Film & TV Crossword — 28 August 2026

Across

1. 3. Award for excellence in film, named after a famous statue. (5)
2. 9. Protagonist or villain in a film or show (9)
3. 10. Where directors create cinematic magic (6)
4. 12. Describes a film that impresses with stunning visuals (11)
5. 13. A story that often has a moral lesson at its core. (4)
6. 15. Viewer's judgement of a show's appeal or quality (6)
7. 16. Character often opposed to the hero in movies (7)
8. 17. Brief appearance by a famous actor in a film (5)
9. 20. Style of filmmaking that brings drawings to life. (9)
10. 21. Animated feature often enjoyed by children and adults alike. (7)
11. 22. Preview that teases an upcoming film's plot and style (7)
12. 23. Genre often featuring intense character conflict. (5)

Down

1. 1. The attire worn by actors in a theatrical production. (7)
2. 2. Episodes released sequentially, like a long-running show. (6)
3. 4. Acknowledgements at the end of a film or show. (7)
4. 5. Genre featuring detective stories and suspenseful plots (7)
5. 6. Script that outlines dialogue and action in a film (10)
6. 7. Michael Jackson's iconic music video featuring a zombie dance. (8)
7. 8. Musical score accompanying a film or television show. (10)
8. 11. Lead female character in a gripping film narrative. (7)
9. 14. Group of viewers at a theatrical performance or film (8)
10. 17. Place where films are screened for audiences. (6)
11. 18. A series of images edited together to convey a story. (7)
12. 19. A key figure behind the scenes in filmmaking. (8)