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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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Avengers: Doomsday trailer reveals star-packed Marvel adventure

  • Marvel releases first full trailer for Avengers: Doomsday
  • Robert Downey Jr returns as villain Doctor Doom, reportedly for $100m
  • Film opens 18 December, clashing with Dune: Part Three

Marvel has released the first full trailer for Avengers: Doomsday, its star-studded attempt to revive the flagging superhero franchise ahead of a December cinema release. The preview brings together returning heroes including Chris Hemsworth's Thor, Paul Rudd's Ant-Man and Chris Evans's Captain America, alongside figures from other Marvel…

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Hans Petter Moland’s ‘Growth of the Soil’ Picked Up by Beta Cinema Ahead of Toronto Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Beta Cinema signs as sales agent for Moland's "Growth of the Soil"
  • Film premieres at Toronto Film Festival's Special Presentation section
  • Adapts Knut Hamsun's 1920 Nobel Prize-winning novel

Beta Cinema has been appointed world sales agent for "Growth of the Soil," a new film by Norwegian director Hans Petter Moland, ahead of its world premiere in the Special Presentation section of the Toronto Film Festival. The film adapts Knut Hamsun's Nobel Prize-winning novel of the same…

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Toronto-Bound ‘Onwards and Sideways,’ With Laura Linney and Rhys Ifans as People Being Diagnosed With Parkinson’s, Gets New Images (Exclusive)

  • "Onwards and Sideways" to world premiere at Toronto Film Festival 2026
  • Laura Linney and Rhys Ifans play strangers both diagnosed with Parkinson's
  • Film heads to UK/US cinemas, then BBC iPlayer and BBC One

The Toronto International Film Festival has announced that "Onwards and Sideways," starring Laura Linney and Rhys Ifans, will hold its world premiere at the 2026 event as a Gala Presentation. The Hollywood Reporter has exclusively released new stills from the film, which follows two strangers whose lives intersect…

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Marvel’s Ominous Avengers: Doomsday Poster Makes Doctor Doom’s Motivations Clear

  • New poster hints Doctor Doom is driven by grief and revenge
  • Doom may be avenging a wife and child lost to time travel
  • "Avengers: Doomsday" opens in cinemas 18 December 2026

Marvel has released the first full trailer for "Avengers: Doomsday" alongside a poster that appears to hint at Doctor Doom's true motivation for threatening the multiverse. The poster shows Doom, his face hidden, standing mournfully before a large tapestry depicting a woman and child surrounded by clouds and…

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Toronto film festival: Helen Mirren, Chris Rock and Seth Rogen lead lineup

  • Toronto film festival's 51st edition lineup announced for September
  • Helen Mirren, Seth Rogen and Chris Rock lead world premieres
  • Festival has history of launching Oscar winners like Green Book

The Toronto International Film Festival has unveiled a starry lineup for its 51st edition in September, with world premieres led by Helen Mirren, Seth Rogen and Chris Rock. The festival, held after Venice, has a strong track record of launching Oscar winners such as Green Book and Dallas…

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Toronto Fest Adds Peter Farrelly, Chris Rock, Lauren Miller Rogen World Premieres

  • TIFF 2026 adds world premieres from Chris Rock, Peter Farrelly and others
  • Star-studded Gala and Special Presentations lineups target Oscar buzz
  • Gilles Villeneuve biopic set to close this year's festival

The Toronto International Film Festival has unveiled a fresh wave of world premieres for its 2026 edition, adding star-studded titles from Chris Rock, Peter Farrelly, Lauren Miller Rogen and Courteney Cox to its Gala and Special Presentations sidebars, which showcase potential future Oscar contenders. The additions underline TIFF's…

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‘The Vampire Lestat’s Creator Answers All Our Burning Questions About the Finale

  • Season finale uses introspective long-table sequence to explore emotional themes over dramatic action
  • Creator confirms the narrative structure was planned from inception with consistent thematic elements
  • Episode hints at an incoming force that may reshape the story in Season 4

The Vampire Lestat creator Rolin Jones explains the finale's biggest twists and why there might be another title change coming for the show.

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Ayesha Curry, Matthew Daddario, Joey Graziadei and Jamie Chung to Star in Roku’s Holiday Rom-Coms

  • Roku Channel announces two original holiday romantic comedies starring Ayesha Curry, Matthew Daddario, Joey Graziadei, and Jamie Chung
  • Curry takes her first headlining film role in 'Second Chance Holiday', whilst Graziadei makes his feature film debut in 'The Holiday Spark'
  • Both films are produced by Muse Entertainment and directed by veterans of holiday cinema, scheduled for release later in 2026

Roku confirmed two new original films for its seasonal roster: ‘Second Chance Holiday’ starring Curry and Daddario, and ‘The Holiday Spark’ starring Chung opposite Graziadei in his first feature film role.

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Film Major – “The Board”

  • Prolific musician James Palko releases 'The Board,' new single from his Film Major project
  • Song features distorted lo-fi indie-pop influenced by 1990s underground acts, with lyrics about financial deception

The Queens-based musician James Palko is a busy man. Until recently, Palko played bass in Taking Meds. These days, he leads the power-pop Pretty Rude, who released their debut album Ripe last year. He also releases music under the name Jimmy Montague; his album Tomorrow's Coffee came out…

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‘Masters of the Universe’ Sets Prime Video Streaming Release Date

  • "Masters of the Universe" streams on Prime Video from 22 July 2026
  • Film flopped with $113m worldwide against a $200m budget
  • Stars Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man and Jared Leto as Skeletor

"Masters of the Universe" will begin streaming on Prime Video from 22 July 2026, following a disappointing theatrical run that took just $113 million worldwide against a reported $200 million budget. The live-action film, based on the Mattel toy franchise created in 1982, is only the second such…

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