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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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Amazon adds Luna games tab to Prime Video on Fire TVs

  • Luna games now appear inside Prime Video on Fire TVs.
  • Prime members get the basic service at no extra cost.
  • Tomb Raider and Bond games are not initially included.

Amazon has integrated its Luna cloud-gaming service into the Prime Video app, allowing Prime members in the US and UK to play selected games through a new Games tab on Fire TVs. The move places gaming alongside Prime Video’s films, television and sport, aiming to make cloud gaming…

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The sci-fi movie that imagines AI isn’t so dystopian after all

  • Kore-eda's new film imagines AI robots easing grief, not just dystopia.
  • Sheep in the Box follows parents replacing their dead son with a robot double.
  • Kore-eda consulted a robotics expert and tested his script on ChatGPT.

Director Hirokazu Kore-eda, who won the Palme d'Or for Shoplifters, has released a new science-fiction drama, Sheep in the Box, which imagines artificial intelligence in a less dystopian light than most films in the genre. The story follows parents who lose their young son in an accident and…

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Christine Vachon, Ewan McGregor, Kenneth Branagh at Edinburgh Industry Event

  • Edinburgh Film Festival unveils starry 2026 industry programme, 13-19 August.
  • Kenneth Branagh to receive inaugural Outstanding Contribution to Cinema Award.
  • New UK Film Conference launches 15 August with BFI's Ben Roberts.

The Edinburgh International Film Festival has unveiled an expanded 2026 industry programme, bringing together high-profile filmmakers, actors and executives for five days of talks, panels and networking events. The line-up includes Kenneth Branagh, Ewan McGregor, Bruce Dern and Ken Burns, alongside producers and rising talent, reflecting the festival's…

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Venice 2026: Here’s the full line-up for historic Italian film festival

  • Venice’s 83rd edition runs from 2–12 September.
  • Danny Boyle’s Ink opens the competition.
  • Oasis and Elon Musk documentaries feature.

Venice Film Festival has announced its 2026 programme, running from 2 to 12 September, with a large selection of films across competition and out-of-competition sections. - Danny Boyle’s Ink will open the competition, while Giovanni Veronesi’s Dio Ride will close the festival. - Martin McDonagh’s Wild Horse Nine,…

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Noel and Liam Gallagher to both attend Venice Film Festival premiere of Oasis’ ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’ documentary

  • Noel and Liam Gallagher to attend Venice premiere of Oasis reunion documentary
  • "Don't Look Back In Anger" hits cinemas 11 September, later on Disney+/Hulu
  • Liam rules out new Oasis album despite reunion tour success

Noel and Liam Gallagher are both expected to attend the Venice Film Festival premiere of a new documentary about Oasis's 2024 reunion and their huge "Live '25" tour. Festival director Alberto Barbera confirmed the brothers had "promised" to appear in Venice, marking a rare public appearance together outside…

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International Cinema Union Criticizes Europe’s Approval of Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger: ‘It Has Based Its Decision on Too Narrow a Scope’

  • UNIC says EU took too narrow a view of Paramount-Warner Bros merger approval
  • Commission required Paramount to end Universal distribution ties in Europe within 13 months
  • UNIC warns broader risks to film diversity and distribution remain unaddressed

The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), which represents European cinema operators across 39 territories, has criticised the European Commission's approval of the $110.9 billion Paramount-Warner Bros merger, arguing that regulators took too narrow a view of the deal's implications. UNIC CEO Laura Houlgatte said the Commission's conditions failed…

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‘George Michael: The Faith Tour’ Concert Tour Film Acquired by Bleecker Street, Universal Pictures Content Group

  • Bleecker Street and Universal acquire "George Michael: The Faith Tour" concert film
  • Features unseen 1988 footage, directed by Michael's longtime collaborators
  • Set for late 2026 cinema release, with Imax early-access screenings in the US

Universal Pictures Content Group and Bleecker Street's event cinema division Crosswalk have acquired the concert film "George Michael: The Faith Tour", with the former handling international release and the latter distributing in North America. The film draws on previously unseen footage of the singer during the European leg…

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Venice Horizons Opener ‘The Girl With the Leica’ Boarded by Fandango Sales (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Fandango Sales boards Venice Horizons opener "The Girl With the Leica"
  • Film tells story of photojournalist Gerda Taro, overshadowed by "Robert Capa"
  • Directed by Alina Marazzi, stars Emilia Schüle and Aaron Altaras

Fandango Sales has acquired international sales rights to "The Girl With the Leica," directed by Alina Marazzi, which will open the Venice Film Festival's Horizons section. The film centres on Gerda Taro, the pioneering German-Jewish war photographer whose legacy was long overshadowed by her partner André Friedmann, who…

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9 Most Perfect Fantasy Shows of the Last 15 Years

  • Collider ranks the nine best fantasy TV shows of the last 15 years.
  • Wynonna Earp comes in at number nine, praised for its horror-comedy tone.
  • The Magicians ranks eighth, described as a darker, adult take on magic school.

Collider has published a ranking of the nine best fantasy television series to air over the past 15 years, covering everything from blood-soaked epics to cosy romances. The list highlights how fantasy TV has grown in prestige and popularity during this period, moving from a niche interest into…

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Iranian Director Mohsen Gharaei’s ‘Falling House’ Boarded by Paradise City Sales Ahead of Venice Premiere

  • Paradise City Sales boards worldwide sales on Gharaei's "Falling House"
  • Film premieres in Venice's Horizons section, follows 2017's "Blockage"
  • Story reflects Iranian oppression, called "prophetic" amid current war

Paradise City Sales has secured worldwide sales rights to Iranian director Mohsen Gharaei's new feature "Falling House", which will have its world premiere in the Horizons section at the Venice Film Festival. The film is Gharaei's follow-up to "Blockage", a 2017 drama that won best film at Busan…

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