Peers in the House of Lords have pressed the UK government to explain why the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill does not allow regulators to hold senior executives personally liable when compliance failures involve their consent, negligence or connivance. Baronesses Kidron and Ludford backed amendments to impose personal…
Collider has published a ranked list of the 15 most quotable fantasy films of all time, highlighting movies whose imaginative worlds and vivid characters have produced some of cinema's most memorable lines. The list spans decades and subgenres, from swords-and-sorcery epics to family comedies and cult musicals, arguing…
Steven Soderbergh's 2021 period crime thriller *No Sudden Move* has resurfaced as a hit on HBO Max five years after its release, drawing in new viewers with its noir-inflected style and a memorable final-act twist built around a then-uncredited Matt Damon. Set in 1954 Detroit, the film follows…
France has launched a new global initiative called IRIS (International Resilience Initiative for Independent Screens) to support independent cinema worldwide, unveiling it on Monday at the Lumiere Summit in Saint Paul de Vence. Backed by an array of leading filmmakers including Jane Campion, Pedro Almodóvar, Wim Wenders and…
French President Emmanuel Macron opened the Lumiere Summit by calling for coordinated global action to safeguard the future of cinema, while warning that social media's endless scroll poses a serious threat to artistic expression and human attention. Speaking at the Fondation Maeght art museum in Saint Paul de…
Yeah Yeah Yeahs are releasing a new 22-minute live short film, Hidden In Pieces, and pairing it with classic feature films for a limited run of cinema screenings around the world this month. The film, directed by Barnaby Clay and shot at Los Angeles' Orpheum Theatre, showcases reworked…
This opinion piece argues that America's shortage of workers for nearly 7 million unfilled jobs stems not from automation or globalisation but from failures in how children are educated. The author, a former teacher and school administrator, contends that schools have spent years prioritising students' self-esteem and comfort…
The Diana Memorial Fountain in Hyde Park has been shut for the whole of a record-hot summer after a series of technical faults left it dry, disappointing Londoners and tourists who normally use it to cool off. Royal Parks, the charity that maintains the site, has apologised for…
In a Guardian series where writers champion their favourite comfort films, this piece makes the case for Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971), arguing it deserves recognition beyond its reputation as a lesser Mary Poppins imitator. The writer, who grew up watching a taped VHS copy, reflects on how the…
CBS Sports' Champions League studio panel—host Kate Scott alongside pundits Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards—has become an unlikely hit with American audiences, often generating more buzz than the matches themselves. In interviews with the Guardian, the four broadcasters credit their genuine chemistry and willingness to needle…
In this opinion piece, Dr Ben Carson argues that although "woke" ideology appears to have receded from American public life, the underlying network of institutions that enabled it remains intact and poised for a resurgence. He contends that corporate America, technology firms, financial institutions and cultural gatekeepers actively…
Polygon has published its ranked list of the ten most anticipated films arriving in cinemas this autumn, spanning animation, horror-comedy and video game adaptations, as part of the outlet's Fall 2026 Preview. - Disney's Hexed, directed by Fawn Veerasunthorn, follows teenager Billie (Hailee Steinfeld) as she discovers magical…
Director Quentin Tarantino has named Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk as his favourite Second World War film of recent years, and the 2017 title has now begun streaming on Paramount+ in the United States. Tarantino, known for his outspoken views on the film industry, made the comment on The Rewatchables…
A new report from the nonprofit Plastic Pollution Coalition reveals that plastics industry groups have been embedding pro-plastic messaging into US school curricula through free or cheap lesson plans, worksheets, science experiments and touring programmes such as "PlastiVan". The materials, distributed as students return for the new school…
Eurogamer was given a rare, hour-long hands-on preview of Playground Games' upcoming Fable reboot at Gamescom, playing the same dungeon demo twice with different character loadouts. The developers were confident enough in the experience to let the writer replay it, and the preview suggests the game's combat, which…
Regal Cinemas, the Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA) and France's CNC have launched the Future of Distribution pilot, an international scheme to hand under-used cinema screens to a neutral programmer in an attempt to boost falling theatre attendance. Announced on Monday at the Lumière Summit in Saint-Paul-de-Vence,…
The International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage (ALIPH) has launched its first-ever programme dedicated to film and audiovisual heritage, expanding beyond its usual focus on physical cultural sites. Announced at the Lumière Summit in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France, the Program for the Safeguarding of Cinematographic and Audiovisual Heritage at…
The Lumière Summit in Saint-Paul-de-Vence saw a cluster of industry deals announced on Monday, covering co-production financing, distribution, exhibition and film education. Japanese entertainment group Toho opened a new French branch as part of its European expansion, while Indonesia's Ministry of Culture launched an international co-production fund to…
France and Korea have each pledged €500 million ($581 million/£434 million) to a new joint fund, the Lumière Partnership, aimed at strengthening their screen industries and helping companies compete internationally. The initiative was announced on 7 September 2026 at the Lumière Summit in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, co-chaired by President Emmanuel…
France TV Distribution has revealed four new TV movies for this year's Unifrance Rendez-Vous in Le Havre, running from 7 to 10 September, with the lineup notably featuring two female-led action thrillers alongside a crime drama and a dramedy. The showcase adds to the sales company's existing slate,…