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From 'GWTW' to Tyler Perry, how the AJC has covered Georgia's film industry
Georgia hit it big in the mid-2010s with Marvel Studios. The studio filmed at least one blockbuster in the state every year — including the $2 billion-generating “Avengers: Endgame” and “Black Panther” —…
'Kokuho' Creates Opening for Japan's Film Industry with Lavish Depiction of Kabuki
This year, Japan's film industry was dominated by “Kokuho,” directed by Lee Sang-il. The film centered on the world of kabuki and got younger people interested in Japan's traditional performing arts. It broke the box office record for…
In 2025, China's Film Industry Chased a Fragmenting Audience
This article is part of Sixth Tone Voices & Opinion's end-of-year series reviewing how China's AI, film, game, and VR industries evolved in 2025. It was a good year for Chinese cinema. Total box office revenue had already surpassed last year's…
Mission Impossible sequel is 'pure adrenaline' and on Film 4 tonight
Tom Cruise returns as Ethan Hunt in a high octane instalment to the Mission Impossible franchise, which is airing on Film 4 tonight. Famously performing all his own stunts the Hollywood legend ups the ante even more with the seventh outing for the…
VIP viewing: cinemas bet on luxury bars and beds to usher in a new film era
From champagne coolers to front row VIP beds, cinema owners are investing heavily in premium experiences as the industry gets its box office mojo back. As the third instalment in James Cameron's blockbuster Avatar series pulls in the Christmas…
Unforgettable' gangster movie with 'best ever performance' on Film 4 tonight
A gangster crime thriller with a huge Hollywood legend in what some say is his 'finest ever role' is airing on Film 4 tonight. Scarface, starring Al Pacino, tells the story of the Cuban immigrant, Tony Montana, who arrives in Miami as a refugee and…
Pure joy' film 'best' fans have ever seen on BBC today
There can be no doubt this feel-good movie captured the hearts of the nation when it was released back in 2017 and it's being shown on BBC today. Paddington 2 was a huge box office success, surpassing the much-loved original film, and has been…
Unforgettable' film with A-list cast has fans on edge of seat on ITV tonight
We all know the story of the first moon landing when Neil Armstrong became the first man to set foot on its surface but almost as dramatic is the story of three astronauts who almost lost their lives on the USA's third attempt to stand on the…
Why do Netflix's Korean films keep disappointing viewers?
Netflix's Korean original films are facing a slump, as several highly anticipated releases have failed to meet expectations, drawing mixed reviews despite their large-scale productions, star-studded casting and ambitious storytelling. The latest…
28 Years Later to The Phoenician Scheme: the seven best films to watch on TV this week
Danny Boyle and Alex Garland's zombie-like horror saga returns – 18 years later – with the first in a trilogy set in a Britain quarantined from the rest of Europe. Rather than being all running and dying (though there is a fair bit of…
The 10 Best Indian Films Of 2025
The post-pandemic debate of the future of Bollywood and theatrical screenings continued in 2025, but things were becoming somewhat clearer. With the success of Hindi films like Saiyaara, Chhaava and the recent Dhurandher, the audience was once…
The best film ever shot in Scotland - that you may never have heard of
Click here to visit the Scotland home page for the latest news and sport It was shot largely on Hebridean location – though the leading man never came within 500 miles of it; it was the first feature-film to include any Gaelic conversation…
Al Pacino's 'greatest ever film' fans hail 'masterpiece' on Film 4 tonight
Some say it is Al Pacino's greatest ever role A gritty gangster epic featuring a stellar performance from a Hollywood heavyweight is set to grace screens on Film 4 tonight. Scarface, with Al Pacino in the lead role, chronicles the rise and fall of…
Watch Christmas films from anywhere with a VPN
It's the most wonderful time of the year... at least for a few more days! A time for eating, drinking, and catching up with family to watch Christmas movies old and new, good and bad. Most of us turn to streaming platforms for a fix of Christmas…
Rashmika Mandanna: 'One Person's Luck Doesn't Decide A Film's Fate
'I often give myself a pat on the shoulder, reminding myself that I've done a good job considering where I started and the mindset I grew up with.' Rashmika Mandanna has had a good year, thanks to blockbusters like Chhaava and deeply personal…
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