A groundbreaking collaboration emerges to foster inclusivity in the world of animation.
Netflix and Gobelins have joined forces, launching initiatives to nurture talent from varied backgrounds.
One annual fellowship will place a Gobelins graduate within Netflix’s anime production hub in Japan.
Claire Matz, a French graduate, is the inaugural fellow, eager to contribute to the art form...
Warner Bros. has decided to delay the DVD and video launches of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" and "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" in the Czech Republic. This move comes despite the films continuing to perform strongly in theaters across neighboring countries.
The exceptional popularity of these movies, featuring the iconic boy wizard and the adventurous hobbits,...
Two decades have passed since the cinematic worlds of Hogwarts and Middle-earth first enchanted audiences.
Empire marks this dual anniversary with a special edition, bridging the tales of The Boy Who Lived and the Fellowship.
Within its pages, producer David Heyman reflects on the journey, sharing untold stories from the Potter set.
He recalls joyful early memories from the first film and...
A look back at the most-rented DVDs
from the first half of 2002.
The romantic drama "A Walk to Remember" captivated audiences,
leading the rental charts.
Close behind was the fantasy adventure "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring,"
a major cinematic event finding a huge home audience.
Family films proved their enduring appeal,
with "Monsters, Inc." and "Harry Potter and the...
Over the weekend, European audiences largely missed the latest cinema releases due to intense World Cup football matches and pleasant weather conditions, which dampened the box office performance of “Spider-Man” and other holdovers. Meanwhile, in Asia, the animated film “Scooby-Doo” emerged as the leading family favorite across its initial markets.
Despite these...
Sydney has witnessed a strong debut for “Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones,” marking its second-largest opening day in the country's box office history.
The film’s initial release figures are particularly notable because audiences in Australia are especially interested, partly due to the film featuring numerous local Australian actors in supporting roles and...
Indonesian Storytelling Flourishes on Global Streaming Platform in 2026
The creative landscape of Indonesian entertainment continues to evolve dramatically as local content captures both domestic and international audiences. With over 90% of Indonesian subscribers engaging with homegrown stories in 2025 and 35 Indonesian titles breaking into global top 10 charts, the country's unique narrative...
March witnessed a remarkable surge in U.K. cinema attendance,
with admissions soaring to 14.3 million.
This figure represents a 43% jump from the same period last year.
Blockbuster titles were the driving force behind this impressive growth.
Steven Soderbergh's "Ocean’s Eleven" led the pack, earning a commanding £10.2 million.
Close behind, "Monsters, Inc." continued its strong...
Warner Brothers Dominates Czech Cinema Scene During Easter Week
In a remarkable display of box office prowess, Warner Bros. secured four positions in the Czech Republic's top 10 films during the pre-Easter period.
The enduring "Harry Potter" franchise maintained its first-place position for seven consecutive weeks, accumulating an impressive $1.2 million in total revenue.
"Ocean's Eleven"...
Saturn Awards Nominations Spotlight Fantasy and Horror Cinema
"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" emerged as the frontrunner at the 28th Saturn Awards with an impressive nine nominations from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films. The magical adventure narrowly outpaced "The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring" and the French period thriller "Brotherhood of the...