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Sofia Coppola invites reader questions for Marie Antoinette documentary

  • Sofia Coppola invites readers to ask about her filmmaking.
  • Her new documentary revisits *Marie Antoinette*.
  • It uses more than 80 hours of behind-the-scenes footage.

Sofia Coppola is inviting readers to submit questions about her career and the making of her films, alongside the release of a documentary revisiting her 2006 film *Marie Antoinette*. *Making Marie Antoinette* was assembled by Coppola from behind-the-scenes footage filmed by her mother, Eleanor, who died in 2024.…

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8 Movies To Watch if You Like ‘The Love Hypothesis’

  • Films featuring fake-dating setups where genuine emotions emerge unexpectedly.
  • Romantic comedies exploring how pretend relationships become authentic connections.
  • Movies offering varying degrees of comedy and romantic complexity.

If you enjoyed The Love Hypothesis, try these films with similar fake-relationship romance tropes. - The Valet features a movie star and parking attendant whose pretend romance evolves into an unexpected friendship helping both reassess their lives. - How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days follows a…

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The 8 Most Perfect Animated Movies of the 1980s, Ranked

  • The 1980s brought a wide range of ambitious animated films.
  • Three highlighted titles are *An American Tail*, *The Little Mermaid* and *The Secret of NIMH*.
  • The article praises their artistry, storytelling and lasting appeal.

The article ranks eight animated films from the 1980s, a decade when studios beyond Disney experimented with animation and Japanese films helped anime reach wider audiences. It argues that the films’ varied styles and care in 2D filmmaking have helped many remain classics. The article text describes three…

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Execs Launch IP Studio & Unveil Viking Mythology Series

  • Three execs launch Forge Films, a genre studio for sci-fi, fantasy and horror
  • First project is Viking series Lost in Hel, with proof-of-concept released
  • Company aims to develop IP across film, television, gaming and immersive experiences

Three television and film executives – Antoine Disle, Orso Vesperini and Olivier Compere – have launched Forge Films Company, a new production studio focused on sci-fi, fantasy and horror IP development. The venture, which launched over the summer, has already unveiled its first project: Lost in Hel, a…

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Movies With “Real Political Messages” Underneath the Surface, Animation and More: What Not to Miss at London Film Fest

  • The 70th BFI London Film Festival features more than 250 films.
  • Animated premieres include *Ray Gunn* and *Wildwood*.
  • The festival runs from 7 to 18 October.

The 70th BFI London Film Festival will screen more than 250 films from established and emerging filmmakers, offering audiences a broad view of international cinema and a preview of films due in the coming months. Artistic director Kristy Matheson says the programme is assembled openly, with themes allowed…

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MBC Studios Sets November 19 Release For Landmark Production ‘Traveller’s Hell’

  • *Traveller’s Hell* opens in Saudi cinemas on 19 November.
  • Osamah Almuslim adapted his best-selling novel for the film.
  • It is Hana Alomair’s first feature as a director.

MBC Studios will release the psychological thriller *Traveller’s Hell* in Saudi cinemas on 19 November. The film is a milestone in the studio’s partnership with Saudi author Osamah Almuslim and marks the feature debut of director Hana Alomair. Adapted from Almuslim’s best-selling novel, the film was shot across…

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Talent Agency Cosmic Opens London Office, Led by Gabrielle de Cevins

  • Cosmic Talents is opening a London office.
  • Gabrielle de Cevins will lead its UK representation.
  • The agency represents key film and commercial department heads.

Cosmic Talents is opening a London office to strengthen its presence in the UK and build closer ties with the local creative community. Gabrielle de Cevins will lead it, representing the agency’s department-head roster across UK features and commercials. De Cevins brings eight years of in-house production experience,…

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John Oliver Has Re-Acquired Russell Crowe’s Iconic Jock Strap

  • Oliver’s team bought Crowe’s jock strap back for $10,000.
  • The film prop has changed hands through several auctions.
  • Earlier sales supported public media and charitable causes.

John Oliver’s team has bought back Russell Crowe’s “Cinderella Man” jock strap, reclaiming the item for the third time after it reappeared at auction. Its repeated sales and donations have turned a film prop into an unlikely fundraising story linked to public media, food banks and an Australian…

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Charity tea room may close despite Ludwig filming

  • Tea room faces closure without £25,000 fundraising by end of October
  • David Mitchell's Ludwig comedy is being filmed at the vulnerable venue
  • The hub provides debt advice and food parcels to struggling residents

Liberty Tea Rooms and Community Hub in Hemel Hempstead faces permanent closure unless it raises £25,000 by the end of October. The volunteer-run charity has been temporarily shut whilst its premises are used to film the third series of David Mitchell's comedy Ludwig, with the building's frontage transformed…

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The 1995 movie Ralph Fiennes considers his most unfairly overlooked: “It got quite a mixed response”

  • Ralph Fiennes reflects on his overlooked 1995 role in Strange Days.
  • The sci-fi thriller failed commercially despite his committed performance.
  • Fiennes questions whether casting affected the film's reception.

Ralph Fiennes has reflected on his 1995 role in Kathryn Bigelow's sci-fi thriller Strange Days, describing it as his most overlooked work. After his breakthrough in Schindler's List, Fiennes took on the role of Lenny Nero, a quick-witted ex-cop selling memory devices in a dystopian Los Angeles, a…

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