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'Premada Oorali': This little film has taken the Kannada film industry by storm
Sandalwood has once again proved that it is one of India's most unpredictable film industries. Premada Oorali is the talk of Karnataka, and no, it doesn't feature a big star. Barring Rangayana Raghu, the film stars an entirely new team. Yet, its…
Fleabag's Andrew Scott didn't feel 'worthy' to be in a James Bond film
Actor Andrew Scott has admitted he didn't feel completely comfortable and was “intimidated” when he was involved in a James Bond film. Former Fleabag and Sherlock star Scott played the villainous character Max Denbigh, also known as…
Livingston officials allow 'Pawn Shop' film to continue in Montana
After public comment at a nearly seven-hour Livingston City Commission meeting Monday night on whether a polarizing film could continue shooting in city limits, vice chair James Willich rifled through his notebook. “24 pages of…
Film Santa Clarita Showcases Emmy-Winning Productions, Local Filming Locations
Of those productions, six took home honors at the 78th Emmy Awards. Leading the way was “Spider-Noir” with five wins, followed by “Beef” and “Love on the Spectrum” with three wins each.
East of Eden fans need to watch this 'amazing' Florence Pugh film on Netflix
Netflix subscribers are only just starting to discover this “amazing” Florence Pugh film. Zoe Kazan's Netflix adaptation of classic novel East of Eden has arrived and fans cannot get enough of actress Florence Pugh depicting anti…
MK2 Films Acquires Dardenne Brothers, Archipel 35 Film Library to Expand Its Heritage Footprint (EXCLUSIVE)
Mk2 Films is expanding its prestigious film library with the acquisition of Denis Freyd's production company Archipel 35, as well as movies by two-time Palme d'Or-winning directors Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne from their company Les Films du…
Laika's 'Wildwood' Set to Close Animation Is Film Festival
“ Wildwood ” has been set as the closing night film for the Animation Is Film Festival, which runs Oct. 16-19 in Los Angeles. Laika's animated epic will screen Oct. 19 at the Academy Museum's Geffen Theater. Following the screening…
Doha Film Festival Unveils 2026 International Feature Competition
Qatar 's Doha Film Festival (DFF) has unveiled the International Feature Film Competition lineup for its second edition which is due to take place this November. The fifteen titles include Hosam Abu Dan's Gaza-shot drama Thirteen in Gaza, a…
Skydance & The Warner Bros: Films That Are Ready, In The Works Or On Fire
Heavy hang the heads who wear the crowns, and that goes for Skydance Pictures Co-Chairs Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein, who'll be tasked with getting under the hood and tuning up the incoming Warner Bros. theatrical 2027-2029 slates. The first…
Mad dream': New showcase for African film opens in London
Close to the Houses of Parliament and its Big Ben clock, a massive concrete facade conceals the venue, which opens to the public this weekend - the first of its kind in Britain and Europe. A small sign reads 'EbonyLife Place London'. While the name…
London Film Festival Opens With 'Elsinore' Homecoming Screening
The 2026 BFI London Film Festival opened Wednesday evening with a passionate homecoming screening of Simon Stone's buzzy awards season frontrunner Elsinore, starring Andrew Scott. Stone was present at the screening with his cast, including Scott…
Brazil's Elas Exportam: Fostering Film and Series Exports of Women-Led Companies
RIO DE JANEIRO – Brazil's Elas Exportam training program aims to foster film and series exports of women-led companies by developing leadership skills. Organized by Brazil's Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services (MDIC)…
Doha Film Festival Unveils Competition Lineup With Accent on Female Filmmakers and Middle East Fare
The upcoming Doha Film Festival has unveiled its 15-title competition lineup made up mostly of Middle East premieres of movies from the region, seven of which directed by women. As previously announced, Yemeni-Scottish filmmaker Sara Ishaq's timely…
New funding gives North Carolina film industry a boost as CFCC trains next generation
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY-TV) — New funding for film projects in New Hanover County is giving local filmmakers and students renewed optimism as Cape Fear Community College works to train the next generation of industry professionals. The…
'Ashes' and 'Mexican American' to Open and Close Los Angeles' GuadaLAjara Film Festival
The GuadaLAjara Film Festival announced its full lineup for the annual event running from Nov. 5-7 at venues across Los Angeles. The festival will open with Watermelon Pictures' “Ashes” directed by Diego Luna at the United Theater.
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