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The Action-Film Director Who's Taking On Michael Jackson
At an early screening of “Michael,” the new bio-pic based on the life of Michael Jackson, there was silence for a moment after the credits rolled, and then someone exclaimed, “That was fucking awesome!” It was a good…
Siblings in will row with 'parasite' bro who 'watched films as mum doted on him
TWO siblings are locked in a £600,000 inheritance fight with their “parasite” brother after accusing him of watching films all day as their elderly mum doted on him. Robert Chung, 62, moved back in with his parents in their…
Artemis 2 astronaut films moon with his iPhone: the results are stunning
NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman has delighted skywatchers online after posting a short, unvarnished video of the moon —shot, improbably, on an iPhone, while aboard the Artemis 2 spaceflight. Shared on X under @astro_reid, the clip has been…
Hong Kong Film Awards: Ciao UFO wins top prizes as Sons of the Neon Night glows
, a sci‑fi drama inspired by a local urban legend of mysterious lights over a public housing estate, clinched the top honours at the 44th Hong Kong Film Awards on Sunday night, winning best film and best director for Patrick Leung…
South Indian film producers unite against OTT window pressure, form new industry body
4 min read Hyderabad Make us preferred source on Google Film producers from four South Indian states have formally launched a new association to collectively address growing disputes over OTT release windows and theatrical terms, warning that…
Grimes joining LinkedIn is artwashing at its most brazen. I should know - I released my new film on there
When electronic musician Grimes – AKA Claire Boucher – took to X last year to claim she was “only gonna be releasing music on LinkedIn from now on”, it seemed like yet another provocation from an often eccentric artist.
Barack and Michelle Obama's film production company reportedly leaving Netflix to go independent
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama's film production company, Higher Ground, is reportedly moving away from Netflix later this year. Deadline reported on Sunday that the company's current first-look deal with the…
44th Hong Kong Film Awards red carpet kicks off with actors dazzling in glamour
The 44th Hong Kong Film Awards ceremony is set to take place at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre on Sunday night, kicking off with an afternoon red carpet featuring filmmakers, award presenters, nominated actors, and behind-the-scenes crews dressed in…
BrLab Announces Winners of 15th Edition, With FiGa Films Acquiring Sales Rights to Brazilian Drama 'Red Nest' (EXCLUSIVE)
Brazil's development and training hub BrLab has announced the winners of its 15th edition, with Miami-based FiGa Films acquiring the sales rights to Val Hidalgo and Alice Stamato's prizewinning drama “Ninho Tinto” (Red Nest). The film…
Line-up and theme announced for 12th edition of Scots film festival
Audiences can expect community interest screenings, international and independent titles, family films and specials events centred around food, cooking, growing and food security. Films include Chocolat, Ratatouille, The Angels Share, The Golden…
10 Movies That Feel Like A Disney Film, But Are Not
Disney dominates the children's movie market. The beloved company has produced a steady stream of top-grossing classics since its debut feature in 1937, Snow White. The studios experienced a dip in popularity during the 1970s and 1980s, which…
The Criterion Channel May 2026: New Movies, Short Films, & Documentaries
The Criterion Channel has announced its May 2026 lineup, including movies, short films, documentaries, music films, restorations, and exclusive premieres arriving on the streaming service. Want to own something listed below? Purchase The Criterion…
Adult Film Star Ty Roderick Says He Was Stabbed Multiple Times
Ty Roderick, a bisexual adult film performer known for his work in gay pornographic films, was stabbed in “a sudden, violent attack,” according to a GoFundMe page reportedly set up by his mother. “He was stabbed from behind…
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Does What No Other Film Did in 2026
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie pulled off a box office feat that no other 2026 release came close to matching. The animated sequel hit a financial high point that left every other title in the dust this year. Universal Pictures' The Super Mario…
Deepika Padukone to continue filming Allu Arjun's Raaka, Shah Rukh Khan's King through 2nd pregnancy
4 min read Mumbai Make us preferred source on Google Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh on Sunday announced they're going to become parents again. Deepika, who gave birth to daughter Dua Padukone in September 2024, is now expecting again. But her…
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