Maggie Smith Dead: ‘Harry Potter,’ ‘Downton Abbey’ Cast Pay Tribute
The actress died on Friday. Source: Maggie Smith Dead: ‘Harry Potter,’ ‘Downton Abbey’ Cast Pay Tribute
‘This will make them scream’: Alfred Hitchcock on his film-making secrets
Renowned as the “master of suspense”, in 1964 Alfred Hitchcock told the BBC why it was his skill at playing with the audience’s emotions and expectations that kept them glued to the screen. “I believe in putting the horror in … Continued
Meet the SMF (Soviet Medium Format) Cinema Lenses
No. It’s not IMF (Impossible Mission Force), but SMF (Soviet Medium Format). Yes, another lens is being developed for the ultra-anticipated URSA 65 and its bigger sister – the ARRI 65. Originally designed for 6×6 film, this range covers the … Continued
‘The Outrun’ with Saoirse Ronan opens in UK-Ireland box office top five
‘Megalopolis’ starts in sixth place, as ‘The Substance’ holds well for Mubi. Source: ‘The Outrun’ with Saoirse Ronan opens in UK-Ireland box office top five; ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ hits £21m, ‘Megalopolis’ starts in sixth | Screen
India’s Oscar Committee Reveals Why It Didn’t Select ‘All We Imagine as Light’: “A European Film Taking Place in India”
The selection committee within the Film Federation of India has come under fire, with some accusing the all-male board of sexism. Source: Why India Picked Laapataa Ladies Not All We Imagine As Light for Oscar
New Zealand: Wellington Makes Pitch as Global Games and VFX Hub
Previously named ‘UNESCO City of Film,’ Wellington is home to well-known companies including Weta Workshop, Weta FX and Park Road Post-Production and boasts a leading film school in Victoria University of Wellington’s Miramar Creative Centre. The city has hosted iconic … Continued