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Big boost for UK production in 2016
by Jennie Kermode - 27 Jan 2017
Inward investment up 18% in bumper year.
Shia LaBeouf arrested at art show
by Jennie Kermode - 26 Jan 2017
Fans claim he was trying to save them from Nazis.
Elle and Frantz battle for Césars
by Richard Mowe - 25 Jan 2017
Huppert, Niney and Cotillard in the frame.
Marjorie Prime wins Sloan Award
by Amber Wilkinson - 25 Jan 2017
Winners of Sundance commissioning, episodic storytelling grants and lab fellowship also revealed.
Ewan McGregor in TV pull-out row
by Jennie Kermode - 24 Jan 2017
Actor refuses to appear with Piers Morgan.
La La Land leads in Oscar race
by Jennie Kermode - 24 Jan 2017
Moonlight a strong runner up as full list of nominations is announced.
Polanski opts out of French Oscars
by Richard Mowe - 24 Jan 2017
Feminist protest “saddens” director.
A Dog's Purpose première cancelled
by Jennie Kermode - 21 Jan 2017
Promotional campaign on hold after disturbing video goes viral.
Tributes paid to Miguel Ferrer
by Jennie Kermode - 20 Jan 2017
Robocop and Twin Peaks star dies at 61.
Redford: I think the election will galvanize people
by Amber Wilkinson - 20 Jan 2017
Sundance founder on staying out of politics but getting involved with the environment at opening press conference.
Glasgow Film Festival returns with bumper line-up
by Luke Shaw - 18 Jan 2017
Full slate of 2017 films revealed.
French cinema takes rare nosedive
by Richard Mowe - 14 Jan 2017
Admissions dip below 50 million for first time in 10 years.
Global treasure trove of French films
by Richard Mowe - 14 Jan 2017
Online festival homage to Françoise Dorléac.
Dalida opens French film jamboree
by Richard Mowe - 13 Jan 2017
Special honour for Huppert.
La La Land leads BAFTA nominations
by Amber Wilkinson - 10 Jan 2017
11 nods for Damien Chazelle's musical.
Brexit a threat to creative industries, claims Fiona Hyslop
by Jennie Kermode - 09 Jan 2017
Could Scottish film suffer due to loss of European connections?
La La Land calls tune at Golden Globes
by Amber Wilkinson - 09 Jan 2017
Damien Chazelle's musical wins record number of awards.
Broadway remembers Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 07 Jan 2017
Bright lights dim for fallen stars.
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.
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