31 h. ago James McAvoy blasts film bosses for snubbing Scots actors ahead of major career move

JAMES McAvoy has blasted film bosses for snubbing Scotland ahead of his huge debut as a director next month. The X-Men star reckons not enough Scots are getting the chance to star in top movies. McAvoy, 46, bemoaned the fact that only a “handful” of the country’s actors are on the big screen. And he...

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40 h. ago ‘Hollywood has stopped making films for adults’: Sentimental Value and Sirāt contend for European Film Awards – with Oscars set to take note

Films by Joachim Trier, Óliver Laxe, Mascha Schilinski and Jafar Panahi will jostle for recognition at tomorrow’s event – which has repositioned itself as a major tastemaker during awards seasonThe European Film Awards (EFAs) have long styled themselves as “Europe’s answer to the Oscars”, even if, in terms of boosting commercial successes at the box office, their impact has been negligible. But as American studios increasingly prioritise franchise sequels over serious drama, and European films vie for major trophies outside the “best international feature” silo, the EFAs are feeling emboldened about becoming a major tastemaker for grownup cinema.This year, the European Film Academy has for the first time moved its annual jamboree from December to the middle of the US awards season, right between the Golden Globes and the Academy Awards. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago I visited beautiful Cornish village with stunning views and pretty pub

Discover a charming Cornish village on the River Tamar with stunning Devon views, historic pubs, galleries and access via the UK's 'most scenic' train ride

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9 d. ago Netflix issues major update on 'emotional' new film with Michael B Jordan

Hollywood icon Michael B Jordan’s new film for Netflix has just been given an exciting update

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1 week ago Netflix unveils major update on epic war drama based on emotional true story

Netflix has unveiled first footage from the film which follows American football players turned Marines

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2 w. ago Twelve major film and TV productions in 2025 that used amazing Welsh locations

From Netflix blockbusters to BBC dramas, there were several impressive productions filmed in Wales this year

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2 w. ago Brigitte Bardot’s image complicated by her controversial politics

Film star turned animal rights activist was anti-immigration and was repeatedly convicted of racial hatred, particularly towards Muslims Brigitte Bardot – a life in picturesBrigitte Bardot, hailed as the French Marilyn Monroe, was the first major film star to channel her glamour and fame into supporting France’s far right, who she backed for more than 30 years.Up until her death on Sunday, Bardot had expressed her contentment at Marine Le Pen’s anti-immigration National Rally party’s rising share of the vote before the 2027 presidential race. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Richest actor on the planet worth £800m gets first major film role since 2019

A Hollywood legend who happens to be the richest actor on the planet is set to finally return to the screen some six years after his last blockbuster came out

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3 w. ago Scots Hollywood legend reveals moment he knew indie film I Swear would be huge hit

PETER Mullan knew I Swear would enjoy the sweet smell of success when staff in airport Duty Free shops started puffing up the Scots film. The actor is a veteran of scores of major movie and TV shows from Braveheart and Trainspotting to Netflix drama Ozarks and Amazon Prime’s The Lord of the Rings: The...

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4 w. ago Pristine UK village with tranquil moors and scenic train rides features in major film and TV show

This little village sits within the stunning North York Moors National Park and is the real-life set for a number of popular TV and film productions - but there's more than meets the eye

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