Musician, producer and arranger who had global hits with Michael Jackson, was the first black composer to find acceptance in Hollywood and won 28 Grammys From the 1980s onwards, Quincy Jones, who has died aged 91, was best known for his...
The 40th film directed by the 94-year-old is only being shown in 50 cinemas in the US. Why is Warners burying a movie by one of its most decorated stars? There is a mystery at the heart of Juror #2, the 40th film directed by Clint...
Hindsight can be a wonderful thing – as much-loved movies including Citizen Kane, The Shawshank Redemption and Blade Runner have proved Budget: £19.3m. Worldwide gross: £22m Continue reading...
After Richard E Grant’s revelations about his daughter’s experience, readers share ‘harrowing’ memories of the job As a runner on a film or TV production, “you are, and there is no point kidding yourself, the lowest of the low”, says...
The director and cinematographer talk collaboration, health and safety on their new film, Bird – and the perils of DJing at your daughter’s birthday party Andrea Arnold and Robbie Ryan take the corner table at their favourite Soho cafe....
The actor plans to relocate to help make African films that are not framed by colonialism but ‘own those stories of our tradition, of our culture, of our languages’ Idris Elba has said he is planning to move to Africa as part of his...
From Doctor Who to Men Up, Cardiff’s creative sector has become one of the fastest growing in Britain Back at the turn of the century, it could be something of a challenge to persuade film and television talent that Wales was the place...
From the 1:1 scale Colosseum to the marauding model rhino, Ridley Scott’s forthcoming sequel screams conspicuous spending – but how bullish is Hollywood feeling, and what do we know about the film so far? An actual-scale model of the...
The method actor traces his path to success, spending as much time on the films that flopped as the greatest hits Al Pacino, whose nickname “Sonny Boy” comes from the Al Jolson song of that title, begins this fine memoir in 1943 when he...
Eon Productions, based at Pinewood Studios near London, reported pre-tax profits down by three-quarters in 2023 Profit at the maker of the James Bond films fell by three-quarters last year as it went another year without a new...
Propaganda films didn’t end after the war. Instead they became a tool for packaging our cultural heritage, promoting tourism and transforming British culture During the second world war, British film was propaganda film. Cinema was the...
Narrowly rejected Elstree plan for 10 soundstages moves back into focus as new government seems more willing to build on green belt TV company Sky is likely to appeal against a planning decision blocking the expansion of its film...
Inspired by a true story, this feelgood Indian film is about some Bollywood superfans making their own movies with a cheeky but admirable DIY ethos Here is a thoroughly enjoyable, big-hearted movie about building a better life through...
CEO Ben Roberts admits Faisal Qureshi has been ‘let down’ after report finds his complaint was badly handled The chief executive of the British Film Institute has apologised to a prominent film-maker of colour for mishandling his...
Decision on multimillion-pound development is being closely watched as a test of Labour’s support for the creative industries The deputy prime minister, Angela Rayner, has called in a rejected planning application for a...
Director tells press conference he has ‘more films to make’ after long-planned Frank Sinatra biopic and adaptation of Shūsaku Endō’s A Life of Jesus both get delayed Martin Scorsese has denied he is planning to retire, telling a press...
Jennifer Salke, who is increasing investment in Britain, says some of the ideas floated in the post-Daniel Craig hiatus have been ‘interesting’ If there is anyone who knows what is happening behind the scenes in the saga over who will...
My brother Paul McWilliams, who has died aged 43 of a brain tumour, was a visual effects specialist who worked on films including Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007), Sherlock Holmes (2009) and two of the Harry Potter...
The Friends actor says he regrets not going for the role made famous by Will Smith, but could he have made ‘I make this look good’ as good? Hollywood is full of tantalising “what-if?” moments; decisions made on the spur of the moment...
Indies pin hopes on recovery as cash-strapped broadcasters slash commissioning, sending revenues plunging by £400m The UK’s TV production sector has adopted the mantra “survive to 2025” as a perfect storm of market pressures has led to a...
The company's aim is to redefine the possibilities in AI-driven character animation with a video-3D foundation model that’s built with an understanding of physics.
The influence of TV and film on consumer behaviour is a dynamic aspect of contemporary culture, shaping your desires and preferences in ways that go beyond the screen.
NHS Receptionist receives BBC Talent Development Commission to make Short Film 'Bridge' which receives its world premiere at BAFTA and BIFA qualifying Norwich Film Festival.
Kraven the Hunter is part of Sony's broader strategy to build out its Spider-Verse, focusing not just on the heroes but also on the villains who define the world of Spider-Man.
Creative Sparkworks has announced a new film and TV skills training course to support upcoming filmmakers that are looking to break into the entertainment industry.