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Opinion | Why Chinese film-goers are flocking to a movie they hate
This past week, another unlikely film went viral in Chinese cinemas. On its August 5 debut, the animated film Niu Lai, or The Arrival of the Ox, only earned 3,420 yuan (US$507) at the box office. About 10 days later, it suddenly saw a spike in…
Novak Djokovic film 'The Wolf in Winter' searches for a resolution its subject has not yet made
On the eve of his 20th appearance at the U.S. Open later this month, 39-year-old Novak Djokovic has no intention of keeping tennis fans in suspense. “I have no date in my mind, to be honest, the expiry date of my career,” Djokovic…
Sextortion: I was secretly filmed, then controlled for a year
Emma was 17 when she met a man on a dating site. On a video call, she says, he secretly took screenshots of her naked after she had undressed for him. According to Emma, he obtained more during the relationship and threatened to share them if she…
Sextortion: I was secretly filmed, then controlled for a year
Guy Lynn and Stephen Menon BBC London Investigations Emma was 17 when she met a man on a dating site. On a video call, she says, he secretly took screenshots of her naked after she had undressed for him. According to Emma, he obtained more during…
AI didn't ruin these films. It made them possible.
I went into an AI film festival in Tokyo last month expecting slop, and left surprised by how much humanity emanated from the screen. My favorite was an 11-minute short from the point of view of a child with a camcorder spending a magical summer…
The Odyssey' Is Now the Highest-Grossing R-Rated Film of All Time
Call it fate, but the car from Deadpool and Wolverine just beat Deadpool and Wolverine. Up until this week, the R-rated Marvel sequel from 2024 was the highest-grossing R-rated film ever, having grossed $1.34 billion worldwide. But this week, that…
BFI To Launch Refreshed Film Academy Programme
EXCLUSIVE: The BFI Film Academy, the UK film body's flagship skills incubator for young people aged 16-25, is expanding with the launch of 12 new BFI Film Academy Hubs across the UK. The BFI has said the scheme will focus on “local provision…
Masterpiece BBC war film with acting icon in last on-screen role before tragedy
If war films and talented actors are your genre of entertainment, we've got a movie recommendation that'll be right up your alley. Dubbed an 'excellent movie all round', the edge-of-your-seat war drama thriller has completely captivated audiences…
The Freyas, a New Awards Ceremony Celebrating Nordic Film and TV Talent, to Launch in Helsinki (EXCLUSIVE)
Helsinki is to host a new awards ceremony, to be known as The Freyas, which will celebrate Nordic film and TV talent, bringing together the region's leading filmmakers as well as international industry guests. Its launch follows the recent global…
New Censor Rule: No Film Changes After Certification
The Central Board of Film Certification has revised Rule 33 means filmmakers must submit a fully finalised version of their film, with no cuts, additions or changes allowed after certification. The CBFC has updated Rule 33, prohibiting any…
Mutiny Review: What A Dull Jason Statham Film!
Mutiny is so painfully predictable that even Jason Statham's trademark mayhem struggles to keep it afloat, groans Sreeju Sudhakaran. Jason Statham's Mutiny adheres strictly to his established action formula, offering no subversive elements or…
Kate Beckinsale Film 'Drifter' Boarded By The Syndicate For Sales
EXCLUSIVE: Shaun Sanghani's The Syndicate has boarded sales rights to Kate Beckinsale action-thriller Drifter, which it will be shopping at the upcoming TIFF and AFM markets. Beckinsale (Underworld) stars with Dermot Mulroney (Chicago Fire), Robert…
Avi Nesher's 'Our Loves' to open Haifa International Film Festival
Avi Nesher's new film, Our Loves, will open the 42nd Haifa International Film Festival, which will take place during Sukkot, from September 26 through October 3. At the opening-night ceremony, Nesher will also receive the festival's Lifetime…
Book Recs Based on This Year's Hit Kid Films
A lot has changed in the world, but kids still love going to the movies. I live in a city with a wide socioeconomic range, and a lot of family activities are cost-prohibitive. There are cinemas where taking a family of six to see a film can equate…
China's Pingyao Film Festival Sets 10th Edition Dates - Global Bulletin
The Pingyao International Film Festival will mark its 10th edition with a run set for Sept. 24–30, at the Pingyao Festival Palace in Shanxi Province. Founded in 2017 by director Jia Zhangke, the festival spans four programs: Screening…
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