Cinema

Experts say franchise’s success reflects slow-burn development and a story with global appeal.

Cancellation could have serious ramifications for HFPA, which relies heavily on television rights for funding.

UK Muslim Film aims to champion authentic representation, a move it hopes will help reduce Islamophobia.

Director Farah Nablusi dedicates the award to ‘the people of Palestine’ in virtual acceptance speech.

A journey to archive single-screen cinemas that have been part of India’s entertainment landscape for over 100 years.

Animated tale of a boy fighting human-eating demons that murdered his family takes in $313.7m in two months.

Anonno Mamun arrested along with actor Shaheen Mridha for their portrayal of police attitudes towards rape victims.

British actor who played arch-villain Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy passed away after a short illness.

‘Proud Scot’ immortalised 007 in films including Dr No and Goldfinger.

While the movie is a satire on American culture, not everyone in Kazakhstan has appreciated the joke.

Vijay Sethupathi withdraws from the project after cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan warns him of backlash from Tamils.

After seven-month blackout, theatres to reopen on the day India sees lowest single-day deaths in almost three months.

Many accuse Hollywood of whitewashing and wonder whether Cleopatra should be played by an actress of colour.

Yuko Takeuchi’s death comes close on the heels of recent cases of other Japanese celebrities taking their own lives.