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Great Falls native returns to build Montana film industry
GREAT FALLS — Young actors, directors, and filmmakers in Montana may not have to travel far to get their start in the industry — if Stu Brumbaugh has anything to say about it. (WATCH: Great Falls native returns to build Montana film…
Donnie Yen brings Hollywood to HK with 'CAINE' film shoot
International action star and director Donnie Yen Chi-tan has brought Hollywood glamour to Hong Kong as he directs and stars in 'CAINE,' a spin-off of the blockbuster John Wick series. Yen, who holds dual roles as director and lead actor, made the…
Netflix adds 'unforgettable' action film best in the franchise
The title blew fans away when it was initially released. An ' unforgettable ' action epic that long time fans claim is one of the best entries in its franchise was just added to Netflix. It was previously available on other platforms including…
Dune: Part Three' Had Its Very Own Psychedelic Film Unit
Lots of major film productions shoot with multiple units. Usually, there's the first unit, where the director and lead actors capture the bulk of the film. Then there's also often a second unit that gets footage that doesn't need those…
Laika's 'Wildwood' May Be Longest Stop-Motion Film Ever Made
John Goodman joins Skeletons. Steve Guttenberg battles a dybbuk. An undead fisherman brings no less than Michael Bay, Gary Dauberman, Alex Ross Perry, and David Lowery together. The sum of the angles of that rectangle is too monstrous to…
Former Disney Executive Named CEO of Film Distributor Fathom
Fathom Entertainment, the specialty film distributor that re-releases classic movies and TV episodes in cinemas, appointed former Walt Disney Co. and Imax Corp. executive Jason Brenek as chief executive officer. Brenek succeeds Ray Nutt, who is…
Producers to Watch Panelists Talk the Rise of Independent Films, Financial Limitations and the Importance of Festivals
The producers recognized on Variety's 10 Producers to Watch list offered a look at the changing film industry during a panel in partnership with the Bentonville Film Festival, where Variety's Carole Horst led the discussion on the challenges of…
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Sumukh Tawde and Rohan Patil join Cinerea Films as co-founders
Mumbai-based production company Cinerea Films has expanded its founding team, with Sumukh Tawde and Rohan Patil joining founder Rohit Mhatre as co-founders. The move comes as the company broadens its focus from advertising production to feature…
Cynthia Erivo-Led PRIMA FACIE Film Will Premiere at Toronto International Film Festival
The film adaptation of Prima Facie, starring Cynthia Erivo, will make its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, Variety reports. The film was originally announced in 2023, and was in development with Participant Media, which…
Lavaille Lavette To Lead Afreximbank's $1 Billion Film Fund
EXCLUSIVE: The Cairo-based African Export-Import Bank, also known as Afreximbank, has officially launched its much-talked-about $1 billion Pan-African Film Fund, with publishing veteran Lavaille Lavette signed on to serve as Chief Executive Officer…
Paweł Pawlikowski's 'Fatherland' to Open the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival
“Fatherland,” the latest film by Oscar-winning Polish director Paweł Pawlikowski, will open the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival. The director will attend the gala screening on Aug. 14. “Fatherland” had its world…
'Actor' Tilly Norwood set to make debut film appearance in most controversial film of century
Tilly Norwood, an AI generated 'actor', is going to be put into a film despite heavy criticism of its existence and what it'd mean for the entertainment industry. Artificial intelligence is growing increasingly pervasive as it's coming for our…
The 10 best tearjerker films of all time
If you are after a good cry, these films will have you reaching for the tissues. From stories of survival and life-changing decisions to heartbreak and hope, here are some of the best tragic tales brought to the big screen. Director James Cameron…
Santa Fe Film Institute announces grant opportunities for local filmmakers
Santa Fe Film Institute announces grant opportunities for local filmmakers The Santa Fe Film Institute is offering two grants to help fund film projects, with applications due July 20 CALL 505490 4060. LOCAL FILMMAKERS NOW HAVE A CHANCE TO BRING…
Psych: James Roday Rodriguez Offers Update on Fourth Film Chances
Posted in: Peacock, TV | Tagged: psych Psych star James Roday Rodriguez offered an update on where things stand with a possible fourth film and the difficulties being faced. James Roday Rodriguez says Psych 4 remains a yes creatively, with the cast…
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