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Mayor seeks government backing for Liverpool film studios
Mairead Smyth,North West Tonightand The future of the former Littlewoods building in Liverpool could become clearer within weeks as the Mayor of the Liverpool City Region is set to meet with government ministers in a push for investment. Plans to…
China's 'King of Banned Films' Wants to Change the Subject
At first glance, the Chinese director Lou Ye's newest film looks like a departure from form. It does not touch on the taboo subjects, like China's coronavirus lockdowns or the Tiananmen Square massacre, that earned him the moniker “the king…
Mayor seeks government backing for Liverpool film studios
Mairead Smyth, North West Tonight and Jenny Coleman, North West The future of the former Littlewoods building in Liverpool could become clearer within weeks as the Mayor of the Liverpool City Region is set to meet with government ministers in a…
Netflix adds 'most entertaining film' as good as Pulp Fiction
A movie that has been described by fans as the 'most entertaining film' as good as Pulp Fiction has been quietly added to Netflix. The title and indie release Bunny made its premiere at the South by Southwest festival just last year. It then had a…
Gordon Ramsay opens up about 'pressure' of filming with family
Have YOU got a story? Email: tips@dailymail.co.uk Gordon Ramsay has spoken about the 'pressure' of filming with his family for new Netflix documentary Being Gordon Ramsay. The six-part show follows the TV chef, 59, as he juggles home life with his…
India Makes Lots Of Films, But Lacks Screens
The reason is because there aren't any screens for a large mass of Indians. India's box office reached ₹13,397 crore in 2025, but growth was driven mainly by higher ticket prices, not more viewers. Cinema footfalls fell from 943 million…
Emmerdale star Jack Downham was in huge Hollywood film and fans will be floored
Emmerdale fans will recognise actor Jack Downham for his portrayal of Noah Dingle in the ITV soap, a role he's held since 2009. Yet, before stepping into the shoes of Noah, 24-year-old Jack secured a significant Hollywood film role alongside an…
Budget-friendly films revitalize Korean box office in early 2026
The Korean film industry is seeing a notable recovery already this year, according to industry experts, as the strong performance of mid-budget movies provides a much-needed boost to a market that has struggled for a long time without any…
Kate Moss shows off her healthy glow at Los Angeles film premiere
Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.co.uk Kate Moss showed off her healthy glow as she attended the Los Angeles premiere of the short drama film, Sandiwara, on Thursday. The supermodel, 52, put on an elegant display in a conservative polka…
Halle Berry on feeling like the film industry wanted to discard her: 'A painful realization'
Halle Berry is a successful insurance broker who doesn't get the respect she deserves in the new film Crime 101. Her character, Sharon, finally has enough of the poor treatment. Late in the film she stands up for herself to her boss, telling him…
Jacksonville's Black independent film industry is rising. Meet the creatives trying to honor the city's rich history
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – From the silent films of Norman Studios to a new generation of storytellers, Jacksonville's Black independent film scene is undergoing a quiet resurgence. During Black History Month, News4JAX is taking a look back at…
Why Saving Face is the most important Asian-American lesbian film ever made
This is the latest instalment in a feature series reflecting on instances of East meets West in world cinema, including China-US co-productions. Sometimes seemingly modest films have the greatest making-of stories. So it is with the 2004 romcom…
Utah Grants $2 Million to an AI-Driven 'Film Ecosystem': Inside the State's First Big Film Move After Sundance (EXCLUSIVE)
Coming right before an emotional Sundance Film Festival that paid tribute to its departed leader, Robert Redford, and its move to a new host city, Utah quietly took a big leap into AI filmmaking. A $2 million grant for a new company, Nuovo Film…
Gregg Allman Documentary, 'Music of My Soul,' Acquired by Subtext in Association With Rolling Stone Films
“Music of My Soul,” the critically praised documentary on legendary Allman Brothers frontman and solo artist Gregg Allman, has been acquired for North America by Subtext, the U.S. independent film production and distribution company…
Peaky Blinders: What we learned from the first trailer for new film The Immortal Man
The first full trailer for the new Peaky Blinders film, The Immortal Man, has been released - by order of the people at Netflix. Following on from Steven Knight's acclaimed TV drama series, the trailer shows Oscar winner Cillian Murphy reprising…
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