Scarlett fever: why Black Widow has sparked a trend for red hair
What does a 163% surge in demand for red hair dye tell us about the way Marvel’s latest, and star Scarlett Johansson, have been marketed and received?
The Storms of Jeremy Thomas review – Mark Cousins rides shotgun with uber-producer
Film-maker Cousins joins the great independent film producer on his annual car trip down to Cannes in this rapturous if indulgent portrait
Lights, camera, studio space? Lack of production capacity hits UK film industry
Experts warn sector needs extra space equivalent to four new Pinewoods to sate demand
‘A weirder Cannes’: how Covid-19 has changed the face of the film festival
The face mask has become the most ubiquitous accessory at this year’s event and makes it difficult to know who’s who
Cannes film festival signals industry reopening for business after pandemic
The physical event is set to open on Tuesday with the premiere of Annette, as industry insiders breathe a sigh of relief
Margot Robbie, the all-action heroine making waves for women
Just like her Birds of Prey character Harley Quinn, the actress is passionate about emancipation
Steven Yeun and Emerald Fennell among latest invited to be Academy members
The latest inductees, including Laverne Cox and Issa Rae, are 46% female and 39% from under-represented racial communities
Menelik Shabazz, pioneering black British film-maker, dies aged 67
Burning an Illusion director and founder of Black Filmmaker Magazine died while working on a new film in Zimbabwe
Is Steven Spielberg’s new Netflix deal a surprise? It’s surprising it took so long
Despite comments he made in the past, the director’s production company Amblin has signed a multi-picture deal with the streaming giant. Should cinephiles be worried?
EU prepares to cut amount of British TV and film shown post-Brexit
Exclusive: number of UK productions seen as ‘disproportionate’ and threat to Europe’s cultural diversity
Cotton plantations and non-consensual kisses: how Disney became embroiled in the culture wars
The company has been addressing its historical racism and sexism, adding disclaimers to films and altering theme park rides. But these moves have stirred contempt as well as approval
Big boom for the Big Banana: Russell Crowe backs $400m film studio for Coffs Harbour
Australia’s first fully integrated complex is the latest in a suite of new studios down under – but just how sustainable are they?
No lights, no camera: UK TV producers face equipment shortage
Film and television industry struggles with surge in demand for high-end shows fuelled by lockdown binge viewing
Riz Ahmed calls for urgent change in ‘toxic portrayals’ of Muslims on screen
Actor cites ‘racist’ Hollywood films and urges industry reform to end stereotypes that drive ‘policies enacted and people killed’
Top intimacy coach says too many TV bosses still do not value role
Ita O’Brien says she was not expecting credit from Michaela Coel at Baftas, and working with her was a joy