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Council plans to charge fees for film shoots in Wakefield
Film and television production companies could be charged to shoot at council-owned locations in Wakefield under plans to generate income from filming. The district's profile as a filming destination has risen since Adolescence was shot in South…
Star Wars and Strictly film studios at Elstree could be sold
Film studios where movies and television programmes such as Star Wars and Strictly Come Dancing have been produced could be sold off. Hertsmere Borough Council, which owns Elstree Studios, said it did not have the funds to repair and maintain the…
Star Wars and Strictly film studios at Elstree could be sold
Martin Heath Hertfordshire Political Reporter Film studios where movies and television programmes such as Star Wars and Strictly Come Dancing have been produced could be sold off. Hertsmere Borough Council, which owns Elstree Studios, said it did…
Shetland filming locations as star opens up on exit from stunning show
Tosh will be leaving Shetland after 14 years and she opened up about filming the breathtaking series. Alison O'Donnell has opened up about her decision to leave Shetland after 14 years, saying she will miss both playing Tosh and the 'magic and the…
Lashana Lynch, Paapa Essiedu, And Russell Tovey On The Next Generation Of Stars, The Future Of Film, And Why Community Matters
Now in its twenty-second year, you'll be familiar with many of its previous winners, which include the likes of David Jonsson, Emma Mackey, and Tom Holland. As the jury gathered today, we sat down with the three of them to talk about the future of…
Ramayana May Be A 3 Part Film
With Lord Ram and Ravan yet to cross paths, Ramayana: Part 1 saves two crucial characters for its closing moments, offering tantalising clues about the epic battles and adventures awaiting us in the sequels. Ramayana: Part 1 concludes without Lord…
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HDFC SKY highlights investing features through new campaign films
HDFC SKY, the discount broking platform from HDFC Securities, has announced eight new films under its ‘Make Money Matter' campaign. Four films have been released in November 2026, with the remaining four scheduled to roll out over the coming…
Marrakech Film Festival Unveils 2026 Jury
The Marrakech Film Festival has unveiled the eight cinema personalities who will be joining its 2026 jury presided over by previously announced Oscar-winning French actress Marion Cotillard. They are Claes Bang, Vicky Krieps, Emma Mackey, Gilles…
Dark Sky Films Acquires Stephen Kay's 'ANSWR'
EXCLUSIVE: Dark Sky Films has picked up U.S. distribution rights to ANSWR, a feature thriller written and directed by Stephen Kay (Get Carter). The film stars Moises Arias (Fallout, Monos), Rain Spencer (The Summer I Turned Pretty), Piper Perabo…
Doha Film Festival Cancels 'Fing!' International Premiere
Qatar's Doha Film Festival has pulled Fing! from its program following sexual misconduct allegations against UK actor and writer David Walliams who wrote the book on which it is based. The family movie, which world premiered in Sundance, was due to…
Mark Bauch Launches One Day's Walk TV & Film Company
EXCLUSIVE: Producer Mark Bauch is opening the doors to One Day's Walk, a film and television production company dedicated to championing visionary filmmakers, bold original storytelling, and entertainment with substance. The new banner arrives with…
David Walliams Adaptation 'Fing!' Pulled by Doha Film Festival Following Sexual Harassment Allegations
The upcoming Doha Film Festival has removed fantasy feature “Fing!” from its program following sexual misconduct allegations against David Walliams, the British actor and writer who is the author of the book on which the film is…
European film festival brings record 23 countries to Seoul
Seoul is preparing for an unusually wide-ranging cinematic journey through Europe, with films from a record 23 countries set to take over Seoul Museum of History for this year's European Film Festival. The 12th edition of the festival, organized by…
6 Upcoming Thriller Films, Ranked by Hype
Plenty of genres have delivered the greatest masterpieces in film history, but there's one particular genre that has delivered a remarkable number of the most exciting and engrossing movies the world has ever seen. It is, of course, the thriller…
IDFA Industry Head Says Docs Like 'Musk' and 'NAZA' Signal That Audiences Want 'Timely' Films: They Offer 'Something They Feel They Have to Know'
Adriek van Nieuwenhuyzen has been the head of industry at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) for almost 20 years. Having selected thousands of projects for the festival's renowned co-production and co-financing market, the…
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