Film Industry
13 articles
Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Skips Influencers for Early Promotion
On July 6, Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' premieres globally, yet Universal Pictures bypasses all early screenings for influencers and bloggers.
Nolan's Extreme Methods Challenge Filmmakers in 'The Odyssey'
During the filming of 'The Odyssey', Christopher Nolan insisted on building a full-scale, functional replica of an ancient Greek trireme for a single 10-minute sequence.
How Literary Adaptation From Page to Screen Works in 2026
Films adapted from books generate 53% more revenue than original screenplays, according to Taleventry .
Indigenous Filmmaker Fellows Join 4th World Media Lab
The 4th World Media Lab just announced its largest-ever cohort of Indigenous filmmaker fellows: a record 15 individuals.
Illinois Offers Tax Credits for Certified Green Filmmaking
Illinois now offers film and television productions an additional 5% tax credit, elevating the total incentive to 45% of eligible costs for 'certified green production' status, reports The Troy Times
California expands film incentives to $750 million annually
California's Film & Television Tax Credit Program (Program 4.
Los Angeles cuts film permit, parking fees for small productions
The cost to film at the iconic Griffith Observatory has plummeted from $100,000 to just $30,000, a decisive move in Los Angeles's aggressive new strategy to keep film productions within city limits.
European film industry slams Creative Europe MEDIA program changes
European film organizations are sounding the alarm over a proposed EU funding overhaul.
Markiplier's $3M Indie Horror Film Proves Niche Platforms Are the Future
The independently financed horror film 'Iron Lung', a chilling video game adaptation, exploded at the box office, earning an astonishing $17 million in its opening US weekend.
Studios Rethink Theatrical Windows as Box Office Momentum Builds
Universal Pictures committed to at least five weekends of theatrical exclusivity this year, expanding to seven weekends by 2027.
Super Mario Sequel Sets Box Office Records With $372.5M Debut
Illumination and Nintendo's 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' collected approximately $372.5 million worldwide in its first five days, marking the year's biggest opening and reinforcing the power of video game IP in Hollywood.
Filmmaker Padraic McKinley Signs With Range Media Partners
Filmmaker Padraic McKinley, director of the acclaimed film 'The Weight', has officially signed with Range Media Partners. This significant move follows his film's acquisition by Vertical and its upcoming theatrical release.
Hollywood Job Market Collapse Deepens as Studios Cut Production
The Hollywood job market is facing a profound collapse as studios reduce production and major media companies implement widespread layoffs. This crisis is reshaping the creative economy, leaving thousands of professionals in uncertainty.