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Disney+ Rivals: Key filming locations across the West Country
Filming locations that feature in the popular TV series Rivals are once again putting the West of England 'on the map' as the second season of the Disney+ drama hits our screens. The series, based on one of the late Dame Jilly Cooper's so-called…
Morfydd Clark was 'really excited' to film Lord Of The Rings series in Wales
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. Lord Of The Rings actress Morfydd Clark…
Where was Rivals filmed? The countryside locations to know about
After five long months of waiting, the remaining six episodes of the second series of Rivals drop on Disney + today. We left the characters of this outrageous, raunchy adaptation of the Jilly Cooper novel on a colossal cliffhanger as the first half…
CFCC lecture to explore Nigeria's film industry later this month
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Cape Fear Community College will host a free lecture Nov. 19 examining the growth and success of Nigeria's film industry, known as Nollywood. The presentation, titled “Nigeria's Film Industry: The Success of…
'Without storyboards, I feel like I'm in Grand Central station in my underwear': film's fightback against AI
A film industry dominated by AI is a dystopian prospect: stories and dialogue generated by large language models, populated by reincarnated screen icons and uncanny humanoids. That is in the future, but the real-world impact of AI is already…
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Azerbaijani cinema and cultural identity discussed at Paris Film Academy [PHOTOS]
The preservation of national cinematic traditions, the development of a new generation of creative professionals, and the role of audiovisual art in bringing Azerbaijan's history and realities to international audiences were among the key topics…
India's Yellowstone Film Festival Announces Documentary & LGBTQ Slate
EXCLUSIVE: The upcoming Yellowstone International Film Festival in Mumbai, India has announced its documentary lineup, highlighted by the Asian premiere of Oscar contender American Doctor. Director Poh Si Teng's film examines three U.S. physicians…
AFM 2026: Indie Film Faces a Tougher Market - But Theatrical Breakouts Offer Hope
The indie film biz head into this year's American Film Market amid one of the industry's most tumultuous periods in recent memory. The completion of Paramount Skydance's merger with Warner Bros. Discovery and Netflix's leadership shake-up have…
DOC NYC documentary film festival returns. Check out this year's lineup.
DOC NYC, America's largest festival for documentary films, returns to New York City and streaming for the 17th year, with screenings in Manhattan beginning Wednesday through Nov. 19, and continuing online through Nov. 29. The festival includes more…
Federal Film & TV Credit Champ Steven Paul Urges Congress to Pass Bill
In the wake of a blue wave in Congress, the drivers of the federal film and TV tax credit took the stage at AFM to express their determination about getting the bill passed during a lame duck session on Capitol Hill. Sitting on today's panel were…
Want a Full Scholarship to One of Our Film Festival Intensives? IndieWire's Future of Filmmaking Video Contest Is Now Live
A three-minute Instagram reel could be all it takes to attend Cannes, Venice, SXSW, or SXSW London with IndieWire. IndieWire's Future of Filmmaking Video Contest is back, and this year, the prizes are bigger than ever. Anyone interested in…
Azerbaijani actor Eldar Isgandarov makes Hollywood breakthrough with three A24 films
Azerbaijani actor Eldar Isgandarov, 25, is attracting international attention following his appearances in three productions associated with American independent film company A24, AzerNEWS reports, citing an interview published by i-D magazine. In…
David Walliams suffers new blow as film set for UK release in 2027 scrapped
A film co-written by and starring David Walliams has been dropped after he was accused of sexual misconduct and abusing his power to groom teenagers as young as 15. Sky confirmed it has scrapped plans to release Fing! in the UK after the…
Jerusalem Jewish Film Festival to include appearance by Michael Rapaport
The 28th Jerusalem Jewish Film Festival, taking place December 5-10 at the Jerusalem Cinematheque, will welcome two important guests: actor and comedian Michael Rapaport and Oscar-winning German director Volker Schlondorff. Rapaport, who has become…
'We Need to Bring Tom Cruise Home to Make Movies Here': U.S. Film Incentive Takes Center Stage at AFM
Tom Cruise may not have much of a presence at the American Film Market, more accustomed to selling movies with considerably lower budgets than those the star is used to. But on the opening day of the 2026 edition his name was casually dropped as…
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