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Television producer Ron Koslow dies at 81
The creator of the original Beauty and the Beast series leaves behind a legacy of Emmy-nominated television work.
Samar Jafri cancels Hyderabad performance over safety risks and crowd behaviour
The actor pulled the plug on the event to protect fans from potential stampedes and harassment, highlighting ongoing security issues at public venues.
Singer Zubaida Khanum dies of heart attack at 78
The playback singer, who recorded around 250 songs, left the film industry in the 1960s to focus on her family life.
Kleber Mendonça Filho to patron 9th Atlas Workshops for African cinema
The professional platform will select 30 projects from hundreds of submissions to support the development of Moroccan, Arab and African film industries.
Paradise Lost sells to 118 countries ahead of US premiere
The film follows a mother searching for her son who disappeared nine years prior and has already secured sold-out screenings in major festivals.
Resident Evil leads mainland China box office during weekend frame
The film topped the weekend charts as the total box office for the period reached $26.7 million, trailing the same period in 2025 by 29.2 percent.
Peter Rice joins Skydance as co-chief executive with David Ellison
The leadership shift follows a series of high-profile departures and restructuring moves at Netflix and Skydance.
Atmovie Global Track partners with Ties That Bind for Japanese film co-productions
The collaboration aims to prepare Japanese filmmakers for international markets through workshops and pitching opportunities at major global festivals.
Model Presley Gerber dies at 27 in California rehab facility
Authorities are investigating the death as a suspected overdose while the model's family mourns his public struggle with mental health.
Pathé to release restored 4K version of Marie Antoinette in 2026
The release follows a strategy to preserve film history and engage young audiences through educational workshops and restored classics.
Carlotta Films and Artcraft Pictures secure French distribution for Hollywood classics
The deal brings silent era masterpieces like 'It' to French cinemas and Blu-ray, while other studios expand global reach for Asian and indie cinema.
Nadia Afgan shares family insights and drama Dar-e-Nijaat updates
The actress shared that she loves her mother-in-law like her own mother and is expected to play a side role in the upcoming episodes of the show.
Dinosaur Jr. tours US following release of new record There Near
The band performs without in-ear monitors or click tracks to provide a reality-based experience for audiences seeking non-computer-generated sound.
Other Mommy earns $78.7 million globally in opening weekend
The film outperformed its $18 million budget, while Netflix reported box office figures for the first time in its history.
Lana Rhoades describes traumatic experiences and exploitation in adult film industry
Rhoades claims producers prefer younger performers and that many women feel pressured by agents who do not have their best interests in mind.
Korean dramas feature diverse stories from romance to historical financial crises
These productions explore complex human dynamics, ranging from high-stakes corporate drama to the personal struggles of athletes and tech executives.
DNEG Animation rebuilds Red's character rig for The Angry Birds Movie 3
The studio developed an automated system to handle character effects for the majority of the film's shots to streamline the production pipeline.
Roger Deakins visits Turin with wife and creative partner James Ellis Deakins
The cinematographer and his long-time collaborator attended technical talks in Italy to discuss the evolving craft of filmmaking.
Sony Pictures Classics acquires rights to Niki Byrne's The Julia Set
The studio plans a 2027 theatrical release for the film, which explores themes ranging from feminism to the life of a math prodigy.
Imperium wins best film at 70th BFI London Film Festival
The award ceremony highlighted diverse international cinema, including a documentary win for a directorial debut and a short film award.
Filmmakers use astronomical data and puppetry to ground Project Hail Mary visuals
The production team combined practical effects with virtual cameras to recreate realistic space environments for the box office hit.
Radiance Films acquires eight Taiwanese classics for global theatrical and home releases
The acquisition aims to bring restored masterpieces to modern audiences, starting with a theatrical rollout in London this month.
Israel revokes visas of Gaza journalists after bombing kills five colleagues
The move follows a 2023 ban requiring foreign journalists to be accompanied by the IDF to enter Gaza.