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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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Venice-Selected ‘Moonfish,’ Starring Morgan Spector and Lucy Liu, Boarded by New Europe (EXCLUSIVE)

  • New Europe Film Sales boards animated Venice title "Moonfish"
  • Stars Morgan Spector and Lucy Liu, directed by Daniel Zvereff
  • First animated film to receive a Biennale College – Cinema grant

New Europe Film Sales has acquired international sales rights to "Moonfish," an animated feature by Daniel Zvereff featuring the voices of Morgan Spector and Lucy Liu, ahead of its screening in the Biennale College section of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival. The deal marks a notable coup…

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Sarajevo Film Fest Unveils 51 Films in Competition, Including Sandra Wollner’s ‘Everytime’

  • Sarajevo Film Festival names 51 films for its Heart of Sarajevo Awards
  • 21 titles will have world premieres; 1,215 films were considered
  • Emily Watson and Asghar Farhadi to receive honorary awards; festival runs 14-21 August

The Sarajevo Film Festival has announced 51 films competing for its Heart of Sarajevo Awards, with the lineup spanning narrative features, documentary features and shorts, narrative shorts and student shorts. The announcement matters as a marker of the strength and diversity of contemporary Southeast European cinema, with the…

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Marvel Is Officially Going All-In on Doctor Doom Ahead of ‘Avengers: Doomsday’

  • Marvel is heavily featuring Doctor Doom across October comic releases, including an oversized 50-page special and multiple crossover titles
  • The publishing strategy coordinates with the December 2026 Avengers: Doomsday film release, a common pattern for major character promotions
  • Doom appears in diverse stories ranging from Hell-based adventures to Formula One racing and battles against Godzilla

Marvel's October solicitations put Doctor Doom at the center of multiple major comics ahead of Avengers: Doomsday.

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Michelle Zhou’s Venice Horizons Title ‘Big Little Things’ Boarded By Moebius Entertainment For Sales 

  • Michelle Zhou's 'Big Little Things' selected for Venice Film Festival's Horizons section
  • Moebius Entertainment acquires worldwide sales rights for the Hong Kong-US production
  • Film explores identity and cultural tensions between tradition and personal autonomy

Hong Kong-based Moebius Entertainment has acquired international sales rights for Michelle Zhou's debut feature Big Little Things, which will premiere in the Horizons section of this year's Venice Film Festival. The deal reflects growing industry interest in emerging Asian filmmakers, with Moebius framing the film as marking the…

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10 Perfect Fantasy Movies That Nobody Remembers

  • Collider article highlights overlooked fantasy films deemed worthy of rediscovery
  • 'Pleasantville' (1998) uses a 1950s TV world transport to explore conformity, censorship, and social change
  • 'Bedknobs and Broomsticks' (1971) combines live-action and animation in a wartime fantasy adventure

Collider has published a listicle highlighting ten fantasy films the outlet considers underappreciated or forgotten, spanning genres from social satire to family adventure. Written by Michael Block, the piece argues these titles are "perfect" but have been overshadowed by other releases or lost in the shuffle of cinema…

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Venice Film Festival Lineup: Casey Affleck, Werner Herzog, Hirokazu Koreeda, Lee Chang-Dong & Martin McDonagh In Competition

  • Auteur-focused competition lineup featuring Affleck, Koreeda, McDonagh, Lee Chang-Dong, and Moretti; no major studio films compete
  • Opening film is Boyle's Rupert Murdoch biopic; Clooney and Burstyn receive lifetime achievement honours
  • Festival runs Sept 2–12 with Maggie Gyllenhaal presiding as jury president

The Venice Film Festival has unveiled its 2026 lineup, with festival director Alberto Barbera announcing a star-studded competition slate that notably excludes any major studio titles. Running from 2-12 September, the competition features Casey Affleck's directorial effort "Company," Lee Chang-Dong's first film since 2018's "Burning," Hirokazu Koreeda's second…

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Venice Title ‘The Difficult Bride’ Taps Films Boutique for World Sales (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Bangladeshi director Rubaiyat Hossain's supernatural feminist drama becomes the first feature film from Bangladesh selected for Venice Film Festival's Horizons competition
  • Films Boutique boards international sales rights for the festival selection
  • Production gathered international collaborators from France, Portugal, Germany and Norway alongside Bangladeshi cast and crew

Films Boutique has acquired international sales rights to "The Difficult Bride," a supernatural feminist drama by Bangladeshi director Rubaiyat Hossain that has been selected for the Horizons competition at the Venice Film Festival. The film will be the first Bangladeshi feature to screen at Venice, marking a significant…

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Tom Holland Is Filming Fred Astaire Biopic Next and Plans to ‘Do All of the Dancing’ Himself: ‘I’ve Got So Much Work to Do’

  • Holland will perform all Fred Astaire biopic dances himself without stunt doubles
  • The actor previously trained in dance for Billy Elliott and is returning to the same London studio
  • He describes the upcoming role as a career-defining challenge requiring extensive physical preparation

Tom Holland has revealed he has begun rehearsing for his upcoming role as Fred Astaire in a long-awaited biopic, and is determined to perform all the dance sequences himself rather than use a body double. The actor, who is currently promoting "The Odyssey" and "Spider-Man: Brand New Day"…

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Marvel star Simu Liu promises some “positive updates” soon as fan begs him to do justice to Sleeping Dogs adaptation

  • Actor Simu Liu signalled incoming announcements about the Sleeping Dogs film adaptation after six months without updates
  • The project remains without studio backing despite appointing director Timo Tjahjanto in December 2025
  • Tjahjanto brings expertise in action choreography from films including Nobody 2 and The Night Comes For Us

Marvel actor Simu Liu has responded to a fan's plea for updates on his long-mooted screen adaptation of the video game Sleeping Dogs, promising that some "positive updates" are on the way soon. The exchange has reignited interest in the project, which fans are eager to see handled…

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Venice Biennale President Slams EU For Pulling Funding Over Russia’s Presence At Art Biennale At Film Festival Conference

  • The EU Commission terminated a €2 million grant to Venice Biennale after it invited Russian participants to its Art Biennale in April
  • Biennale leadership disputes the decision, arguing the funds supported Cinema Department educational programmes, not the Art Biennale itself
  • Officials frame the withdrawal as a geopolitical rather than cultural move, threatening 131 years of artistic autonomy and freedom of expression

Venice Biennale Foundation President Pietrangelo Buttafuoco publicly criticised the European Commission after it withdrew €2m ($2.3m) in funding over Russia's participation in this year's Art Biennale. Speaking at the press conference unveiling the 83rd Venice Film Festival lineup, he accused Brussels of "abandoning" the institution through a political…

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