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Cynthia Erivo halts West End show as audience member caught filming
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How Hong Kong crime films have adapted in the national security law era
Hailed as a triumphant reinvigoration of the Hong Kong police thriller, the star-studded 2012 film Cold War revolves around a high-stakes power struggle within the upper echelons of the city's police force. Winner of nine prizes at the 2013 Hong…
I spent two years filming with the police - I was terrified
A BBC radio and TV presenter has shared what he discovered after filming for two years with the police. Northern Irish broadcaster Stephen Nolan is hoping to share the truth behind one of the most difficult professions, after spending two years…
Give the Gift of a Lifetime from illumin8 films
Mother's Day and Father's Day have a way of sharpening our sense of time. As adults, honoring our parents starts to feel less like a routine gesture and more like a real act of attention. Yes, a phone call matters. Flowers matter too. But there is…
India's First Ray Films Unveils Six-Picture Slate for Cannes Film Market as Banner Enters Second Decade (EXCLUSIVE)
First Ray Films, the Mumbai-based production company founded by actor-filmmaker Anshuman Jha, has set six films covering 2026 to 2028 as the banner heads into its second decade, with the slate set to be presented at the Cannes Film Market this May.
Will Jeffs & John Hauber Launch Toronto & London-Based Red Imp Films
EXCLUSIVE: Screenwriter, actor and producer Will Jeffs and producer John Hauber have launched film and TV production banner Red Imp Films. Operating out of Toronto and London, the company aims to develop, package, finance and produce film and TV…
Ted Franchise's Series/Film Future Up to Peacock Now: Seth MacFarlane
Posted in: Movies, Peacock, TV | Tagged: ted Ted creator and star Seth MacFarlane and co-star Alanna Ubach discuss the franchise's future as an animated series, live-action film, or Season 3. You can't ever accuse Seth MacFarlane of lacking…
Practical Magic fans should watch little-known 'epic' film streaming on Netflix
Fans of magic and witchy genres have been rejoicing lately, as the trailer for the sequel of a breakthrough smash-hit ‘witchy film' was released recently. Starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman in the lead, Practical Magic 2's trailer has…
LALIFF Sets 2026 Film Festival Lineup
EXCLUSIVE: The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival has set its 2026 lineup, which will take place from May 27-31. The yearly event includes a selection of feature films, shorts, episodic content, animation, and student films from the…
Charlize Theron suffered injuries when filming stunts for new Netflix thriller
Charlize Theron has revealed she performed dangerous stunts for her new Netflix film, Apex, sometimes without a harness. The 49-year-old actor disclosed that she sustained injuries, including a fractured toe, during the filming in Australia, which…
Forced Perspective and The Boldest Form Strategic Partnership to Develop Film and TV IP
Production companies Forced Perspective and The Boldest have formed a strategic partnership to develop scalable, franchise-ready IP across film and television. The partnership brings together Forced Perspective's Jazzy Collins and The Boldest's…
Is Film and TV Production in Los Angeles Starting to Turn the Corner?
Los Angeles is starting to see the impact of California's expansion to its film and TV subsidy program, with production in the region trending upwards. After filming levels hit a new nadir last year, L.A. saw a roughly 10 percent increase in shoot…
Watch Gracie Abrams film comeback music video in top secret Surrey shoot
AS the director of two Star Wars movies and Mission: Impossible III, J.J. Abrams is used to blockbuster productions. And it seems his pop star daughter Gracie has inherited his flair for drama. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy…
Anshuman Jha's First Ray Films announces six film slate
Actor-filmmaker Anshuman Jha 's First Ray Films has announced a six film slate comprising of diverse stories on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The slate will be showcased at Marché Du Film at Cannes Film Festival 2026 which will be held in May.
Two New Books in LGBTQ+ Film Studies Remake the Field
Two new books published this year aim to transform the field of queer and trans media studies. Trans Cinema: Remaking Communities, Identities, and Worlds by Laura Horak and Cinemas of Bisexual Transgression by Jacob Engelberg center trans and…
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