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upi.com - Thomas Maresca - CJ ENM premieres AI-hybrid film as Korea movie industry seeks answers
CJ ENM premieres AI-hybrid film as Korea movie industry seeks answers
UPI

CJ ENM premiered its AI-hybrid film 'The House' in Seoul Thursday, presenting the low-budget occult thriller as a test case for AI use in Korea's struggling film industry. Photo by CJ ENM Actor Kim Shin-yong, seen here in 'The House,' said that…

deadline.com - Erik Pedersen - California GOP Governor Hopeful Steve Hilton's Plan To Revive Film & TV industry
California GOP Governor Hopeful Steve Hilton's Plan To Revive Film & TV industry
Deadline

Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton on Thursday released his five-point plan to revive California ‘s sagging film and television industry, noting, “The lights are literally going out in Hollywood.” A former Fox News…

scmp.com - Daniel Ren - Lights, camera, traction: China's EV race rolls out film-projecting headlights
Lights, camera, traction: China's EV race rolls out film-projecting headlights
South China Morning Post

China's latest electric vehicle (EV) innovations – from ultra-fast battery charging to headlights capable of projecting films – have drawn strong attention at Beijing's Auto China show, underscoring how the country's automotive…

gizmodo.com - Cheryl Eddy - The Next 'Blair Witch' Movie Is Bringing Back (Most of) the Creatives From the Original Film
The Next 'Blair Witch' Movie Is Bringing Back (Most of) the Creatives From the Original Film
Gizmodo | The Future Is Here

As much as 1999's The Blair Witch Project felt like a standalone—a low-budget, found-footage sensation that purported to explore the “true” story of its mysteriously missing main characters—the blockbuster hit spawned a…

gizmodo.com - James Whitbrook - Zach Cregger Explains Why His 'Resident Evil' Movie Is Unlike Any of the Past Films
Zach Cregger Explains Why His 'Resident Evil' Movie Is Unlike Any of the Past Films
Gizmodo | The Future Is Here

Good Boy director Ben Leonberg has found his next horror. Sean Gunn teases Maxwell Lord's role in the DCU's future. Plus, Atomfall is making its way to TV. To me, my spoilers! Appearing as a guest on The Garry and Kenny Show (via World of Reel)…

digitalspy.com - Sam Warner - Where was The Devil Wears Prada 2 filmed? All the major filming locations
Where was The Devil Wears Prada 2 filmed? All the major filming locations
Digital Spy

After a very long wait for fans, The Devil Wears Prada 2 has finally landed in cinemas. The sequel to the 2006 smash hit sees Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt return as iconic characters Miranda Priestly, Andy Sachs and Emily Charlton.

hollywoodreporter.com - Etan Vlessing - Vancouver May Be Seeing Film and TV Production Rebound
Vancouver May Be Seeing Film and TV Production Rebound
The Hollywood Reporter

In late 2024, British Columbia increased its tax credits for foreign and local film production as just one building block to set the stage for a rebound in Hollywood activity in Vancouver. The local tax rebate for foreign projects shot locally…

thehindu.com - S.R. Praveen - 'Patriot' movie review: Mohanlal-Mammootty film is engaging and brave despite its predictability
'Patriot' movie review: Mohanlal-Mammootty film is engaging and brave despite its predictability
The Hindu

An almost archaic communication method takes center stage when the characters played by Mammootty and Mohanlal first make contact in Mahesh Narayanan's Patriot, well into the film's second half. It would seem apt in a way, hinting at the vintage…

theguardian.com - Adrian Horton - Oscar belonging to co-director of Putin film missing after TSA makes him ship it
Oscar belonging to co-director of Putin film missing after TSA makes him ship it
The Guardian

The Oscar statuette belonging to Pavel Talankin, star and co-director of the Academy award-winning documentary Mr Nobody Against Putin, has disappeared after officials at New York's John F Kennedy airport confiscated it before he boarded a flight…

deadline.com - Melanie Goodfellow - Netflix's Shark Thriller Sequel 'Under Paris 2' Begins Filming
Netflix's Shark Thriller Sequel 'Under Paris 2' Begins Filming
Deadline

Under Paris 2, the sequel to Netflix 's 2024 hit Seine-set shark thriller, has begun shooting in the South of France with Alexandre Aja in the director's seat. Expectations are high for the production with the original remaining the second…

koreatimes.co.kr - Park Jin-hai - Yumi in Busan: Guide to Kim Go-eun's dreamy filming locations
Yumi in Busan: Guide to Kim Go-eun's dreamy filming locations
The Korea Times

In the popular tvN original series 'Yumi's Cells' Season 3, starring Kim Go-eun, the story delicately follows the protagonist's emotional journey against the backdrop of Busan — ranging from seaside resorts and vintage bookstore alleys to…

rediff.com - SREEJU SUDHAKARAN - Ek Din Review: Junaid Khan-Sai Pallavi Film Misses Emotional Depth
Ek Din Review: Junaid Khan-Sai Pallavi Film Misses Emotional Depth
Rediff.com

Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavi's Ek Din has an intriguing premise that ultimately falters due to weak chemistry and an emotionally underwhelming payoff, discovers Sreeju Sudhakaran. The film's plot revolves around Dinesh (Junaid Khan), an overlooked…

buzzfeed.com - Hannah Marder - 59 Completely Wild Behind-The-Scenes Facts That Transformed The Way I See These Famous Films
59 Completely Wild Behind-The-Scenes Facts That Transformed The Way I See These Famous Films
BuzzFeed

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abcnews.com - Kelsey Legg - The Devil Wears Prada 2' outfits: Shop looks inspired by the new film
The Devil Wears Prada 2' outfits: Shop looks inspired by the new film
ABC News

If you've been waiting patiently for the release of ' The Devil Wears Prada 2,' chances are, you're excited to see the fashion worn by everyone's favorite characters. Whether you prefer Miranda's serious designer looks, Andy's less structured…

deadline.com - Matt Grobar - Taye Diggs Launches Microhouse Films, A Vertical Storytelling Platform
Taye Diggs Launches Microhouse Films, A Vertical Storytelling Platform
Deadline

Actor Taye Diggs and partners Autumn Federici, Shelby Stone, James Black, and Troy Brookins on Thursday announced the launch of Microhouse Films, a mobile-first vertical storytelling platform putting distribution in the hands of filmmakers, which…

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