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Venice Stuns the Film World: ‘Woman Unknown’ Wins a Historic Golden Lion
May el-Toukhy’s Danish drama ‘Woman Unknown’ wins Venice’s Golden Lion, completes a remarkable acting double and sends a major signal to world cinema.
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Amazon Prime Video Shop the Scene : Amazon is turning Prime Video into a shopping surface
Amazon is expanding Shop the Show to more than 8,000 titles and adding Shop the Scene to Prime Video. Behind the convenience feature, a new battle is taking shape between streaming, commerce and attention.
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Tarantino Changes Scene: Sacha Baron Cohen Propels His Most Unexpected Bet
Quentin Tarantino is preparing his first play in London and has entrusted the lead role to Sacha Baron Cohen. The Popinjay Cavalier promises a clash of cult cinema, physical comedy, and the prestige of the West End.
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Canceled and Then Covered in Emmys: Spider-Noir Exposes the Great Paradox of Streaming
Prime Video canceled Spider-Noir after eight episodes. Two days later, Nicolas Cage's series won five Emmys, turning its ending into a symbol of the contradictions of streaming.
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Carín León Triumphs in His Return to the Sphere After Cancellation in Front of 20,000 Fans
A transportation issue left 20,000 fans without a concert on Thursday. Twenty-four hours later, CarÃn León returned to the Sphere and defended a historic residency for Latin music.
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America Renames Its Gateway for Dolly Parton: A Tribute That Finally Unites
Republican and Democratic officials converge to name Nashville's airport after Dolly Parton. A spectacular tribute that narrates the cultural, economic, and popular influence of a global icon.
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Nintendo Turns Tariff Refunds Into Discounts: The Decision Dividing Players
Nintendo has officially linked a major US sales event to tariff-related refunds received by the company. Discounts of up to 30% are coming, but direct refunds for buyers are not — turning a promotion into a global debate about Switch 2 value.
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The World Rediscovering John Coltrane: Why His 100th Birthday Becomes a Global Event
In Paris, New York, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Edinburgh, and Tokyo, John Coltrane's centenary transforms September 2026 into a worldwide celebration. Radio France opens this Saturday with a sequence where rare archives and young artists bring back a music that remains ever vibrant.
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Dior and A24 Unite for Two Years of Fashion, Film, and Theater
Dior and A24 forge a creative partnership spanning two years across fashion, film, theater, and live events. At the heart of the project: Cherry Lane Theatre in New York, Jonathan Anderson, and a new way of creating culture.
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Why the UMG-ElevenLabs Deal Could Change AI-Generated Music
Universal Music Group and ElevenLabs are building a platform where fans can create remixes and new interpretations with participating artists. It could reset the rules for AI music, rights and revenue.
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Alec Baldwin Faces the Rust Case: The Documentary Reopening Hollywood’s Unanswered Question
The first trailer for The Trial of Alec Baldwin offers extraordinary access to the actor during the Rust proceedings, while reopening a broader debate about justice, responsibility and safety in Hollywood.
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Practical Magic 2: Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman Cast a Bold Hollywood Comeback Spell
Twenty-eight years after the cult original, Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman revive the Owens sisters in a global sequel powered by nostalgia, sisterhood and a new generation.