer, well known for having picked up the last six Cannes Palme d'Or winners and multiple Oscar…
'I would rather sit at home than do a film half-heartedly': Parvathy Thiruvothu
So it feels like I'm starting from scratch, again to not create a personality or an identity in the industry but to find out who I am for myself. Partly because of my determination, I have stuck on. I always like saying that they couldn't get rid…
Singapore wuxia sci-fi film at Locarno Film Festival
SINGAPORE - Singapore wuxia sci-fi film The House On The Moon will have its world premiere at the 79th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland in August, where it will compete for the top prize, the Golden Leopard, in the main competition. The movie…
Hong Sang-soo's new film sees Kim Min-hee's return
Korean filmmaker Hong Sang-soo's latest film, 'Nowhere to Lay My Eyes,' will premiere in the main competition of the 79th Locarno Film Festival. The film marks Kim Min-hee's return to acting after giving birth to her first child. International…
Indie Films Opening July 10: 'Gail Daughtry And The Celebrity Sex Pass' & More
Sony Pictures Classics' comedy Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass opens wide along with IFC erotic thriller Night Nurse. Buzzy Barrio Triste by longtime Bad Bunny collaborator Stillz and documentaries including Ross McElwee 's Venice…
French Box Office Surges Nearly 20% in First Half of 2026 as Local Films and Hollywood Hits Drive Recovery
France's theatrical market delivered a strong first half of 2026, grossing an estimated €680 million ($776 million) from nearly 92 million admissions, a 19.7% year-on increase, driven by a broad mix of French productions, Hollywood tentpoles…
Film director Ashok Babu quizzed by Cyberabad EOW in ₹3.5 crore cheating case
Telugu film director G. Ashok Babu was questioned by the Cyberabad Economic Offences Wing (EOW) on Friday in connection with a ₹3.5 crore cheating case registered against him. The case was booked following a complaint by one Hanumantha Rao…
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