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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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Will Smith’s $100 Million Blockbuster Officially Crosses Surprise Milestone

  • *Bad Boys: Ride or Die* has spent 70 days in Netflix’s global top 10.
  • The film stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence.
  • Smith’s upcoming projects have no confirmed release or production start.

*Bad Boys: Ride or Die*, starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, has remained in Netflix’s global top 10 for 70 consecutive days. The milestone shows the 2024 film continues to attract viewers on streaming, despite having moved from Hulu in the United States to Netflix internationally. Directed by…

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Japan’s Anime Industry Hits a Record High of $28 Billion in 2025

  • Anime sales reached a record $28.5 billion in 2025.
  • Overseas revenue was about $16 billion, above domestic sales.
  • Studio revenue rose 8.4 per cent to $3.2 billion.

Japan’s animation industry generated a record $28.5 billion in sales in 2025, up 15.8 per cent in yen terms from the previous year. Overseas revenue exceeded domestic sales, reflecting the continued growth of anime’s international audience and the industry’s expanding global reach. The Association of Japanese Animations said…

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Channing Tatum’s R-Rated Psychological Thriller Officially Lands on Streaming

  • *Blink Twice* has landed on Prime Video.
  • Channing Tatum plays island-owning billionaire Slater King.
  • A flower-based perfume makes the women forget what happens.

Zoë Kravitz’s psychological thriller *Blink Twice*, starring Channing Tatum, has arrived on Prime Video. The film’s move to streaming makes the story available to a wider audience, bringing its unsettling take on wealth, power and a luxury-island holiday to viewers at home. The story follows Frida, a cocktail…

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Director of 1994 ‘Street Fighter’ Defends His Movie Amid Debate Over Its Comedy: “It’s Intentionally Funny”

  • De Souza says his 1994 Street Fighter film was intentionally funny.
  • The film earned nearly $100 million and later gained a cult following.
  • He still has the script for a cancelled sequel.

Steven E. de Souza says his 1994 film *Street Fighter* was deliberately comic, despite its original reputation for being “accidentally funny”. He welcomes the renewed interest in the franchise and the new film’s references to his version, while noting the contrast between today’s praise for the latest film’s…

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420 Days Later, ‘Dexter’ Officially Returns With New Release Today

  • *Dexter: Resurrection* Season 2 has begun streaming.
  • Michael C. Hall returns as Dexter Morgan.
  • New episodes are due weekly until New Year’s Day.

*Dexter: Resurrection* has returned, with the first episode of its second season now streaming on Paramount+. The sequel brings Michael C. Hall back as Dexter Morgan, and its continuation matters as the only *Dexter* series currently still in production after other spin-offs ended or were cancelled. The first…

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Tokyo: Milcho Manchevski on his Competition Film, Blacklisting and the Ills of Neo-Social Realism

  • Manchevski’s new film explores sibling love and inequality.
  • He warns that message-led filmmaking can narrow artistic possibilities.
  • His views reflect an early awareness of censorship in Yugoslavia.

Milcho Manchevski has returned to the Tokyo International Film Festival with *Sister Brother Manhole Cover*, a dark comedy about a sister and brother whose bond sits alongside themes of motherhood and economic inequality. He says the film grew from Macedonian folk songs about sibling devotion and his concern…

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Jon Bernthal’s $100M Action Thriller Officially Hits 200 Days of Streaming Dominance

  • *The Accountant 2* has spent over 200 days in Prime Video’s top 10.
  • The film earned $103 million in cinemas against an $80 million budget.
  • Streaming has given the sequel a second measure of success.

*The Accountant 2*, starring Jon Bernthal and Ben Affleck, has remained in Prime Video’s top 10 for more than 200 days. Its long streaming run has given the action thriller a second measure of success after its cinema performance fell short of what it needed to break even.…

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Magical Realist Tale ‘6TM’ and ‘Searching for SmarterChild,’ About One of the Earliest Chatbots, Win Top Industry Awards at Ji.hlava Festival

  • “6TM” won Ji.hlava’s award for the most promising European project.
  • “Searching for SmarterChild” received the US project award.
  • The films explore community representation and people’s relationship with AI.

“6TM” won Ji.hlava’s New Visions Award for the most promising European project, recognising its blend of magical realism, humour and social themes. Set during a hot summer in Brussels’ Cité Modèle housing estate, the film follows three stories about one family and their neighbours, exploring community resilience and…

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Cate Blanchett-Backed Group and Collection of Hollywood Stars File Brief in New York Times-OpenAI Lawsuit: Hollywood Has ‘Proven Infrastructure’ to License Content

  • Hollywood groups say licensing systems for creative works already exist.
  • The brief backs The New York Times’ case against OpenAI and Microsoft.
  • Unions warn a fair-use ruling could weaken negotiated agreements.

The Human Consent Foundation, a nonprofit backed by Cate Blanchett, and several Hollywood organisations have filed a court brief supporting The New York Times in its lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft. They argue that the companies’ claims that licensing creative works for AI training is too costly or…

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Sony hack fallout sank Scorsese’s planned Cleopatra film starring Angelina Jolie

  • Sony hack fallout ended Scorsese’s planned *Cleopatra* film.
  • Angelina Jolie was set to play Cleopatra VII.
  • Scorsese later appeared in Seth Rogen’s *The Studio*.

Martin Scorsese says the fallout from the 2014 Sony hack ended his planned *Cleopatra* film, which was ready to go and would have starred Angelina Jolie. The director linked the project’s collapse to North Korea’s cyberattack on Sony, which followed the release of *The Interview* and disrupted the…

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