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Colorado's film industry sees an opening with Sundance
The arrival of the Sundance Film Festival next year could help Colorado turn its growing indie-film scene into a bigger production hub. Why it matters: Local filmmakers hope Sundance won't just make Colorado a place to watch movies — but a…
Female film-makers still being squeezed out of industry, London film festival director says
Female film-makers are still being squeezed out of the industry as they progress beyond their debut films, the director of the London film festival has said, adding that “the dial does not seem to be moving”. Kristy Matheson's…
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Netflix launches Southverse hub for films & series from South India
Netflix has launched Southverse, a dedicated collection page for members in India featuring films and series from southern India. The hub, available on the Netflix homepage and through search, brings together titles across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam…
Dallas Asian American Film Festival spotlights Texas filmmakers
A new film festival is putting Asian American filmmakers from Texas in the spotlight. The inaugural Dallas Asian American Film Festival at the Dallas Museum of Art sold out Saturday, showcasing films created by Asian American talent from across…
Movie Marketing and Publicity Expert Rob Deacon Sets Up Phoenix Film Finance (EXCLUSIVE)
Movie marketing and publicity specialist Rob Deacon has set up Phoenix Film Finance to leverage his expertise in the industry to make an impact on the independent production scene. Phoenix will seek to support British independent film production…
Coyote vs. Acme' Crew on the Film's Final Verdict
Coyote vs. Acme is playing in theaters and shows no signs of stopping its cathartic box office run. We've already done a temperature check with io9's readership to see whether the hybrid live-action cartoon courtroom thriller lived up to the fight…
Newsom, Schiff back Trump's push for federal film tax credit
Two California Democrats, Gov. Gavin Newsom and Sen. Adam Schiff, supported President Trump's call this week to introduce a federal tax incentive for film and TV production in the U.S. On Monday, the president urged lawmakers in a Truth Social post…
Sydney Sweeney Brings the Clear Shoe Trend to the 2026 Venice Film Festival
Sydney Sweeney landed at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on Wednesday in Italy wearing one of 2026's hottest shoe trends, the clear heel. The “ Euphoria ” star went monochrome for her arrival in the floating city, opting…
Armani Beauty at Venice Film Festival: More Than Glamour, Contributing to the Culture
VENICE — Armani Beauty is back in Venice, cementing its role in the city as official beauty sponsor of the city's international Film Festival for the ninth year. Reflecting the late Giorgio Armani 's interest in films, success in dressing…
Venice Film Festival opens with George Clooney, Murdoch film and geopolitics
George Clooney may be at the Venice Film Festival to receive a lifetime achievement award, but he didn't dwell just on memories and nostalgia on Wednesday. Before the award ceremony, which he attended with wife Amal Clooney, the 65-year-old actor…
Film-maker's terrifying final moments as he's killed by giraffe
An award winning filmmaker suffered a horrifying death when a single blow from a towering giraffe's neck struck him in the head and killed him. Carlos Carvalho, 47, died after the grim twist of fate while working at a South African safari retreat.
6 Shows and Films We Can't Wait to Watch in September
September is here and with it comes new films and TV shows to get into. While this month is not the content juggernaut that June and July were with House of the Dragon, The Odyssey, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day, among other releases, it offers a…
Ink': Reviews For Danny Boyle's Film About 'The Sun
Danny Boyle's tabloid drama Ink, the origin story of Rupert Murdochs' British tabloid The Sun, has opened the Venice Film Festival. James Graham's script, starring Jack O'Connell, Guy Pearce (as Murdoch) and Claire Foy, is set in 1969 as the rising…
Why Avengers: Doomsday Was Filmed Without A Finished Script, According To The Directors
In 2025, James Gunn revealed his theory as to why the film industry was dying: 'People are making movies without a finished screenplay.' It wasn't hard to figure out which 'people' he was referring to. His comments came at a time when the Marvel…
Celebrate 40 years of Spike Lee films with free screenings
Emory University's Department of Film and Media will use the fall semester to celebrate one of America's most widely-respected movie directors. Why it matters: Spike Lee's legacy stretches across generations, and his films have not only received…
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