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Tilikum the whale dies
by Jennie Kermode - 06 Jan 2017
Star of Blackfish triggered outcry over orca captivity.
Om Puri dies at 66
by Amber Wilkinson - 06 Jan 2017
Tributes to veteran Indian actor.
GFF opening and closing films announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 05 Jan 2017
Handsome Devil and Mad To Be Normal bookend festival.
Farewell to the last of the ABC cinemas
by Jennie Kermode - 04 Jan 2017
Bournemouth's iconic cinema hosts its final screening.
Moonlight is OFCS Best Picture
by Amber Wilkinson and Jennie Kermode - 03 Jan 2017
Online Film Critics Society 2017 awards announced.
Director Richard Eyre made Companion of Honour
by Amber Wilkinson - 31 Dec 2016
Rylance and Harris also named in Queen's New Year list.
Debbie Reynolds dead at 84
by Jennie Kermode - 29 Dec 2016
Singin' In The Rain Star dies a day after her daughter.
Debbie Reynolds rushed to hospital
by Jennie Kermode - 28 Dec 2016
Stroke suspected after daughter Carrie Fisher's death.
Carrie Fisher has died
by Jennie Kermode - 27 Dec 2016
Iconic star pronounced dead after heart attack last week.
Liz Smith dies at 95
by Amber Wilkinson - 27 Dec 2016
Tributes pour in for character actress.
Carrie Fisher suffers heart attack
by Jennie Kermode - 24 Dec 2016
Star stopped breathing for ten minutes on board flight.
Funding boost for Scottish film industry
by Jennie Kermode - 22 Dec 2016
Production Growth Fund increased to £3 million.
Death of a queen of French cinema
by Richard Mowe - 20 Dec 2016
Michele Morgan - the eyes of a beauty.
BAFTA backs diversity
by Jennie Kermode - 20 Dec 2016
From 2019, only inclusive films will be eligible for awards.
Zsa Zsa Gabor dies at 99
by Jennie Kermode - 18 Dec 2016
Legendary actress and socialite passes away after long illness.
London Short Film Festival programme annnounced
by Amber Wilkinson - 17 Dec 2016
500 films to screen from January 6 to 15.
Oscar Best Foreign Language Film shortlist announced
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 16 Dec 2016
89 countries submitted work in a record-breaking year.
Berlin announces 2017 Shooting Stars
by Amber Wilkinson - 15 Dec 2016
Celebration of new talent reaches 20th year.
The Grub Stake to open Hippfest 2017
by Jennie Kermode - 15 Dec 2016
Bo'ness silent film festival will celebrate Nell Shipman.
Huppert heralded at home
by Richard Mowe - 13 Dec 2016
Actress to receive French Cinema Award.
La La Land leads Golden Globe nominations
by Jennie Kermode - 12 Dec 2016
Full 2017 list announced.
Toni Erdmann triumphs at EFAs
by Amber Wilkinson - 11 Dec 2016
Maren Ade first female director in award's history to take top prize.
89th Academy Awards Oscar Best Documentary shortlist announced
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 07 Dec 2016
DOC NYC choices prove popular.
Sundance announces 2017 Premieres, Midnight, Spotlight selections
by Amber Wilkinson - 05 Dec 2016
The Incredible Jessica James will close festival.
Sweet success at BIFAs for American Honey
by Amber Wilkinson - 05 Dec 2016
Under The Shadow also a big winner.
Sundance reveals New Frontier programme
by Amber Wilkinson - 02 Dec 2016
Live performances and augmented reality feature in line-up.
Sundance announces competition titles and NEXT
by Amber Wilkinson - 01 Dec 2016
Festival to highlight theme of climate change.
Sundance London announces 2017 dates
by Amber Wilkinson - 22 Nov 2016
Festival returns to Picturehouse from June 1 to 4.
Farewell to the Man from UNCLE
by Jennie Kermode - 11 Nov 2016
Robert Vaughn dies at 83.
Darkest Hour goes into production
by Amber Wilkinson - 08 Nov 2016
Image of Gary Oldman as Churchill released.
BAFTA honours Tommy's Honour
by Amber Wilkinson - 07 Nov 2016
Mullan and Dickie win acting prizes.
European Film Awards nominees announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 05 Nov 2016
Toni Erdmann heads field with five nominations.
EIFF open for submissions
by Amber Wilkinson - 05 Nov 2016
Guidelines change for UK filmmakers.
French Film Festival launch
by Amber Wilkinson - 01 Nov 2016
We take a look at some of the highlights.
I, Daniel Blake leads the charge at the BIFAs
by Jennie Kermode - 01 Nov 2016
American Honey, Notes On Blindness and Under The Shadow get six apiece.
Butler, Mullan and Alwyn sign up for Keepers
by Amber Wilkinson - 31 Oct 2016
Trio join cast of psychological thriller.
Balcony wins double Iris Prize
by Amber Wilkinson - 24 Oct 2016
UK film takes honour for first time in 10 years.
AT&T aims to buy Time Warner
by Jennie Kermode - 23 Oct 2016
Wireless carrier seeks approval for $85.4bn deal.
Certain Women takes top prize at LFF
by Amber Wilkinson - 16 Oct 2016
Raw and Starless Dreams also honoured.
DOC NYC announces line-up
by Amber Wilkinson - 14 Oct 2016
Documentary showcase to feature 18 world premieres
£1.6m fine over Harrison Ford injury
by Jennie Kermode - 12 Oct 2016
Production company say it deeply regrets incident.
A Family Affair wins SMHAFF jury prize
by Jennie Kermode - 11 Oct 2016
Film is "deeply sensitive," says Richard Warden.
Andrez Wajda dies at 90
by Amber Wilkinson - 10 Oct 2016
Tributes to Polish film director.
EIFF names first screenwriter-in-residence
by Amber Wilkinson - 07 Oct 2016
Glasgow-born Krysty Wilson-Cairns receives backing
Made In Prague Film Festival line-up announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 07 Oct 2016
14 films join festival celebrating Czech arts.
The Shepherd rounds up awards at Raindance
by Amber Wilkinson - 30 Sep 2016
Farmer drama wins best film, director and actor.
Jim Jarmusch prepares for screenings at the New York Film Festival
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 29 Sep 2016
Director to present Gimme Danger and Paterson.
Pablo Larraín's Jackie to screen at New York Film Festival
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 28 Sep 2016
Special US première presentation announced.
Herschell Gordon Lewis dies
by Jennie Kermode - 26 Sep 2016
Farewell to the godfather of gore.
I Am Not Madame Bovary takes Golden Shell in San Sebastian
by Amber Wilkinson - 25 Sep 2016
Fan Bingbing and Hang Sang-soo also take prizes.
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