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screendaily.com - Tim Dams - Eight talking points for the Europe and Middle East film industries in 2026
Eight talking points for the Europe and Middle East film industries in 2026
Screen

From getting audiences to watch European films to the rise of comedies and tech concerns, Screen sums up the key talking points from Europe and the Middle East for the year ahead. There is a growing concern in Europe of a disconnect between…

washingtonexaminer.com - Center Square - Maine weighs plan to expand film tax credits
Maine weighs plan to expand film tax credits
Washington Examiner

The Democratic-backed legislation would also increase reimbursement of wages paid to Maine residents from 12% to 25%, and from 10% to 20% for non-residents and eliminate the current credit limit of up to $50,000 of wages per individual. It would…

mirror.co.uk - Emilia Randall - Disturbing' horror film with perfect rating streaming on Amazon Prime
Disturbing' horror film with perfect rating streaming on Amazon Prime
The Mirror

Created by the aptly named Adams family, this filmmaking collective has delivered a bold folk horror with a finale that has left audiences reeling. Where the Devil Roams boasts a flawless 100% Rotten Tomatoes critic score, with reviewers praising…

bbc.co.uk - Imogen Lee - BBC films JK Rowling's detective series Strike in Norwich - BBC News
BBC films JK Rowling's detective series Strike in Norwich - BBC News
BBC

Image source, BBC/Bronte Film & TV/Justin Downing People milling about a city will be able to catch a glimpse of the latest instalment of a crime detective drama while filming takes place. A crew of up to 70 people are in Norwich shooting the BBC…

mirror.co.uk - Parul Sharma - Netflix war film with Oscar-winning A-lister leaves fans in tears
Netflix war film with Oscar-winning A-lister leaves fans in tears
The Mirror

Nearly everything this Academy Award winner is involved with becomes a triumph, yet there's one particular film in his film catalogue that failed to deliver. The A-list Hollywood heavyweight is renowned for taking on varied roles spanning…

ajc.com - Adam Van Brimmer - Lights. Camera. Return to action? Savannah looks to indie films for revival.
Lights. Camera. Return to action? Savannah looks to indie films for revival.
ajc

As recently as 2022, productions including the war epic “Devotion” and TV series “Fear the Walking Dead” spent more than $200 million shooting in the city's historic downtown and nearby marshlands and beaches. Forrest…

deccanchronicle.com - DC Correspondent - Outrage Over Screening Of Prabhas Film In US
Outrage Over Screening Of Prabhas Film In US
Deccan Chronicle

The incident reportedly occurred barely 48 hours after the film's theatrical release on Friday. Social media posts claimed that an Instagram page catering to the NRI community shared a video showing the horror‑comedy being played on a…

bbc.co.uk - Eimear Flanagan - Jessie Buckley: Oscar glory next for Irish star and her film Hamnet? - BBC News
Jessie Buckley: Oscar glory next for Irish star and her film Hamnet? - BBC News
BBC

Image source, REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni From TV talent shows to the pinnacle of film acclaim - could this be the year Jessie Buckley writes her name into history with an Oscar win? The actor is now a hot favourite to take home one of the major prizes…

timeout.com - Cam Khalid - Singapore Youth Film Festival: How *SCAPE turns young filmmakers into industry-ready powerhouses
Singapore Youth Film Festival: How *SCAPE turns young filmmakers into industry-ready powerhouses
Time Out Worldwide

From January 29 to February 8, 2026, SYFF is showcasing 44 nominated short films, carefully shortlisted from 262 submissions. These shorts present intimate personal narratives as young filmmakers explore what it means to come of age in today's…

hotair.com - Mark Judge - They Want the Government to Be God': Scott Baio and the Anti-Communist Film Festival
They Want the Government to Be God': Scott Baio and the Anti-Communist Film Festival
HotAir

This year we are hosting an Anti-Communist Film Festival. It's an idea I had last August and there are now major people and foundations involved. I will be posting an update in the next two weeks. In the meantime, I'd like to add a name to the list…

people.com - Kelsey Lentz - Who Is Stellan Skarsgård's Wife? All About Film Producer Megan Everett-Skarsgård
Who Is Stellan Skarsgård's Wife? All About Film Producer Megan Everett-Skarsgård
PEOPLE

Stellan Skarsgård married Megan Everett-Skarsgård in 2009 The couple have welcomed two sons, Ossian and Kolbjörn Megan is a film producer and screenwriter When Stellan Skarsgård won the 2026 Golden Globe for Best Supporting…

variety.com - Clayton Davis - Oscar Nomination Voting Officially Begins: Which Films and Performances Have the Momentum?
Oscar Nomination Voting Officially Begins: Which Films and Performances Have the Momentum?
Variety

Oscar voting has officially opened, kicking off a five-day period that will determine nominations for another competitive awards season. The 11,000-member Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences began casting ballots at 9 a.m. PT across 19…

variety.com - Clayton Davis - Paul Mescal on 'Hamnet' Death Scene, Imposter Syndrome and Juggling the Beatles Films and Richard Linklater's 20-Year Musical
Paul Mescal on 'Hamnet' Death Scene, Imposter Syndrome and Juggling the Beatles Films and Richard Linklater's 20-Year Musical
Variety

Paul Mescal doesn't do grandstanding. The 29-year-old Irish actor has built a career on restraint, on what's held back rather than what's unleashed. In Chloé Zhao ‘s “ Hamnet,” he brings that understated power to his…

deccanchronicle.com - subhash k jha - Ravi Teja Takes Pay Cut for His Latest Film
Ravi Teja Takes Pay Cut for His Latest Film
Deccan Chronicle

Ravi Teja is showing the Telugu movie industry a way out of its current slump — he has taken a massive pay cut for his on-release film Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi. According to numerous sources, the actor agreed to a remuneration that is…

hellomagazine.com - Nicky Morris - 9 most anticipated films of 2026 that are worth the cinema trip - according to a TV & Film Editor
9 most anticipated films of 2026 that are worth the cinema trip - according to a TV & Film Editor
HELLO!

2025 was a great year for film, with the likes of epic sports drama Marty Supreme to Guillermo del Toro's gothic horror Frankenstein and the Leonardo DiCaprio -starring action thriller, One Battle After Another. There were plenty of magnificent…

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