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27 Shocking Secrets Adult Film Industry Workers Wish You Knew (But Rarely Tell Anyone)
'A lot of young guys went through that company, and most who were 'new' and just looking for a quick buck were, in my opinion, unaware of the risks they were taking. 'Male talent is also in high demand. They have to get it up on command, stay…
'Backrooms' Streaming Date Nears As Film Hits $330 Million At Box Office
Chiwetel Ejiofor in 'Backrooms.' Kane Parsons' Backrooms, starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve, is reportedly coming soon to digital streaming as the A24 horror thriller continues its blockbuster run at the worldwide box office. Directed by…
'I benefited': Renny Harlin on working in China during its 'Wild East' film era
Renny Harlin is in tears. The Finnish director behind 1990s blockbusters such as Die Hard 2 and Cliffhanger presented his new thriller, Deep Water, at the fourth edition of the Mediterrane Film Festival in Malta on June 26, and two days later is…
The Mandalorian' pioneered virtual film production -- now the tech has made it to Louisiana
Fans of the Disney+ TV series 'The Mandalorian,' which debuted in 2019, appreciate its family-friendly take on the space Western genre. Film production nerds hail the show for an entirely different reason: its groundbreaking 'virtual production'…
Why Gen Z is falling in love with film photography
Film photography is experiencing a resurrection, summoned by unlikely conjurers: Gen Z. It wasn't too long ago that analog photography – which uses photographic film and chemical processing – was declared all but dead, relegated to…
Doha Film Institute Unveils 2026 Spring Grants Recipients
Qatar 's Doha Film Institute (DFI) has announced the recipients of its 2026 Spring Grants cycle, spanning 48 projects at differing stages of creation from 39 countries. Among the film projects is About Love & September Laws, the second feature by…
Outback town set to star in new thriller as film festival kicks off
Winton's annual Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival has kicked off with a celebration of the 40th anniversary of Crocodile Dundee. The red carpet was rolled out for the likes of actor Delvene Delaney and Red Dog director Kriv Stenders. Stenders…
Suriya reunites with 'Jai Bhim' director TJ Gnanavel for new Hombale Films project
Hombale Films has officially announced a new feature starring Suriya, reuniting the actor with Jai Bhim director TJ Gnanavel for a new project backed by producer Vijay Kiragandur. The untitled film marks Suriya's first collaboration with the…
This heartfelt, hand-drawn Singaporean film just bagged animation's most prestigious award
News The hand-drawn film also walked away with the SACEM Award for Best Original Soundtrack Written by Mingli Seet Contributor, Time Out Singapore Singapore's film scene is having quite the year – we just saw ‘Two Travelling Aunties'…
The Karlovy Vary Film Festival Is Supersizing Its Main Arrival Area: 'Red Carpet for Everybody!'
The 60th edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) is gearing up to celebrate the venerable Czech fest's past and, at the same time, guide it into its future. One design change symbolizing this connection between what has come…
House Of The Dragon Season 3 Star Reveals The Scene They Feared Filming Most
Warning: SPOILERS ahead for House of the Dragon season 3, episode 2! House of the Dragon star Emma D'Arcy's most fearful scene happened in the latest episode. The actor who plays Rhaenyra Targaryen has revealed which scene they were afraid of…
Emma D'Arcy Reveals the One Scene They Dreaded Filming on 'House of the Dragon
As luck would have it, the head of the fiery House Targaryen is in the midst of a rare heatwave in London. Local forecasts predict temperatures of 90 degrees Fahrenheit (34 degrees Celsius), but House of the Dragon star Emma D'Arcy seems cool…
The PlayStation Store is removing hundreds of films - and it's a stark reminder of the importance of physical media
If you have purchased a movie on the PlayStation Store, then you may well be impacted by the brand's latest announcement. In September, PlayStation will remove more than 550 films from its catalogue. Which means any affected films will be wiped…
Singapore-produced animated film The Violinist wins highest prize at Annecy Festival
The Violinist has made history by becoming the first Singapore-produced animated feature to win the Cristal for a Feature Film, the top prize at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. The film also received the SACEM Award for Best…
New Netflix movie 'Color Book' has a connection to New Orleans Film Society's Producers Lab
Actor Jeremiah Daniels will capture your heart from the opening scene of the new Netflix film “Color Book.” He plays Mason, a boy with Down syndrome who is designing a necklace with his mother in a wonderfully intimate scene. But he…
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