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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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Apple TV’s Best Sci-Fi Show Begins Filming for Season 2, but the Wait Will Be Long

  • *Pluribus* season 2 has reportedly started filming in Albuquerque.
  • The shoot is reportedly scheduled to last 225 days.
  • Season 2 may not arrive until the second half of 2028.

Apple TV’s *Pluribus* has reportedly begun filming its second season in Albuquerque, New Mexico, though Apple has not officially confirmed the start. The return matters to fans of the award-winning sci-fi series, but the production schedule suggests a lengthy wait for new episodes. The show was created by…

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‘Ulya’ Director Dives Into His Third Latvian Oscar Contender, Which Stars a Rising Actor as a Female Basketball Legend and Became a “Blockbuster”

  • Latvia chose *Ulya* as its 2027 international feature Oscar contender.
  • Kārlis Arnolds Avots portrays basketball great Uljana Semjonova.
  • The Baltic co-production has become a Latvian blockbuster.

Latvia has selected Viesturs Kairišs’s black-and-white film *Ulya* as its contender for the 2027 international feature film Oscar. Starring rising actor Kārlis Arnolds Avots as basketball legend Uljana Semjonova, the film traces her journey from a rural Old Believer community into elite sport and highlights the growing international…

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Milcho Manchevski’s ‘Sister Brother Manhole Cover’ Wins Top Prize at Tokyo Film Festival

  • “Sister Brother Manhole Cover” won Tokyo’s top film prize.
  • The Grand Prix carries JPY3 million.
  • Lisandro Alonso won best director for “Double Freedom”.

Milcho Manchevski’s comedy “Sister Brother Manhole Cover” won the Tokyo Grand Prix at the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival. The jury praised its compassion and humanity, recognising a film that uses a playful story about two siblings to explore life among the haves and have-nots. The North Macedonia-led…

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‘Sister Brother Manhole Cover’ Wins Grand Prix At Tokyo International Film Festival

  • *Sister Brother Manhole Cover* won Tokyo’s top film prize.
  • The award includes JPY3 million, about $19,000.
  • The festival also honoured filmmakers from Argentina, China and Japan.

Milcho Manchevski’s *Sister Brother Manhole Cover* won the Tokyo International Film Festival’s top award. The film follows siblings in post-Communist Macedonia who steal bronze busts and manhole covers, and whose lives change after one is injured and they encounter the underworld. The Tokyo Grand Prix/The Governor of Tokyo…

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Quentin Tarantino Thought He Was ‘Letting Down’ Brad Pitt by Not Directing Cliff Booth Sequel: ‘I Felt Bad About That’

  • Tarantino felt bad about stepping away from directing the sequel.
  • David Fincher is directing from Tarantino’s script.
  • Cliff Booth returns as a studio fixer in 1977.

Quentin Tarantino says he felt he was letting Brad Pitt down when he decided not to direct a sequel to *Once Upon a Time in Hollywood*. Pitt had been keen to reprise stunt man Cliff Booth, but David Fincher ultimately took over directing the film, based on Tarantino’s…

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Harry Potter Will Officially Become Free December 2026

  • All seven full-cast audiobooks will be free to borrow at participating libraries.
  • The first three arrive on 1 December 2026.
  • The rest follow in January and February 2027.

Pottermore Publishing will make all seven Harry Potter Full-Cast Audio Editions free to borrow through participating public libraries worldwide, starting on 1 December 2026. The move gives library members a new way to discover or revisit the stories through immersive, cast-performed recordings. The books will arrive in three…

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Warm ensemble cast brings charm to predictable British festive comedy

  • A Christmas sceptic joins a retirement community’s *A Christmas Carol* production.
  • The plot is familiar, but the cast brings warmth and humour.
  • The film opens in UK and Irish cinemas on 6 November.

*Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint* is a sentimental British festive comedy about a Christmas-hating man drawn into a retirement community’s production of *A Christmas Carol*. The review finds its story predictable, but says a strong ensemble cast gives it warmth and moments of genuine charm. John Bradley plays Aubrey,…

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Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘King’ To Be Released In International Territories By Phars Film

  • Phars Film will release King internationally.
  • The film opens on 24 December.
  • It reunites Shah Rukh Khan and Siddarth Anand.

Phars Film will distribute Shah Rukh Khan’s film King in international cinemas from 24 December, opening on the same day as its Indian release. The deal gives the film an overseas distributor and supports its prospects as a major global release. Directed by Siddarth Anand, King reunites him…

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In 2016, Emerald Fennell watched a movie she called “literal perfection”. 10 years later, it inspired ‘Wuthering Heights’

  • Fennell cited The Handmaiden as an influence on Wuthering Heights.
  • She praised its emotional approach to adaptation and visual style.
  • The article argues Park Chan-wook deserves wider recognition.

Emerald Fennell has named Park Chan-wook’s 2016 film The Handmaiden as an influence on her adaptation of Wuthering Heights. Her praise helps explain why she approached Emily Brontë’s novel as an emotional reinterpretation rather than a faithful period drama, a choice that has drawn criticism for changing characters…

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20 years after the film that changed everything, Anvil frontman Steve ‘Lips’ Kudrow has no regrets

  • The documentary brought Anvil a new generation of fans.
  • Kudlow says he has no regrets about its candid portrayal.
  • The upcoming tour will feature songs from the band’s first three albums.

The 2008 documentary *Anvil! The Story Of Anvil* introduced the Canadian metal band to a much wider audience, at a time when frontman Steve ‘Lips’ Kudlow was delivering school meals. Nearly 20 years later, Kudlow says the film helped create the audience the band has today, and he…

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