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17 kilometres of film, $47 a ticket: How The Odyssey is resurrecting film
Over the next few weeks, Dan Drobik will be cooped up in a little cinema booth bringing The Odyssey to life. He didn't star in the film or help make it. But without Drobik, and other projectionists like him, people wouldn't be able to see the…
Tom Cruise transformed into world's 'most powerful man' in trailer for new film
The trailer for Tom Cruise's latest film sees him transform into “the most powerful man in the world”. The American actor, 64, is starring in Digger, a satirical black comedy directed by Alejandro G Inarritu, who directed Birdman and…
Puerto Rico Film Festival Welcomes Costa Rica as Official Country in Focus (EXCLUSIVE)
The Puerto Rico Film Festival has announced Costa Rica as the official country in focus for its upcoming 17th edition, taking place August 19–23. The announcement marks the first time the festival elects a country of honor, and comes ahead…
Sci-fi film 'The Fin' explores discrimination in unified Korea
The new dystopian sci-fi film 'The Fin,' directed by Park Sye-young, offers a grim look at a post-unification Korean Peninsula where environmental collapse has created a deeply divided society. The movie follows the struggle of the Omegas, a…
Nansun Shi Dies: Film Workshop Founder & 'Infernal Affairs' Producer Was 75
Hong Kong producer Nansun Shi, whose credits include John Woo's A Better Tomorrow, Andrew Lau and Alan Mak's Infernal Affairs and multiple films with Tsui Hark, has died aged 75. Film Workshop, the iconic Hong Kong production house she co-founded…
The Odyssey's Filming Locations Double as an Epic Travel Guide
It's a story scholars estimate to be around 2,800 years old, and one that's been revived and reimagined for millennia. Homer's epic poem The Odyssey follows the incredible journey of King Odysseus back to his kingdom of Ithaca, plagued by mythical…
California Film Commission Director Colleen Bell to Step Down in Early January
California's top filming authority Colleen Bell, who has served as the director of the state's film commission for the last six years, will be stepping down in early January. The appointee of outgoing Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that she will be…
The American Film Institute's Celebrated AFI DWW+ Directing Workshop Opens Call for Applicants
Exclusive: Applications for the immersive training program, which culminates in a completed thesis film to be screened for the industry, are now open through September 9. The American Film Institute is now accepting applicants for its storied AFI…
Tom Sandoval, Victoria Lee Robinson Had Breakup Talk After He Filmed Netflix Series
Tom Sandoval and Victoria Lee Robinson were close to ending their tumultuous relationship after he returned from filming a new reality show... TMZ has learned. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ... Tom spent three weeks in April filming a…
Inside Fletchers' Family Farm's Peak District filming location
After years of living in the city, Oldham-born Kelvin Fletcher swapped urban life for the countryside to pursue a new career in farming. The change came after he lifted the Strictly Come Dancing glitterball trophy in 2019 alongside professional…
Ammy Virk, Neeru Bajwa, Harrdy Sandhu Punjabi Films Acquired by India's Panorama Studios for Worldwide Release (EXCLUSIVE)
India's Panorama Studios has acquired the worldwide theatrical distribution rights to three Punjabi-language films set for release in 2026: “Argentina,” starring Ammy Virk and Sargun Mehta; “Thaapi,” starring Neeru Bajwa…
Why 2026 Is The Year Of The Cyclops In Film
When looking at some of 2026's biggest movies and television shows, a recurring figure continues to appear, and it's actually pretty awesome: The Cyclops. Whether it's the classic giant monster from ancient mythology in The Odyssey or one of the…
Limp Bizkit Is Playing a Concert in a Haunted Prison Where an Oscar-Winning Movie Was Filmed, and You Can Still Go
If you ever wanted to see Limp Bizkit play a concert in a haunted prison, you should get your a** out to the INKcarceration festival this weekend. The Midwest music fest takes place Friday, July 17, through Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the historic…
Central America, One of the Youngest Still Growing Film Scenes in the World, Showcases New Talents at the Costa Rica Media Market's Desde el Centro Platform
“Victoria in the Clouds,” starring Berlin best actress winner Paulina García, and “Quemada,” from the producer of 2026 Cannes winner “ Forever Your Maternal Animal,” both feature at the 2026 Costa…
When Ramayana Producer Said He Would Consider The Film A 'Failure' If The West Didn't Like It
Namit Malhotra (L) Ranbir Kapoor (R) Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed Trailer for Ramayana Part One will be released on July 24 Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Sunny Deol Producer Namit Malhotra…
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