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malaysiakini.com - Bernama - Finas Act amendments to keep film body relevant, says CEO
Finas Act amendments to keep film body relevant, says CEO
Malaysiakini

Amendments to the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) Act 1981 are aimed at ensuring that the film industry governing body remains relevant amid rapid changes and technological advancements in content production. Finas chief…

forbes.com - Tim Lammers - Brad Pitt And Margot Robbie Film Flop Coming Soon To Netflix
Brad Pitt And Margot Robbie Film Flop Coming Soon To Netflix
Forbes

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 12: Margot Robbie and Brad Pitt attend the UK Premiere of 'Babylon' at the BFI IMAX Waterloo on January 12, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/WireImage) Max Cisotti/Dave…

mirror.co.uk - Katie Palmer - Oh What Fun cast as Michelle Pfeiffer leads star-studded festive film
Oh What Fun cast as Michelle Pfeiffer leads star-studded festive film
The Mirror

Oh What Fun is currently available on Prime Video, and this Christmas comedy has already been celebrated as a resounding success, with major stars like Michelle Pfeiffer earning widespread critical praise. The Hollywood legend has been lauded by…

forbes.com - Tim Lammers - NY Film Critics Circle Honors DiCaprio's 'One Battle After Another'
NY Film Critics Circle Honors DiCaprio's 'One Battle After Another'
Forbes

Leonardo DiCaprio in 'One Battle After Another.' One Battle After Another, Leonardo DiCaprio's latest film from director Paul Thomas Anderson, was named the Best Film of 2025 by the New York Film Critics Circle on Tuesday. The NYFCC honor marks the…

independent.co.uk - Carsen Holaday - Avatar 3 dubbed the 'ultimate cinematic spectacle' but future films aren't guaranteed
Avatar 3 dubbed the 'ultimate cinematic spectacle' but future films aren't guaranteed
The Independent

Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. The third instalment of James Cameron's Avatar franchise, titled Avatar: Fire and Ash, is scheduled for release on 19 December. Early reactions from critics, shared on social media, praise the…

mirror.co.uk - Kimberly Nhundu - Taylor Swift fans in meltdown over huge Eras Tour film update
Taylor Swift fans in meltdown over huge Eras Tour film update
The Mirror

Disney Plus has just dropped the official trailer for Taylor Swift's new concert film, The Eras Tour: The Final Show - and Swifties are in a frenzy. Set to release on December 12, the forthcoming movie will showcase Taylor's Eras Tour show in…

thestar.com.my - RAGANANTHINI VETHASALAM - Finas Act amendment redefines films to include digital and AI content
Finas Act amendment redefines films to include digital and AI content
The Star Online

KUALA LUMPUR: Films will soon be defined to include over-the-top (OTT) streaming platforms, social media and content produced using artificial intelligence (AI) under amendments to the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) Act.

bostonherald.com - Andrew Callahan - Patriots-Giants film review: How Drake Maye led a dominant effort on Monday Night Football
Patriots-Giants film review: How Drake Maye led a dominant effort on Monday Night Football
Boston Herald

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) avoids a sack during the first quarter of a NFL game against the New York Giants at Gillette Stadium. Maye led the team to its 10th straight victory, 33-15. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald) Every…

variety.com - Nick Vivarelli - Red Sea Film Festival Chiefs Play Up 'East Meets West' Role as Industry Attendance Rises and Saudi Event Embraces Boxing Biopic 'Giant'
Red Sea Film Festival Chiefs Play Up 'East Meets West' Role as Industry Attendance Rises and Saudi Event Embraces Boxing Biopic 'Giant'
Variety

Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Film Festival opens on Thursday with the Middle East premiere of Rowan Athale's boxing biopic “Giant,” starring Egyptian-British actor Amir El Masry as iconic British-Yemeni featherweight “Prince”…

variety.com - John Hopewell - Mexico's Woo Films Boards Director Diego Ulloa's 'God's Favorite Girl,' From 'This Is Not Sweden' Producer Funicular Films (EXCLUSIVE)
Mexico's Woo Films Boards Director Diego Ulloa's 'God's Favorite Girl,' From 'This Is Not Sweden' Producer Funicular Films (EXCLUSIVE)
Variety

Top Mexican production house Woo Films – behind banner Netflix Spanish-language titles “The House of Flowers,” “Sagrada Familia” and “Pedro Páramo” as well as Toronto Platform premiere…

observer.ug - ABDALLAH MBAJJA - Why studios test films during production
Why studios test films during production
The Observer

Test screenings have become a relatively common buzzword. The purpose of a test screening is to appraise a film before releasing it to the public. The last thing a studio wants is to receive a negative score from test audiences that forces them to…

deccanchronicle.com - DC Correspondent - Andhra Pradesh Plans Film Tourism Policy
Andhra Pradesh Plans Film Tourism Policy
Deccan Chronicle

Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh is positioning itself as a prime destination for investor-friendly ventures, especially in film production, tourism and creative industries. This was stated by tourism minister Kandula Durgesh at the 12th CII Big Picture…

variety.com - Clayton Davis - New York Film Critics Winners 2025 (Updating Live)
New York Film Critics Winners 2025 (Updating Live)
Variety

The New York Film Critics Circle is gathering in Manhattan this morning to select the best films and performances of 2025. The esteemed membership of more than 50 journalists — including Variety's chief film critic Owen Gleiberman —…

slashfilm.com - Hannah Shaw-Williams - Where Was Longmire Filmed? Every Major Location Explained
Where Was Longmire Filmed? Every Major Location Explained
SlashFilm

The many dark mysteries and darker crimes that played out over six seasons of 'Longmire' called for some suitably dramatic backdrops, and the series certainly found them. Based on the book series by Craig Johnson, the neo-Western cop show is set in…

indianexpress.com - Aamir Khan beats up Vir Das for making 'flop' film Happy Patel Khatarnak Jasoos; asks 'Yeh film hai?'
Aamir Khan beats up Vir Das for making 'flop' film Happy Patel Khatarnak Jasoos; asks 'Yeh film hai?'
The Indian Express

The end of the year is coming by soon, and Bollywood fans already have something to look forward to for next year. Actor-producer Aamir Khan and comedian-actor Vir Das just released a fun promotional video announcing their new film Happy Patel…

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