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mensxp.com - Aman Kumar - 'Men Are Never Asked!' Malaika Arora Bashed 'Age Bias' In Film Industry Against Women
'Men Are Never Asked!' Malaika Arora Bashed 'Age Bias' In Film Industry Against Women
MensXP.com

“Chaiyaa Chaiyaa”star Malaika Arora has opened up about the unequal way ageing is viewed for men and women in the entertainment industry, calling attention to the constant scrutiny faced by female actors. Drawing from her…

scmp.com - Jane Cai - Why are modern Chinese film audiences shying away from dubbed films?
Why are modern Chinese film audiences shying away from dubbed films?
South China Morning Post

At the December premiere of the Chinese-dubbed 1957 Billy Wilder classic Witness for the Prosecution in a Shanghai cinema, dubbing artist Qiao Zhen voiced a more immediate mystery: “Do you still enjoy Chinese-dubbed films?” When…

mirror.co.uk - Fran Bowden - Meryl Streep admits she'd never been to a fashion show before iconic film sequel
Meryl Streep admits she'd never been to a fashion show before iconic film sequel
The Mirror

Devil Wears Prada 2 star Meryl Streep has revealed that she played formidable Runway magazine editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly in the original movie without ever seeing a fashion show. She went to her first fashion show in September 2025, viewing…

gizmodo.com - Germain Lussier - The Films and Shows You Should Be Streaming in May 2026
The Films and Shows You Should Be Streaming in May 2026
Gizmodo | The Future Is Here

May is here, and while that brings the summer movie season in theaters, there are plenty of sizzling streaming suggestions too. Yes, it's time for the Nerd's Watch, the place to find out all the best genre titles coming to Netflix, Disney+, Hulu…

independent.co.uk - Kevin E G Perry - Oscars tighten rules to curb AI use in film
Oscars tighten rules to curb AI use in film
The Independent

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has updated its Oscar rules, primarily to restrict the use of artificial intelligence in eligible productions. New guidelines state that acting roles must be 'demonstrably performed by humans with…

variety.com - Michael Schneider - Taye Diggs to Launch Vertical Drama Studio Microhouse Films
Taye Diggs to Launch Vertical Drama Studio Microhouse Films
Variety

Taye Diggs is getting into the rapidly growing vertical drama business. The actor has partnered with producers Autumn Federici (“All For Love,” “Forever”), Shelby Stone, James Black (“All-American”) and…

variety.com - Gene Maddaus - Karen Bass Joins Mayoral Rival Nithya Raman in Supporting Unlimited Film Incentive
Karen Bass Joins Mayoral Rival Nithya Raman in Supporting Unlimited Film Incentive
Variety

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is the latest politician to back an unlimited state tax incentive for film and TV production, following a similar move by her rival, Councilwoman Nithya Raman, last week. Bass is facing a tough fight for reelection on June 2…

indianexpress.com - AP - Oscars 2027: Academy changes rules for international films, acting categories; addresses AI usage in films
Oscars 2027: Academy changes rules for international films, acting categories; addresses AI usage in films
The Indian Express

The organization behind the Oscars is for the first time addressing the use of artificial intelligence in performances and scripts for the 2027 Academy Awards. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Friday released updates across many…

independent.co.uk - Jenny Garnsworthy - Billie Eilish says unexpected email sparked new concert film
Billie Eilish says unexpected email sparked new concert film
The Independent

Billie Eilish 's new concert film, Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour, originated from an unexpected email sent by acclaimed director James Cameron to her mother, proposing the idea. Eilish, who initially had no plans for a tour film, co-directed and…

mymotherlode.com - AP News - Oscars organization expands international film eligibility, addresses AI in new rules
Oscars organization expands international film eligibility, addresses AI in new rules
myMotherLode.com

The organization behind the Oscars is for the first time addressing the eligibility of films that use artificial intelligence in new rules for the 2027 Academy Awards. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Friday released updates…

nme.com - Poppy Burton - Billie Eilish fans are moshing at cinema screenings for new concert film
Billie Eilish fans are moshing at cinema screenings for new concert film
NME | Music, Film, TV, Gaming & Pop Culture News

Fans attending screenings of Billie Eilish's new concert film are dancing in cinemas after she urged them sing, scream and not sit still. READ MORE: Billie Eilish – ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft' review: bold, brilliant and somewhat brighter…

irishmirror.ie - Ruairi Scott Byrne, Sara Rountree - Hollywood superstar greets shocked fans as he shoots new film in Irish town
Hollywood superstar greets shocked fans as he shoots new film in Irish town
Irish Mirror

A quiet back road in Cork might not seem the likeliest spot to encounter a Hollywood A-lister, but fortunate fans were treated to a brief meeting with Brad Pitt as the Hollywood superstar film star shoots his latest production set in Ireland.

digitalspy.com - Sam Warner - Where was The Devil Wears Prada 2 filmed? All the major filming locations
Where was The Devil Wears Prada 2 filmed? All the major filming locations
Digital Spy

After a very long wait for fans, The Devil Wears Prada 2 has finally landed in cinemas. The sequel to the 2006 smash hit sees Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt return as iconic characters Miranda Priestly, Andy Sachs and Emily Charlton.

dnaindia.com - Aman Wadhwa - Multiple Indian films can now be nominated for Best International Feature Film at Oscars, Academy's new rules explained
Multiple Indian films can now be nominated for Best International Feature Film at Oscars, Academy's new rules explained
DNA India

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced a series of major rule changes for the Oscars, bringing clarity on the use of artificial intelligence and introducing new updates across key categories. In its latest announcement, the…

express.co.uk - Fran Winston - Coronation Street legend line up for huge new film after explosive soap exit
Coronation Street legend line up for huge new film after explosive soap exit
Daily Express

Former Corrie star Daniel Brocklebank has confirmed some huge career news Former Coronation Street star Daniel Brocklebank has revealed he is headed for the big screen just months after his departure from the long-running ITV soap. The 46-year-old…

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