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Hollywood stars in North East to film farming thriller
An actor who starred in the Jurassic World franchise has said 'it's been cool to get out of London' as she films a feature length film set entirely in north-east England. Newcastle production company House 54 has been shooting MacDonald on…
Hollywood stars in North East to film farming thriller
Andy Watson North East and Cumbria An actor who starred in the Jurassic World franchise has said 'it's been cool to get out of London' as she films a feature length film set entirely in north-east England. Newcastle production company House 54 has…
Unseen images of David Bowie to feature in new immersive documentary film
Over 800 unseen images of the late David Bowie will be unveiled to the public for the first time - a decade on from the Heroes singer's death. The iconic rock star passed away in January 2016 at the age of 69. Unbeknownst to fans, the music legend…
Glasgow transformed into Gotham City for filming of The Batman: Part II
Glasgow has been transformed into Gotham City once again for filming of The Batman: Part II. The film set has taken over Glasgow's Bothwell Street as final preparations are made for filming. A glazing of snow sits in the middle of the junction…
Bradford man Richard Pooley jailed for secretly filming children
A 'dangerous online sexual predator' who secretly filmed children and was found with more than 87,000 indecent images of youngsters has been jailed. Richard Pooley, aged 60, of no fixed abode, was sentenced to three years and 10 months imprisonment…
Filming to take place outside Houses of Parliament for Netflix drama
Members of the public could spot actors playing armed police alongside simulated emergency responses around the Houses of Parliament this coming weekend. Production business Bad Wolf, behind television series including Doctor Who, His Dark…
Friends' love of West Midlands nature shared in YouTube films
Two aspiring wildlife presenters have started their own YouTube series aimed at celebrating nature in the West Midlands. Ryan Eddowes, from Wolverhampton, and Adam O'Hare, from Birmingham, said they wanted to the spread the word about the benefits…
So bad it's good': rough animated film becomes surprise Chinese hit
A low-budget Chinese animated film that was widely mocked for its crude visuals became a viral hit, with people packing cinemas to see just how bad it is. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT 'Niu Lai', which translates to 'Here Comes the Cow', earned…
What the Hell Is Indie Slop? How the Video Game Insult Found Indie Film
Over the weekend, I participated in my tried-and-true pastime of throwing back a few beers and disagreeing with people on the internet. I typically reserve my film and TV takes for work hours, but between clips debating the merits of Perez Hilton's…
Life of M by Rachel Cusk review - is this story of a film star based on Natalie Portman?
M is a celebrated film actor. A star since childhood, now the face of a major fashion brand, she has been famous all her life. That her career closely resembles Natalie Portman's has been gleefully seized upon by the press, something Rachel Cusk…
Little known Liam Neeson film perfect for fans of Taken on Film 4 tonight
The film has flown under the radar A little-known Liam Neeson action film is airing on Film4 tonight, and it's perfect for fans who love Taken. The Northern Irish actor has built his career on playing specific roles that viewers have grown to know…
Sterling Point's Lakeside Filming Locations Are the Ultimate Fall Getaway
Summer may be petering out, but for those who haven't binged Sterling Point, don't pack up your swimsuit just yet. The Amazon Prime Video series, which premiered on August 5 with all eight episodes, follows 17-year-old Annie (Ella Rubin), who…
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Motorola goes all-in on AI with two 100% AI-created films
Motorola has released two 100% AI-created films as part of its latest marketing initiatives, using artificial intelligence as a creative medium to present product propositions through different storytelling formats. The film for the motorola edge…
Woman covertly filmed by Meta AI smart glasses raises privacy and consent concerns: 'I had no say'
A woman discovered she had been secretly filmed by a man wearing Meta's AI-powered smart glasses when friends and people she hadn't talked to in years sent her a video posted on social media. 'It went viral. Across all platforms, probably over…
Netflix To Release New South Indian Film Every Week
Netflix India is set to significantly boost its South Indian content offering, promising at least one new Tamil, Telugu, or Malayalam film release every week for the rest of the year, featuring highly anticipated titles and original series. Netflix…
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