Film producers warn Paramount-Warner merger could restrict access to news archives

• The appeal follows concerns raised by Culture Minister Lisa Nandy that the deal could reduce media plurality

Published 31 Jul, 2026 11:36am

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Venice chief blames Hollywood woes, not festival, for studio absence

• Venice director Barbera defends the festival's lack of women directors, arguing the problem lies with industry barriers and funding, not festival choices

Published 30 Jul, 2026 05:01pm

Nolan's 'Odyssey' boosts sales of mythology tales in UK

• Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of 'The Odyssey' has not only lured legions of fans to cinemas

Published 30 Jul, 2026 01:48pm

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Oscar-winning Irish musician Glen Hansard dies in motorcycle crash, Irish media report

• Irish police say a man in his 50s dies after a single-vehicle motorcycle collision in the west of Dublin

Published 29 Jul, 2026 04:48pm

Cucurella gets tattoo of Spain coach to honour World Cup promise

• On Tuesday, ​Cucurella kept his promise, getting an image ‌of ⁠De la Fuente holding the World Cup inked on his left arm

Published 29 Jul, 2026 02:29pm

Kenyan footprints shed light on prehistoric human cousin Paranthropus

• The ⁠footprints suggest their social structure allowed for males tolerating other males, at least in certain circumstances, Roach said

Published 29 Jul, 2026 02:33pm

Documentary on Stan Lee's final years faced industry opposition, filmmaker says

• Bolerjack's documentary portrays Lee as an affable artist but terrible dealmaker

Published 28 Jul, 2026 12:50pm

Apple TV teases ‘Matchbox,’ ‘Neuromancer,’ ‘Mayday’ at Comic-Con

• The cast, who filmed in locations including Budapest and Slovakia, reflected ​on their favorite shooting spots

Published 27 Jul, 2026 12:35pm

As fashion stumbles, jewellery will help shape luxury's winners

• The answer may help determine the $400 billion industry’s next winners and losers

Published 27 Jul, 2026 11:47am

Marvel unveils 'Ghost Rider,' 'Black Panther 3' at Comic-Con

• The release of 'Ghost Rider' ​is also planned for 2028, though no date has been specified yet

Published 26 Jul, 2026 10:09am

Paramount agrees to pause Warner Bros deal while case plays out

• The agreement pausing ​the deal until next June, at the latest, trims ​a few weeks off the case schedule

Published 26 Jul, 2026 12:50pm

16,000km, one Pakistani flag: the only Pakistani to conquer the solo US loop

“Don’t tell me you rode all the way from Pakistan?” the man asked, his eyes fixed on the Pakistani flag stitched to... Updated 24 Jul, 2026 02:41pm

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'The Odyssey' sparks IMAX stampede -- and a backlash

• Nolan becomes the first director ever to use the highest-resolution 70mm IMAX film with a specially designed camera for shooting

Published 25 Jul, 2026 11:30am

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US singer Chris Brown pleads guilty to affray over London nightclub incident

• Chris Brown pleaded guilty to affray over a 2023 London nightclub incident involving a bottle attack, facing potential jail time

Published 24 Jul, 2026 06:48pm

Indian stars Ranbir Kapoor and Yash at Comic-Con to promote 'Ramayana'

• After Sita is abducted, Rama ​confronts Ravana, the king of Lanka, portrayed by Yash

Published 24 Jul, 2026 10:37am

'Avatar Aang' film creators unveil first Avatar Studios film at Comic-Con despite setbacks

• Directed by Lauren Montgomery, the ​film explores a chapter fans have long wanted to see: Aang and his friends as adults

Published 24 Jul, 2026 10:34am

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ keeps fans guessing with mystery roles and Marvel cameos

• Directed by Destin ⁠Yori Daniel Cretton, the film takes place a few years after the events of 'Spider-Man: No Way Home,' which was directed ​by Jon Watts.

Published 22 Jul, 2026 01:22pm

Actor Rebel Wilson did not defame colleague in social media posts, Australian court finds

• Judge Elizabeth Raper told the court the posts were not defamatory, dismissing MacInnes' case

Published 22 Jul, 2026 11:05am

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AMC posts surprise profit, record revenue as blockbuster films lift ticket sales

• Shares of the Leawood, Kansas-based entertainment company jumped 16.5% in premarket trading on Monday

Published 20 Jul, 2026 05:42pm

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'The Odyssey' brings in $264.1 million in worldwide ticket sales, studio says

• Half of US and Canada moviegoers chose enhanced formats, including 23% at IMAX

Published 20 Jul, 2026 02:56am

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Marvel Comics to move publishing operations to California, source says

• Marvel is now seeking to have all of the New York-based employees of the comics and franchise group

Published 18 Jul, 2026 02:52pm

Anniqa Meraj crowned Miss World Pakistan 2026, set for Miss World debut

• Her appearance in Vietnam will mark country's first-ever representation at Miss World pageant

Updated 17 Jul, 2026 08:13pm

Danny Boyle's Rupert Murdoch drama to open 2026 Venice Film Festival

• The 83rd edition of the Venice Film Festival ​will run from September 2 to 12, with the ⁠line-up to be announced later in July

Published 17 Jul, 2026 01:34pm

Pele's 1958 World Cup final shirt sells for $4.9 million

• The shirt had ​previously sold at auction in 2004 for 70,505 ​pounds ($105,600), according to Sotheby's

Published 17 Jul, 2026 01:30pm