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Film Industry Leaders Demand Structural Fix for Gender Gap at Lumiere Summit
Women held 17% of key behind-camera roles when the Celluloid Ceiling study began tracking the figure in 1998. Last year, that number stood at 23%. Six points in 27 years. That statistic opened a panel at the Lumière Summit on Monday titled…
S. Korea, France to Actively Invest in Film, Audiovisual Industries via Lumière Partnership
South Korea and France have agreed to launch a global investment and cooperation initiative for the film and video industry, dubbed the “Lumière Partnership.” President Lee Jae Myung unveiled the plan in his opening address at…
AI can now help make entire films. What does that mean for Singapore's film industry?
SINGAPORE: A two-and-a-half minute episode of Chinese AI-generated microdrama Master of Feng Shui amassed 100 million views within 12 hours of its debut, according to local media reports. It is part of a growing wave of short-form dramas in China…
France, SKorea warn at film summit of AI risks to creativity
French President Emmanuel Macron warned on Monday of the dangers of AI in creative sectors, at a summit on the future of cinema that brought together some of the world's top entertainment figures, including major US studios. Hollywood star George…
Emerging women directors reshape Korean films, revive local cinema
A new wave of female filmmakers is actively reworking genre conventions to broaden the scope of Korean cinema, with their projects earning international recognition and breathing new life into domestic theaters as the industry recovers from a…
Netflix announces production of third Inbetweeners film
Netflix has announced that production has begun on a new Inbetweeners film, with the original cast members reprising their roles. It will be a continuation of the popular Channel 4 sitcom, which aired on E4 from 2008 to 2010, followed by two films…
Trending 90s film is so brilliant Netflix viewers have watched it over 10 times
An 'incredible' 90s psychological thriller has started trending on Netflix, with one fan declaring it has 'the best ending ever'. But despite its high praise, it may be have escaped some film lovers' attention. In fact, the film is so highly…
Noel Gallagher's ex-wife hits out at Disney's Oasis film hours after premiere
Noel Gallagher's ex-wife is not a fan of Disney's new documentary following Oasis' huge Live 2025 tour. The new film charts the Gallagher brothers mending their brittle and fraught relationship as they reunited for Oasis' big live comeback. While…
The 'evil' 1980s film role worth millions that Dolly Parton turned down
A resurfaced 1992 interview has revealed that the late Queen of Country, Dolly Parton, turned down a $7 million offer to play the lead villain in the 1984 DC film Supergirl. Parton explained that she turned down the role of evil witch…
Rare drone film of suspected dumping spurs Chinese agencies into investigation
Authorities in central China have joined forces to investigate suspected industrial dumping on the Yangtze River following the release of rare drone footage of the activity. The environment bureau in the Hubei city of Wuhan said on Monday that it…
Terrifying deaths of whole film crew as glacier collapses mid-shoot
In a devastating tragedy of enormous scale, the entire crew of a film was killed alongside tens of others after a near-total glacier collapse led to an avalanche which resulted in a massive mud, ice, and rock-slide of unimaginable proportions. The…
London Film Festival Adds Paul Thomas Anderson's Cameron Winter Film
The London Film Festival has made several additions to this year's lineup, including the concert film Paul Thomas Anderson shot at Carnegie Hall last year with Geese frontman Cameron Winter. Mubi has now also acquired global rights outside of North…
MPA Signs Declarations At Lumière Summit On Future Of Film & TV & More
The Motion Picture Association signed two declarations at the Lumière Summit, aimed at deepening international collaboration and investment in audiovisual sector, protecting intellectual property and strengthening the creative economy. The…
Maggie Gyllenhaal Ushers in Fall Wearing Wine-Colored Pumps at 2026 Venice Film Festival
Maggie Gyllenhaal celebrated the first few days of cooler weather in fall-ready footwear while in attendance at the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement Award ceremony held during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival today in Venice. The…
One of the UK's most underrated cities is getting new film studios
News Building could start this autumn on the banks of the River Wear Written by Grace Clift Contributing Writer It's the home of Radio 1 Big Weekend 2026, Premier League matches, Hylton Castle – and soon, a film studio. Sunderland is one of…
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