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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.

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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.

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Resident Evil Movie Trailer Is Already Putting Past Adaptations To Shame

  • Zach Cregger's Resident Evil film trailer reveals a horror-focused adaptation set for September 2026 release
  • The film follows a medical courier caught in a nightmarish survival situation featuring recognisable game elements
  • Early reception suggests the adaptation may succeed where previous Resident Evil films have struggled

A new trailer for Zach Cregger's upcoming Resident Evil film has been released ahead of its cinema debut on 18th September 2026, offering fresh footage of protagonist Bryan, played by Austin Abrams. Nintendo Life's review suggests the footage looks more promising than previous big-screen attempts at the franchise,…

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Biennale Chief Slams EU for Withdrawing Funding Over Russia’s Presence at Art Exhibition During Film Festival Press Conference: ‘They Are Abandoning Us’

  • Venice Biennale chairman condemns EU's €2 million funding withdrawal, citing interference with artistic autonomy after Russia was permitted to exhibit for the first time since 2022.
  • EU maintains that public-funded cultural programmes must uphold democratic values, which it says Russia does not reflect.
  • The disputed funds actually support cinema initiatives rather than the visual arts exhibition at the centre of the dispute.

Venice Biennale chairman Pietrangelo Buttafuoco publicly criticised the European Union at a film festival press conference for withdrawing €2 million ($2.3 million) in funding over Russia's return to the Biennale's arts exhibition, its first appearance since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. He argued the decision was political rather…

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“Welcome to a night you will remember forever”: Ghost release first trailer for concert film/documentary 2 Big To Rig

  • Ghost unveil trailer for concert documentary 2 Big To Rig
  • Film follows the band's 2025-26 Skeletour, unlike scripted Rite Here Rite Now
  • Hits cinemas and IMAX worldwide from 26 August; tickets on sale now

Ghost have released the first trailer for their upcoming concert film 2 Big To Rig, the follow-up to 2024's Rite Here Rite Now. Unlike its predecessor, which combined live footage with a scripted narrative tied to the Swedish band's mythos, this new release is a behind-the-scenes documentary charting…

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See Official Trailer For GHOST’s ‘2 Big To Rig’ Feature Film

  • GHOST’s ‘2 Big To Rig’ concert film arrives in cinemas on 26 August.
  • It documents two sold-out Mexico City ‘Skeletour’ performances.
  • The film includes live footage, backstage scenes and career-spanning songs.

GHOST has released the official trailer for its second feature film, ‘2 Big To Rig’, a concert documentary drawn from two sold-out Mexico City shows on the band’s ‘Skeletour’. The film aims to preserve the large-scale live production for fans who could not see it in person, and…

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Salaud Morisset Boards Ali Asgari’s ‘A Bit Of Light’ Ahead Of Venice Debut

  • Salaud Morisset acquires sales rights to Ali Asgari's A Bit of Light
  • Film premieres in Venice's Main Competition, a first for Asgari
  • Story follows an Iranian doctor's final day with family before suicide

Paris and Berlin-based sales company Salaud Morisset has acquired worldwide sales rights to A Bit of Light, the new feature from Iranian director Ali Asgari, ahead of its world premiere in the Main Competition at the Venice Film Festival. The deal marks a significant milestone for Asgari, whose…

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Katy Perry ‘Lifetimes’ concert film to screen across 150 cinemas in the UK after tour raised over £80k for Music Venue Trust

  • Katy Perry’s Paris concert film reaches 150 UK cinemas in September.
  • Her tour donated £81,918 to Music Venue Trust.
  • Grassroots venues remain under significant financial pressure.

Katy Perry’s ‘Lifetimes’ concert film will be shown for a limited period in more than 150 UK cinemas from 2 September, following a global cinema and IMAX release across 70 countries. The release matters partly because her tour donated £81,918 to the Music Venue Trust, which supports grassroots…

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‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Trailer: Meet the Underdogs Taking on the Might of Acme Corp.

  • First trailer released for once-shelved "Coyote vs. Acme" film
  • WBD's David Zaslav had tried to cancel it for tax purposes
  • Coyote sues Acme Corp; stars Will Forte and John Cena

Ketchup Entertainment has released the first full trailer for "Coyote vs. Acme", the Warner Bros. Discovery-produced Looney Tunes comedy that WBD chief executive David Zaslav notoriously tried to shelve entirely for a tax write-off in 2023. Following significant industry backlash over that decision, and a similar move affecting…

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Motor City review: Alan Ritchson’s near-perfect revenge thriller puts Netflix to shame

  • Motor City review praises its minimal-dialogue, visually-driven storytelling style.
  • Alan Ritchson's character speaks only one line in the whole film.
  • Reviewer contrasts it favourably with over-explanatory modern action and Netflix films.

Motor City, directed by Potsy Ponciroli and starring Alan Ritchson, is being praised for its restrained, near-silent approach to storytelling in an era when action films increasingly over-explain their plots. Rather than relying on dialogue to spell out character motivations, backstories or relationships, the film conveys information through…

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Watch the First Trailer for Pulp’s New Film What Do You Do for an Encore?

  • Pulp's new documentary "What Do You Do for an Encore?" gets first trailer
  • Narrated by Jarvis Cocker, directed by Garth Jennings, streaming on Mubi this autumn
  • One-night cinema previews in UK/Ireland (18 Sept), Canada (23 Sept), US (24 Sept)

Pulp have released the first trailer for a new documentary film, "What Do You Do for an Encore?", set to be released by streaming platform Mubi this autumn. The 90-minute film is narrated by frontman Jarvis Cocker and directed by the band's longtime collaborator Garth Jennings, charting the…

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Matt Hastings Signs First-Look Deal With ‘The Way Home’ Producer Neshama Entertainment

  • Matt Hastings signs first-look deal with Neshama Entertainment.
  • He'll develop scripted and unscripted TV and film projects.
  • Fox Entertainment Global will handle international distribution.

Canadian production company Neshama Entertainment has signed a first-look development and production deal with writer, director and showrunner Matt Hastings. Under the agreement, Hastings will develop original scripted and unscripted TV and film projects for Neshama, which produces Hallmark Channel's long-running drama The Way Home, with Fox Entertainment…

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