Film Industry News

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce hopes to boost film industry after uptick in moviegoers

Culture Ministry Consults with Film Sector on Ways to Revitalize Film Industry

The culture ministry has held talks with the film sector on ways to revitalize the country's film industry. At the gathering Tuesday, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Chae Hwi-young stressed the need to breathe new life into the industry…

Film industry heads talk consolidation, windows at CinemaCon

Source: Amy Graves / Cinema United Cinema United president and CEO Michael O'Leary and Motion Picture Association CEO Charles Rivkin used CinemaCon's state of the industry session on Tuesday to emphasise the promise of the film industry, while also…

Shropshire film funding concern as grants shift to mayoral regions

A film producer and a regional tourism manager have expressed concern about funding available to areas without directly elected mayors. Mark Hooper, from Visit Shropshire, said the county had benefited greatly from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund in…

Who will win at the Hong Kong Film Awards 2026? Our predictions

This year's Hong Kong Film Awards (HKFA) arrives under an unprecedented cloud of controversy, making Sunday's 44th edition at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre one of the most heavily scrutinised ceremonies in the event's history. The industry has been…

How Stepping Through Film's Thomas Duke Became the Darling of the U.K. Film Junket Circuit

Speaking at last year's BFI London Film Festival, Yorgos Lanthimos lamented the promotional aspect of moviemaking. The director, in town with “Bugonia,” specifically singled out the number of interviews he's made to do where he simply…

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Season 2 Filming Has Been Canceled By a Storm

Dwayne Johnson promises an Easter egg in every scene of the new Jumanji movie. Plus, get new details on first glimpses at the Clayface movie and Evil Dead Burn. To me, my spoilers! Deadline reports Nicolas Cage will return for a sequel to Longlegs…

Birmingham whistle firm discovers Titanic link after boss watches film

A manufacturing firm discovered it supplied whistles to the Titanic after its boss watched the 1997 film with his children. Simon Topman, managing director of ACME Whistles in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, made the connection during the famous…

Secret filming voyeur took my life, Guernsey victim says

John Fernandez Guernsey political reporter A woman who was secretly filmed in her own home has said the experience has 'taken over her life' and left her feeling unsafe. Lucy Domaille, from Guernsey, has waived her anonymity as the victim of a…

Allbirds' AI pivot sends its stock soaring 300%. We've seen this film before.

After losing its relevance as a purveyor of tech-bro sneakers, Allbirds wants to become an artificial-intelligence company — and its stock is up more than 300% on record volume. There's precedent for companies to attempt dramatic — or…

Maya Jama looks unrecognisable as she films spoof news report

Have YOU got a story? Email: tips@dailymail.co.uk Maya Jama transformed into a news reporter from the eighties to launch her new drink with Joe And The Juice. The Love Island host, 31, looked unrecognisable as she ditched her signature darker locks…

Merino launches new films with Pankaj Kapur on health and strength in furniture

Merino Industries has launched a new campaign featuring Pankaj Kapur, focused on its Marine Board offering. The campaign highlights key aspects such as durability, indoor safety, and long-term performance in furniture. The campaign is presented…

Cannes Sets Japan IP Market in Collaboration With Tokyo International Film Festival Content Market

Cannes is set to welcome a Japan IP market at this year's festival. Cannes market, the film festival's business hub, is collaborating with Tokyo International Film Festival Content Market (TIFFCOM) on the strategic gathering, which will run from…

Göteborg Film Festival Appoints New CEO

The Göteborg Film Festival has appointed Kristina Colliander as its new CEO. She will take up the position in early autumn, joining from her role as CEO at Film Stockholm. Colliander had been CEO at Film Stockholm since 2021. Before that, she…

Dr. Pimple Popper reveals she suffered stroke while filming show

Dr. Sandra Lee - AKA Dr. Pimple Popper - has revealed that she suffered a terrifying stroke while filming her latest series. The 55-year-old dermatologist is best known for treating patients with unusual cases of facial and skin disorders at her…