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Ben Affleck downplays AI fears in film industry, says 'laws already exist' to protect artists' likeness
Actor Ben Affleck pushed back on some of the fears surrounding artificial intelligence 's impact on the film industry, arguing that the technology will be used as a 'tool' to streamline workflows in 'all the places that are expensive and…
AR Rahman's comment on film industry becoming 'communal' is 'dangerous', says Shobhaa De: 'Religion is not a factor in getting work'
It is difficult to imagine the soundscape of contemporary Indian cinema without acknowledging the contribution of legendary composer AR Rahman. Over the decades, Rahman has not only redefined music in Tamil cinema but has also played a defining…
This is England actor backs film shot in Grimsby and Cleethorpes - BBC News
A film about family relationships, which is backed by actor Thomas Turgoose, has been shot in Grimsby and Cleethorpes. Good Man is written and directed by Megan Harding, while Grimsby actor Turgoose, best known for his role in the film This Is…
'Could be a communal thing': AR Rahman says Hindi film industry changed in past eight years
Music composer AR Rahman in an interview to BBC Asian Network said that the Hindi film industry has changed over the past eight years, attributing it to a shift in power and possibly to “ a communal thing ”. His remarks sparked a…
Meghan shares intimate footage of her and Harry filmed by Princess Lilibet
Meghan Markle has shared some throwback video footage of her and Prince Harry dancing in a video filmed by their daughter Princess Lilibet. Meghan shared the intimate clip on her Instagram on Friday, January 16 and it is her first post on the…
'She had a hidden identity': new film uncovers a mother's second world war secrets
When journalist Marisa Fox was a young girl, her mother would regale her with stories of her own youth, all of which roiled with drama and consequence. When she was a 13-year-old girl living in Poland in the late 1930s, on the brink of the Nazi…
Experts issue warning after 'Zootopia 2' sparks bizarre trend in China: 'The power of a good film ...
A Disney sequel character is inspiring Chinese consumers to purchase dangerous live snakes as pets, according to Sixth Tone. The trend has created public safety concerns and exposed regulatory gaps in online wildlife sales. Gary the blue snake, a…
Where Was Agatha Christie's Seven Dials Filmed? Filming Locations Explained
Agatha Christie's Seven Dials has landed on Netflix, adapting one of the famous mystery novelist's beloved stories. Told over three episodes, Seven Dials follows Lady Eileen “Bundle” Brent (played by Mia McKenna-Bruce) as she seeks…
The 'greatest war film of the 20th century' is streaming now on Amazon Prime
A film set during World War 2 that's hailed by fans as 'haunting' and among the best ever made is streaming now in the UK. The Ascent (1977) is a Soviet drama that focuses on two Soviet partisans, Sotnikov (played by Boris Plotnikov) and Rybak…
David Lynch friends and collaborators mark one year since film icon's death
David Lynch ‘s closest collaborators have marked a year since his death with a series of moving social media tributes. READ MORE: David Lynch – 1946-2025: a true visionary who reinvented cinema The beloved late director's death was…
10 of the best-reviewed 2025 films to watch when you finally get the TV to yourself
Once you've survived bedtime negotiations and finally claimed the sofa, scrolling through streaming services for 40 minutes defeats the purpose. These 10 films from 2025 earned their critical acclaim through genuine quality rather than hype…
European Film Awards Opens With Jafar Panahi Iran Plea & Prizes For 'Arco' & 'Sirat' - Live Updating
Iranian director Jafar Panahi kicked off the 38th European Film Awards in Berlin on Saturday with an impassioned plea asking the world not to remain silent in the wake of the massacre unfolding in Iran. Panahi was speaking ten days into a brutal…
Oscar Winner Tom McCarthy Sets Next Film at Sony Pictures Classics
Oscar-winning filmmaker Tom McCarthy ‘s (“Spotlight”) next movie has landed with Sony Pictures Classics. The yet-to-be-titled film is set to begin production at the end of February and is dedicated to the late Steve Golin, the…
European Film Awards Opens With Jafar Panahi Iran Plea & Prizes For 'Arco' & 'Sirāt' - Updating Live
Iranian director Jafar Panahi kicked off the 38th European Film Awards in Berlin on Saturday with an impassioned plea asking the world not to remain silent in the wake of “the unprecedented massacre” unfolding in Iran. Panahi was…
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