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Is the future of film European? How the continent continues to allure set-jetting travellers

European cinema is increasingly competing with Hollywood, showcasing unique landscapes and storytelling that attract global audiences.

fromwww.dw.com

Film

Livestream: 4 award-winning filmmakers on risk-taking cinema

Berlin

fromCN Traveller

Is the future of film European? How the continent continues to allure set-jetting travellers

European cinema is increasingly competing with Hollywood, showcasing unique landscapes and storytelling that attract global audiences.

fromwww.dw.com

Film

Livestream: 4 award-winning filmmakers on risk-taking cinema

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23 hours ago

Exclusive: Watch a Clip of the LAFM World Premiere Drinking and Driving

Drinking and Driving is a lo-fi film exploring youthful recklessness and stagnation in small-town life.

The Real Coachella Is Happening On Creator Streams

Creators are reshaping the Coachella experience and driving its global reach, significantly impacting brand engagement and media value.

Music

fromJezebel

The 10 best Coachella 2026 billboards

Billboards along Interstate 10 showcase artistic promotions for Coachella, blending commercialism with creativity, but some are less memorable than others.

fromForbes

3 hours ago

The Real Coachella Is Happening On Creator Streams

Creators are reshaping the Coachella experience and driving its global reach, significantly impacting brand engagement and media value.

Music

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fromSan Francisco Bay Times

The 10 best Coachella 2026 billboards

Billboards along Interstate 10 showcase artistic promotions for Coachella, blending commercialism with creativity, but some are less memorable than others.

Epic is reportedly building an extraction shooter for Disney

Disney's $1.5 billion investment in Epic aims to create an entertainment universe, with a Disney-themed extraction shooter set for release in November.

Television

The World of Broadcasting as Depicted on the Big and Little Screen - San Francisco Bay Times

Movies like 'A Face in the Crowd' and 'Network' accurately depict the broadcasting industry's cruelty and complexities.

#cannes-film-festival

Paris food

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The Cannes Film Festival's 2026 Nominations Give Favor to the French - Frenchly

The 79th Cannes Film Festival will showcase international arthouse films, with a focus on indie cinema and limited Hollywood presence.

Cannes looks beyond Hollywood as US film-makers mostly fail to make the grade

Cannes 2023 selection favors world cinema over Hollywood, showcasing prominent international directors and reflecting geopolitical tensions.

Cannes Is Coming, With or Without Hollywood

The Cannes Film Festival lineup features minimal American films, with only Ira Sachs' The Man I Love in competition.

Paris food

fromFrenchly

The Cannes Film Festival's 2026 Nominations Give Favor to the French - Frenchly

The 79th Cannes Film Festival will showcase international arthouse films, with a focus on indie cinema and limited Hollywood presence.

Cannes looks beyond Hollywood as US film-makers mostly fail to make the grade

Cannes 2023 selection favors world cinema over Hollywood, showcasing prominent international directors and reflecting geopolitical tensions.

more#cannes-film-festival

Cannes Is Coming, With or Without Hollywood

The Cannes Film Festival lineup features minimal American films, with only Ira Sachs' The Man I Love in competition.

Graphic design

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Breathtaking Cinematic Illustrations That Will Make You Rethink Sci-Fi Concept Art

Katerina Belikova is a renowned Ukrainian digital illustrator known for her work in science fiction and dark fantasy, particularly with the Star Wars franchise.

The Exit 8 movie is even better if you play the game first

Exit 8 is a new horror film adaptation of an indie game, enhancing the surreal experience for viewers who play the game first.

How An Eerie New Thriller Revolutionizes The Video Game Movie

The film Exit 8 adapts a video game premise into an emotional narrative about isolation and personal struggle in a liminal space.

Games

fromThe Verge

The Exit 8 movie is even better if you play the game first

Exit 8 is a new horror film adaptation of an indie game, enhancing the surreal experience for viewers who play the game first.

How An Eerie New Thriller Revolutionizes The Video Game Movie

The film Exit 8 adapts a video game premise into an emotional narrative about isolation and personal struggle in a liminal space.

Resident Evil Requiem Pays Homage To The Lord Of The Rings

Resident Evil Requiem features a direct homage to The Lord of the Rings with a scene mirroring Frodo's encounter with Shelob.

Marketing tech

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Collov AI design agent adds virtual staging and 360-degree tours

Collov AI Design Agent streamlines photo editing for real estate, allowing agents to enhance images without outsourcing to third-party editors.

London food

Catch a buzzy new Japanese horror movie at a London cinema next week - totally free

Free tickets available for the J-horror film 'Exit 8' as part of BFI's Escapes initiative on April 13-14.

Humor

The Assembly review TV has rarely seen anything like this delightful gem

The Assembly features celebrities interviewed by young adults with neurodivergence, allowing for direct and profound questions that challenge conventional interview norms.

Design

fromArchDaily

A Picture Worth a Thousand Pixels: Turning Disneyland Paris into a Canvas

Architecture in curated environments like Disneyland Paris must perform and communicate effectively through innovative facade designs.

This historic east London picture house is reopening - and it could have a surprising new operator

'With the recent news that the building's redevelopment is on track for autumn 2027, our inbox has been overflowing with residents asking if we'll be involved,' says the Castle in a statement.

London

Marketing

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The Price And Promo Paradox; YouTube's Interactive TV Push | AdExchanger

Online advertisers must balance product pricing and ad spending to maintain market presence and customer engagement.

Relationships

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5 days ago

What Men Can Learn From 17 Unforgettable On-Screen Proposals

Real-life proposals differ from romantic comedies, but lessons from memorable on-screen moments can guide men in crafting meaningful proposals.

fromThe Independent

Steven Spielberg shares huge admission about Christopher Nolan film Interstellar

Interstellar was originally intended to be directed by Steven Spielberg before Christopher Nolan took over the project.

fromIndieWire

The Absolute Hell of Watching a Movie at the Alamo Drafthouse in 2026

Alamo Drafthouse is a legendary cinema known for its unique movie-going experience and strict audience etiquette.

23 hours ago

The 14 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

A time jump resets this show's character dynamics with Rue (Zendaya) working off her debt to a drug dealer and seemingly nearly all the series' other female characters engaged in sex work of some kind. Sam Levinson's vision of a woman's life is pretty depressing.

Television

London music

Curated chaos': Danny Boyle on the pop culture spectacular' he's bringing to London's Southbank Centre

Danny Boyle's 'You Are Here' celebrates 75 years of youth culture with a one-day immersive event featuring 1,000 performers at London's Southbank Centre.

#netflix

from24/7 Wall St.

Media industry

Long-Form vs. Short-Form: The AI Debate That Misses Netflix's Real Strength

6 hours ago

Independent films

13 Movies You Shouldn't Miss on Netflix This Month

Television

Did Netflix Ruin Movies?

from24/7 Wall St.

Long-Form vs. Short-Form: The AI Debate That Misses Netflix's Real Strength

Netflix's strong fundamentals and growth prospects make it a compelling investment despite misconceptions about AI competition.

6 hours ago

13 Movies You Shouldn't Miss on Netflix This Month

Netflix offers a curated list of must-watch films for April, featuring both new releases and classic favorites.

Television

Did Netflix Ruin Movies?

Epic Is Reportedly Making A Disney-Themed Extraction Shooter

Epic is developing an extraction shooter featuring Disney characters, expected to launch in November.

Artificial intelligence

fromWIRED

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

'Thank You For Generating With Us!' Hollywood's AI Acolytes Stay on the Hype Train

Generative AI is revolutionary, but it cannot replace human creativity, which is rooted in effort and experience.

Design

a collection of impossible dreamscapes imagines utopia beyond reality's limits

Dreamscapes & Artificial Architecture presents imaginative spaces that defy physical limits, focusing on aesthetics over construction.

fromGothamist

This film festival takes you from Hoyt-Schermerhorn to Hollywood

April O'Neil comes down out of City Hall as the ace reporter and then walks into the Hoyt-Schermerhorn station. That secret, that the Downtown Brooklyn station is subbing in for City Hall, is at the heart of an upcoming film series at BAM.

Berlin

London

London is getting a mind-boggling new illusion museum

The Museum of Illusions is opening a second UK location in London this May, featuring unique exhibits like a 'Ghost Room' and gravity-defying illusions.

Paris food

fromDeadline

SEO Edit ( Apr 7, 2026 ) SEO Title (70 character max) Cannes Opening Film 'The Electric Kiss' Boarded By Playtime For Sales

The Electric Kiss, directed by Pierre Salvadori, will premiere at Cannes and features a painter regaining inspiration through staged séances.

Television

There's no shortage of terrifying technology': how AI became TV drama's new go-to villain

AI is portrayed as a powerful and dangerous tool in modern surveillance and military operations.

fromLos Angeles Times

Why is there a giant shovel in the desert outside Coachella? Tom Cruise has the answer

A giant shovel in Indio, linked to Tom Cruise's upcoming film 'Digger', is a notable public artwork near the Coachella festival.

fromTheWrap

Lionsgate, Tubi Execs Share Their Secret to Creator Success in Hollywood

Hollywood executives are increasingly valuing creators for their unique stories and built-in audiences.

Video games

'Project Hail Mary's' Newest Chapter Is Coming From An Unexpected Source

VR gaming offers immersive experiences that transform the player's environment, exemplified by upcoming titles like Project Hail Mary.

fromSlate Magazine

8 hours ago

Steven Soderbergh Sparked Controversy for Using A.I. He Thinks It's Not the Real Issue Facing Movies.

Steven Soderbergh's unique filmmaking process allows him to release multiple films rapidly, showcasing his passion for cinema and experimentation.

Video games

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Let's Play: Genki Kawamura and Jiro Nagae on a New Kind of Video Game Cinema

Genki Kawamura adapts the indie video game into a film, merging artistry with box office potential in a unique horror narrative.

Television

A 'Star Wars' and 'Top Gun' producer is joining the micro drama craze. Read his pitch deck.

Micro dramas are evolving with VeYou, an app aiming to elevate the format with high-quality storytelling and AI-driven effects.

fromDigiday

Future of TV Briefing: A TV advertising staple is missing from YouTube show sponsorships

YouTube channels are beginning to offer TV-style make-goods and viewership guarantees to sponsors as episodic series gain popularity.

I'm not a commercial director I'm not even a professional film-maker': Jim Jarmusch on the seven-year journey to make his new film

Jim Jarmusch's film Night on Earth features Gena Rowlands, who brought depth and melancholy to her role as a casting director.

Video games

How games capture the awe and terror of cosmic isolation

The Artemis II mission evokes feelings of solitude and vulnerability in space, reminiscent of experiences in classic and modern space-themed video games.

23 hours ago

"Decontextualized Little Clips of Violence": Daniel Goldhaber and Isa Mazzei on Faces of Death

Faces of Death follows a pathologist trying to understand what happens when we die, subjecting himself and the viewer to a series of 'snuff' films depicting violent deaths.

Independent films

fromEsquire

The Best Action Movies of 2026 (So Far)

In the new film, he plays a hit man named Mike who is attempting to leave the business when he's framed for murder. He's sleeping with loan shark Nick's wife Alice, so Nick tricks him into pulling off one last job.

Television

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

from persona to mulholland drive: when cinema replaces narrative with the logic of dreaming

Cinema shifts from linear narratives to dream-like associations, where meaning accumulates through proximity rather than progression.

Marketing tech

fromVariety

3 weeks ago

Directable AI Set to Disrupt Film and TV Biz: 'It's Going to Help Small Film Industries in Asia Compete'

Generative AI tools with advanced directability are transforming film and TV production workflows, enabling filmmakers to achieve results three to four times faster than traditional methods.

30 Years Later, A Long-Dormant Sci-Fi Noir Is Finally Coming To Netflix

Brad Bird is creating Ray Gunn, an adult neo-noir sci-fi animated feature set in a retro-futuristic world.

10 Years Ago, A Controversial Action Thriller Tried - And Failed - To Reinvent Cinema As We Know It

Hardcore Henry innovates first-person cinema by combining action with video game mechanics, creating a unique viewing experience.

fromThe Independent

James McAvoy makes Scotland proud in his directorial debut - review

James McAvoy's directorial debut California Schemin' explores themes of authenticity and deception through the true story of Dundee rappers posing as Americans.

"Personal Storytelling, Experimentation, and a DIY Spirit": A Look Inside LAFM 2026

This year's festival showcases debut features emphasizing personal storytelling and experimentation from both international and local filmmakers.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

This London cinema is celebrating its 50th this month - and the line-up is all-star

Hackney's Rio Cinema celebrates 50 years with screenings, parties, and special events, showcasing eclectic programming and honoring its community roots.

The most famous movie set in every state

A small-budget cult classic can be just as iconic as a major studio film if it speaks to audiences and evokes strong feelings.

Independent films

5 days ago

Plot Twist: The Drama Actually Did Great at the Box Office

A24's 'The Drama' opened strong despite negative buzz, earning $14.4 million in North America and $28 million worldwide, indicating potential profitability.

The Real Heist in Steven Soderbergh's New Movie

The Christophers explores the relationship between art and commerce through a whimsical theft orchestrated by a cantankerous artist's greedy children.

fromFast Company

'Dune 3' IMAX movie tickets are selling for thousands of dollars on Ebay

Dune: Part Three is designed for 70mm IMAX viewing, but limited availability has led to high ticket resale prices.

fromAnOther

Films to See This April

Emma drops an absolute bombshell in the midst of a game where they're asked to reveal the worst thing they've ever done. Soon everyone around her starts to question how well they really know her.

Film

Vue

fromRaymondcamden

Using Val Town to Get Me to the Movies

A movie reminder tool using The Movie Database API and Val Town helps maintain consistent theater-going habits by tracking upcoming releases.

fromWIRED

Watching a 7.5-Hour Movie in Theaters Made Me More Hopeful About Our Collective Brain Rot

A seven-and-a-half-hour film screening challenges modern attention spans, highlighting a cultural shift in viewing habits and the struggle for sustained focus.

Metal Gear Solid Film Adaptation in the Works at Sony Pictures

Metal Gear Solid is being adapted into a live-action film directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein.

fromEngadget

The Metal Gear Solid movie is back on, with Final Destination: Bloodlines directors in charge

A new film adaptation of Metal Gear Solid is being developed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein at Columbia Pictures.

fromGadgets 360

Metal Gear Solid Film Adaptation in the Works at Sony Pictures

Metal Gear Solid is being adapted into a live-action film directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein.

fromEngadget

The Metal Gear Solid movie is back on, with Final Destination: Bloodlines directors in charge

A new film adaptation of Metal Gear Solid is being developed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein at Columbia Pictures.

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From the phone to the plex: why TV shows are turning into movies

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man achieved over 25 million views on Netflix in three days, showcasing the shift from cinema to streaming.

fromEsquire

The 9 Best Movies of 2026 (So Far)

Major studio films have underperformed, while smaller films have offered fresh ideas and engaging stories.

fromIndieWire

Sundance Heads South: Festival Announces Lineup for Third CDMX Edition in Mexico

The 2026 Sundance Film Festival CDMX will showcase 15 feature films and six shorts in Mexico City from April 30 to May 3.

fromIndieWire

Brands Won't Save Indie Film: They're Changing It

Independent filmmakers face financing challenges while brands are shifting towards storytelling, but brands won't fill the financing gap for traditional filmmaking.

fromRaymondcamden

2 weeks ago

Checking if a Movie has a Post or Mid Credit Scene

The app is incredibly simple. I made use of the wonderful SimpleCSS for my design and then made use of the TMDB API. The TMDB APIs are pretty easy to use, but finding out how to get this information did take a bit of digging.

Film

15 Years Ago, a Forgotten Fantasy Satire Tried To Change Hollywood

Your Highness is described as a 'self-indulgent dream project for the 11-year-old in me' by director David Gordon Green, showcasing a unique blend of stoner comedy and high fantasy.

Independent films

fromThe New Yorker

5 days ago

In Film, Sometimes the Greatest Drama Is Offscreen

"Cinematic Immunity" offers a workers'-eye view of Hollywood on the Hudson, revealing the intricate dynamics of filmmaking in New York City from 1954 to 9/11.

Independent films

Artificial intelligence

fromFuturism

AI "Filmmaker" Gets Funding, Begs For Ideas On What to Actually Make

Crowdsourcing film ideas for an AI-produced movie elicited ridicule and highlighted concerns that AI tools cannot substitute for genuine creative vision.

fromPsychology Today

3 weeks ago

Hollywood Is Dead: We Must Fight to Save the True Magic

Technological advancement in filmmaking has eliminated scarcity and bottlenecks that once created awe, diminishing the magic of cinema through abundance rather than enhancing it.

fromEsquire

4 weeks ago

Do Original Movies Have Any Hope Left? I Went on a Journey to Find Out.

Theaters must create unique event experiences to compete with home entertainment, driving elaborate marketing stunts and premium screen innovations.

4 weeks ago

Pump Up The Volume! The Rise OF Virtual Production - Hollywood's Most Confusing Miracle

Virtual production technology evolved from 1930s rear projection to modern LED walls, revolutionizing how filmmakers create backgrounds while keeping actors stationary on set.

fromFast Company

3 weeks ago

How Ryan Coogler's Proximity Media became Hollywood's most innovative-and bankable-company

Ryan Coogler founded Proximity Media with his wife Zinzi and producer Sev Ohanian to produce films, television, documentaries, and audio content across multiple entertainment divisions.

fromEntrepreneur

This Cult Filmmaker Learned Something About Audiences Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know'Make Them Feel Something'

Kevin Smith built a personal brand by connecting directly with fans, which created lasting career opportunities beyond individual film projects in an unpredictable industry.

fromFast Company

I test-drove the new ScreenX movie format. Here's what I thought of it

ScreenX expands movie visuals by projecting footage onto side walls for a 270-degree viewing experience and is rapidly expanding across theater chains.

The Real Secret to a Filmmaker's Success

Coppola, Lucas, and Spielberg in the 1970s combined artistic daring with commercial ambition, reshaping Hollywood through auteurism and blockbuster filmmaking.

The Guide #229: How an indie movie distributed by a lone gamer broke the US box office

Two unusual releases contrasted a costly, widely distributed first-lady documentary with a self-financed YouTuber-made indie horror that achieved notable box-office success.

The Guardian view on the future of cinema: gen Z is falling in love with the big screen | Editorial

Cinema faces an existential crisis as streaming, longer runtimes, shifting habits, and industry shocks threaten audience attendance and independent cinemas' financial viability.