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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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Prime Video Officially Revives Sylvester Stallone’s 0% Rotten Tomatoes Crime Thriller

  • *Alarum* reached Prime Video’s global top 10 in over 15 countries.
  • The film received 0% from 22 Rotten Tomatoes critic reviews.
  • Stallone’s *Tulsa King* has been renewed for Season 5.

Prime Video has given Sylvester Stallone’s action thriller *Alarum* a streaming boost, with the film entering the service’s global top 10 in more than 15 countries. The renewed attention is notable because the film received a 0% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes and struggled to recoup its reported…

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Paris Jackson seeks lower executor fees over missing Michael Jackson estate accounts

  • Paris Jackson seeks lower executor fees until the estate files complete accounts.
  • Her motion says the 2023 and 2024 accounts are incomplete.
  • She proposes cutting the fee from 15% to 10%.

Paris Jackson is asking a Los Angeles court to cut the compensation paid to the executors of her father Michael Jackson’s estate, arguing that executor John Branca has failed to provide complete financial accounts by court-ordered deadlines. The estate has dismissed her claims as “nonsensical”; the dispute centres…

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David Bruckner to direct third Smile film as Parker Finn remakes Possession

  • David Bruckner will direct “Smile 3”.
  • Nick Antosca is writing the screenplay.
  • Parker Finn remains a producer and is directing “Possession”.

Paramount is making “Smile 3”, with David Bruckner directing and Nick Antosca writing the screenplay. Series creator Parker Finn will remain involved as a producer after pitching the third film’s framework, while he directs a remake of “Possession”. The plot and cast for “Smile 3” have not been…

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‘28 Years Later’ and ‘Last Tango in Halifax’ Stars Officially Lead New WWII Movie

  • Josh Bolt and Louis Ashbourne Serkis lead the new WWII drama.
  • The story follows airmen stranded in occupied France after their B-17 is hit.
  • Filming is planned in Norwich and Guernsey, using virtual production technology.

Josh Bolt and Louis Ashbourne Serkis will lead *I’ll Get By*, a new Second World War drama written and directed by Brandon Ashplant. The film follows American airmen whose bombing mission over occupied France goes badly wrong, aiming for a grounded portrayal of ordinary young men facing danger…

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‘GTA 6’ Reportedly Breaks Massive Franchise Record Ahead of Release

  • GTA VI may require 210 GB of storage.
  • Rockstar and PlayStation have not confirmed the figure.
  • Red Dead Redemption II is about 200 GB.

Reports suggest Grand Theft Auto VI may need 210 GB of storage, which would make it the largest game in the franchise and a substantial download for players. The figure has not been confirmed by Rockstar or PlayStation, so it could change before release. The claimed size comes…

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‘Die Hard’ Officially Returns for New Release in 2 Months

  • *Die Hard* returns to ABC on 6 December 2026.
  • The film will air from 8.02 to 11.00 pm.
  • It is part of ABC’s Christmas-season programming.

ABC will air *Die Hard* on 6 December 2026, bringing the 1988 action film back to broadcast television as part of its Christmas-season schedule. Its placement reflects the film’s enduring status as unconventional festive viewing, nearly four decades after its cinema release. The film is scheduled for 8.02…

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How Pro-Palestine Activists Attempted to Ignite a Boycott of Sacha Baron Cohen’s Ali G Sequel

  • NewsCord says its campaign sent about 55,000 emails to cinema chains.
  • The film had a limited theatrical release and is now on Prime Video.
  • The article questions how the campaign portrayed its impact.

Activists used the NewsCord platform to urge cinema chains not to screen Sacha Baron Cohen’s sequel, Ali G: Who Iz I?, after its trailer drew criticism over the character’s racial and gendered humour. The campaign described the film as “blackface” and said it had helped limit its theatrical…

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Vishal Bhardwaj, Shaunak Sen-Mentored Co-Production Fund Picks Ladakh-Set ‘Kakthet’ as Winner (EXCLUSIVE)

  • *Kakthet* wins an INR40 lakh co-production fund.
  • The Ladakh-set feature was picked from nearly 400 projects.
  • Shaunak Sen is mentoring and executive producing the film.

Stenzin Tankyong’s Ladakhi-language debut feature *Kakthet* has won the first co-production fund run by Humans of Cinema and Safarnaama Pictures. The INR40 lakh award will support a story about a remote Ladakh school whose future depends on a reluctant pupil, bringing attention and backing to a filmmaker focused…

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Brad Pitt and Jon Bernthal’s R-Rated War Epic Officially Takes Over Apple TV

  • *Fury* has spent over 50 days in Apple TV’s film top ten.
  • The 2014 film follows a US tank crew in wartime Germany.
  • Pitt’s *F1* earned $633 million and won an Oscar for sound.

Brad Pitt’s 2014 war film *Fury*, which also stars Jon Bernthal, has entered Apple TV’s ten most-streamed films and remained there for more than 50 days. Its renewed popularity highlights how Pitt’s films are drawing viewers to the service, following the major success of *F1*. Directed by David…

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‘Joy Will Prevail’ movie review: A handsomely made, but inertly indulgent biopic

  • A personal biopic of architect Louis Kahn lacks dramatic tension.
  • Griffin Dunne leads a film the review finds too contained.
  • Historical and architectural details are only intermittently explored.

Max Korman’s biopic *Joy Will Prevail* follows architect Louis Kahn as he is invited by the director’s grandfather, Steve, to design a family home. The review finds the film lovingly made and personally informed, but says its narrow focus and lack of dramatic tension make it difficult to…

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