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republicworld.com - Niharika Sanjeeiv - AR Rahman Came, Lyrics In Hindi Film Industry Became Secondary,' Says Veteran Singer Rabbi Shergill
AR Rahman Came, Lyrics In Hindi Film Industry Became Secondary,' Says Veteran Singer Rabbi Shergill
Republic World

Legendary composer AR Rahman made headlines for his remark about getting less work in Bollywood. In a recent interview, he revealed that over the last eight years, he has not receiving work as he used to and suggested that the entertainment…

deccanchronicle.com - B.V.S. Prakash - Telugu film industry Wants Revision of Movie Ticket Prices
Telugu film industry Wants Revision of Movie Ticket Prices
Deccan Chronicle

Members of Telugu film industry plan to meet CM Revanth Reddy after his return from Davos, seeking a Government Order (GO) to hike movie ticket prices in general. Producer-distributor Dil Raju said, “Our appeal is for a fixed, revised ticket…

nytimes.com - Ana Ionova - Tânia Maria Is Brazil's Newest Film Icon
Tânia Maria Is Brazil's Newest Film Icon
The New York Times

Even shielded by dark sunglasses, Tânia Maria de Medeiros Filha can't step outside these days without fans fawning over her. “Wherever I go, people recognize me,” the 79-year-old actress said. “It's marvelous,” she…

mirror.co.uk - Lucas Hill-Paul - Prime Video confirms future of series based on beloved film
Prime Video confirms future of series based on beloved film
The Mirror

Prime Video has just confirmed the release date of a highly anticipated new series based on a beloved film from the early 2000s. Plus, the streamer has also revealed a second season is also in production, months before a single episode has aired.

japantimes.co.jp - Alyssa I. Smith - Japanese anime 'A New Dawn' nominated for Berlin film festival's top honor
Japanese anime 'A New Dawn' nominated for Berlin film festival's top honor
The Japan Times

Yoshitoshi Shinomiya's animated film 'A New Dawn' has been nominated for the Golden Bear, the top prize at the Berlin International Film Festival, organizers announced Tuesday. The film is one of 22 contenders from 28 countries in the main…

nbcnews.com - Park City rolls out the red carpet for Sundance Film Festival one last time
Park City rolls out the red carpet for Sundance Film Festival one last time
NBC News

PARK CITY, Utah — The sprint to the Sundance Festival stage along a jam-packed stretch of Main Street is a rite of passage for many American filmmakers, and it's one they will do for the last time this year. “I've been at Sundance…

dailymail.co.uk - Olivia Kemp - It's Keira sprightly! British star films spy sequel in London
It's Keira sprightly! British star films spy sequel in London
Mail Online

Do YOU have a story? Email tips@dailymail.com As a secret agent trying to unravel a political conspiracy, Keira Knightley 's Black Doves character is used to being on the run. And it appears that hasn't changed in the second series of the Netflix…

scmp.com - James Mottram - Why M+ and Chanel are bringing rare Asian avant-garde films to Mubi
Why M+ and Chanel are bringing rare Asian avant-garde films to Mubi
South China Morning Post

In a world where streamers often get a bad rap for force-feeding audiences mainstream fare, this month sees the arrival of something distinctive. On Mubi, fans of Asian experimental cinema are in for a treat. The Asian Avant-Garde collection, now…

standard.co.uk - Lisa McLoughlin  - Hamnet star says Jessie Buckley put 'heart and soul' into film ahead of Oscar noms
Hamnet star says Jessie Buckley put 'heart and soul' into film ahead of Oscar noms
Evening Standard

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for exclusive competitions, offers and theatre ticket deals I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Hamnet star Bodhi Rae Breathnach says she…

theguardian.com - Gabrielle Schwarz - Top of the props: meet the unsung heroes behind the memorable objects in your favourite films
Top of the props: meet the unsung heroes behind the memorable objects in your favourite films
The Guardian

The red and blue pills in The Matrix. The Rosebud sled in Citizen Kane. Marsellus Wallace's briefcase in Pulp Fiction, contents unknown. The (real) severed horse head in The Godfather. Every sword, gun, wand and lightsaber that has been brandished…

thestar.com.my - Mega First to acquire 12.5% stake in Stenta Films for RM33.10mil
Mega First to acquire 12.5% stake in Stenta Films for RM33.10mil
The Star Online

KUALA LUMPUR: Mega First Corporation Bhd (MFCB) is set to acquire 25.79 million ordinary shares in Stenta Films (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (SFM), representing a 12.50 per cent equity interest in the latter, for RM33.10 million. In a filing with Bursa…

bbc.co.uk - Pauline McLean - Seven films represent Scotland at last Redford Sundance festival - BBC News
Seven films represent Scotland at last Redford Sundance festival - BBC News
BBC

He was the original Sundance Kid, who set up a festival in his home state of Utah. Robert Redford died in September last year but the Sundance Film Festival he established in 1978, continues to thrive. Next year, it will expand to new frontiers in…

afaqs.com - afaqs! news bureau - Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli return to Dubai for a winter campaign film
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli return to Dubai for a winter campaign film
afaqs!

The Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Visit Dubai), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), has unveiled the latest film in the ‘Dubai, Ready For A Surprise' series featuring India's power couple…

dailymail.co.uk - James Cohen - Porn star blasts ESPN for filming her during college football final
Porn star blasts ESPN for filming her during college football final
Mail Online

Popular adult film star Abella Danger has hit out at ESPN after being shown on their broadcast during the CFP National Championship. On Monday night, Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza lead the Indiana Hoosiers to their first college football national…

mirror.co.uk - Angie Quinn - Emmerdale actress lands role in film alongside Bridgerton and Love Island stars
Emmerdale actress lands role in film alongside Bridgerton and Love Island stars
The Mirror

Emmerdale actress Amelia Flanagan has landed a new film role outside the ITV soap. The 17-year-old performer has played April Windsor since 2014 and is the older sibling of twins Isabella and William Flanagan, who portray Hope Dobbs and Joseph…

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