British star Robert Pattinson’s latest film, Oasis brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher, as well as a four-hour documentary about Elon Musk are all set to feature at the Venice Film Festival this year in September. Organisers unveiled a programme packed full of strong independent and arthouse productions on Thursday, but lacking major Hollywood studio support […]
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French Jewish DJ sues after activists disrupt gig: lawyer
A French Jewish DJ who has become embroiled in the latest cultural boycott campaign linked to Israel’s war in Gaza has filed a complaint against campaigners who disrupted one of her appearances last weekend, her lawyer said Thursday. Barbara Butch, previously best known for her controversial appearance at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris […]
Venice film festival promises Pattinson, Oasis and Musk doc
British star Robert Pattinson’s latest film, “Oasis” brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher, as well as a four-hour documentary about Elon Musk are all set to feature at the Venice Film Festival this year in September. Organisers unveiled a programme packed full of independent studio and arthouse productions, but lacking major Hollywood support — a pattern […]
Giant swing on Swiss peak aims to boost summer tourism as Alps warm
As the chairlift nears the Grand Chamossaire peak at the Villars ski resort in the Swiss Alps, screams of terror and delight suddenly pierce the air. Perched on the mountaintop, at an altitude of 2,110 metres (6,923 feet), a towering V-shaped structure glistens in the summer sunshine, holding a giant swing that catapults visitors out […]
Bollywood blast master keeps it real with fire and fury
From fireballs to gunfights, Bollywood special effects master Vishal Tyagi is going the old-fashioned way to create cinematic chaos in a way he says artificial intelligence simply cannot. The tanker explosion climax in his latest blockbuster action film “Dhurandhar 2″ used 500 litres of petrol along with explosives in a carefully orchestrated stunt involving star […]
Ancient Lebanese city of Tyre added to heritage danger list
Tyre, an ancient Phoenician city in southern Lebanon hit in recent months by Israeli bombardment, was on Wednesday added to the UNESCO list of world heritage sites in danger.”The site has been directly hit and has sustained damage. Furthermore, its state of conservation is a cause for growing concern, particularly given the possibility of further […]
EU conditionally clears Paramount bid for Warner Bros.
The European Union on Wednesday gave the conditional green light for Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. After there were concerns about the deal’s impact on film distribution in Europe, Brussels said Paramount must terminate its stake in United International Pictures — a joint venture with Universal — in the European Economic […]
Louvre heist gallery reopens to public, but with nothing to steal
The glittering, vaulted gallery targeted by thieves at the Louvre last October reopened to the public on Wednesday, becoming a novel attraction for tourists even though its priceless exhibits have been removed. The Apollo Gallery, one of the most lavishly decorated rooms of the world’s most visited museum, was previously known for displaying the French crown […]
Sydney court dismisses defamation case against film star Rebel Wilson
A Sydney court dismissed on Wednesday a defamation case against Australian film star Rebel Wilson by another actor. Charlotte MacInnes, who had featured in Wilson’s directing debut “The Deb”, accused the star of defaming her in 2024 by suggesting she had changed an account of having been a victim of sexual harassment in order to […]