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.

12,188 stories Follow All news
Last 7 days 598 stories
0

‘Ah Girl’ Wins Best Film at Singapore’s Silver Screen Awards as Shahrbanoo Sadat Takes Director Prize

  • “Ah Girl” won best film at Singapore’s Silver Screen Awards.
  • Shahrbanoo Sadat took best director for “No Good Men”.
  • The ceremony also honoured films from Nepal, Japan and Indonesia.

Singaporean director Ang Geck Geck Priscilla’s debut feature “Ah Girl” won best film in the Asian Feature Film Competition at the Silver Screen Awards. The win recognises a film about a seven-year-old growing up in 1990s Singapore after her parents separate, and marks a major festival prize for…

Variety0
WorldNewsAsiaFilm
0

Is IMAX 3D a better experience than 2D? Here’s what to know

  • 3D can add depth when a film makes good use of it.
  • IMAX 2D still offers a large screen and strong sound.
  • Brightness, projection quality and comfort vary.

IMAX 3D can make films feel more immersive when their action and composition use depth well, but it is not automatically better than IMAX 2D. The added effect comes with trade-offs, including a darker image and the discomfort of wearing 3D glasses, so the format’s value depends on…

Engadget0
EntertainmentNewsFilm
0

A beginner’s guide to the ‘Halloween’ franchise: A timeline

  • Start with Carpenter’s 1978 original.
  • The franchise tried an anthology with *Halloween III*.
  • Later sequels followed different storylines and receptions.

The article offers a viewing guide to the *Halloween* film franchise, explaining that its many sequels, reboots and alternate storylines can make it difficult for newcomers to know where to begin. It recommends starting with John Carpenter’s 1978 original, which introduced Michael Myers and helped shape modern slasher…

Far Out0
EntertainmentNewsFilmHorror+2
0

The Far Out Halloween Pub Quiz: The Simpsons, Michael Myers and Dracula get spooky

  • Far Out’s weekly quiz is themed around Halloween.
  • Questions cover holiday history, horror films and science.
  • Readers are invited to test their spooky-season knowledge.

Far Out has published a Halloween-themed edition of its weekly pub quiz, inviting readers to test their knowledge of the holiday and its spooky associations. The quiz spans Halloween’s history, horror films and characters, and scientific ideas about what people find frightening. The article frames the quiz as…

Far Out0
CultureNewsFilmHorror+1
0

Helen Mirren Wants To Be in the Last ‘Fast and Furious’ Movie

  • Helen Mirren hopes to return for the final Fast and Furious film.
  • The film is expected in 2028.
  • She has appeared in four instalments since 2017.

Helen Mirren says she hopes to appear in the final Fast and Furious film, currently expected in 2028. Her comments show that, despite her brief appearances in the franchise, she remains keen to return as Magdalene “Queenie” Ellmanson-Shaw. Mirren has appeared in four films in the series, starting…

Polygon0
WorldNewsAmericasFilm+1
0

Douglas says Nicholson is well but has withdrawn from public life

  • Douglas says Nicholson is well but has withdrawn from public life.
  • Nicholson’s last cinema role was in 2010.
  • The friends have known each other since the mid-1970s.

Michael Douglas says his longtime friend Jack Nicholson is well, though he has withdrawn from public life and no longer works. Speaking in Swansea while promoting his memoir, Douglas said he still sees Nicholson and understands his choice to step away, adding that he would have liked to…

Rolling StoneVH3 sources · 0
EntertainmentNewsFilmSoftware
0

2026’s Best Survival Horror Movie Officially Removed From 1,700 Theaters

  • Cregger’s latest horror film has lost about 200 cinema screens.
  • It is entering its seventh week in theatres.
  • The film has outperformed his previous features.

Zach Cregger’s latest horror film, starring Austin Abrams, is losing cinema screens as it enters its seventh week of release. It has dropped from about 1,900 theatres to around 1,700, making it harder to reach a final global box-office milestone despite holding off competition for several weeks. The…

Collider0
EntertainmentNewsFilmGaming+1
0

Why were there so many young British and Irish actors in ‘Band of Brothers’?

  • Local casting helped keep production costs down.
  • Many British and Irish actors were then little known.
  • The series helped raise their profiles.

Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg’s 2001 series *Band of Brothers* featured many young British and Irish actors, several of whom later became prominent in film and television. The high-profile, expensive production gave emerging performers valuable exposure, helping some establish or advance their careers. The series was filmed at…

Far Out0
EntertainmentNewsCelebrityFilm+3
0

Paul Bettany burst 10 eye blood vessels filming VisionQuest scene

  • Bettany says an overacted scene burst about 10 blood vessels in his eye.
  • The injury lasted two weeks, and the footage stayed in the show.
  • *VisionQuest* follows Vision as he tries to make sense of his restored memories.

Paul Bettany says he burst about 10 blood vessels in one eye while filming an exaggerated scene for Marvel’s *VisionQuest*. The injury lasted two weeks, and he joked that the experience taught him “less is more”; production kept the footage in the show. Bettany described *VisionQuest* as the…

Fox NewsV2 sources ·
Right0
EntertainmentNewsFilmWorld
0

Aliens, Bigfoots, and Monsters… Remembering the Age of the Weirdumentary

  • Sunn Classic made paranormal subjects into theatrical hits.
  • *Chariots of the Gods* grossed over $25 million.
  • Distrust and curiosity helped fuel the 1970s trend.

Sunn Classic Pictures found success in the 1970s with theatrical films about UFOs, Bigfoot and other paranormal subjects, blending documentary claims with dramatised scenes. The article argues that these “weirdumentaries” appealed to audiences questioning accepted accounts of reality during an era of distrust in institutions and growing interest…

IGN0
BusinessNewsCompaniesFilm+3