The Prince Charles Cinema in Soho was due to host the world premiere of The Last Screenwriter, which was written by ChatGPT, on Sunday. After concerns were raised by their audience on “the use of AI in place of a writer”, the cinema announced on Tuesday that the screening had been axed. In a statement… Continue reading London cinema cancels screening of AI-generated film following backlash
The world premiere of Sir Steve McQueen’s new film Blitz is to open the 68th BFI London Film Festival. Blitz will be shown almost a month before its release in cinemas on November 1, with the festival beginning on October 9. The film follows the journey of George, played by Elliott Heffernan, a nine-year-old boy… Continue reading World premiere of Steve McQueen’s film Blitz to open London Film Festival
Brad Pitt feels the need for speed as a racing star in new teaser trailer for his upcoming Formula One blockbuster, titled F1. The film, which is being co-produced by seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, will see the Hollywood star play the fictional veteran driver Sonny Hayes, who is returning to the sport after a… Continue reading Brad Pitt feels need for speed in new teaser trailer for F1 blockbuster
Actor Hugh Grant has said the closure of Fulham Road Picturehouse is “strangely unbearable”. The cinema, in south-west London, announced on social media in June that it had “made the tough decision” to close the venue from Thursday July 11. The same day Bromley Picturehouse revealed it would close its doors on Thursday August 1.… Continue reading Hugh Grant says closure of Fulham Road Picturehouse ‘strangely unbearable’
London’s renowned inclusive club night, The Beautiful Octopus Club, is set to make its debut at the Wellcome Collection this summer in a free special one-night-only event. Hosted by the award-winning creative arts charity Heart n Soul, the event will take place on Friday, July 12, 2024, from 7 to 11 pm, promising an immersive… Continue reading London’s most inclusive club night, The Beautiful Octopus Club
Paramount Pictures has officially unveiled the first trailer for Ridley Scott’s highly anticipated “Gladiator II,” featuring Paul Mescal in the lead role. The sequel is produced by Ridley Scott, Michael Pruss, Doug Wick, and Lucy Fisher. It is set to hit theaters on November 15 in the UK and November 22 in the US. Joining… Continue reading First Trailer for Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator II’ Starring Paul Mescal Released
The anticipation is building as Warner Bros. has earmarked its “Untitled Event Film” for December 2026, now expected to be a grand conclusion to Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune” trilogy. Industry insiders suggest that the studio and Legendary Pictures are reserving the date for “Dune 3.” While finalizing the script and casting remains a challenge, this highly… Continue reading Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Dune: Messiah’ Begins Production in August 2025
After months of turbulent negotiations, Paramount Global and Skydance Media have finalised a merger deal, marking the end of the Redstone family’s long-standing involvement in the media conglomerate. The merger, now pending board approval, resolves one of the most intricate and impactful merger attempts in recent history. Shari Redstone’s National Amusements, which controls Paramount and… Continue reading Paramount-Skydance merger deal approved, ending Redstone family’s reign
In April, acclaimed director Damien Chazelle partnered with Paramount for his upcoming film, which is rumored to be set in a prison. This project is described as a “mid-budget” drama with action elements and is scheduled to begin production in October, aiming for a 2025 release. Chazelle’s last film, “Babylon,” struggled at the box office,… Continue reading Damien Chazelle’s next film set to start production in October
Writer: Yorgos LanthimosDirector: Yorgos Lanthimos and Efthimis FilippouCast: Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Willem Dafoe, Margaret Qualley, Hunter Schafer Yorgos Lanthimos’s second film in the space of less than a year, ushers you into a labyrinth of moral quandaries and psychological minefields, further solidifying his reputation for creating films that are not just seen, but experienced on… Continue reading Kinds of Kindness: dark fables and moral quandaries in Lanthimos’ latest
