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Film Industry Is Waiting For Yami Gautam-Aditya Dhar To Fumble And Fall
'Aditya Dhar and Yami Gautam will have to move forward with extra caution.' Aditya Dhar and Yami Gautam's combined success in 2026 has made them a power couple in Bollywood. Aditya and his team have decided to boycott awards ceremonies with Yami…
AI's 'frightening' impact on the film and TV industry
Like many young actors, Sarah Eaton and Hannah Manderson dream of careers on stage or screen. 'I've grown to love screen acting, and that's definitely something that I have an interest for,' Eaton says. 'I'm so, so glad that I decided to go to uni…
LPG crisis: Malayalam film industry starts feeling the heat as production schedules hit
The worsening LPG shortage has started impacting food supply on film locations in the Malayalam film industry. As per the estimates by the Kerala Film Producers' Association (KFPA), the shooting of nearly 18 movies are progressing. “We have…
Rajendra Prasad apologises after remark on MGR triggers backlash from Tamil film industry: 'MGR sir is God of Tamil cinema…'
3 min read Hyderabad Make us preferred source on Google What started as a tribute to a veteran Telugu actor at an awards ceremony in Hyderabad turned into a cross-industry controversy, with senior actor Rajendra Prasad issuing an apology after a…
'They hate Aditya Dhar': Ram Gopal Varma claims Dhurandhar director has changed film industry; suggests caution to him, wife Yami Gautam
3 min read Mumbai Make us preferred source on Google Nobody has championed Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar quite like veteran filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma. Since the very first day of its release in December 2025, he has highlighted the film as pathbreaking…
A new wave of defiance: the Turkish film-makers standing up to autocracy
‘I want calm in our building,” says the landlord of a couple who have been purged from their jobs in the film Yellow Letters, before asking them to leave the premises. “We're all responsible for keeping the calm here”.
Denham film studio linked to 'forever chemicals' in water supply
Leana Hosea Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire The site of a former film studio has been investigated as a possible source of 'forever chemicals' found in groundwater, a water company said. Affinity Water said the film and photographic…
Robert Irwin's new TV gig! Wildlife Warrior films reality show
READ MORE: Robert Irwin fights back tears as he remembers late father Steve Robert Irwin is reportedly expanding his TV career with a gig as host of a Dancing With The Stars spin-off. Industry insiders have confirmed that the 22-year-old Wildlife…
Netflix announces sequel to hit animated film 'KPop Demon Hunters
SEOUL, March 12 (UPI) -- Netflix confirmed Friday that its blockbuster animated film KPop Demon Hunters will return for a sequel, bringing back the pop trio whose supernatural adventures helped turn the movie into the streamer's most-watched title…
The Chase filming delayed after star is hospitalised and has surgery
The Chase has had to delay filming after one of the popular show's Chasers was taken to hospital. Dark Destroyer Shaun Wallace revealed he is in hospital and is desperate to get back to the production. The 65-year-old boffin required a knee…
True Pennsylvanians have seen at least 1 of these essential films set in the state
This story first appeared in PA Local, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA taking a fresh, positive look at the incredible people, beautiful places, and delicious food of Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. Pennsylvania isn't very represented in…
Rio de Janeiro Hosts a Record 10,930 Days of Filming
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Rio de Janeiro hosted a record 10,930 days of filming in 2025, a 24.6% increase from one year before, Leonardo Edde, president director of RioFilme, announced on March 12 during the Fórum Audiovisual & Turismo…
Canal+ taps AI to create scenes once impossible to film
Canal+ is moving to AI to cut production costs. (Graphic by Nicola Mawson, with images from Freepik & Pexels) MultiChoice owner Canal+ is deploying artificial intelligence (AI) through partnerships with Google Cloud and OpenAI, to cut production…
BA pilot who 'secretly filmed sex with 16 women' arrested by police
Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. A British Airways pilot has been arrested…
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