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University of Leicester to cut film and modern languages courses
Dan MartinLeicester political reporter The University of Leicester is to close its film studies and modern languages degree courses to new students. University bosses said the decision was taken after a strategic review of its College of Social…
Adult film star dies aged 28 as fiancé says 'my heart is broken
Adult film star Seth Peterson has died, aged 28. The star's death was announced by his fiance, Kobe Marsh, after Seth was found dead at their home. Seth, whose real name was Adam Aguirre, died over the weekend. His partner wrote on Seth's X…
Taking the Temperature on Global Film Locations: AI Threat, Geopolitical Instability, Conglomeration Among Concerns for Film Commissioners
In 2026, everything moves fast. While 2025 saw the global film business tensely try to navigate President Trump's repeated threats to impose a 100% tariff on movies produced outside of the U.S., this conversation now feels like old news as other…
Swindon's Brunel West car park could be used as filming set
Aled ThomasLocal Democracy Reporting Service Local Democracy Reporting Service An underused car park could be offered as a film set to global companies in a bid to boost the economy of a town centre. Swindon Borough Council, which owns the Brunel…
Sir Anthony Hopkins teases new film based on Dylan Thomas short story
Oscar-winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins has shared a video of himself reciting poetry from the 'green and golden land' of Wales as he returns home for his latest project. Alongside the sound of birds, the Port Talbot-born actor recited lines from…
Clash of the Superpowers: America vs China review - Trump vomits all over Norma Percy's film
It's not normal to view documentaries about international trade negotiations as light relief, but we are where we are. Clash of the Superpowers: America vs China is a two-parter produced by film-maker Norma Percy, whose signature style – on…
Film Distributors Are Buying Fast Again. Here's What Changed.
The international film market has its appetite back. Three separate acquisitions closed in quick succession, spanning arthouse, genre thriller, and mid-budget romance. The velocity matters more than any individual deal. After two years of cautious…
New Back to Future documentary film coming to streaming this week
New Back to Future documentary film coming to streaming this week The Back to the Future film trilogy continues to prove incredibly popular over 40 years on. Creators Rob Zemeckis and Bob Gale have always said there will never be a fourth movie, so…
A must watch film for every Indian': Rajinikanth on 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge'
Superstar Rajinikanth has lauded filmmaker Aditya Dhar's latest release Dhurandhar: The Revenge, calling it a 'must-watch film for every Indian.' Taking to social media, the veteran actor congratulated the team behind the film, including Bollywood…
Box Lunch Launches New Super Mario Collection Ahead Of Latest Film
Box Lunch has reached into the Nintendo bag of goodies and created several new Super Mario items ahead of the launch of the next movie Box Lunch unveils a new Super Mario collection just in time for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie release. Shop…
Project Hail Mary: Ryan Gosling film becomes 2026's biggest box office debut
Ryan Gosling's sci-fi space adventure Project Hail Mary has rocketed to $140.9 million (£122m) at the global box office, making it the biggest debut of the year so far. The Canadian actor stars in the movie as a science teacher tasked with…
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Godrej Consumer Products launches 'Machar Hai, Mehman Nahi' CSR film
Godrej Consumer Products (GCPL) has launched a public service film titled ‘Machar Hai, Mehman Nahi' as part of its CSR initiative elimination of mosquito borne endemic disease (EMBED). The campaign aims to drive awareness around…
Academy Names 2025-2026 Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting Recipients - Film News in Brief
The Academy has announced this year's recipients of the Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting. The 2025-2026 fellow class consists of Lynn McKee, Katla Sólnes, Leo Aguirre, Omar Al Dakheel, Elie El Choufany, Sara Crow and David Rafailedes.
Film Academy Awards Five Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting
Three individuals and two writing teams have been chosen to receive the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences ' 2025-2026 Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting, an international talent development program that supports non-professional…
Disney Moves Around And Adds New Marvel Films Dates Post-Secret Wars
News dropped late Friday that Disney has moved around dates for Marvel films post- Secret Wars and added some new dates. So far none of these dates have any specifically titled movies attached to them, though we do have a fair idea of what one or…
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