Film Industry News
A collection of Film latest news, analysis and best practices from top business influencers and the world's most trustworthy sources.
Indian film star sworn in as head of industrial hub Tamil Nadu
The swearing-in ceremony followed days of high drama in the state capital Chennai, where Vijay's fledgling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party initially struggled to secure support from smaller parties after state elections. Vijay's TVK, founded…
Full list of Netflix's Legends filming locations
Latest binge worthy crime drama from Netflix utilises dozens of familiar locations. All episodes of six-part series Legends are available now on the platform. Despite only being released earlier this week it has steadily made its way to the top of…
Hacked Video File Holds Multiple Films On YouTube
We notice there are a lot of hacks on YouTube lately, but we don't share enough hacks about YouTube. That's why [PortalRunner]'s latest oeuvre is interesting: it's a video that gives you a different picture depending on the selected bitrate. Watch…
'Amazon of America': film paints vision of a post-coup Brazil giving up rainforest
The year is 2025 and far-right coup plotters have annihilated Brazil's democracy, assassinating the president, closing the national congress and surrendering the Amazon rainforest and its untold riches to the United States. “Ladies and…
AMVCA 2026: All the film stars and fashionistas who stole the show at Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards
Chiamaka Enendu BBC Africa, Lagos It is often described as Africa's biggest night in film and fashion. Celebrities, filmmakers and creators arrived at the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) in Nigeria with dramatic…
The Cannes Film Festival is about to begin. Here are the key films making their debut
For 12 days this week, the eyes of the movie world will be on the Cannes Film Festival. The Cote d'Azur spectacular will play host — starting on Tuesday — to some of the most anticipated movies of the year in a constant parade of red…
Why this film about talking sheep is leaving moviegoers sobbing
Talking animal movies do not, on the whole, have the best reputation. Yes, there is Babe, but Babe is the exception. Most are pretty bad, whether it's the uncanny effects, the shoddy storytelling or some horrifying combination of the two. Audiences…
Book version/ film version
Please or to access all these features Find your new favourite book or recommend one on our Book forum. Somesweetday · Today 16:25 I'm quite prepared to be told this is the wrong place to start this thread but I thought people who are…
Indian Film Star Vijay Sworn In as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister After Days of High Drama
Actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar was sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday morning at Chennai's Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, becoming the first in nearly six decades to have no connection to either of the…
Where BBC Amandaland is filmed and the truth about 'SoHa'
Series 2 of much- loved Amandaland was released on May 6 - about the the egotistical alpha mum Amanda. as she navigates life in neighbourhood 'SoHa' in West London. But does this place exists? Where it the show actually filmed? In the series…
How Indian TV and Film Producers Exploit Talent: Why Industry Needs Overhaul
The entertainment industry glitters with success stories, but behind the glossy veneer lies a dark reality—one where contracts are breached, payments are withheld, and talents are left financially ruined. The recent legal dispute between…
10 Best Meryl Streep Films, Ranked
Trying to rank Meryl Streep 's filmography is like attempting to map shifting weather across five decades. With more than 60 films, three Oscars, and a record-breaking number of nominations, Streep's career has never settled into a single cinematic…
All Liverpool filming locations used in Netflix's Legends
The latest gripping crime drama to land on Netflix makes use of scores of recognisable filming locations. All six episodes of the series Legends are currently available to stream on the platform. Despite having only dropped earlier this week, it…
Visakhapatnam filmmaker's short film 'Signal' heads to Cannes and Academy
Visakhapatnam-born filmmaker Sagi Sree Hari Varma's short film ‘Signal', shot entirely on an iPhone in black and white, is set to be screened at the 79th Cannes Film Festival's Marché du Film, the festival's international film market…
Receive a Daily briefing on Film Industry News
Get Started