All filters
Topic in entertainment

Film

Film remains one of the most influential forms of storytelling in contemporary culture, shaping how audiences around the world experience narratives and ideas. From major studio releases to independent productions, the industry continues to evolve with new technologies, business models and creative voices challenging traditional conventions. This topic covers the full spectrum of cinema—the blockbusters that dominate box offices, the intimate character studies that premiere at festivals, and everything in between.

Film on Wikipedia
About this topic

Beyond the screen, the film industry itself generates significant headlines. Studio mergers reshape the competitive landscape, streaming platforms alter how films reach audiences, and casting announcements provoke cultural conversations. Critics and audiences alike engage in passionate debates about artistic merit, representation and the direction of cinema itself.

Whether you're interested in reviews of the latest releases, industry news that affects which films get made and distributed, or the ongoing cultural conversations about what film means today, this topic brings together coverage that matters to film enthusiasts and those curious about the forces shaping entertainment and storytelling.

12,001 stories Follow All news
Last 7 days 817 stories
0

Disney Expected to Lay Off Thousands of Staffers in Biggest Round of Cuts This Year

  • Disney is preparing its largest staff cuts of 2026.
  • Some managers were told to reduce annualised expenses by 20%.
  • The company says savings will help fund growth areas.

Disney is preparing another large round of redundancies, expected to be its biggest this year and its fourth since Josh D’Amaro became chief executive. The cuts are part of a broader effort to reduce costs while redirecting some savings towards film and television, technology, theme parks and cruise…

Variety0
BusinessNewsCompaniesFilm
0

The Chicks move Los Angeles concert to 4 November after illness

  • Illness forced the Chicks to postpone their Los Angeles concert.
  • The show was rescheduled for 4 November.
  • Existing tickets remain valid; refunds are available if needed.

The Chicks postponed their Los Angeles concert because of illness, announcing the change just hours before doors were due to open. The performance was rescheduled for Wednesday, 4 November, leaving some fans who had travelled long distances unable to attend. Previously purchased tickets will be honoured on the…

Rolling StoneB2 sources · 0
EntertainmentNewsFilmMusic
0

The single greatest movie of the 1980s, according to Emily Blunt: “Everyone loves that”

  • Emily Blunt’s childhood favourite is *The Princess Bride*.
  • Rob Reiner’s film was released in 1987.
  • Blunt says it swept her away each time she watched it.

Emily Blunt has named Rob Reiner’s 1987 fantasy comedy *The Princess Bride* as one of her favourite films and a defining comfort film from childhood. The choice reflects the family comedies that helped inspire her, alongside the varied influences behind her acting career. Blunt said her mother would…

Far Out0
EntertainmentNewsFilm
0

Disney To Undergo More Layoffs With Divisions Eyeing Up To 20% In Cost Savings

  • Disney is preparing further cuts across several divisions.
  • Some teams face targets of up to 20% in annual savings.
  • Savings are intended to support investment in growth areas.

Disney is preparing further job cuts across several divisions, including its television networks and film studio, as the company seeks to reduce costs. Some managers have reportedly been asked to find savings of up to 20 per cent a year, though the timing and scale of the new…

Deadline0
BusinessNewsCompaniesFilm+2
0

‘Jimmy’ Review: KJ Apa Expertly Channels James Stewart In An Inspiring Movie That Tells The Story The Beloved Oscar Winning Star Kept To Himself

  • KJ Apa plays James Stewart in a wartime biographical drama.
  • Stewart flew 20 missions over Europe.
  • The film explores his post-war doubts and return to Hollywood.

Jimmy is a biographical drama about James Stewart’s service as a combat pilot in the Second World War and the struggles he faced after returning to Hollywood. KJ Apa plays Stewart, whose wartime experiences and doubts about acting shaped his role in the film It’s a Wonderful Life.…

Deadline0
EntertainmentNewsCelebrityEurope+3
0

The 8 Most Amazing Horror Movies Ever Made, Ranked

  • The writer ranks eight horror films by their lasting impact.
  • The excerpt focuses on four films and their different sources of dread.
  • The list is explicitly a personal judgement, not an objective measure.

The article ranks eight horror films that the writer considers exceptional, arguing that their lasting impact comes from more than fear: strong performances, unsettling ideas, moral tension and small human reactions help the films stay with viewers. It presents the ranking as a personal judgement, since what frightens…

Collider0
EntertainmentNewsFilmHorror
0

‘Tetsuo’ Director Tsukamoto Shinya on Staying Independent and Why He Can’t Pull Away From War Films

  • Tsukamoto says independence helps him protect his creative impulses.
  • “Tetsuo” was made on 16mm with improvised practical effects.
  • His long-planned “Fires on the Plain” reached 80 cinemas.

Filmmaker Tsukamoto Shinya said at the Tokyo International Film Festival that he has stayed independent to preserve the freedom to develop his own material. He also discussed his long-running determination to make war films, including his 2014 adaptation of “Fires on the Plain”. Tsukamoto recalled making “Tetsuo: The…

Variety0
WorldNewsAmericasFilm
0

The Key 2026 Midterm Races Hollywood Is Watching

  • Hollywood Democrats feel cautious about the midterms.
  • Major donor support has waned, while smaller donors are active.
  • Control of Congress and Supreme Court appointments are key concerns.

Hollywood’s Democratic activists and donors are approaching the 2026 midterms with cautious optimism, while still feeling worn down by the party’s 2024 losses, California wildfires and the film industry’s production slump. Improving prospects for Democrats to retake Congress have renewed some engagement, as the results could affect national…

Deadline0
WorldNewsAmericasElections+3
0

‘Okinawa Saudade’ Director Matsubayashi Yoju on a 10-Year Journey Tracing Brazilian Dancers’ Island Roots

  • Two Brazilian Okinawans travel to Okinawa to explore their roots through dance.
  • Director Matsubayashi’s project grew from a decade of ties with the community.
  • Brazil formally apologised in 2024 for post-war persecution of Japanese immigrants.

“Okinawa Saudade”, a documentary by Matsubayashi Yoju, follows two young Brazilian Okinawans as they travel to Okinawa to explore their heritage through dance. The film connects their search for roots with the history of Okinawan migration and wartime displacement, and grew out of the director’s decade-long relationship with…

Variety0
WorldNewsAmericasElections+2
0

Reznor and Ross reunite with Fincher for sixth film score

  • Reznor and Ross reunite with Fincher for their sixth film score together.
  • The Cliff Booth spin-off gets two weeks exclusively in IMAX.
  • Netflix streaming is scheduled to begin on 23 December.

Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross will compose the score for David Fincher’s new Cliff Booth film, extending a partnership that began with “The Social Network”. The announcement appeared on the film’s poster and marks their sixth collaboration on one of Fincher’s films. “The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth”…

VarietyIFL4 sources · 0
WorldNewsAmericasFilm