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WCC proposes autonomous statutory commission for Malayalam film industry
The Women in Cinema Collective (WCC) has proposed the setting up of an autonomous statutory commission headed by Malayalam film industry stakeholders to ensure the compliance to a Cinema Code of Conduct. This is one of the 41 recommendations for…
Newsom's proposed tax credits aim to get film, TV industry to return to Hollywood
Tom Wait takes an in depth look at the proposed tax credits announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom over the weekend, which take aim at getting the movie and television industries to return to Hollywood after numbers plummeted since 2020.
Tamil film producers' body reiterates decision to pause film activities from Nov 1
Tamil Film Producers' Council has reiterated its decision to pause all film related activities from November 1. In a press statement issued by the film body on Tuesday, it is stated that a decision was taken by the producers to meet all…
Jailed Tommy Robinson's film Silenced was funded by Alex Jones
The film that led to Tommy Robinson being handed an 18-month prison sentence was funded by notorious American conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, it has emerged. Robinson - real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon - was jailed yesterday after admitting ten…
The five films so disturbing they were BANNED in the UK
HALLOWEEN is all about being scared, but these five films were classed as so disturbing that they were banned by the UK film industry. The UK National Viewers' and Listeners' Association even coined the phrase 'Video Nasties' to highlight videos…
Cillian Murphy praised for highlighting plight of women in new film
Murphy, 48, said he hopes Small Things Like These will be a 'gentle provocation' READ MORE: Eve Hewson throws her support behind 'inspirational' Saoirse Ronan as fellow Irish actress goes viral for her powerful response to gender-based violence on…
Demi's gory horror sparks walk-out at El Gouna Film Festival in Egypt
Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com Coralie Fargeat's controversial body horror The Substance, starring Demi Moore, proved too gory for guests at its Middle East and North Africa premiere at the El Gouna Film Festival in Egypt at the…
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Netflix's deal with Universal will add more live-action films
Netflix will bring even more Universal films to its lineup thanks to a new deal that will send the studio's live-action movies to the streamer starting in 2027. Under the agreement, Universal and Focus Features' live-action titles will appear on…
90th Anniversary Hammer Films Documentary, Filmed at Blacks in Soho
Posted in: 4K/Blu-Ray, Movies | Tagged: blacks, Hammer FIlms Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters, the 90th Anniversary Hammer Films Documentary, was filmed at Blacks Club, also owned by John Gore. Celebrate Hammer's 90th with a documentary filmed…
Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz reunite for action film Day Drinker
Have YOU got a story? Email READ MORE: Cruz wraps her arm around Depp at Spain film festival Johnny Depp and Penélope Cruz are slated to work on their fourth film together. The Oscar-nominated actor, 61, and Oscar-winning actress, 50, who…
'The Propagandist,' About the 'Dutch Leni Riefenstahl,' Acquired by Film Harbour Ahead of IDFA (EXCLUSIVE)
Amsterdam-based sales agency Film Harbour has secured the world rights – excluding the Netherlands and Belgium – to documentary “The Propagandist,” which world premieres in IDFA 's International Competition next month.
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Bumble's Diwali film highlights shared responsibilities in couples
Bumble 's latest survey reveals that 9 in 10 (91%) of Indians believe equal contributions from their partners in festive season planning is essential, reflecting a modern perspective on romance grounded in collaboration. This season, love goes…
From 'Hundreds of Beavers' to 'The Graduates,' the Future of Indie Film is Microdistribution
Hannah Peterson ‘s film “ The Graduates ” was stuck in limbo. Its cast included John Cho, Chloé Zhao was an executive producer, it premiered at Tribeca 2023 to excellent reviews… and, it had no distributor. But it…
California Gov. Newsom takes shot at Georgia over film tax credit
As production struggles to rebound after last year's dual labor strikes, the competition between major U.S. film hubs to land projects is as intensive as ever. The governor of California in recent days took aim at Georgia to keep business in his…
Swiss Companies Join Forces to Launch Swiss Film Studios AG in Move Prompted by 'Lex Netflix'
A group of prominent Swiss production companies has joined forces and founded a new outfit called Swiss Studios AG in Zurich. The groundbreaking move was prompted by the so-called “Lex Netflix,” the Swiss law that forces streamers…
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