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Indian film star sworn in as head of industrial hub Tamil Nadu
The swearing-in ceremony followed days of high drama in the state capital Chennai, where Vijay's fledgling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party initially struggled to secure support from smaller parties after state elections. Vijay's TVK, founded…
Full list of Netflix's Legends filming locations
Latest binge worthy crime drama from Netflix utilises dozens of familiar locations. All episodes of six-part series Legends are available now on the platform. Despite only being released earlier this week it has steadily made its way to the top of…
The Cannes Film Festival is about to begin. Here's key films making their debut
For 12 days this week, the eyes of the movie world will be on the Cannes Film Festival. The Cote d'Azur spectacular will play host — starting on Tuesday — to some of the most anticipated movies of the year in a constant parade of red…
'Amazon of America': film paints vision of a post-coup Brazil giving up rainforest
The year is 2025 and far-right coup plotters have annihilated Brazil's democracy, assassinating the president, closing the national congress and surrendering the Amazon rainforest and its untold riches to the United States. “Ladies and…
The Cannes Film Festival is about to begin. Here are the key films making their debut
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AMVCA 2026: All the film stars and fashionistas who stole the show at Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards
Chiamaka EnenduBBC Africa, Lagos It is often described as Africa's biggest night in film and fashion. Celebrities, filmmakers and creators arrived at the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) in Nigeria with dramatic…
When a film returns, so does a generation
I remember watching 'The Devil Wears Prada' in 2006 at a newly opened theater inside a shopping mall in Sinchon, Seoul. At the time, the building itself felt like a symbol of something new. It was sleek, bright and full of anticipation. Going there…
Film Star Vijay Forms New Government in India's Key iPhone Hub
South Indian film star C. Joseph Vijay's party secured support of smaller parties to reach a majority and form the government in Tamil Nadu, one of India's most industrialized states and a key hub for automobile and iPhone production. Vijay, along…
Indian Film Star Vijay Sworn In as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister After Days of High Drama
Actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar was sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday morning at Chennai's Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, becoming the first in nearly six decades to have no connection to either of the…
Where BBC Amandaland is filmed and the truth about 'SoHa'
Series 2 of much- loved Amandaland was released on May 6 - about the the egotistical alpha mum Amanda. as she navigates life in neighbourhood 'SoHa' in West London. But does this place exists? Where it the show actually filmed? In the series…
Cannes Film Festival: what to watch out for
AFP looks ahead at some of the most hotly anticipated moments and appearances: A total of 22 films are competing for the prestigious Palme d'Or for best film which will be handed out on May 23. Arthouse heavy-hitters such as Spain's Pedro…
How Indian TV and Film Producers Exploit Talent: Why Industry Needs Overhaul
The entertainment industry glitters with success stories, but behind the glossy veneer lies a dark reality—one where contracts are breached, payments are withheld, and talents are left financially ruined. The recent legal dispute between…
What to watch out for at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival
The world's most glamorous film festival kicks off in Cannes on Tuesday, promising another action-packed fortnight of world premieres, star-studded red carpets, parties and fashion. Here are some of the most hotly anticipated moments and…
For James Reyne, a 1983 Australian film is a memory of past love. Now it's getting a second life
Before James Reyne became famous in Australian Crawl, he was studying to be an actor at the Victorian College of the Arts. He met a wildly talented student from the year above, Vera Plevnik, and they became a couple. “She was a big…
All Liverpool filming locations used in Netflix's Legends
The latest gripping crime drama to land on Netflix makes use of scores of recognisable filming locations. All six episodes of the series Legends are currently available to stream on the platform. Despite having only dropped earlier this week, it…
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