Pixar’s sequel to its 2015 hit has now overtaken Frozen II and Barbie in global ticket sales, reaching $1bn in only 19 days Inside Out 2 has overtaken Frozen II to become the highest-grossing animation of all time. Pixar’s sequel to its...
As Those About to Die brings swords and sandals back to the screen, the ‘Colosseum consultant’ who advises all the epic productions about accuracy tells us why he is ‘paid to be ignored’ One of the many things Alexander Mariotti wants...
Pamela Cullen, who has died aged 100, was a trailblazer in her consular career and within the Indian film industry for more than 50 years, becoming one of Bafta’s oldest voters. In the 1940s, Pam worked as a journalist reviewing films....
Original films these days are just croutons in a Hollywood buzzword salad: sequels and prequels, existing IPs and brands and reboots and remakes The infinite monkey theorem goes: a monkey typing away at a keyboard for an infinite amount...
Interning for an A-lister’s production company, I thought I had made it – but three years later I was back in cold, wet London When I was young, I dreamed of making it in Hollywood and working in the movies. Enthralled by the showbiz...
Globe-trotting in search of picture-perfect scenes for the screen is not always as glamorous as it sounds. But to better understand these unsung heroes’ shadowy art, you first have to track them down … The script called for a tree: a...
As Hollywood grapples with production delays, locally made films are boosting the industry in countries such as Thailand and Indonesia On social media videos, audiences throw packs of tissues around the cinema halls. Tearful TikToks from...
As Pixar’s sequel unexpectedly becomes the fastest-ever $1bn movie, and with Despicable Me 4 poised to top the box office, film-makers reveal the secrets of their successes – and why adults are the new superfans of family films Five...
Debt-laden chain reportedly drawing up plans to shut 25 screens and renegotiate rent agreements at 50 sites Cineworld is reportedly considering closing a quarter of its UK cinemas as part of a wide-ranging restructure. The cinema...
Shah has a strong claim to have appeared in more blockbuster movies than anyone else on Earth. He discusses upbraiding Brando, smoking with Christopher Reeve, slanging matches with James Cameron – and a shocking experience at a party...
Dominique Boutonnat to step down from French industry champion CNC, and will serve sentence at home Dominique Boutonnat, the head of France’s powerful National Centre for Cinema and the Moving Image (CNC), was on Friday given a...
The appetite for drama based on real events seems insatiable, but a preliminary ruling that a British film defamed the original of one of its characters – along with legal action against Baby Reindeer – may give producers pause for...
The sequel to the 2015 hit opened with $155m at the US box office, the best of the year so far, and $140m internationally – the biggest overseas animated opening of all time Inside Out 2 , Pixar’s belated sequel to the 2015 animation...
A hiccup in the Hollywood studio machine has allowed indie films to flourish – and, crucially for cinemas, find a new generation of customers This time last summer, British cinemas were holding their collective breath, looking forward to...
One for the historians and tech specialists maybe, but this documentary about the Moviola, used from the 1920s until the 21st century, is a fascinating watch Howard Berry is a British film historian and chronicler of Elstree studios ;...
She’s the voice of Joy in Pixar’s Inside Out 2 – but Poehler has more complicated emotions on her mind. The SNL star talks teen angst and clueless grownups in a non-binary world Britain is ruled by three emotions, says Amy Poehler:...
Actor tells podcast he remembers trying on the costume for the axed 2003 film Flyby before deciding, ‘You can’t do this. You can’t’ Jude Law has spoken out about his decision to decline the role of Superman 20 years ago because “it just...
Emerald Fennell, Cara Delevingne and Naomie Harris also among 25 signatories asking companies to fund the the Creative Industry Independent Standards Authority A collection of stellar British film industry names, including Carey...
Black Panther star’s irritation at repeating herself to successive interviewers echoes earlier comments by Cillian Murphy, Tom Hanks and others The press junket is one of the film industry’s necessary evils; a way of shoehorning the...
It will be a real shame if George Miller doesn’t get to make his mooted follow-up, The Wasteland, because of the low takings of such a creatively ambitious and oddball film as Furiosa The film industry is obsessed with box office...
The network is licensing a significant part of the Warner Bros. Discovery classic animation library, as well as series and shorts from other companies.
The company was known for its on-air branding and created thousands of bumpers, promos, and IDs for tv networks, particularly Cartoon Network and PBS Kids.
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.
CEO Bob Iger says Disney can now return to its main priorities: "[G]rowth and value creation for our shareholders and creative excellence for our consumers."
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.