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Kim Ki-duk takes Venice Golden Lion
by Jennie Kermode - 08 Sep 2012
Korean director thanks audience with a song.
Raindance line-up announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 06 Sep 2012
Here Comes The Devil to open 20th edition of the independent film festival.
Censorship crackdown at Cairo Film Festival
by Jennie Kermode - 06 Sep 2012
What does the new regime mean for artistic freedom?
London line-up is looking good
by Jennie Kermode - 05 Sep 2012
Full festival programme announced.
Ewan McGregor set for lifetime achievement award
by Amber Wilkinson - 28 Aug 2012
Scots star to be honoured with Donostia at San Sebastian Film Festival.
Oliver Stone to receive San Sebastian Donostia
by Amber Wilkinson - 27 Aug 2012
Director chosen for lifetime achievement award as his latest film Savages recieves premiere.
Orwa Nyrabia missing in Syria
by Jennie Kermode - 24 Aug 2012
Film producer and festival director may have been arrested.
Toronto festival faces union protests
by Jennie Kermode - 24 Aug 2012
Shift to digital raises job loss threat.
Natalie Wood drowning still in dispute
by Jennie Kermode - 22 Aug 2012
Death certificate amended to reflect ongoing investigation.
New international film festival launched in Delhi
by Jennie Kermode - 22 Aug 2012
Event will celebrate 100 years of Indian film.
Syphilis shock for adult industry
by Jennie Kermode - 21 Aug 2012
Debate rages over how to protect performers.
Tony Scott found dead
by Jennie Kermode - 20 Aug 2012
Top Gun director was 68.
Titanic launched in Burma
by Jennie Kermode - 18 Aug 2012
Secluded country changes the rules on Hollywood films.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt in stunt gone wrong
by Jennie Kermode - 16 Aug 2012
Actor needed 31 stitches.
Online film outstrips video
by Jennie Kermode - 13 Aug 2012
"The beginning of the end" for physical formats.
Mel Stuart dies
by Jennie Kermode - 10 Aug 2012
Parting is sweet sorrow for Wonka director.
Greg Nicotero to be honoured at Frightfest
by Jennie Kermode - 10 Aug 2012
Iconic effects director will receive inaugural award.
Play Poland Festival announces dates
by Amber Wilkinson - 10 Aug 2012
Festival's second edition to play in UK, Ireland, Norway and Canada.
Bob Hoskins bows out
by Jennie Kermode - 08 Aug 2012
Actor retires following Parkinson's diagnosis.
Full line-up of FilmFest Australia Announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 08 Aug 2012
Celebration of Oz film to open with European premiere of Not Suitable For Children
Mount Doom erupts
by Jennie Kermode - 07 Aug 2012
The Lord Of The Rings' biggest star goes boom.
JD Disalvatore faces cancer battle
by Jennie Kermode - 03 Aug 2012
Fans raise funds for uninsured producer.
Mumbai film industry under threat
by Jennie Kermode - 01 Aug 2012
City "too dangerous to film in," producers' guild warns.
Gore Vidal dies
by Jennie Kermode - 01 Aug 2012
Acclaimed author left impressive cinematic legacy.
£400,000 boost for British film abroad
by Jennie Kermode - 31 Jul 2012
Money will "drive further investment to UK".
Expendables 2 faces lawsuit
by Jennie Kermode - 27 Jul 2012
Parents of dead stuntman allege negligence.
Charges brought over phone hacking
by Jennie Kermode - 24 Jul 2012
Brad Pitt and Angeline Jolie among alleged victims.
Writer/director Frank Pierson dies
by Jennie Kermode - 24 Jul 2012
Former Academy president was 87.
Spanish film industry in crisis
by Jennie Kermode - 23 Jul 2012
Over half of Spanish cinemas may have to close.
The unwatchables
by Jennie Kermode - 23 Jul 2012
Israeli actresses face Orthodox protests.
Brüno producers settle lawsuit
by Jennie Kermode - 21 Jul 2012
Grocer says he was falsely portrayed as a terrorist.
12 killed in Batman shooting
by Jennie Kermode - 20 Jul 2012
Masked man opens fire in Colorado screening of The Dark Knight Returns.
Drive-in with a difference
by Amber Wilkinson - 19 Jul 2012
Artists bring post-apocalyptic cinema experience to Manchester
Halle Berry suffers head injury on set
by Jennie Kermode - 18 Jul 2012
Actress released from hospital, returns to filming.
Campaigners hope to save cinema
by Jennie Kermode - 17 Jul 2012
Regal Melton is one of England's oldest independents.
Twickenham mystery buyer revealed
by Jennie Kermode - 17 Jul 2012
London businessman saves film studio.
North Korea opens up through film
by Jennie Kermode - 16 Jul 2012
Meet In Pyongyang shows a cultural exchange.
End of the road for hobbits
by Jennie Kermode - 16 Jul 2012
Peter Jackson will not adapt tales from the Silmarillion.
Manoel de Oliveira hospitalised
by Jennie Kermode - 15 Jul 2012
103 year old director said to have breathing difficulties.
Nollywood on top
by Jennie Kermode - 14 Jul 2012
Is Nigeria now producing more films per year than anywhere else?
Legendary producer Richard D Zanuck dies
by Jennie Kermode - 13 Jul 2012
The man behind Driving Miss Daisy was 77.
Six bodies found in hunt for missing actress
by Jennie Kermode - 13 Jul 2012
Stepfather accused of killing Bollywood star Leila Khan.
Viewers shocked by Black Swan sex scene
by Jennie Kermode - 12 Jul 2012
BBFC annual report gives the low-down on complaints.
Game on
by Jennie Kermode - 11 Jul 2012
Deus Ex joins Assassin's Creed in the race to the big screen.
Sandra Bullock cop film interrupted by stabbing
by Jennie Kermode - 10 Jul 2012
Officer on set helps seize suspect.
Would you pay to be a film extra?
by Jennie Kermode - 10 Jul 2012
Police warn of potential scam.
Ernest Borgine dies
by Jennie Kermode - 08 Jul 2012
Ice Station Zebra star was 95.
Size matters
by Jennie Kermode - 07 Jul 2012
Bigger screens mean bigger profits for film exhibitors.
Bray Film Studios to close
by Jennie Kermode - 06 Jul 2012
Hammer Horror location can no longer compete.
Chris Fujiwara to stay at helm of Edinburgh Film Festival
by Amber Wilkinson - 05 Jul 2012
Artistic director's contract extended for three years.
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