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CM Vijay's appointment of Rajmohan as Film Minister divides Tamil film industry: 'Not demeaning but…'
“How would I or we as a body or as an association render our requests or grievances of our film industry which is actually bleeding and so many reforms to be made and give a ray of hope for the fraternity especially producers /production…
Dubai showcases film industry growth at Cannes as DFGC targets global production hub status
Dubai: The Dubai Films and Games Commission (DFGC) participated in the 79th Cannes Film Festival, held from 12 to 23 May 2026 in Cannes, France, as part of broader efforts to deepen engagement with the international film industry and strengthen the…
Scotland's 'world-class' film industry set to shine at Cannes Film Festival
Regarded as one of the biggest events in the international film calendar, the Cannes Film Festival sees hundreds of the top actors, producers, directors, filmmakers, and studios from across the globe gather at the French seaside city each year.
Where was Rivals filmed?
Rivals, an outrageous, raunchy adaptation of the Jilly Cooper novel, has dived back into the lives of the upper-class elite – and viewers have been captivated by the countryside ever since the second series of debauchery debuted on Disney+.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay mourns death of producer K Rajan: 'The film industry will always remember his dedication
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay expressed condolences on the demise of veteran producer, director, and actor K Rajan, who died by suicide after jumping into Chennai's Adyar river on Sunday at the age of 85. In a condolence message shared…
OSU-Tulsa and Buffalo Roam Studios host film industry workshop in Bartlesville
BARTLESVILLE, Okla. — Buffalo Roam Studios and OSU-Tulsa held a one-day workshop for people interested in getting into the film industry on Sunday. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., attendees were able to learn from award-winning industry experts in a…
Female Film Club Returns to Cannes With Expanded Short Film Fund (EXCLUSIVE)
The Female Film Club has unveiled the second edition of its Global Short Film Fund at the Cannes Film Festival, with an expanded prize package worth €33,000 ($38,600) and three new industry partners: AI filmmaking platform IMGN.AI…
Insane' Mackenzie Shirilla doc to watch after Netflix film
Netflix fans are discovering other 'horrible' true crime series after watching the latest film about Mackenzie Shirilla. The streamer's new release The Crash, has quickly become the number one film among UK subscribers since its release last week.
Charming Cotswold town with railway walk was film set for Disney's Rivals
A small Cotswolds town with royal residences and a walk along a former railway has been used as a filming location for the hit series Rivals. The popular Disney+ drama series Rivals has returned for its second season, with the battle between…
Tamil film producer Rajan jumps into Adyar river, dies
Veteran Tamil film producer K Rajan jumped into the Adyar river in Chennai and died on Sunday, police said. This is a suicide, and the reason for his extreme decision is not known, police added. The 85-year-old film personality asked his car driver…
France's top film producer says it will blacklist figures who petitioned against rightwing billionaire
The head of France's biggest film producer, Canal+, has said the group will no longer work with hundreds of cinema figures who signed a petition voicing concern over the growing influence of the rightwing billionaire owner Vincent Bolloré.
'Lee Cronin's The Mummy' Arrives On Streaming This Week As Film Nears $90 Million At Box Office
Natalie Grace in 'Lee Cronin's The Mummy.' Lee Cronin's The Mummy, the latest horror movie from the Evil Dead Rise filmmaker, premieres on digital streaming this week as the film clears the $88 million mark at the worldwide box office. Written and…
'The film humanised Russians at a time when Rambo was killing them': how we made Letter to Brezhnev
I started banging out the script for this on a typewriter in my scruffy flat in Toxteth, Liverpool, in 1981. Four years later, the film had its British premiere. My idea was for a working-class romance between a couple of girls from my native…
K Rajan dead: Film legend dies by suicide days after heart surgery
Tributes have flooded in for beloved film producer K Rajan following his death Legendary film producer K Rajan has died at the age of 85. Police confirmed the circumstances of his death on Sunday (May 17) with reports confirming he committed…
France's Haiku Films & Norway's Rein Film Board Indian Indie Drama 'Kabootar'
EXCLUSIVE: Indian indie drama Kabootar, the debut feature of award-winning short filmmaker Ishan Sharma, has secured co-production partners in Norway and France. Paris-based Haiku Films and Oslo-based Rein Film confirmed in Cannes that they've…
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