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Marketing meltdown: why has Andrew Garfield's new film suddenly added Robin Hood?
Nobody likes to have the full plot of a movie spoiled before they've even seen it. However, sometimes this can be taken to the extreme. Take the new Paul Greengrass movie, The Uprising, for example. It is two weeks away from release and, not only…
Fightland star 'threw a human out of a window' filming 'insane' 50 Cent drama
50 Cent's crime drama set within a brutal world of championship fighting has finally reached the UK. Fightland has just arrived on Sky in the UK and the gritty crime drama, executive produced by 50 Cent, follows British boxer Duke Kilroy (played by…
Oscars: 7 Films That Could Define the Awards Season, From 'The Odyssey' to 'Michael'
The frontrunners have a head start. The festivals have contenders ready to run them down. Let the games begin. The film year has already delivered, led by Christopher Nolan's “ The Odyssey,” a July event picture that doubled as the…
5 great movies you didn't know were filmed in Northeast Ohio
Some of the biggest films of the 21st century have been shot in Northeast Ohio. Why it matters: Blockbusters like 'Superman' and 'The Avengers' put the region's film industry on the map. Yes, but: Smaller indie films have also shown what local…
WATCH: Short Irish film captures a snapshot of 1940s Dublin
'Boy Wanted,' a short Irish film from the 1940s, is now available to stream for free on the Irish Film Institute's IFI Archive Player. In 'Boy Wanted,' two boys wander aimlessly through the streets of Dublin (heading down South King Street towards…
Amal Clooney's Best Beauty Moments at Venice Film Festival
Amal Clooney is building a red carpet reputation for the ages. Married to Oscar-winning actor George Clooney, the 48-year-old human rights lawyer has graced the coveted walkway countless times, accompanying her partner to his film premieres, galas…
'Tangles,' Hand-Drawn Cannes Standout, Lands at Independent Film Company for Oscar-Qualifying Run (EXCLUSIVE)
A new animated film has entered the Oscar race. Independent Film Company (formerly branded IFC) and Sapan Studio have acquired North American rights to “ Tangles,” the hand-drawn animated feature and directorial debut of Leah Nelson…
Where is The Yorkshire Vet filmed? Inside 'stunning' Northern England locations
The Yorkshire Vet continues tonight and fans cannot help but marvel at its backdrop. Channel 5 viewers were thrilled earlier this month to see the return of Peter Wright, Julian Norton and the rest of The Yorkshire Vet family back on our screens…
Lee Byung-hun cast in 'Squid Game' director's new film
Actor Lee Byung-hun has been cast as the lead in 'K.O. Club,' a new film by global megahit 'Squid Game' director Hwang Dong-hyuk, the film's production company said Thursday. The film, set in the near future where youth can be purchased, portrays…
Paul Thomas Anderson's forthcoming concert film is buzzword bingo for fans of indie music and movies
Right as awards season kicked up at the end of 2025, before Paul Thomas Anderson took home the Best Director Academy Award for One Battle After Another, he was taking in a concert at Carnegie Hall by singer-songwriter Cameron Winter. He wasn't in a…
DCU News: Paramount Intend To Keep Gunn/Safran Plus Man Of Tomorrow Wraps Filming
Some DCU news including that Paramount plan to keep Gunn/Safran in charge if the merger goes through and Man of Tomorrow wraps filming. Let's being with the will they, won't they of the Paramount and WB merger. The deal was of course agreed, but…
Beautiful' The Yorkshire Vet filming locations across North England explored
The Yorkshire Vet returns tonight and once again fans are captivated by its stunning scenery. Earlier this month, Channel 5 audiences were delighted to welcome back Peter Wright, Julian Norton and the entire Yorkshire Vet team for a fresh series.
Sting to Narrate Documentary About 'The Godfather' Composer Nino Rota, Premiering at Venice Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE)
Musician and songwriter Sting will narrate Walter Fasano 's documentary “Nino – A Film About Nino Rota,” which is a portrait of “The Godfather” composer Nino Rota. The film will have its world premiere on Sept. 11…
'Star Trek' 60th Anniversary Events Include Original Series & Films Screenings, Vulcan Salute World Record Attempt (EXCLUSIVE)
“ Star Trek ” fans are going to have no shortage of ways to celebrate the iconic sci-fi franchise's 60th anniversary. Variety has learned exclusively that a whole suite of fan events, screenings, and partnerships are rolling out…
This new Dallas film festival sold out before its first screening and here's why
The inaugural Dallas Asian American Film Festival has sold out before its first screening, a milestone organizers say reflects a growing appetite for independent film and for stories rooted in the experiences of Asian American Texans. The festival…
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