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Mayavi Entertainment set to massively disrupt and alter the Indian film industry; revolutionize and democratize IP ownership and film financing
Mayavi Entertainment, a forward-thinking film studio based in India and the UAE, backed by veteran industry operators, launches a multi-year 31-film slate embracing innovation, new technologies such as AI and blockchain, diverse storytelling, and…
Mayavi Entertainment Set to Massively Disrupt And Alter the Indian Film Industry
Mayavi Entertainment, a forward-thinking film studio based in India and the UAE, backed by veteran industry operatorslaunches a multi-year 31-film slate embracing innovation, new technologies such as AI and blockchain, diverse storytelling, and…
Banned film exposes Hong Kong's censorship trend, director says
After four months of restless waiting, filmmaker Kiwi Chow received a dreaded, but not altogether unexpected, message: Hong Kong censors had banned his new movie from reaching the big screen. The 46-year-old's career, which took off in 2015 with an…
The London borough where a growing number of Hollywood blockbusters are filmed
Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. A south London borough has become a popular…
The Best Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Films of 2025
It's that time of the year again. The time of year when we look at all of the movies we watched over the past 12 months and pick the best of the best. Welcome to the best sci-fi, fantasy, and horror movies of 2025. So what made the cut? Where do…
The Best Feminist Fiction Films and TV Shows of 2025
From devastating dramas to sharp satires and genre-bending thrillers, this year's feminist fiction on screen refused easy answers—and demanded our attention. These films and series center women's agency, ambition and survival, offering…
Critics Choice Awards Presenters Announced, Poppy Jasper International Film Festival Unveils Lineup - Film News in Brief
The Poppy Jasper International Film Festival has unveiled its 2026 feature lineup as well as its commemorative festival artwork designed by Brazilian creative Leandro Senna for its 20th anniversary. Dedicated to uplifting independent filmmakers and…
All Creatures Great and Small Tristan star on filming 'nightmare' Christmas show
Channel 5's beloved series, All Creatures Great and Small, is set to return this week with two special episodes that are sure to thrill fans. All Creatures Great and Small Behind the Magic will offer viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the popular…
Lew Horwitz, Producer Known as the 'King of Indie Film Finance,' Dies at 90
Lewis Horwitz, the American film executive and producer dubbed Hollywood's “King of Indie Film Finance,” died on Dec. 19. He was 90. Horwitz began his career as a bank teller in Los Angeles in the 1960s. He eventually founded the…
Banned film exposes HK's censorship trend: director
After four months of restless waiting, filmmaker Kiwi Chow (周冠威) received a dreaded, but not altogether unexpected, message: Hong Kong censors had banned his new movie from reaching the big screen. The 46-year-old's career…
Kokuho Advances in Oscars Race as Sony Reshapes Film Ambition
In the world of Kokuho, the stomp of a foot can summon art into being. The blend of allegory and reality in the symbol-laden feature film continues to surprise months after its release, making it an unlikely new weapon in Sony Group Corp.'s…
Holy Awakening Gains Momentum As Biblical 'David' Film Soars At Box Office
A revival appears to be taking shape in the US, with a noticeable resurgence of religious interest among young men and women that emerged during President Trump's 'America First' campaign and intensified following the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
Banned film exposes Hong Kong's censorship trend, director says
The 46-year-old's career, which took off in 2015 with an award-winning dystopian tale, encapsulates how a film industry once known for its audacious spirit and sardonic humour has dimmed to leave artists describing a creative straitjacket. His…
Shawn Levy Confirms That STAR WARS: STARFIGHTER Is Already Done Filming
Drumroll, please! A new Star Wars movie is coming to theaters in 2027. At Star Wars Celebration 2025 Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy and Chief Creative Officer Dave Filoni announced that in 2027, Star Wars: Starfighter will release in…
What Holiday Films Have the Best Christmas Music Moments?
Sometimes, holiday songs become classics thanks to originating in a film – say, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” from 1944's Meet Me in St. Louis. And then you have those tunes that may have found a new audience…
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