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Ghosts: The Possession of Button House leads UK and Ireland box office

The horror title secured a £2.4 million opening weekend, outperforming several established releases and new debuts in the regional market.

Jay-Z to headline Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show

The rapper's appearance follows a series of high-profile performances and a recent Emmy win for the previous show's headliner.

Film editor Hubert de la Bouillerie dies at 75 in Los Angeles

The film professional was married to the daughter of Harry Saltzman, who helped bring the original James Bond series to the screen.

Pasifika Entertainment Advancement Komiti names third cohort of PEAK Writers Fellowship

The program provides unique mentorship opportunities for Pasifika storytellers to develop projects within the Hollywood film industry.

Disney renews supernatural young adult series Coven Academy for second season

The series became the most-watched streaming show for teens aged 12-17 during its premiere weekend and reached 20.3 million hours watched.

Ella Langley's Choosin' Texas reaches No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100

The track extends a record-breaking run of nonconsecutive weeks at the top spot as Taylor Swift's Patient Zero drops to No. 5.

Georgia Juvelis to exit AMC Global Media chief communications role

Juvelis joined the company in 2007 when it was still called Rainbow Media and AMC was transitioning from a movie channel to a prestige drama hub.

Faysal Quraishi and Hareem Farooq denounce paid negative publicity for Mango Jutt

The actors claim coordinated propaganda is harming the local film industry after several cinemas reduced screenings of the production.

Mary J. Blige sells publishing and recorded-music assets to Primary Wave Music

The transaction involves the sale of shares in the music assets of the artist who has won four Grammy Awards.

Sharjah Film Festival signs deal with UAE National Media Authority

The partnership aims to build a pipeline for emerging filmmakers by streamlining permits and providing technical training for youth-focused content.

The Balloon Museum occupies five stages at The Fields Studios

The production hub serves as a primary filming location for major series like Dark Matter, benefiting from Illinois' extended production tax credits.

Donald Trump slams Bill Maher in lengthy Truth Social post

The attack follows a second dinner at the White House that was arranged after Chuck LaBella phoned 10 times to set up the meeting.

Tokyo Film Festival targets 50 percent Asian representation in competition lineup

The festival requires at least an Asian premiere for competition entries, though the split between Asian and world premieres is usually equal.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz directs first royalty law for film industry

The initiative includes an online one-window facility for locations, a new Film City in Lahore, and training for young filmmakers.

Punjab approves rebates and Film City launch to boost cinema industry

The initiative includes a new royalty law, an online booking system for cinemas, and a training program to enhance the skills of young filmmakers.

Olivia Rodrigo returns to No. 1 on Billboard 200 chart

The pop star's latest release secures a third consecutive week at the top spot as Zach Bryan enters the rankings with a new album.

Clayface earns $43 million globally in debut weekend

The body-horror thriller faced a $44 million production cost but secured an A- grade from audience exit polls.

Clayface movie debuts as first Gotham appearance in rebooted DC Universe

The production relied heavily on practical effects, including 65 stages of facial prosthetics, to create the monster's transformations.

Saif Ali Khan answers question on 786 numerical value in Kaun Banega Crorepati

The number also appeared on an employee badge pinned to the uniform of the character Vijay in the film Deewaar.

Netflix marks decade in Korea with fan festival and production milestones

AMC Kips Bay 15 movie theatre to close in early 2027

The closure follows a lease termination as NYU Langone Health seeks to acquire the Manhattan building to expand its medical facilities.

Egypt’s El Gouna Film Festival concludes ninth edition with $350,000 in funding

The nine-day event supported 19 selected projects and hosted over 140 business meetings to bolster the regional film industry.

Director Hirokazu Kore-eda reveals strict rules for filming with children

The filmmaker avoids using scripts for young actors in several projects to maintain authenticity, though he made an exception for his film Monster.

Producer and literary agent Kenneth Atchity dies at 82

The versatile figure balanced a career in film production, literary representation, and high-level engineering for NASA and AT&T.