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Edinburgh International Film Festival Ceases Trading, Administrators Called In - The Centre for the Moving Image (CMI), the charity that runs Edinburgh and Aberdeen Filmhouse, as well as the Edinburgh International Film Festival, has ceased trading. Report by Mark Carnochan.
Legendary Entertainment May Leave Warner for Rival Studio - Legendary, the production company behind 'Dune' and 'Godzilla vs Kong', could be set to leave Warner Bros for a rival studio. Full news report by George Taylor.
Cineworld to File for Bankruptcy - Cineworld Group plc, the owners of Cineworld, Picturehouse and Regal, are to file for bankruptcy owing to £4billion worth of debt. Report by Joseph Wade.
Warner Bros to Remake ‘Wizard of Oz’ - Warner Bros are set to remake 'The Wizard of Oz', with 'Black-ish' creator and 'Girls Trip' writer Kenya Barris set to produce, write and direct. Report by Joseph Wade.
Shang-Chi’s Destin Daniel Cretton to Direct Next Avengers Film - Destin Daniel Cretton, the director behind 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings', will direct the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Phase 6 team-up 'Avengers: The Kang Dynasty'. Report by George Taylor.
Chris Evans Joins Emily Blunt Netflix Movie - Chris Evans will join Emily Blunt on the cast of upcoming Netflix film 'Pain Hustlers' from 'Harry Potter' and 'Fantastic Beasts' director David Yates. Report by Joseph Wade.
Guy Ritchie Will Direct Disney’s Live-Action ‘Hercules’ - Disney are set to remake their 1997 Renaissance-era animation 'Hercules' in live-action, and famed British filmmaker Guy Ritchie will direct. Report by Joseph Wade.
Lady Gaga in Talks to Join Joker 2, Film Is Reportedly a Musical - Lady Gaga could be set to join the cast of Todd Phillips' 'Joker' sequel, titled 'Joker: Folie à deux', which may surprisingly be a musical. Full news report courtesy of George Taylor.
‘Triangle of Sadness’ Wins Cannes Palme d’Or - 'Triangle of Sadness', a social satire from 'The Square' director Ruben Östlund, has won the 2022 Cannes Palme d'Or. Full list 2022 Cannes Film Festival winners here. Report by Joseph Wade.
‘League of Extraordinary Gentlemen’ Reboot in the Works - Twentieth Century Studios are developing a new feature film adaptation of Alan Moore's iconic comic series "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen". Report by George Taylor.



An Update on The Film Magazine’s Status - The Film Magazine's founder and editor Joseph Wade has issued a statement on the future of our publication after calling for donations in mid-April 2022.
Oscars Ban Will Smith for 10 Years - Will Smith has been banned for 10 years from the Oscars and all related events by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences for slapping Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards. Report by Joseph Wade.
Bruce Willis Retires - Bruce Willis has retired from acting at the age of 67 following an Aphasia diagnosis, his family have confirmed.
94th Academy Awards – 2022 Oscars Winners - 'CODA' and director Jane Campion make history at the 94th Academy Awards, 2022 Oscars, but Will Smith grabs headlines, winning Best Actor but also assaulting a presenter. Full results and report by Joseph Wade.
Timothée Chalamet, Luca Guadagnino Reteam For ‘Bones And All’ at MGM - Timothée Chalamet and Luca Guadagnino are reuniting for an all-star Amazon MGM movie titled 'Bones and All'. Full news report from George Taylor.
2022 BAFTA Film Awards Winners List - The winners of the 75th BAFTA Film Awards (2022), full list. 'The Power of the Dog' won Best Picture, whilst 'Dune' won the most awards. Joseph Wade reports.
Warner Bros Reschedule ‘Black Adam,’ ‘The Flash’, More - Despite The Batman's early success at the box office, Warner Bros. have delayed many of their upcoming high profile releases. Complete list of changes in this news story from George Taylor.
James Mangold to Direct Buster Keaton Biopic - James Mangold is developing a biopic about silent era innovator and comedian Buster Keaton for 20th Century Studios. Report by George Taylor.
Oscar Nominations 2022 – Full List - Jane Campion and 'The Power of the Dog' lead the list of nominees for the 94th annual Academy Awards, aka the 2022 Oscars. The full list of nominees here.
‘Guardians of the Galaxy 3’ to Conclude Franchise Says Director - 'Guardians of the Galaxy 3' will conclude the 'Guardians' franchise within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), says screenwriter-director James Gunn. Report by George Taylor.