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Colorado's film industry sees an opening with Sundance
The arrival of the Sundance Film Festival next year could help Colorado turn its growing indie-film scene into a bigger production hub. Why it matters: Local filmmakers hope Sundance won't just make Colorado a place to watch movies — but a…
Nigel Farage filmed celebrating foreign donations in Reform 'plot to break law
Police have been urged to investigate explosive allegations that Reform UK knowingly accepted foreign donations to pay for polls that weren't declared by the party. According to a year-long undercover investigation, senior party figures allegedly…
Reform officials 'plotted to break law on foreign donations' in undercover film
Nigel Farage is facing fresh criticism on the eve of the Reform UK party conference after some of his team were filmed appearing to plot to avoid electoral laws on foreign donations in an undercover investigation broadcast by Channel 4. A group of…
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Netflix launches Southverse hub for films & series from South India
Netflix has launched Southverse, a dedicated collection page for members in India featuring films and series from southern India. The hub, available on the Netflix homepage and through search, brings together titles across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam…
Russos On Filming Doomsday Without A Script And How Westerns Influenced The Film
The Russos discuss why starting filming Doomsday without a script was no problem, plus how a famous Western influenced the film. The siblings are of course working on both post-production on Avengers: Doomsday and pre-production on Avengers: Secret…
Celebrity Traitors star Joe Lycett broke huge BBC rule before filming show
Joe Lycett confessed that he broke the rules before even stepping foot in the Celebrity Traitors castle, while revealing his first thoughts on the star-studded line-up. The comedian, 38, is among the 21 stars taking part in the second series of the…
Movie Marketing and Publicity Expert Rob Deacon Sets Up Phoenix Film Finance (EXCLUSIVE)
Movie marketing and publicity specialist Rob Deacon has set up Phoenix Film Finance to leverage his expertise in the industry to make an impact on the independent production scene. Phoenix will seek to support British independent film production…
State film subsidies lose money. Trump wants to try the idea nationally.
President Donald Trump wants taxpayers to pay Hollywood to make movies in America. The crux of the president's idea, announced in a Truth Social post on Monday, is to create a 'Federal Production Incentive to create Entertainment Jobs in America.'…
Cocoon-One Summer of Girlhood' Is a Heavy Anime Film That Hits Hard While Holding You Close
When Studio Ghibli alums adapt a wartime manga drawn to kick your heart in the ass, you best believe you're willfully walking into the theater with the clear expectation you're going to ugly-cry a couple of times long before its credits roll.
Josh Brolin 'in good hands' with latest film
Josh Brolin never lacked for determination. As a teenager, he created a fake résumé of made-up acting roles and nonexistent plays. It landed him an agent. Some 350 auditions later, Brolin landed his life-changing role in “The…
The Mara Sisters Are Winning the Venice Film Festival Red Carpet
“ Sisters, sisters —there were never such devoted sisters!” For Kate and Rooney Mara, the 2026 Venice Film Festival has turning into a sibling affair. The two stars are in town for the premiere of their new film, Werner…
Short List: Film - The Stranger
Seattle may not be the first city people name when they talk about the movie industry, but there is an incredible amount of weird and wonderful film culture humming along here anyway: theaters held together by volunteers and sheer force of will…
1IN4 Film Festival Guide Unveiled - Read The Findings
EXCLUSIVE: With the fall festivals upon us, 1IN4 is presenting some food for thought. A coalition of disabled Hollywood creatives on a mission to reframe the experience and understanding of disability, they've unveiled a reference guide for film…
Shreveport-Bossier film commission updates police jury on industry growth
BOSSIER CITY, La. — The Shreveport-Bossier Film and Entertainment Commission presented an update Wednesday on local industry growth to the Bossier Parish Police Jury, highlighting new digital resources and steady filming activity. Executive…
South Korea's President Lee to visit France for summit, film discussion with Macron
SEOUL, Sept 4 - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will pay a state visit to France from September 6 to 9 for a summit with French President Emmanuel Macron and for a joint discussion on the film industry, Lee's office said on Friday. Lee and…
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