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indianexpress.com - Nikhila Henry - How 2017 actress assault case brought about churn in Malayalam film industry
How 2017 actress assault case brought about churn in Malayalam film industry
The Indian Express

On the night of February 17, 2017, six men allegedly abducted the woman actor while she was travelling from her home in Thrissur to Kochi. The men held her captive in her own car and drove around Kochi, while Pulsar Suni, a history sheeter, raped…

mirror.co.uk - Aimee Walsh - 5 cosy comfort films everyone's rewatching this December
5 cosy comfort films everyone's rewatching this December
The Mirror

As the festive season settles in and temperatures fall, comfort viewing has become one of the season's most cherished rituals. This year, audiences are not simply returning to familiar favourites by chance. A mixture of nostalgia, cultural momentum…

mirror.co.uk - Sam Teesdale - I visited abandoned village that was built as set for forgotten Disney film
I visited abandoned village that was built as set for forgotten Disney film
The Mirror

Malta boasts a rich history within the film industry and is home to numerous notable filming locations. Game of Thrones, Gladiator, and The Count of Monte Cristo have all been filmed in the small Mediterranean country. But there's one, more obscure…

scmp.com - Ashlyn Chak - Struggles of leaving Hong Kong and returning to it depicted in short film
Struggles of leaving Hong Kong and returning to it depicted in short film
South China Morning Post

Like many Hongkongers who moved abroad in recent years, Kristie Ko Sze-yeuk is well acquainted with the woes of leaving everything behind to start anew in a foreign land. After all, the 31-year-old relocated across continents three times between…

independent.co.uk - Dan Haygarth - Inside the battle against film studios being built near country town
Inside the battle against film studios being built near country town
The Independent

An MP vowed she “will continue to fight” the government's decision to approve the construction of a sprawling £750m film studio complex after it was rejected by her local council. Backed by Titanic director James Cameron and Sir…

mirror.co.uk - Julia Banim - Former child star from terrifying horror film looks unrecognisable 70 years on
Former child star from terrifying horror film looks unrecognisable 70 years on
The Mirror

In the autumn of 1956, cinema goers settled in to see one of the creepiest child performances of all time. And in the years since, the former pint-sized star has done everything possible to 'separate' herself from the eerie portrayal, which made…

variety.com - Clayton Davis - Los Angeles Film Critics Winners (Updating Live)
Los Angeles Film Critics Winners (Updating Live)
Variety

The Los Angeles Film Critics Association has convened for its 51st annual meeting to determine the year's best achievements in filmmaking. Last year's best picture winner, “Anora,” continued LAFCA 's tradition of elevating daring…

express.co.uk - Molly Toolan - 'Masterpiece' film crowned 'best film of 2025' before it's even in cinemas
'Masterpiece' film crowned 'best film of 2025' before it's even in cinemas
Express.co.uk

Timothée Chalamet in Marty Supreme (2025) Ahead of the Oscar nominations, many, many amazing films are released. This year has been a standout year for cinema, with the release of big-budget gangster meets vampire period piece Sinners and…

mirror.co.uk - Lucas Hill-Paul - Demon Slayer star confirms if he would return to hit anime after final films
Demon Slayer star confirms if he would return to hit anime after final films
The Mirror

Demon Slayer star Zach Aguilar has hinted at whether the hugely popular anime, distributed by Crunchyroll in the UK and globally, might extend beyond its two planned final films. The Japanese animation phenomenon, adapted from Koyoharu Gotouge's…

cnn.com - Rhea Mogul - India's symbol of love mirrors its divides in a new Bollywood film
India's symbol of love mirrors its divides in a new Bollywood film
CNN

'The Taj Story' is the latest in a slew of pseudo-historical films to emerge from Bollywood that critics say seek to erase India's Muslim past and create a history dominated by the Hindu majority.

variety.com - Naman Ramachandran - 'Always,' 'Riverstone' Win Top Prizes at Singapore Film Festival
'Always,' 'Riverstone' Win Top Prizes at Singapore Film Festival
Variety

Chen Deming's “ Always ” claimed the top prize at the Singapore International Film Festival ‘s Silver Screen Awards, taking home best Asian feature film honors at the Dec. 7 ceremony. The U.S.-France-China-Taiwan co-production…

thesun.co.uk - Carl Greenwood - Huge EastEnders star AXED - and he's already filmed his final scenes
Huge EastEnders star AXED - and he's already filmed his final scenes
The Sun

EASTENDERS star Roland Manookin has been axed by bosses in a shock move. The actor – who played Teddy Mitchell in the BBC soap – was a high profile signing just 18 months ago to lead a new branch of the Mitchell family. Your info will…

yve-style.com - Top Honors for 'Always' and 'Riverstone' at Singapore Film Fest
Top Honors for 'Always' and 'Riverstone' at Singapore Film Fest
Yve-Style.com

The Singapore International Film Festival celebrated its Silver Screen Awards on December 7, recognizing remarkable talent and artistry in film. Leading the accolades was Chen Deming's “Always,” which won the top prize for Best Asian…

yve-style.com - Nadine Labaki Hints at New Film, Reflects on Challenging Year
Nadine Labaki Hints at New Film, Reflects on Challenging Year
Yve-Style.com

Nadine Labaki is a name synonymous with groundbreaking cinema, especially in the Arabic film industry. Known for her record-breaking film, “Capernaum,” Labaki has recently opened up about the challenges and emotional journey following…

thehindu.com - The Hindu Bureau - Two-day BioAgri conference at Ramoji Film City
Two-day BioAgri conference at Ramoji Film City
The Hindu

The BioAgri Inputs Producers Association (BIPA) will conduct BioAgri 2025, its fifth annual industry summit on December 10 and 11 at Ramoji Film City, Abdullapurmet. The two-day conference and expo dedicated to promoting sustainable biological…

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