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I went to Runway's AI film festival. I was skeptical, but the crowd ate it up.
Lincoln Center is one of New York's great arts hubs. On a sweltering Thursday evening in June, it was filled with tech bros. The Runway AI festival showed 10 short films, created almost entirely with AI, from the visuals to the voices. The AI video…
Prime Video drama hailed 'best war film ever' beating Saving Private Ryan
Saving Private Ryan and The Longest Day are widely regarded as two of the finest World War II films ever made, yet according to many, audiences are overlooking one 'criminally underrated' treasure of the genre. The lesser-known war epic frequently…
Effi o Blaenau: 'Sensational' Welsh-language film released in UK cinemas
The director of a new Welsh-language film released in cinemas across the UK says the reaction has been 'amazing'. Effi o Blaenau follows a young woman - Effi - as she grapples with unemployment in the north Wales town of Blaenau Ffestiniog, before…
Richard Linklater to Be Honored at Zurich Film Festival
Richard Linklater will be honored at this year's Zurich Film Festival with the Career Achievement Award for his life's work, receiving the Golden Eye. The American filmmaker will accept the award in person on Sept. 28 at the Filmpodium Zürich.
Is hit indie film Dear You propaganda? Don't be disrespectful, Chinese media says
Chinese state media and influencers have pushed back on criticism of hit indie movie Dear You, which has been described as a tool to expand Beijing's influence over the Chinese diaspora. The Chinese media's counterpunch this week came in the…
Hollywood Warns Against Sabotaging California Film Incentives, Seeks Exemption From Credit Limit
The entertainment industry is warning Gov. Gavin Newsom that the state risks undermining California production if it imposes a new limit on corporate tax credits. In a June 8 letter, a coalition of industry and labor groups argued that the…
'My Own Last Supper' Eyes Chinese Market After Shanghai Film Festival Bow
“ My Own Last Supper,” an Indonesian film about the Chinese diaspora, is eyeing a Chinese theatrical release after its world premiere in competition at the Shanghai International Film Festival. Producer Lyza Anggraheni said the…
Director Zhong Kaifeng Discusses Memory and Sound in 'Atlantic Rhapsody' at Shanghai Film Festival
Chinese director Zhong Kaifeng presented his debut feature “ Atlantic Rhapsody ” at the Shanghai International Film Festival ‘s main competition press conference and post-screening Q&A, joined by producers Wang Tianxiao and…
NYC Film and TV Production Is Booming. Here's Why
It's true: New York City film and TV production is in the midst of a significant comeback. “We're especially seeing [an uptick in production] in the past 30 days,” said NYC Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) Commissioner…
Steep decline for minority and female leads in film, UCLA Hollywood diversity report finds
Representation for women and minorities in movies dropped drastically in 2025, according to UCLA's latest Hollywood Diversity Report. Since 2014, UCLA has released an annual report examining diversity among lead talent, writers and directors for…
American Horror Story: Kathy Bates on AHS 13 Filming, Jessica Lange
Posted in: FX, Hulu, TV | Tagged: AHS 13, American Horror Story Kathy Bates (CBS's Matlock) offered insights into filming American Horror Story Season 13 and why she appreciates working with Jessica Lange. Kathy Bates says American Horror Story…
Jakarta Unveils Tax Rebates and Production Incentives in Bid to Become Southeast Asia Film Hub, Expands Netflix Partnership
Jakarta Vice Governor Rano Karno used an appearance at the APOS conference in Bali on Thursday to lay out a six-point initiative to transform Indonesia's capital into a leading production destination, while separately holding talks with senior…
Hugo Award Finalist 'I AM AI' Novelette Optioned for Feature Film Adaptation (EXCLUSIVE)
A new AI-focused project may be coming to movie screens — centered on a plot in which human creativity is fighting a losing battle against the robots. “ I AM AI,” a Hugo Award-nominated novelette written by Ai Jiang, has been…
'Greatest war film ever' is 'unmatched masterpiece' better than Saving Private Ryan
The film is packed with a star-studded A-list cast Saving Private Ryan and The Longest Day are broadly regarded as two of the finest Second World War films ever to grace the silver screen, yet according to some, audiences are overlooking one…
Richard Linklater Set For Zurich Film Festival Honorary Award
U.S. director Richard Linklater will be feted with a Career Achievement Award at the Zurich Film Festival this fall. The festival said it was honoring Linklater as one of the most influential auteur filmmakers of American independent cinema…
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