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'Stars buy their own tickets worth Rs 18 cr on opening weekend': 'Block booking' hits Tamil film industry
Producer Dhananjayan, who has recently been vocal about the challenges faced by producers in the Tamil film industry, has now spoken about how box office figures are often far from organic. Speaking to Cinema Strategist, he said: “What is…
The Cannes Film Festival is about to begin. Here's key films making their debut
For 12 days this week, the eyes of the movie world will be on the Cannes Film Festival. The Cote d'Azur spectacular will play host — starting on Tuesday — to some of the most anticipated movies of the year in a constant parade of red…
The Cannes Film Festival is about to begin. Here are the key films making their debut
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When a film returns, so does a generation
I remember watching 'The Devil Wears Prada' in 2006 at a newly opened theater inside a shopping mall in Sinchon, Seoul. At the time, the building itself felt like a symbol of something new. It was sleek, bright and full of anticipation. Going there…
Film Star Vijay Forms New Government in India's Key iPhone Hub
South Indian film star C. Joseph Vijay's party secured support of smaller parties to reach a majority and form the government in Tamil Nadu, one of India's most industrialized states and a key hub for automobile and iPhone production. Vijay, along…
Indian Film Star Vijay Sworn In as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister After Days of High Drama
Actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar was sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday morning at Chennai's Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, becoming the first in nearly six decades to have no connection to either of the…
Cannes Film Festival: what to watch out for
AFP looks ahead at some of the most hotly anticipated moments and appearances: A total of 22 films are competing for the prestigious Palme d'Or for best film which will be handed out on May 23. Arthouse heavy-hitters such as Spain's Pedro…
For James Reyne, a 1983 Australian film is a memory of past love. Now it's getting a second life
Before James Reyne became famous in Australian Crawl, he was studying to be an actor at the Victorian College of the Arts. He met a wildly talented student from the year above, Vera Plevnik, and they became a couple. “She was a big…
The world's 'greatest' war film ever made - a 1953 classic
Stalag 17 poster, colourised version When discussing the greatest war films in cinema history, Billy Wilder's 1953 classic Stalag 17 is a film that often stirs conversation, bringing a fresh perspective on the tragic events. Originally adapted from…
PSA For '90s Kids: Your Old Film Camera Is Popular Again In 2026
Trends always come back around, especially fashion trends. That's not just an anecdote; there's math behind the phenomenon, and trends seem to come back on a 20-year cycle. So, it probably shouldn't come as a surprise that your old film cameras are…
Ex-'Scream' star fired for anti-Israel rant agrees that co-stars who returned to the new film are 'scabby
A former 'Scream' star who was fired after speaking out against Israel is now blasting her ex-castmates for returning to the horror franchise, agreeing they are 'scabby' for moving forward without her. 'One hundred percent [they were scabby]. I…
'Buffet Infinity,' A Surreal Horror Film Told Entirely Through Commercials, Is a Must-Watch for Midnight Movie Fans
The best midnight movies conjure a community experience, pleasing audiences who want to see reactions to the insanity onscreen. While many touchstones of the genre consist of notoriously strange and subversive visions that are primed for indie…
10 Best Slasher Horror Movie Franchises, Ranked By Number Of Films
These terrifying slasher movie franchises are the best of all time, but which of the classic horror series has the largest number of sequels? Horror is the genre most likely to produce a sequel, and a good monster is hard to keep down for long.
French film director caught coaching migrants to 'call 999' from sea - 'UK will rescue'
The video showed the filmmaker advising migrants prior to their journey A French activist has provoked outrage after video footage appeared to show him coaching migrants as they prepared to cross the English Channel. Thomas Grandrémy told…
Top films on Netflix right now from 'intense' thriller to 'masterpiece' adaptations
Netflix has refreshed its library with some remarkable titles, perfect for a great movie night. We are all guilty of spending far too long endlessly scrolling through the vast array of options on the streaming giant's platform. Fortunately, they…
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