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The Traditional Film Industry's Collapse Is Right on Schedule - Opinion
Whenever you might be reading this, I'm confident you can scan the news over the last week and reference another round of studio layoffs, a company crumbling or leaving town, or the latest hit to the gut of the film worker. Or the recent studio…
Who'll Save the Film Industry? France Is Trying - The Ankler
French President Emmanuel Macron summoned some of the biggest names in global entertainment to the south of France this week to talk about nothing less than the future of cinema — and Hollywood came. Netflix's Ted Sarandos, Disney's Dana…
Toronto's Indigenous Film and Industry Slates Aim to Grow Audiences and Spark Biz by Reflecting the Diversity of Global Screen Culture
With enticing acquisition titles, rising talent and supercharged industry presence at the market, the Toronto Intl. Film Festival's 2026 Indigenous lineup delivers the creative and collaborative screen projects that are increasingly attracting…
TIFF travel chaos scrambles nerves of UK film industry
The UK film contingent and others flying out of the country are contending with cancelled meetings and frayed nerves as they scramble to get to Toronto after an air traffic control meltdown grounded more than 2,000 flights. At press time numerous…
From Chris Rock to Helen Mirren: 10 films to look out for at the Toronto film festival 2026
Defining Toronto's place within the fall festival season has become a little harder in recent years. As fewer studios and film-makers want to brave the risks that come attached to premiering on such a stage (last year's best picture winner One…
Belfast mother sentenced after filming teenage son during riot
A mother-of-six who recorded her teenage son rioting in the Broadway area of Belfast avoided an immediate prison sentence on Thursday. The woman, 49, was handed a 12-month sentence, which was suspended for three years, for a charge of cruelty to a…
Korean musicians counter short-form trend with long-form films
'Of the songs I've made, the only one that reached No. 1 on the Melon chart is 'Bam Yang Gang.' The funny thing is, everyone knows the line, 'On the way out you said to me,' and everyone knows 'So sweet and sweet, so sweet and sweet.' But there are…
Rani Mukerji Honoured At Maharashtra State Film Awards, Actor Speaks In Marathi
Rani Mukerji receives Raj Kapoor Special Contribution Award Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed Rani Mukerji received Raj Kapoor Special Contribution Award. Rani Mukerji was dressed in a green sari. Rani Mukerji spoke about her connection…
Viewers 'crying' after watching 'one of the most human films you will ever see
A tear-jerking film dubbed 'one of the most human films you will ever see' is available to stream now. Fans of films that send them on an emotional rollercoaster are being urged to watch a 2024 movie leaving viewers geared up for a 'long, deeply…
Oscar-winning Israeli filmmakers' documentary on Gaza war premieres at Venice Film Festival
Twenty-four Israeli military insiders including intelligence officers and soldiers give insight into the war in Gaza and what they say is the systemic killing of Palestinian civilians in “NAZA,” a documentary that's having its world…
When Mr Tharoor looked like a film star
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor shares a throwback image from the eighties. 'Me in the 80s! [also starring: @ishaantharoor (in red shirt) @kanishktharoor (maroon shirt)] #80sTrend.' An AI-generated trend has taken the Internet by storm, with…
Here's what to look for at this year's Toronto International Film Festival
The spotlight at the 51st edition of the Toronto International Film Festival will belong to Rocky Balboa, KPop superstar Lisa, late disability rights pioneer Judy Heumann and many more when North America's largest film festival gets underway…
Warrior Nun: Simon Barry Eyeing Comics Rights for TV/Film Universe
Posted in: Netflix, TV | Tagged: warrior nun Series creator/showrunner Simon Barry is reportedly in final talks to license some underlying rights to Warrior Nun Areala for TV and Film. It would seem a new chapter in the saga of series creator and…
Pamela Anderson Takes Pointed Pumps From Wild to White at Venice Film Festival
Pamela Anderson kept one element steady across two very different Venice Film Festival looks on Wednesday: a sharp white pump. After wearing black-and-white leopard-print pumps just two days earlier, the actress returned to pointed toes for both…
Sympathy for the Devil: New Film Attacks Predator-Buster?
I hate to say I told you so... except on those occasions when I can actually say I told you so. On yesterday's Off the Beaten Path podcast, Christian Toto and I discussed the controversy over a new film purporting to tell the story of Chris Hansen…
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