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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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TrustNordisk Boards Viking Drama ‘Stiklestad’ — AFM

  • TrustNordisk has secured international sales rights to *Stiklestad*.
  • The Viking drama is set in Norway in 1030.
  • Aud is forced to forge weapons for the king who captured her.

TrustNordisk has acquired international sales rights to *Stiklestad*, a Viking drama it will present at the upcoming American Film Market. Directed by Erik Skjoldbjærg, whose previous film *Narvik* was released in 2022, the project centres on a woman caught up in King Olav Haraldsson’s campaign to unite Norway.…

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‘Fruitcakes: Dawn of Drag’ Goes Back to ‘Happy Gays,’ “Reclaiming History” Through a Timely Film (Exclusive Trailer and Chat)

  • A new film revisits Finland’s pioneering Happy Gays drag show.
  • It brings archival history and new performances together.
  • The story links drag’s joy with discrimination and resilience.

The documentary *Fruitcakes: Dawn of Drag* revisits Finland’s first drag show, Happy Gays, which began in the late 1970s, and the lives of its performers. Filmmaker Vesa Kuosmanen says he began exploring this history amid renewed hostility towards queer people, aiming to show how fear can turn into…

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Think of England review – far-fetched tale of state-sponsored second world war porn turns deadly serious

  • A Second World War porn project anchors an implausible film.
  • The review criticises its handling of serious themes.
  • One intimate scene stands out amid the misfires.

Richard Hawkins’s film imagines the British government commissioning pornography during the Second World War to boost troop morale, but the review says the premise is weakly supported and the story becomes an implausible, misjudged drama. Although the cast and some ideas show promise, the film handles sexual violence,…

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The 1971 pioneering queer British movie Natasha Lyonne can’t get enough of: “So fucking good”

  • Natasha Lyonne calls *Sunday Bloody Sunday* one of her favourite films.
  • The 1971 drama portrayed bisexuality with unusual frankness.
  • Peter Finch, Glenda Jackson and John Schlesinger were Oscar-nominated.

John Schlesinger’s 1971 film *Sunday Bloody Sunday* is highlighted as an early, frank portrayal of homosexuality in British cinema. Actor Natasha Lyonne has called it one of her favourite films, praising Peter Finch’s performance and the film’s continuing relevance. Finch plays Daniel, a Jewish doctor who has a…

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Olivier Dahan’s Period Drama ‘Nana’ Kicks Off Marvelous Productions, Kapa Studios Pact (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Marvelous Productions and Kapa Studios have formed a cross-border partnership.
  • Olivier Dahan’s *Nana* is their first project.
  • A television series and further productions may follow.

French company Marvelous Productions and Greece’s Kapa Studios are forming a partnership to develop and produce films and television for European and international audiences. Their first project is Olivier Dahan’s period drama *Nana*, an adaptation of Émile Zola’s novel, which will lead into plans for a series and…

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‘Sea of Glass’ Brings ‘Country Gothic Noir’ Tradition to Greece With Story of Two Women Finding Solidarity Across Generations

  • Two women in an Evia resort town find solidarity across generations.
  • The noir drama centres on abusive family relationships and liberation.
  • *Sea of Glass* opens in Greek cinemas on 12 November.

Alexis Alexiou’s third feature, *Sea of Glass*, brings a “country gothic noir” to the Thessaloniki Film Festival, following its premiere out of competition in Edinburgh. Set in an off-season resort town on the Greek island of Evia, the film follows two women from different generations who find solidarity…

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Spider-Man success drives Sony Pictures earnings to $581 million

  • Spider-Man helped lift Sony Pictures earnings to $581 million.
  • Studio revenue increased 37% to $3.2 billion.
  • Sony’s wider group operating income rose 45%.

Sony Pictures Entertainment reported quarterly earnings of $581 million for the three months to 30 September, up from $93 million a year earlier, with the success of *Spider-Man: Brand New Day* the main driver. The result highlights how a major film hit can lift the studio’s performance and…

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‘Sounds of the Desert’ Explores Lives, Music and Cosmic Visions of Two Members of the Sun Ra Arkestra (Exclusive Tallinn Trailer)

  • A documentary explores two Sun Ra Arkestra musicians and their cosmic visions.
  • Marshall Allen is still performing at 102.
  • The film premieres at Tallinn Black Nights on 18 November.

A new documentary, Sounds of the Desert, follows Sun Ra Arkestra musicians Abshalom Ben Shlomo and Marshall Allen, exploring their lives, music and cosmic visions. It matters because the ensemble helped shape Afrofuturism, using music and imagination to envision outer space as a realm of Black freedom. Written,…

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Spins Up Massive Numbers for Sony’s Quarterly Earnings

  • Spider-Man: Brand New Day boosted Sony Pictures’ quarterly earnings.
  • The film grossed $2.52 billion worldwide.
  • Sony’s net income rose 44% year on year.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day drove a sharp rise in Sony Pictures Entertainment’s sales and operating income for the quarter ending 30 September. The results show how the film’s box-office success helped lift Sony’s film division, even as revenue from television productions fell. Sony Pictures reported sales of $3.23…

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Sony posts 45% Q2 profit rise on movies, games boost

  • Sony’s quarterly operating profit increased 45 per cent.
  • Games and films helped lift results and the annual outlook.
  • PS5 sales fell to 2.6 million units from 4 million.

Sony’s operating profit rose 45 per cent in its second quarter, helped by stronger results from its games and films businesses. The performance led the Japanese company to raise its full-year profit outlook by 9 per cent. Profit reached 622.3 billion yen, or about US$3.95 billion, beating market…

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