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'This is a jobs bill': Jon Voight, film industry leaders make push for federal tax credit
Jon Voight is joining a bipartisan group of lawmakers touting the need for a federal film and TV production tax credit, saying a new report shows such an incentive would “level the playing field and bring jobs back to our country.”…
Bills film review: Is Buffalo headed for a shootout against the Lions?
The Buffalo Bills kicked off the Joe Brady era with a rousing win over the Houston Texans, but the defense remains the biggest question mark as Thursday's game against the Detroit Lions looms on a short week. Here's a position-by-position review of…
Avi Nesher film 'Our Loves' receives praise at Toronto Film Festival premiere
In an emotional moment at the world premiere on Sunday of Avi Nesher's Our Loves at the Toronto International Film Festival, the audience gave the film a lengthy standing ovation, which happened again at the second screening on Tuesday. A third…
Why don't indie theatres show more Canadian films? Industry group blames studios, sort of
A man waits for the film Back to the Future to begin, at Caprice Cinemas, in Surrey, B.C., on Sunday, June 28, 2020. A group representing independent Canadian cinemas wants studios to drop an industry practice that it says is keeping small theatre…
Hong Kong targets film tourism boom and higher-level tennis tournaments
Hong Kong will introduce themed tourism routes showcasing the city's most recognisable filming locations and explore upgrading Victoria Park's Centre Court to host higher-level tennis tournaments, as authorities seek to significantly increase the…
Superstars Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper strip down to film new Oceans movie
Bradley Cooper and Margot Robbie have hit the beach for the latest instalment on Ocean's Eleven. The Hollywood heavyweights are set to star in the prequel of the franchise and headed to France for filming. Cooper, 51, and Robbie, 36, were spotted…
Malayalam short film 'Sootradhaarini' which pivots women heads to the Atlanta Indian Film Festival
The Malayalam short film Sootradhaarini is the kind that would resonate with women. Especially those who like saris, the ones with stories, “saris which have something stitched to them: memories, tears, joy…”, says Vijaya S…
We got another trailer for 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.' Here's everything we know about the film.
A new dawn is rising in 'The Hunger Games' universe (literally). 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' is set to hit theaters on November 20, taking fans back into the world of Panem. This time, they will see it through the eyes of a young…
Robert Redford's daughter talks about legacy of Sundance Film Festival as it moves to Colorado
Filmmaker Amy Redford, Robert Redford's daughter, says that the legacy of the Sundance Film Festival will thrive as it moves to Colorado. Starting next year, the festival will celebrate its inaugural run in Boulder from Jan. 21-31. Redford was in…
Burnham must crack down on covert filming to keep women safe, campaigners warn
The government must take action over the covert “ nightlife ” filming of women and girls for profit on social media, which is driving them out of public spaces, leading women's charities have warned. In an open letter to the prime…
Korean films eye Chuseok box office after dodging 'The Odyssey'
Korean films are expected to engage in a fierce battle for the top spot at the box office during this year's Chuseok holiday. Several films that had been weighing their release dates to avoid the summer box office rush have instead converged on…
The Top Films Starring the Top Lesbians and Bisexuals of Old Hollywood
Ten years ago, Autostraddle first published a piece about the top ten most sexually prolific lesbians and bisexuals of Old Hollywood. We are revisiting this well-loved piece, with an updated chart and this new companion list featuring movie…
Thailand Film and Tourist Officials on the Rise of Thai Cinema, Global Productions and the Impact of 'The White Lotus'
Following a spike in popularity for Thailand's film and TV industry, the country's filmmakers and tourism officials want to make sure it lasts. Nithee Seeprae, Cod Satrusayang, Raymond Phathanavirangoon and Banjong Pisanthanakun joined Variety at…
How John Wilson Blended Concrete, Hallmark Movies, and Michael Imperioli Into One Film
Talking to John Wilson is, in some ways, a lot like watching his documentaries. In his somewhat nasal, Long Island-tinged voice, Wilson walks through the mundane, offering simple observations that also contain profound insight into the world around…
Congress and Hollywood tout economic study in push for federal film tax credit
The study's findings are based on the assumption that the incentive takes effect on Jan. 1, 2027, should Congress pass such legislation by the end of the year. MPA Chairman and CEO Charles Rivkin is optimistic about that outcome, given President…
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