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California GOP Governor Hopeful Steve Hilton's Plan To Revive Film & TV industry
Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton on Thursday released his five-point plan to revive California ‘s sagging film and television industry, noting, “The lights are literally going out in Hollywood.” A former Fox News…
Power & Glory film about Michael Faraday being filmed in Yorkshire
A biopic about the most famous British scientist of the 19th Century, widely regarded as the 'father of electricity', is currently being filmed in South Yorkshire. Based on a screenplay by Murray Watts, the film titled Power & Glory tells the story…
Horror series Widow's Bay filming locations unveiled
Fans can visit the place that inspired a new 100% rated series about a haunted town. The new horror series Widow's Bay is now streaming on Apple TV+. Although only the first two episodes are available now, with future instalments set to land on a…
May Day Films to Inspire You With Solidarity
Bluesky As we celebrate May Day, the International Workers' Holiday, we might want to watch a movie that inspires us in our own struggles. But there aren't that many great movies about the workers' struggle. The reason is obvious—capitalists…
Oscar belonging to co-director of Putin film missing after TSA makes him ship it
The Oscar statuette belonging to Pavel Talankin, star and co-director of the Academy award-winning documentary Mr Nobody Against Putin, has disappeared after officials at New York's John F Kennedy airport confiscated it before he boarded a flight…
Amid decline in film production, equipment rental company exits Atlanta
Production isn't dead in Georgia. A number of high-profile projects are underway or scheduled to shoot in the upcoming months, including the second installment of James Gunn's “Superman,” a Judd Apatow-Glen Powell comedy and a…
'A profound depiction': Michael Jackson fans support divisive biopic as film smashes records
On Wednesday evening, revelers gathered in the lobby of New York's Regal Union Square movie theater before filing into the night's slate of Michael screenings. The King of Pop has become box office royalty after the film moonwalked into the biggest…
Dispute over fate of Kenyan workers who saw Meta AI glasses films
Chris VallanceSenior technology reporter Meta is under pressure to explain why it cancelled a major contract with a company it was using to train AI, shortly after some of its Kenya-based workers alleged they had to view graphic content captured by…
Yumi in Busan: Guide to Kim Go-eun's dreamy filming locations
In the popular tvN original series 'Yumi's Cells' Season 3, starring Kim Go-eun, the story delicately follows the protagonist's emotional journey against the backdrop of Busan — ranging from seaside resorts and vintage bookstore alleys to…
59 Completely Wild Behind-The-Scenes Facts That Transformed The Way I See These Famous Films
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Taye Diggs Launches Microhouse Films, A Vertical Storytelling Platform
Actor Taye Diggs and partners Autumn Federici, Shelby Stone, James Black, and Troy Brookins on Thursday announced the launch of Microhouse Films, a mobile-first vertical storytelling platform putting distribution in the hands of filmmakers, which…
Blumhouse's BLAIR WITCH Reboot Film Finds Its Director
The Blair Witch Project changed the face of horror forever in 1999. Shot on a minuscule budget, it pioneered not only the found footage genre, but also the use of the internet as a marketing tool for film. It captured the mainstream zeitgeist in a…
Sofia Coppola Launches $20,000 Short Film Award for Emerging Directors - Exclusive
For directors trying to break through in the competitive indie film market, meaningful support can be practically impossible to come by. That's what makes a powerful new mentorship initiative — backed by none other than the legendary Sofia…
Trump-Backed Governor Candidate Joins Call for Unlimited California Film and TV Incentive
Steve Hilton, the Trump-endorsed candidate for California governor, joined in calls on Thursday for an unlimited state subsidy for film and TV production. Joined by Gloria Romero, who is running for lieutenant governor, Hilton unveiled his proposal…
Midday Movies marks America's 250th with films that define the nation
This year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the founding document of the United States. It promised unalienable rights, including 'life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.' To celebrate this…
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