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Search for spice continues: Dune sequel officially lands in two years

The long-awaited sci-fi epic's second instalment will hit cinemas in October 2023.

27/10/2021

Cinema

The El Gouna Film Festival - An evolution of Arab Cinema

The 5th El Gouna Film Festival in Egypt showcased the best of Arab cinema whilst attracting international submissions and talent from across the globe.

26/10/2021

Culture news

Guns on movie sets: How could the shooting of a crew member happen?

Exploring the structures in place on film and television sets that keep cast and crew are safe in the wake of Halyna Hutchins' passing on the set of Rust.

25/10/2021

USA

Making of Alec Baldwin movie is halted after fatal shooting

Production of the movie that Alec Baldwin was making when he shot and killed a cinematographer last week has been officially halted.

25/10/2021

Culture news

Despite hybrid release, 'Dune' draws well on the big screen

Long waited sci-fi epic Dune was released in cinemas at the same time as streaming, much to the behest of its director, Denis Villeneuve.

25/10/2021

Culture news

House from A Nightmare On Elm street listed just in time for Halloween

The exterior of the property has barely changed in since the horror classic hit cinema's in 1984. If you've got the money to make an offer by October 31st it could be yours.

22/10/2021

Culture news

Quentin Tarantino receives recognition at Rome Film Festival

Quentin Tarantino receives Lifetime Achievement Award at Rome Film Festival

20/10/2021

Cinema

New Zealand's Jane Campion wins top French cinema award

New Zealand Director Jane Campion awarded 13th Prix Lumière - one of French cinema’s top honours.

19/10/2021

Mobility

Russian film director who shot space movie sets sights on Mars

After spending 12 days in space shooting scenes for a film called "The Challenge," Russian director Klim Shipenko is looking further afield.

19/10/2021

Culture news

Halloween makes a killing - but do 21st century reboots pay off?

Here are some of the biggest disasters and successes of 21st-century cinema's obsession with remaking old classics.

18/10/2021

Cinema

Netflix is ushering in a new ‘golden age’ for African films

Six young Sub-Saharan African storytellers will be supported to 'reimagine' the continent's folktales for a 2022 premiere.

18/10/2021

Culture news

Mediterraneo: migrant crisis film debuts ahead of Matteo Salvini trial

Spanish director Marcel Barrena's "rigourous" depiction raising awareness of the refugee crisis had received a premiere at Rome Film Festival as the former Deputy Prime Minister awaits his fate.

18/10/2021

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Opening of the Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (Fespaco)

Opening of the Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (Fespaco)

17/10/2021

Cinema

Lumiere Festival begins in Lyon after last year's cut back event

More than 5,000 attended the opening of the Lumiere Film Festival in Lyon which celebrates cinema from around the world.

10/10/2021

Italy

Street cinema is taking off in Milan

What started as a few friends wanting to watch a movie together outside during the pandemic has grown into a popular regular feature

09/10/2021

Cult

The Tashkent International Film Festival starts up again after 24 years

In partnership with NAESMI

Celebrating a new generation of filmmakers and inspiring Central Asian cinema with an exchange of fresh ideas and opportunities - the capital of Uzbekistan welcomes guests from around the world to the first Tashkent International Film Festival since 1997.

08/10/2021

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Daniel Craig unveils his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Daniel Craig is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame before the U.S. release of the new James Bond movie, "No Time To Die".

07/10/2021

Culture news

La Mif wins at Zurich Film Festival: inside the children's home drama

La Mif, also known as ‘The Fam’, is set for an international release after winning the ‘Focus’ competition at the Zurich Film Festival this weekend.

06/10/2021

Culture news

European filmmakers collect awards at the Zürich Film Festival

European filmmakers were in the spotlight at the 17th Zürich International Film Festival, after winning multiple awards.

05/10/2021

Culture news

San Sebastián Film Festival: 'Blue Moon' takes the top prize

San Sebastián International Film Festival closed its 69th edition Saturday with Romanian director Alina Grigore’s first film 'Blue Moon' taking the top prize.

29/09/2021