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Look at the film industries Uganda look up to
We watch so many American films that you would be forgiven for thinking that Hollywood is the only film industry in the world. They stand unopposed at the top of the pyramid as the most dominant force, but they are hardly the only ones. China sits…
Actor Jayamala outlines vision for Kannada film industry as KFCC's new chief
Actor and politician Jayamala was elected President of the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) for the second time on January 31, 2026. She had earlier served in the same position from June 2008 to May 2010, and was the first woman to hold…
These three events in the River Parishes this month will center around the area's film industry
Riding the wave of Louisiana-shot 'Sinners'' record 16 Oscar nominations, an area alliance has three film industry-related happenings planned for March in the River Parishes. The Ryan Coogler-directed 'Sinners' was filmed in part in downtown…
Japanese film director jailed for 8 years for sexual assualt
A Japanese film director was jailed for eight years Friday over the sexual assault of two women actors, a court spokesperson and media reports said. Hideo Sakaki, 55, was accused of assaulting the women separately — in 2015 and 2016 when…
Excitement' as crews film mystery period drama in Burslem
Lee Blakeman,BBC Radio Stokeand Part of Stoke-on-Trent has been awash with mystery and excitement after crews turned up to film an as-yet-unknown period drama. The cameras appeared in Burslem earlier this week with the majority of filming taking…
'Phenomenal' action film called 'pure adrenaline' now on Netflix
Netflix has just added an exhilarating action film starring two of Hollywood's greatest stars that you won't want to miss. Both leads are featuring in some of the most highly anticipated films of 2026, while the director is one of the most…
Fury over Rob Reiner tribute plans at the Oscars leaves film star 'devastated'
With the Oscars just days away a feud has allegedly erupted over a planned tribute to Rob Reiner. When Harry Met Sally... director Rob Reiner died at the age of 78, after being found alongside his wife Michele Singer Reiner at their Los Angeles…
20 iconic UK film sets you can enter for free for one week only
Film fans can visit the sets of Peaky Blinders, Bridgerton and Industry and many other film and TV locations across the UK for free. From Bridgerton's Regency ballrooms and the iconic Brummy backdrops of Peaky Blinders, to the dramatic landscapes…
I Swear to Materialists: the seven best films to watch on TV this week
One thing that has been lost in the furore surrounding John Davidson's outbursts at the Baftas is the film itself. As a plea for tolerance and understanding, Kirk Jones's award-winning biopic of Davidson – who has Tourette syndrome –…
Netflix drops major last minute update on Harry Styles concert film
Harry Styles fans have been left 'freaking out' after Netflix dropped a major update about his upcoming live concert. The former One Direction star will be performing his new album 'Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally' for the first time at…
Who will win at the Oscars? AP's film writers make their predictions
The Oscars just got more interesting. With a few late game curveballs, courtesy of the Actor Awards, the broadcast of the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 15 may have more drama and heartbreak than expected even just last week. As members of…
This Hong Kong-raised director makes films about outsiders - as she's one too
When filmmaker Elizabeth Lo is asked which questions she wishes she got more often, she laughs before answering. “I wish people asked more about my other projects, especially Stray,” she tells me, sipping a coffee in Hong Kong, hours…
Paul Mescal and Harris Dickinson enjoy chips at Beatles biopic filming
Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.co.uk They may be the masterminds some of the most iconic songs in history. But instead of fame and fortune, it seemed that all The Beatles needed was grub, or at least that was the case for the stars of…
British Film Designers Guild Awards: 'Frankenstein Among Top Winners
Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein was among the big winners at the British Film Designers Guild 2026 Production Design Awards. Frankenstein won Best Production Design – Major Motion Picture, Period, edging out Hamnet, which was also up for…
Netflix acquires Ben Affleck's AI film-tech firm
March 5 (Reuters) - Netflix (NFLX) said on Thursday it has acquired InterPositive, a filmmaking technology company founded by Academy Award winner Ben Affleck that produces artificial intelligence-powered tools for movie production.
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