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Film industry cannot fight rise of artificial intelligence, says Demi Moore
Demi Moore has said her peers cannot resist the rise of artificial intelligence, saying “to fight it is a battle we will lose”. The actor, who is a member of the Cannes film festival jury, was asked during a press conference on…
French film industry at risk from the far right, say actors and directors
More than 600 cinema figures have said the growing influence of the far right on French cinema production risks turning into a “fascist takeover of the collective imagination”. In an open letter published in the newspaper…
Stormzy's film company to co-produce Ian Wright biopic
Ian Wright's early life is being turned into a film produced by rapper Stormzy's film company. The ex-footballer and former Match of The Day pundit only turned professional in his early 20s, going on to become one of Arsenal's top scorers. He has…
Cannes Film Market Draws Record 16,000 Participants as Japan Surges
The Cannes Film Market is heading into its 2026 edition with record registration figures, counting 16,000 market participants from more than 140 countries among the broader Cannes Film Festival gathering of 40,000 industry professionals. The U.S.…
Director Richard Curtis' heartbreaking inspiration behind food poverty film
Co-founder of Comic Relief and rom-com director par excellence Richard Curtis says it was a hungry little boy that inspired his powerful new short film for the charity. Fronted by Toxic Town actress Jodie Whitaker, who narrates the poem written by…
Swindon streets named after town's role in James Bond film
A number of streets on a new housing estate have been given James Bond-related names to honour a town's ties to the film franchise. The Robin Gardens development in Swindon, Wiltshire, has had its roads named after actors who starred in the The…
Swindon streets named after town's role in James Bond film
Holly Rattley, Wiltshire and Ben Prater, BBC Radio Wiltshire A number of streets on a new housing estate have been given James Bond-related names to honour a town's ties to the film franchise. The Robin Gardens development in Swindon, Wiltshire…
How the Oldenburg Film Fest Turned Marketing Into an Art
There's a scene in the trailer for the 30th Oldenburg International Film Festival that tells you everything you need to know about the event. Festival co-founder and director Torsten Neumann, half in shadow, delivers a brooding monologue inspired…
This Film Is Predicted to Win 2026 Cannes Film Festival's Palme d'Or
The competition at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival is incredibly close, with twenty-two movies vying for this year's Palme d'Or. The prestigious event, which begins on May 12 and lasts until May 23, will reveal the winner of the top prize during its…
The Divisive Presence of Flats at the Cannes Film Festival Through the Years
The much-anticipated Cannes Film Festival, currently in its 79th iteration in the south of France, has had a complicated relationship with flat footwear throughout its history. The festival, which welcomes A-list talent and up-and-coming names from…
Rooftop Films 2026 Summer Series Includes 'Tuner,' 'Heated Rivalry,' and Landmark Lineup of Short Films
The weather is, slowly, starting to get warmer in New York City, which can only mean one thing: Another season of the Rooftop Films Summer Series. The beloved annual festival is back for its landmark 30th season of screenings, with IndieWire…
A Cannes Film Festival light on Hollywood but not lacking in star power kicks off in France
The red carpet has been rolled out at the 79th Cannes Film Festival in the South of France. The French Riviera festival beginning Tuesday will include 12 days of nonstop world premieres before culminating May 23 with the presentation of the Palme…
Cannes spotlight reverts to auteurs as Hollywood retreats from film festival
For decades, Cannes has occupied a unique place in the cultural imagination – not just as the world's most prestigious film festival, but as Hollywood's most glamorous overseas outpost. From Grace Kelly on the Croisette, Quentin Tarantino…
Stephen Amell Reveals the Unsexy Reality of Filming Baywatch
Watch: Stephen Amell Reveals Secrets Behind Filming Baywatch Reboot Baywatch may be all sunshine and tan bodies on the screen. But the reality of filming the beachside series is much less romantic—just take it from Stephen Amell, the actor…
Cannes Film Festival opens as Hollywood blockbusters stay away
The 79th Cannes Film Festival has commenced on the French Riviera, featuring 12 days of world premieres and culminating on 23 May with the presentation of the prestigious Palme d'Or. The festival opened with the French period-comedy The Electric…
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