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Jean-Michel Jarre urges music and film industries to embrace AI
Jean-Michel Jarre has attacked the conservatism of the music and film industries over AI and urged them to embrace the technology instead of being fearful and “very anti-AI”. Jarre, one of the pioneers of electronic music in the…
Culture minister signs co-production deal with Indian film industry leaders
Culture, Sports and Tourism Minister Choi Hwi-young met with senior figures from the Korean and Indian film industries Tuesday at Korean Cultural Centre India in New Delhi to discuss ways to expand bilateral film industry cooperation. The meeting…
'Became a hero at 19, got banned at 23': Shane Nigam on struggles with film industry's politics
4 min read Kochi Make us preferred source on Google At this point, it's almost impossible to say for sure what Shane Nigam's name has made headlines for the most — the handful of impressive performances he has delivered or the controversies…
Why are respected film-makers suddenly embracing AI?
In Steven Soderbergh's beguiling new movie The Christophers, a reclusive artist (Ian McKellen) tangles with the quiet art forger (Michaela Coel) who his greedy children have hired to secretly finish further entries in a well-known painting series.
Filming location for new BBC drama Mint
BBC's new crime drama described as a 'gangster romance' has landed - but where is it filmed? The new series, titled Mint, boasts a Romeo and Juliet-inspired storyline. Viewers who tune in follow Shannon, the daughter of a notorious crime family…
Michael Jackson film is a 'whitewash' and 'ghoulish', critics say
Steven McIntosh Entertainment reporter Film critics have described the new Michael Jackson biopic as a 'whitewash', with several reviewers saying it tells a 'sanitised' version of his life and career. The singer's nephew Jaafar Jackson portrays the…
Bollywood film shoot brings £1.2m to Hull economy
Stuart Harratt East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire A Bollywood film was worth more than £1.2m to the Hull area, according to a company that helped support the production. Dastaar, a crime drama set in the 1980s, was filmed in and around the city…
'On the Road (En El Camino)' Tops Winners at 43rd Miami Film Festival - Film News in Brief
“On the Road (En El Camino)” led the winners at the 43rd Miami Film Festival, taking the festival's top jury prize, the $10,000 Marimbas Award. Directed by David Pablos, the film was recognized as the narrative feature that best…
Netflix to remove 'scariest' horror film that left viewers 'sick
Netflix viewers have just days left to watch the 'scariest' horror film of all time that leaves people feeling 'sick'. Talk To Me is an Australian horror film that was first released back in 2022, following a group of friends who discover how to…
How 'a group of hippies' created Atlanta's 50-year film institution
A number of directors debuted early works at the festival, including David O. Russell, Robert Rodriguez, James Ponsoldt and Victor Nuñez. Actors Walton Goggins and Danielle Deadwyler are also alums, with the latter serving on the Atlanta…
Amanda Knox suffers huge blow hours after landing in UK to promote murder film
Amanda Knox has been forced to change her controversial UK plans at the final hour after a huge setback. The 38-year-old - who was convicted and later acquitted over the death of student Meredith Kercher - recently landed in London to promote her…
Assamese film Aakuti heads to New York Indian Film Festival 2026
Snigdha P Roy's Assamese debut feature Aakuti (Longing) follows the emotional journey of eight-year-old Lakhi as she copes with the loss of her mother. The film has been selected for the competition section at the New York Indian Film Festival…
As Election Nears, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Offers Short-Term Cuts in Film Production Fees
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass unveiled temporary reductions in fees for film productions on Tuesday in the face of accusations of not having done enough to retain Hollywood jobs. Bass is up for reelection, with the June 2 primary just six weeks away. Her…
From 'The Secret Agent' to 'The Blue Trail' to the Future: How Recife Became Brazil's Burgeoning Film Capital
Almost exactly a year ago, Kleber Mendonça Filho, Wagner Moura and the large cast and crew behind “ The Secret Agent ” turned the famed Cannes Film Festival red carpet into an impromptu carnaval parade courtesy of renowned…
Neon Adapting Sam Evenson's Viral Horror Short 'Mora' Into Feature Film (EXCLUSIVE)
Neon, the independent studio behind “Parasite” and “Anora,” has enlisted Sam Evenson to adapt his viral short film “ Mora ” into a full-length feature. The film, which Evenson will write and direct, centers…
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