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With “Backrooms” and “Obsession,” Hollywood Is Having a Zoomer-Horror Renaissance.
After stumbling upon the Backrooms that first night, Clark returns to them again and again, like a man obsessed. He becomes bent on…
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Unifrance President Gilles Pélisson on Securing the French Org’s Financial Base, Growing French Cinema’s Theatrical Play and Nurturing Rising Talent
A former heavyweight of French broadcasting, Gilles Pélisson arrived at Unifrance at a moment of transition for France’s film and TV…
Culture
The Movie Theater Comeback That Wasn’t: Why 2025 Was Such a Dud for Struggling Cinemas
Some comeback! The past 12 months were supposed to turn things around for struggling cinemas. But instead of heralding a dramatic return…
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India Multiplex Association Opposes Netflix-Warner Bros. Deal: ‘A Meaningful Reduction in High-Quality Content for Cinemas’
The Multiplex Association of India has raised alarm over Netflix’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, warning that the deal…
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Cinema’s Most Iconic Love Story of All Time Hinges on One Romantic Quote
When Westley (Cary Elwes) first says “As you wish” to Buttercup (Robin Wright) in The Princess Bride, it sounds like nothing more than a…
Culture
Janet Yang to Close Taiwan Content Fest With Keynote on Asian Cinema’s Global Push
Janet Yang, the first Asian American to lead the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, will cap off the Taiwan Creative Content…
Culture
TikTok Creators Court Film Fans. But Can They Drive Audiences Back Into Cinemas?
EDINBURGH — TikTok’s reach into theatrical film marketing was part of the closing industry panel at this year’s Edinburgh International…
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‘Dongji Rescue’ Star Kevin Lee on Playing a War Hero After a Decade as Chinese Cinema’s Go-To Bad Guy: ‘I’m Ready for More Than Just the Villain Role’
After nearly a decade of playing memorable villains in some of China’s biggest blockbusters, Kevin Lee is finally getting to be the good…
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Cinemas weigh launching new large screen brand to challenge Imax
Some of the largest US theatre chains, including Cinemark, Regal and Marcus, have held preliminary talks about jointly marketing their…
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NFDC Chief Unveils Roadmap for Indian Cinema’s Global Future (EXCLUSIVE)
As India‘s National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) marks its 50th anniversary, the government body is embarking on its most ambitious…
Culture
Neuchatel Fantastic Fest Champions Genre Cinema’s Ascent from Shadow to Spotlight
Set against a lakefront untouched by time, the Neuchâtel Intl. Fantastic Film Festival offers an annual snapshot of a genre landscape in…
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How Slow Motion Became Cinema’s Dominant Special Effect
About 20 years ago, a neuroscientist named David Eagleman strapped a bunch of students into harnesses, hoisted them to the top of an…
Culture
A Second-Generation San Francisco Theater Owner Is Ready to Retire. Can He Find a Buyer to Keep Independent Cinemas Alive in the City?
Frank Lee has spent nearly his entire life running movie theaters. At 70, after a long career as an independent theater operator in San…
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‘Naruto’ Storms Into Indian Cinemas With First-Ever Theatrical Release, Trailer Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE)
Reliance Entertainment is bringing the iconic anime franchise “Naruto” to Indian theaters for the first time, with a trailer for “Naruto…
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Glow Up is back, and Thunderbolts* hits cinemas: What's coming up this week
This week, BBC Three's Glow Up returns, with a new set of artists competing to become Britain's next make-up star. But that's not all the…
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‘How to Train Your Dragon,’ ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Among Titles Coming to HDR by Barco Cinemas
Billboard Women in Music 2025 At least a dozen 2025 movies will be mastered for the newly-launched HDR by Barco laser projectors, the…