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.

12,000 stories Follow All news
Last 7 days 817 stories
0

Adam Driver Turns Down So Many Marvel Movie Offers That It’s ‘Become a Tradition’ at the Studio to ‘Zoom With Him and Then He Passes’

  • Adam Driver repeatedly declines Marvel film offers, Feige says
  • Zoom calls with Driver ending in rejection are a studio "tradition"
  • Rumours link him to Magneto in Marvel's X-Men reboot

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has revealed that Adam Driver has repeatedly turned down offers to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe, joking that it has become a studio "tradition" for executives to hold a Zoom call with the actor before he politely declines. Feige made the comments on…

Variety0
BusinessNewsFilmGovernment+1
0

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV Necron CGI Trailer Stomps All Over the Adeptus Mechanicus Trailer, but the Orks Trailer Is Still My Favorite

  • King Art Games releases Necron faction CGI trailer for Dawn of War IV, the third of four planned cinematics
  • New trailer receives positive reception compared to Adeptus Mechanicus trailer but ranks below Orks trailer
  • Game launches 17 September 2026

Games developer King Art Games has released the third of four CGI cinematic trailers for its upcoming real-time strategy title Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV, this time showcasing the Necron faction. IGN's review is largely positive, praising the trailer for restoring the Necrons' menacing reputation after a…

IGNCentre0
WorldNewsAmericasArt+2
0

Christopher Nolan Officially Solved the Hardest Scene in ‘The Odyssey’

  • Nolan's Odyssey reportedly reframes the Sirens' temptation around knowledge, not song
  • Approach echoes Homer's original text more closely than past adaptations
  • Article argues this avoids the "cheesy" pitfalls of earlier Sirens scenes

An article from Collider argues that Christopher Nolan's upcoming film adaptation of The Odyssey has found a compelling solution to one of Homer's most famously difficult scenes to depict on screen: the Sirens. Rather than portraying the Sirens as monsters whose power lies simply in beautiful singing, as…

Collider0
EntertainmentNewsFilm
0

Sony sets June 2027 release for Brie Larson horror film Skeletons

  • Sony's "Skeletons" set for June 2027 cinema release
  • Brie Larson stars; JT Mollner directs, J.J. Abrams produces
  • Based on Philip Fracassi's story, acquired after multi-studio bidding war

Sony Pictures has confirmed a June 2027 theatrical release for "Skeletons", a creature horror film from "Strange Darling" director JT Mollner, starring Brie Larson. The project, produced by J.J. Abrams, was acquired by Sony earlier this year after a bidding war involving Paramount, Warner Bros. and Neon, reflecting…

The Hollywood ReporterD2 sources · 0
EntertainmentNewsFilm
0

10 Best Stephen King Psychological Horror Books

  • Collider ranks Stephen King's ten best psychological horror novels
  • List favours internal, mental dread over supernatural horror themes
  • "The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon" and "Rage" feature among lower entries

Collider has published a ranked list of the ten best psychological horror novels by Stephen King, compiled by writer Jeremy Urquhart. The list focuses specifically on books that lean on internal, mental and emotional terror rather than purely supernatural scares, though it notes some entries blend both styles.…

Collider0
EntertainmentNewsFilm
0

Marvel’s Kevin Feige admits Blade film delays are his failure

  • Feige calls himself a "failure" over the shelved Blade movie
  • Mahershala Ali's Blade has stalled since its 2019 announcement
  • Ali reunites with Blade's original director on a different film instead

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has candidly reflected on the long-stalled solo Blade film, ultimately conceding he feels "like a gigantic loser and failure" over the project's inability to get off the ground with star Mahershala Ali. Made on Josh Horowitz's Happy Sad Confused podcast, the admission stands…

PolygonDG3 sources · 0
EntertainmentNewsFilm
0

Rebel Wilson’s ‘The Deb’ Gets First Trailer & Digital Release Date; Pic Sparked High-Profile Legal Battles

  • "The Deb" gets trailer and 25 August digital release date
  • Rebel Wilson's directorial debut was delayed by legal disputes
  • MacInnes's defamation suit against Wilson is still ongoing

Rebel Wilson's directorial debut "The Deb" has finally received its first trailer and a confirmed digital release date, following a lengthy and litigious road to market. The Australian musical comedy will launch digitally on 25 August in the US via Sunrise Films, with a UK release a day…

Deadline0
EntertainmentNewsFilmMusic+1
0
▶

District 9 Director Neill Blomkamp Faces Backlash Over AI-Generated Zombie Short Film

  • Acclaimed sci-fi director Neill Blomkamp released a 13-minute AI-generated short film via his new studio Barley Studios; internet response was harshly critical
  • The project, created using Seedance 2.0, retained real voice actors and concept artists but generated visuals, disappointing fans who wanted a District 10 sequel instead

Film-maker Neill Blomkamp, known for District 9, Chappie and Elysium, has drawn heavy online criticism after releasing his first fully AI-generated short film. The 13-minute short, uploaded to YouTube on 19 July, is the debut release from Barley Studios, an AI-focused venture Blomkamp set up as a counterpart…

IGNLeft0
EntertainmentVideoFilm
0

The Most Surprising Avengers and Marvel Characters Not Announced for Doomsday

  • Marvel's Avengers: Doomsday announcement confirmed the main cast, but numerous MCU veterans are notably absent despite the film's cosmic team-up scope.
  • Missing characters span Spider-Man, Captain Marvel, the entire Guardians lineup, most X-Men, Asgardians, and Disney+ series leads—notably few female roles announced.
  • The absences may reflect poor box-office performance of related films (The Marvels, Ant-Man: Quantumania) and fragmented integration of streaming-exclusive characters.

IGN has published a roundup of notable Marvel and X-Men characters who have not been announced for the upcoming crossover film Avengers: Doomsday, despite the film's already large confirmed cast. While some absences, such as Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch and Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange, were previously known, the…

IGNLeft0
EntertainmentNewsFilm
0

“Half of My Dress Has Somehow Already Come Unzipped”: Ella Langley Never Missed a Beat After This Onstage Wardrobe Malfunction

  • Country singer Ella Langley's dress unzipped during her opening set at Baltimore's M&T Bank Stadium in heavy rain
  • She handled the malfunction gracefully with assistance from backstage crew who provided a Ravens jersey as a cover
  • The performance earned praise from former NFL coach Rex Ryan, who publicly endorsed her as a fan

Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic Ella Langley handled a wardrobe malfunction like a pro when her dress started to unzip during her Baltimore set. The post “Half of My Dress Has Somehow Already Come Unzipped”: Ella Langley Never Missed a Beat After This Onstage Wardrobe Malfunction appeared first on…

American SongwriterCentre0
CultureNewsArtCelebrity+2