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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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‘The Dink’ Review: Pickleball Takes on Tennis in a Mild Underdog Sports Comedy

  • Apple TV's "The Dink" is a mild pickleball-vs-tennis sports comedy.
  • Jake Johnson and Mary Steenburgen's chemistry is the film's best surprise.
  • Review calls the Ben Stiller-produced script formulaic and short on laughs.

Variety film critic Guy Lodge reviews "The Dink," a new Apple TV original sports comedy directed by Josh Greenbaum that pits pickleball against tennis. The film follows a disgraced former tennis prodigy who is humbled by a group of enthusiastic amateur pickleball players, aiming for the good-natured, non-confrontational…

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6 Greatest Best Picture Winners Since 2000

  • Collider ranks the six best Best Picture Oscar winners since 2000
  • "Everything Everywhere All at Once" (2022) and "Birdman" (2014) both feature
  • List highlights films with lasting cultural impact beyond their Oscar win

This Collider feature ranks the six greatest Best Picture winners of the 21st century, arguing that the best Oscar champions become enduring classics rather than simply reflecting the tastes of the moment they won in. Since 2000, the Academy has honoured a wide range of films, from intimate…

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Imax Quarterly Revenues, Profit Rises on Premium Screen Gold Rush

  • Imax's Q2 revenue and profit rose on premium-screen demand
  • Nolan's Imax-shot film The Odyssey drove strong results
  • Record $52m opening weekend boosts outlook for Q3

Imax reported higher second-quarter revenue and profit, driven by a surge in demand for premium large-format screens and films shot with its proprietary cameras, including Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. The results underline how Imax has become central to a broader "premium screen gold rush" among major cinema chains,…

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TROLLFEST Announces New Studio Album ‘Trollywood’

  • TROLLFEST's 10th album "Trollywood" out 6 November 2026 via Reaper Entertainment
  • Lead single "Day Drinking" drops 7 August, limited 100-copy vinyl at Summer Breeze
  • Album marks a heavier, more aggressive return for the Norwegian folk-metal act

Norwegian Balkan metal band TROLLFEST have announced their tenth studio album, "Trollywood", due for release on 6 November 2026 via Reaper Entertainment. The record satirises the entertainment industry and Hollywood mythology through the band's trademark mix of trolls, humour and folk-infused metal, and is described as a return…

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Imax earnings rise as Nolan’s The Odyssey boosts demand

  • Imax’s quarterly revenue and profit both increased.
  • “The Odyssey” delivered record Imax opening-weekend sales.
  • Imax expects strong momentum in the second half.

Imax reported higher second-quarter earnings and said demand for Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” could provide further momentum in the second half of the year. Chief executive Rich Gelfond described the film as a “transformational event” for the large-format cinema company, reflecting sell-out screenings and unusually strong advance ticket…

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Oasis documentary, ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’, to premiere at Venice Film Festival

  • Oasis documentary "Don't Look Back In Anger" to premiere at Venice Film Festival
  • Adds to renewed global attention on the band
  • Further details (director, date) not specified in the source

Far Out Magazine reports that a new documentary about Oasis, titled *Don't Look Back In Anger*, is set to premiere at the Venice Film Festival. The announcement adds to a busy period of renewed interest in the Manchester band, whose reunion has kept them firmly in the spotlight,…

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Venice Film Festival Sees Sharp Drop in Female Directors in Competition, With May El-Toukhy Standing Solo

  • Only one woman, May El-Toukhy, in Venice's 2026 main competition
  • Sharpest drop in female representation in five years, down from six in 2025
  • Horizons and Venice Days sidebars show stronger, even majority, female representation

The Venice Film Festival's main competition line-up for this year includes only one female director, marking the sharpest drop in gender representation in five years. May El-Toukhy, the Danish-Egyptian director behind "Woman Unknown", is the sole woman among the 20 filmmakers competing for the Golden Lion, in a…

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Venice Lesbian Drama ‘Big Little Things’ Boards Moebius Entertainment for Worldwide Sales

  • Moebius Entertainment takes worldwide sales for Venice title "Big Little Things"
  • Debut feature follows a woman torn between girlfriend and family in Harbin
  • Moebius also lands Toronto-bound Fiona Roan film "Happily Ever After"

Michelle Zhou's debut feature "Big Little Things" has secured worldwide sales and festival representation from Hong Kong-based Moebius Entertainment, following the film's selection for the Horizons section of the 83rd Venice Film Festival. The Hong Kong-U.S. co-production tells the story of a woman who returns to her native…

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Venice-Bound Serbian Protest Drama ‘Until the Day Ends’ Boarded by Heretic (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Heretic acquires world rights to Serbian protest drama "Until the Day Ends"
  • Film premieres at Venice's Horizons section in September
  • Story inspired by Serbia's largest student protests in decades

Sales company Heretic has acquired world rights to "Until the Day Ends," the fiction feature debut of director Jelena Maksimović, which is set against the backdrop of Serbia's student protests. The film will have its world premiere in Venice's Horizons section in September, marking a notable showcase for…

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6 Best Epic Movies Released Since 2000

  • Collider ranks the six best epic films released since 2000.
  • List includes Avengers: Infinity War and Nolan's upcoming The Odyssey.
  • Praises genre's mix of scale, stakes and award-winning ambition.

Collider has published a ranked list of the best epic movies released since 2000, celebrating the genre's blend of high stakes, huge production values and sweeping stories of heroism. The list highlights how varied modern epics have become, spanning superhero blockbusters, fantasy adventures and awards-season dramas, and argues…

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