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variety.com - Naman Ramachandran - Telugu Film Industry Celebrated as International Film Festival of India Gets Off to Goan Carnival Start
Telugu Film Industry Celebrated as International Film Festival of India Gets Off to Goan Carnival Start
Variety

India's vibrant Telugu-language film industry, known to the western world for Oscar winner “RRR,” was a dominant presence at the inauguration of the 56th International Film Festival of India in Goa. This year, the event eschewed the…

deccanchronicle.com - M Srinivas - Probe Jihadi Mafia in Telugu Film Industry: Telangana VHP
Probe Jihadi Mafia in Telugu Film Industry: Telangana VHP
Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Taking strong exception to the filmmaker SS Rajamouli's remark about Lord Hanuman at the title launch of his new film ‘Varanasi' recently, the Telangana unit of VHP demanded a comprehensive probe into the funds of mafia in the…

mirror.co.uk - Aaliyah Rugg - Elphaba's real dad explained as new Wicked film released
Elphaba's real dad explained as new Wicked film released
The Mirror

Some fans are only just realising who Elphaba's real dad is in Wicked as the second instalment hits cinema screens. Wicked: For Good is the second part of the film adaptation which is based on the smash hit musical. Wicked was released last year…

variety.com - Naman Ramachandran - Australia's National Indian Film Festival Expands to Regional Markets, Partners With Indian Film Bodies (EXCLUSIVE)
Australia's National Indian Film Festival Expands to Regional Markets, Partners With Indian Film Bodies (EXCLUSIVE)
Variety

Australia's National Indian Film Festival (NIFFA) is expanding into regional territories and has signed partnerships with India's National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) ahead of its 2026…

mirror.co.uk - Beth Hardie - Brilliant' sci-fi movie on Film 4 shows 'exactly what future will look like
Brilliant' sci-fi movie on Film 4 shows 'exactly what future will look like
The Mirror

A terrifying glimpse into what the future could hold is airing on Film 4 tonight. Alex Garland wrote and made his directorial debut with science fiction film Ex Machina, starring the award winning actress Alicia Vikander as a humanoid robot. He had…

deadline.com - Melanie Goodfellow - Qatar Film Committee Unveils Neon & Department M Partnerships - Doha Film Festival
Qatar Film Committee Unveils Neon & Department M Partnerships - Doha Film Festival
Deadline

The Qatar Film Committee has announced partnerships with Neon and Department M in the opening session of a three-day industry event taking place within the context of the new Doha Film Festival. Under an MOU between Neon and the committee, the…

mirror.co.uk - Michael Moran - I met King Charles at film premiere but nearly made mortifying nipples mistake
I met King Charles at film premiere but nearly made mortifying nipples mistake
The Mirror

An Oscar-winning actress has admitted that she came very close to giving His Majesty the King an eyeful when she met him at a film premiere. Kate Winslet, who has earned acclaim for films as diverse as The Reader, Titanic and Eternal Sunshine of…

dailymail.co.uk - John Paul Breslin For The Scottish Daily Mail - Karen Gillan flashes her abs as filming begins for hit franchise
Karen Gillan flashes her abs as filming begins for hit franchise
Mail Online

Click here to visit the Scotland home page for the latest news and sport From the smile on her face, it's safe to say Karen Gillan is delighted to be back filming with her Jumanji co-stars. The Scots actress was pictured laughing as she posed with…

nytimes.com - Nick Baumgardner - Should LaNorris Sellers enter 2026 NFL Draft? Breaking down South Carolina QB's film
Should LaNorris Sellers enter 2026 NFL Draft? Breaking down South Carolina QB's film
The New York Times

Shane Beamer was just about to get revved up when the real question presented itself. “I think there's a bunch of absolute horse garbage on social media right now,” the South Carolina coach said, interrupting a reporter's query about…

koreatimes.co.kr - Hankookilbo - Song Hye-kyo skips Blue Dragon Film Awards red carpet due to filming schedule
Song Hye-kyo skips Blue Dragon Film Awards red carpet due to filming schedule
The Korea Times

Actor Song Hye-kyo's absence from the Blue Dragon Film Awards red carpet has been explained belatedly. Song shared clips and photos Thursday on her social media from the 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards held the previous day at KBS Hall in Yeouido…

theatlantic.com - Shirley Li - Why the Sequel to Last Year's Brightest Film Took a Dark Turn
Why the Sequel to Last Year's Brightest Film Took a Dark Turn
The Atlantic

Jon M. Chu always knew that the second Wicked film wouldn't fully resemble the first. The director's adaptation of the blockbuster musical brought theatergoers back to Oz last year, capturing the fizzy glamour found in the stage show's first act.

wwaytv3.com - Conor Doherty - Cucalorus holds panel on the state of the North Carolina film industry
Cucalorus holds panel on the state of the North Carolina film industry
WWAYTV3

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Cucalorus Festival is underway at Thalian Hall. On Thursday, a panel including state senator Michael Lee discussed the state of the film industry in North Carolina. Topics that were being covered include the…

deadline.com - Melanie Goodfellow - Neon's Tom Quinn, A24's Daniel Katz & Barbara Broccoli Due In Qatar For Industry Days - Doha Film Festival
Neon's Tom Quinn, A24's Daniel Katz & Barbara Broccoli Due In Qatar For Industry Days - Doha Film Festival
Deadline

Neon CEO and founder Tom Quinn will be the opening speaker on Friday at a new industry event being hosted by the Qatar Film Committee in collaboration with the Doha Film Institute (DFI) as part of its new Doha Film Festival. The new festival and…

variety.com - Nick Vivarelli - Neon and Nascent Doha Film Committee Sign Four-Year Co-Production Deal
Neon and Nascent Doha Film Committee Sign Four-Year Co-Production Deal
Variety

Qatar's nascent Film Committee and Oscar-winning U.S. indie powerhouse Neon have signed a four-year co-development, co-production and co financing deal. It's one of several milestone agreements being unveiled at the inaugural Doha Film Festival by…

republicworld.com - Asian News International - Korean Lawmaker Jaewon Kim Sings Vande Mataram At WAVES Film Bazaar Opening In Goa
Korean Lawmaker Jaewon Kim Sings Vande Mataram At WAVES Film Bazaar Opening In Goa
Republic World

Her rendition of India's national song came as the country marks 150 years of Vande Mataram, adding symbolic weight to the opening day. The event was inaugurated by Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L. Murugan, who was joined by…

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