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Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar Mocks Film Industry in Campaign Spot, Vows to Defund Anti-Israel Movies
Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar has escalated his campaign against the country's film industry with a new Likud primary spot that mocks Israeli filmmakers as anti- Israel profiteers and vows to redirect public funding away from films he says…
15 Random Facts About Movies, Actors, and the Entire Film Industry
The movie industry is full of surprising stories that have nothing to do with what appears on screen. Some involve actors making unexpected career choices, while others reveal strange production secrets or little known facts about famous films.
'Not easy, but not impossible': Iraq's film industry sees slow revival
In the heart of old Baghdad, legendary movie theaters stand abandoned and shrouded in dust, bearing witness to Iraq's once-vibrant cultural scene. A few kilometers away, director Ali al-Bayati oversees his camera operators as they adjust their…
India Pulls Punjabi Superstar's Film, Sparking Political Row
A film depicting the life of a Sikh human rights activist has ignited a political row in India after it was pulled from a streaming platform, thrusting New Delhi's handling of Sikh issues back into the spotlight. Satluj, starring Punjabi superstar…
Dan Trachtenberg's Next Animated Film Just Got a Release Date
We still don't know what's next for director Dan Trachtenberg in the world of Predator, but at least we now know when his next movie is coming to the world. Recently, Trachtenberg was attached to co-direct an adaptation of Yehudi Mercado's comic…
Heartstopper Forever to Anemone: the seven best films to watch on TV this week
Submerge yourself, for the last time, in the warm bath of inclusivity that is Alice Oseman's world-conquering LGBTQ+ romantic teen drama. Despite returning as a feature film, it's intimate, suburban business as usual for Joe Locke's Charlie, Kit…
LISTEN: Politics Puts a Spotlight on the Production Exodus From California and Other U.S. Filming Hubs
The crisis of runaway production, both in California and nationwide, never seems to stray too far from the headlines thanks to what a political football the issue has become. Luring more TV and film shoots to Los Angeles though financial incentives…
Neon Lining Up UK Film Distribution
EXCLUSIVE: U.S. distributor and international sales firm Neon is rumored to be lining up UK distribution. Multiple sources tell us the blue chip indie buyer, well known for having picked up the last six Cannes Palme d'Or winners and multiple Oscar…
Singapore wuxia sci-fi film at Locarno Film Festival
SINGAPORE - Singapore wuxia sci-fi film The House On The Moon will have its world premiere at the 79th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland in August, where it will compete for the top prize, the Golden Leopard, in the main competition. The movie…
Hong Sang-soo's new film sees Kim Min-hee's return
Korean filmmaker Hong Sang-soo's latest film, 'Nowhere to Lay My Eyes,' will premiere in the main competition of the 79th Locarno Film Festival. The film marks Kim Min-hee's return to acting after giving birth to her first child. International…
Film director Ashok Babu quizzed by Cyberabad EOW in ₹3.5 crore cheating case
Telugu film director G. Ashok Babu was questioned by the Cyberabad Economic Offences Wing (EOW) on Friday in connection with a ₹3.5 crore cheating case registered against him. The case was booked following a complaint by one Hanumantha Rao…
Film Suggestions for 11 Year Old
Please or to access all these features Join the discussion and chat with other Mumsnetters about everyday life, relationships and parenting. As the title says, I'm looking for films to watch with my 11 year old DD. I'm currently recovering from…
What to stream: Films that make Tinseltown one of the stars
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How Ata Pata Laapata became the film at the heart of Rajpal Yadav's legal battle
The legal battle stems from the financing of Rajpal Yadav 's debut production Ata Pata Laapata. The dispute dates back to 2010, when Rajpal Yadav secured Rs 5 crore from Murali Projects Pvt Ltd for the film. The film failed commercially, and the…
The Hunger Games Franchise Films Are All Headed Back to the Theaters
Can't wait for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping to hit theaters this November? Lionsgate will bring back all the films from The Hunger Games franchise to the big screen in anticipation of the latest chapter later this winter. It allows the…
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