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TikTok's 30 World Cup Creators Never Filmed A Match. That Was The Point
TikTok x FIFA 2026 World Cup Preferred Platform agreement TikTok and FIFA gave 30 creators the run of the 2026 World Cup and stopped them at the touchline. What they did with everything else shows how the tournament was split between the rights…
Neil Patrick Harris says 'it was so fun' to visit Glasgow for his latest film
Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for exclusive competitions, offers and theatre ticket deals I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Hollywood star Neil Patrick Harris said he…
As Nolan's 'Odyssey' draws global audiences, Sicily's Favignana braces for film tourism
The tiny Italian Mediterranean island of Favignana hopes Christopher Nolan's blockbuster 'The Odyssey' will help it to attract more visitors but wants to avoid falling into the trap of overtourism. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Released last…
Analogue evil: why today's horror film-makers are obsessed with obsolete tech
The indie-horror hit films Obsession and Backrooms opened this summer's movie season with a bang, each grossing hundreds of millions of dollars and turning out legions of younger moviegoers. Many have pointed out the similarity between the films:…
Korean animation 'Long Long Night' to screen at Toronto film fest
The Korean animation 'Long Long Night,' an adaptation of the bestselling novel of the same title, has been invited to screen at this year's Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), the film's distributor said Thursday. The 3D animation, the…
The 2026 Student Academy Awards Are Coming to the Toronto International Film Festival
The Student Academy Awards are coming to the Toronto International Film Festival. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, having received 2,972 entries from 894 colleges and universities worldwide for its annual competition, voted 16…
Rachel Israel directs comic relief in Jewish films
For nearly three years, much of Jewish culture has been shaped by war, rising antisemitism and questions of identity under pressure. Rachel Israel's latest movies head in a different direction. In the space of a year, the New York filmmaker…
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Amazon Music turns to Antakshari for its first India brand film
Amazon Music has launched its first brand campaign in India, drawing on millenials' favourite game of Antakshari to celebrate the country's relationship with music. Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and conceptualised by creative agency Manja, the film…
TV & Film Writing Jobs Really Have Plummeted Since 2020
If it feels like there are far less writers working in film and television nowadays, that's because there are. The WGA West ‘s latest data shows that 27% fewer members reported any earnings in 2025 compared to peak employment three years…
The 10 Best Adventure Movies in Film History
If there's any one genre that has been delivering some of history's greatest films for as long as the medium has been employed for storytelling, it's the adventure genre. From classic silent short films like Georges Méliès ' A Trip to…
Why Higgsfield Inked Deals for AI Avatars of Streamer N3on, UFC's Israel Adesanya and Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson, and More for New Film (EXCLUSIVE)
Higgsfield rankled some in the film industry in the spring with its showcase of its completely AI-generated “Hell Grind,” so almost in response, it's brought some humans in the mix – in a sense. The AI startup's next film…
From New Delhi to Tokyo: Internet Cinematic Launches AI Powered Film Studio to Strengthen India Japan Creative Collaboration
Tokyo/New Delhi: Marking a major milestone in the evolution of artificial intelligence driven filmmaking, Internet Cinematic, a film research and production studio dedicated to integrating AI into the filmmaking process, officially launched in…
Indie Film's Next Money Doesn't Want Your Passion Project
There is more money looking at indie film than at any point in my career, and almost none of it wants the film you are trying to make. An $84 trillion wealth transfer will occur over the next 20 years. This isn't just about money changing hands.
Toronto Film Festival Sets 2026 TIFF Docs Lineup
The Toronto Film Festival announced its TIFF Docs slate Wednesday, a lineup that boasts marquee names in front of and behind the lens. The world premiere of Rapinoe, Rebeca Huntt's film about soccer star Megan Rapinoe – winner of Olympic and…
Motion Picture Academy Announces 53rd Student Academy Awards Winners; Ceremony Moves To Toronto International Film Festival
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences has announced this year's Student Academy Award winners and, for the first time, the honors will be presented in correlation with the Toronto International Film Festival. 16 students have been selected…
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