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Where Was ‘Tron: Ares’ Filmed? See A Fresh Side Of Vancouver In The New Sci-Fi Epic
If you’re a long-time sci-fi fan, you’re surely familiar with the epic “Tron” franchise. The latest venture in the long-running series is “Tron: Ares,” which premiered in theaters on Oct. 10. The movie has already drawn massive crowds, with plenty...

32 Years Ago, Two Movie Sequels Quietly Inspired 1 of the Greatest Games Ever Made
Many video games are inspired by other media in one form or another. The Grand Theft Auto series draws from TV shows like Miami Vice and movies like Casino, while Conker's Bad Fur Day parodies classics like Jaws and The Matrix. That said, some...

Shriya Pilgaonkar Becomes Jury Member Of All Living Things Environmental Film Festival
(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, Oct 16 (IANS) Actress Shriya Pilgaonkar and filmmaker Pan Nalin have joined as hury members of the 6th edition of All Living Things Environmental Film Festival, which will take place from December 4. Talking about joining...

As The Rocky Horror Picture Show Turns 50, Tim Curry And His Co-Star Open Up About Fans Embracing Their Sexuality Because Of The Movie
It’s hard to express just how important The Rocky Horror Picture Show was and is to millions of fans. The movie is popping up in screenings all over the country as part of the 2025 movie schedule thanks to celebrating its 50th anniversary this...

One of the Best Animated Movies of the 2000s Is Streaming Free (And It’s Not From Disney or Pixar)
Disney and Pixar continue to be the leading forces in animated movies, the two studios setting the gold standard for high-quality and ridiculously amusing films and charting one blockbuster after the next, which can make it hard for other movies...

See Netflix’s ‘The Four Seasons’ filming at the Jersey Shore with Tina Fey and Colman Domingo
It’s not prime “beach weather” in mid-October, but that didn’t stop the cast of the Netflix series “The Four Seasons” from taking to the sand in New Jersey. Stars of the show including Tina Fey, Oscar nominee Colman Domingo and Marco Calvani sat...

Saddle up!: Have a buckin’ good time at Western film festival
For western movie lovers Wednesday, Oct. 22, promises to be the start of something exciting because that’s the day the Wild Bunch Film Festival comes to town. For five days fans will have the opportunity to go to screenings, meet and greet stars,...

‘I’m a Malayali girl, not Tamil’: Mamitha Baiju on her love for Malayalam cinema; says she found stronger roles in Tamil
Mamitha Baiju, immersed in the vibrant world of Tamil cinema, holds a special place in her heart for Malayalam films. She clarifies that her roles in the Tamil industry were influenced by captivating narratives rather than any intentional pivot....

“I have yearned 33 years for this”: Ravi Kishan on winning Filmfare Award for ‘Laapataa Ladies’
Ravi Kishan expressed his happiness on winning his first Filmfare Award, Best Supporting Role (Male) for his performance in the film ‘Laapataa Ladies’ at the award ceremony in Gujarat on Saturday. The actor-politician became emotional, saying that...
The Premiere: The making of a Film: The Improv Comedy Show: The Movie…. A long but fabulous title for such a spectacular show!
In the modern landscape of media and theatre, we are rarely presented with Improv onstage in movie form. Improvisational theatre, often colloquialised to improv, is a form of theatre, usually comedy, in which most or all of what is performed is...

Tusshar Kapoor’s 9-year-old son has started taking Hindi lessons ‘in case he wants to be an actor’ one day: ‘He doesn’t watch Hindi movies’
Tusshar Kapoor, best known for appearing in Rohit Shetty’s Golmaal franchise, grew up in the world of movies as his father, veteran actor Jeetendra, was one of the most popular actors in the 1970s and 1980s. His sister, Ekta Kapoor, grew up to be...
My Perfect Weekend with film-maker Ong Kuo Sin
Who: Local writer-director Ong Kuo Sin’s latest film A Good Child has earned two nominations at the 62nd Golden Horse Awards, with Mediacorp artiste Richie Koh nominated for Best Leading Actor and the film competing in the Best Makeup and Costume...

Khalifa Glimpse: Prithviraj Sukumaran Is Notorious Gold Smuggler Aamir Ali In Vysakh's Film, Release Window Announced
The makers of Khalifa, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, have dropped the film’s first glimpse, titled The Bloodline, on the actor's birthday, 16 October, Thursday. Packed with sleek and stylish action scenes, the visuals introduce us to Prithviraj...

Disney+: Every Movie & TV Show Coming in November 2025
While we’re only at the halfway point of October, Disney’s family of streaming services is already putting the spotlight on the month ahead. Wednesday saw the Disney streamers, headlined by Disney+, release the programming newsletter for November,...

"I think it’s an incredible performance" - Oscar-winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan lauds Dwayne Johnson's performance in 'The Smashing Machine'
Popular filmmaker Christopher Nolan recently shared his thoughts on Dwayne Johnson's role and performance in his latest film, 'The Smashing Machine'. The movie is a biographical portrayal of former UFC star Mark Kerr, and Johnson plays the title...

OPINION: Nostalgic Halloween movies to get you in a spooky mood
Many people have a list of movies that they strongly associate with a particular holiday to get them in the spirit. Similar to how people have comfort movies they rewatch every year for Christmas, there is an abundance of Halloween movies that...

Fujifilm’s GFX Eterna 55 wins Good Design Award. Could this mark the start of the brand's cinema-focused future?
Fujifilm’s first cinema-focused mirrorless camera, the GFX Eterna 55, has been selected for the Good Design Best 100 2025, marking a milestone moment in the company’s expanding imaging lineup. The recognition comes as part of a record-setting year...

Diane Keaton’s Most Iconic Films Are Returning To L.A. Theaters For One Week Only
Photograph from the Reagan White House Photographs Collection. Save In honor of Diane Keaton’s passing on October 11th, AMC Theatres has announced it will bring two of her most beloved films back to the big screen for one week only. Beginning on...

Fire and Water: Making The Avatar Films Trailer Reveals Two-Part James Cameron Disney+ Docuseries
Perhaps the only thing Avatar fans have been clamouring for more than upcoming threequel Fire And Ash is the return of Payakan— er, we mean, a documentary deep-dive into the making of the Avatar movies, of course. And well whaddayaknow, after a...

One of the Greatest Comedy Movies of All Time Is Now Streaming on Prime Video
Amazon’s Prime Video streaming service received an enormous boost to its comedy lineup this month. The streamer was already home to several beloved comedy films, including Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Charade, and The Big Sick. But the new...