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Intentionally support local films to boost the industry -James Gardiner - The Ghanaian Chronicle
National Film Authority official and Actor, James Gardiner has argued that Ghanaian films can achieve global reach, urging local audiences to support home-grown cinema rather than overly scrutinizing local productions compared to foreign movies. In…
Big brother' and AI fears over Lincoln University filming
Getty Images/Connect Images/Peter Muller A university policy making it compulsory to film lectures has raised concerns about the footage being misused or used to train artificial intelligence (AI), unions said. The University of Lincoln said it was…
Budget 2026: Liverpool Littlewoods film studios to get £20m boost
The government has pledged £20m towards plans to transform Liverpool's derelict Littlewoods building into a film and television production campus. The funding, announced in the Budget earlier, will come from the government's Growth Mission…
Wakaliwood to shoot action film at Nyege Nyege Festival
Ugandan film production house Ramon Film Productions, popularly known as Wakaliwood, has begun work on a new action film inspired by the Nyege Nyege Festival, with festivalgoers expected to take part in the production. The project was unveiled…
10 Horror Films and Series to Watch This Halloween
The 2026 Halloween season is delivering a feast of new horror, spanning cinematic sequels and high-concept streaming series. Never too late to start a Halloween horror marathon, fans can hack into their fear with a deep lineup of psychological and…
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Nexus Select Malls looks at the moments before Diwali in new film
Nexus Select Malls has launched its latest Diwali brand film, ‘Asli Happyness Wali Diwali', focusing on the preparations and rituals that take place in the days leading up to the festival. The film follows families in neighbouring homes as…
Fans forced to cover eyes during 'ghastly' horror film
A ' deeply disturbing' movie now streaming in the UK has been praised as one of the best horror films released in the last year, or possibly ever. Hokum is now available for users on Prime Video. It comes after a limited run in cinemas earlier this…
Fake film deals and emails from top agents: who is behind the explosion in literary scams?
‘Hello Professor Snigdha Poonam,” the email began. I read that again. Nobody has ever called me “professor” for the obvious reason that I am not a professor. Bracing myself, I read on. The email was from Timothy Firth…
Jennifer Lawrence confronted film bosses over 'unauthorised crew' at nude scenes
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. Jennifer Lawrence has revealed she…
Sydney Sweeney Films The Housemaid's Secret in New Jersey in a Floral Dress
Sydney Sweeney turned up on the New Jersey set of The Housemaid's Secret in a floral dress and a white cardigan, a patterned break from the practical layers she's worn through the shoot. Earlier days leaned into denim and leather: a cropped blue…
She's an Oscar Winner. She's About to Star in a Scorsese Film. I Can't Figure Out Why She's Doing … This.
Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Bless this Mes. That's the name of Jennifer Lawrence's new hair-care company, so given because the actress thought it would…
Iranian film-maker Jafar Panahi given new prison sentence and has assets seized
An Iranian court has handed the award-winning film director Jafar Panahi a new prison sentence of five years and one month and ordered the seizure of all his assets. The 66-year-old, who won the Palme d'Or at Cannes last year for It Was Just an…
Cannes' Marché du Film, TIFFCOM Commit to Second Edition of Japan IP Market in 2027
TIFFCOM and the Marché du Film will hold a second Japan IP Market at the 2027 Cannes Film Festival, extending this year's inaugural partnership, which was designed to connect Japanese rights holders with international producers and buyers.
'The small, unheard film is the gem': Dharamshala International Film Festival turns 15
When the Dharamshala International Film Festival (DIFF) started in 2012, there were no cinema halls in McLeod Ganj. Films were shown on DVDs. Filmmaker couple-collaborators Ritu Sarin and Tenzing Sonam brought their experience of the hospitality of…
'Horrifying and beautiful': Rarely seen barreleye fish filmed in extreme detail for first time
It inspired 20,000 screams under the sea. Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water: Scientists have captured the “horrifying and beautiful” barreleye fish in 4K footage for the first time ever. Known for its…
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