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The Odyssey film fans inspired to go back to the source
Sir Christopher Nolan’s film adaptation of The Odyssey has been a major box office success, taking $264m (£198m) globally on its opening weekend, and has also driven a sharp rise in interest in Homer’s original poem. UK print sales have risen by 700% compared with the same week last year, while audiobook listening figures have…
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The 1954 movie that turned Marlon Brando from an actor to a “genius”
The article argues that Marlon Brando’s performance as Napoleon Bonaparte in the 1954 film *Désirée* prompted Laurence Olivier to regard him as more than merely an accomplished actor. Olivier described Brando’s ability to convey a character’s genius naturally and without strain as exceptional, reinforcing Brando’s reputation as one of cinema’s most influential performers. In *Désirée*,…
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The comedy actors who left Jim Carrey stunned: “It’s like a who’s who”
Jim Carrey has praised the improvisational talent he encountered while working on the 2000 comedy *Me, Myself & Irene*, saying its cast felt like a “who’s who” of performers. His comments underline how the film brought together several actors who later became prominent in American comedy, even though its original release received mixed reviews. The…
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‘Cats’ Closing: Is It Curtains for Broadway Musicals?
The Broadway revival Cats: The Jellicle Ball, which reimagined the 1980s musical as a queer ballroom competition, will close on 8 August after around five months, despite critical acclaim and strong takings of roughly $1 million a week before this year’s Tony Awards. Producers told cast and crew on 13 July that the show could…
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FC 27 Cover Star Announced, And It’s An Obvious Choice
EA Sports has named Kylian Mbappé as the cover star of EA Sports FC 27’s Ultimate Edition. The choice highlights the Real Madrid and France forward’s prominence following a strong World Cup campaign and renews his association with EA’s football games, having previously appeared on FIFA 23’s cover. France lost to Spain in the 2026…
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AI-generated music now surpasses 50 per cent of daily uploads on Deezer
Deezer has confirmed that AI-generated tracks now account for more than half of all music uploaded to the platform each day, a milestone that marks the first time human-made music has been outnumbered by AI alternatives on the service. The shift underscores the rapid growth of AI music tools and has intensified concerns across the…
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Trump administration has lost or abandoned hundreds of lawsuits against anti-ICE protesters, migrants: report
The Trump administration has lost or abandoned hundreds of legal cases in which it accused anti-ICE protesters and migrants of assaulting federal immigration agents, according to a new report. The finding raises questions about the strength of the evidence underpinning many of these prosecutions and comes amid heightened scrutiny of immigration enforcement tactics under the…
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Texas Thrash Pioneers GAMMACIDE Return With ‘Toxic Mercenaries’, Their First New Album In Over 35 Years
Texas thrash metal band Gammacide are releasing “Toxic Mercenaries”, their first full-length album of new material in more than 35 years, alongside a fresh reissue of their debut record. The comeback follows a string of well-received reunion shows, including a main-stage appearance at Houston’s Hell’s Heroes festival in 2025 and subsequent tours in the US…
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ESPN laying off Karl Ravech leaves fans fuming, but the writing has been on the wall for years
ESPN has laid off a wave of on-air staff this week, a shake-up that has stunned fans and rattled a network already scrutinised over its programming and personnel decisions. Baseball anchor Karl Ravech was among those let go, with commentators noting that signs of such cuts had been building for some time, alongside other prominent…
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Sarajevo Film Festival names Watson-led jury for main competition
The Sarajevo Film Festival has confirmed the jury for its main feature competition, led by actress Emily Watson as previously announced, with winners to be revealed at the close of the event. She is joined by filmmakers Athina Rachel Tsangari and Igor Bezinović, actress Sara Klimoska, and European Film Academy CEO Matthijs Wouter Knol, bringing…