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Danish WWII drama wins top prize at Venice festival
by Adam Plowright - September 13, 2026 - 4:35pm
It is the only feature film with a female director in the competition.
Celine Dion: the Quebec star's long and painful road to return
by Adam Plowright - September 12, 2026 - 10:16am
Celine Dion used the time away from the concert circuit and recording studio to spend time with her children whom she credits as her prime motivation to get better.
Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem play strained on-screen couple in new film
by Adam Plowright - September 9, 2026 - 9:08am
Penelope Cruz said she and Javier Bardem, who have done around 10 films together in total, always had to find a balance between their work and family life.
Rupert Murdoch 'very happy' to be played by Guy Pearce in new film
by Adam Plowright - September 6, 2026 - 5:39pm
Pearce was cast by Oscar-winning British director Danny Boyle.
New Oasis film captures band's frosty reunion
by Adam Plowright - September 6, 2026 - 12:37pm
The documentary reveals the moment Liam Gallagher arrived for the first meeting in 15 years with estranged brother Noel for a rehearsal ahead of their "Live '25" tour.
Robert Pattinson co-produces dark thriller on crime TV presenter
by Adam Plowright - September 6, 2026 - 10:05am
Pattinson will hit screens in the dark thriller later this month, the first movie for which he has a producer credit.
Maggie Gyllenhaal ditched AI for Marilyn Monroe film
by Adam Plowright - September 5, 2026 - 5:00pm
Maggie Gyllenhaal's testimony underlines the current limitations of AI video technology, which has sparked fears about job losses throughout the film and TV industries — as well as the mass theft...
'No plans to retire,' says 'acting god' John Malkovich
by Adam Plowright - September 4, 2026 - 10:19am
John Malkovich forms an on-screen duo with Sam Rockwell as a pair of American intelligence officers visiting Easter Island off the coast of Chile ahead of the military coup in the country which was backed by the...
George Clooney honored as Hollywood-light Venice Film Festival kicks off
by Adam Plowright - September 3, 2026 - 10:12am
George Clooney provided some much-needed American razzle-dazzle, with Hollywood studios largely staying away from the Venice Film Festival this year.
'The Odyssey' sparks IMAX stampede — and a backlash
by Adam Plowright - July 25, 2026 - 4:08pm
Because Christopher Nolan optimized "The Odyssey" for the larger, immersive IMAX screens, the vast majority of viewers watching at their local cinemas are seeing an adapted, more tightly cropped version...
Horror film 'Obsession' is exploding cinema profit records
by Adam Plowright - July 19, 2026 - 1:40pm
It has become a word-of-mouth phenomenon over the last two months with fright-loving Gen Z audiences in particular.
Christopher Nolan returns with 'The Odyssey' blockbuster
by Adam Plowright - July 14, 2026 - 8:23am
Christopher Nolan adapts Homer's epic Greek poem "The Odyssey," recounting the action-packed return of mythical character Odysseus to his island home Ithaca.
Memorable moments from Paris Haute Couture Week 2026
by Adam Plowright - July 11, 2026 - 4:00pm
Glowing minidresses, fairy tale-inspired designers, and clammy celebrities battling another summer heatwave all featured during the just-completed Paris Haute Couture Week.
Fashion's mystery man Margiela sells off his archives
by Adam Plowright - July 9, 2026 - 1:44pm
Star Belgian fashion designer Martin Margiela has decided to open up and sell off part of his personal archives.
After designing Taylor Swift's wedding dress, Dior's Anderson returns to catwalk
by Adam Plowright - July 7, 2026 - 8:21am
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's choice of Dior for their New York wedding ensembles this weekend represented a major coup for the venerable Parisian house.
Madonna returns to form with dancefloor filler "Confessions II"
by Adam Plowright - July 4, 2026 - 9:48am
Madonna's new album is more than a string of potential dancefloor fillers.
Cannes 2026 highlights as film festival wraps up
by Adam Plowright - May 23, 2026 - 3:03pm
The Cannes Film Festival wraps up with its traditional awards ceremony after two action-packed weeks of world premieres, star-studded red carpets, parties, and fashion shows.
'Beyond the Oscar': Travolta gets surprise Cannes prize
by Adam Plowright - May 16, 2026 - 9:37am
The Cannes Film Festival has been laying on the love for Hollywood legends this year despite the big studios staying away.
Stars descend as Cannes Film Festival opens without Hollywood backing
by Adam Plowright - May 13, 2026 - 8:31am
In the main Cannes competition, a total of 22 films are vying for the prestigious Palme d'Or prize for best film.
What's in store: AI Lennon, John Travolta directorial debut at Cannes 2026
by Adam Plowright - May 10, 2026 - 11:07am
AFP looks ahead at some of the most hotly anticipated moments and appearances.
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