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Celebrated composer of the 'Mission: Impossible' theme dies aged 93
Schifrin won four Grammys and was nominated for six Oscars, and was best known for his TV themes for Mission: Impossible and The Man From U.N.C.L.E., as well as film scores for 'Cool Hand Luke', 'Bullitt' and 'Dirty Harry'.
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New James Bond director announced – here's our verdict
Villeneuve, who earned critical acclaim for the Dune franchise, 'Blade Runner 2049' and 'Sicario', said the role is a "massive responsibility". He added: "To me, (Bond is) sacred territory. I intend to honour the tradition and open the path for many new missions to come."
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Film of the Week: '28 Years Later' - Bold, brilliant and Brexity
Skipping ‘Months’, Danny Boyle returns to the series he started in 2002 with '28 Days Later' – supported by returning screenwriter Alex Garland and armed with a clear desire to avoid repeating himself. The result is a bold, brilliant and very surprising revival.
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Iranian Palme d'Or winner Jafar Panahi calls for fall of Tehran regime
In a powerful message posted on Instagram, the Iranian filmmaker appealed for an end to the conflict between his country and Israel. While urging for an international trial against the Jewish state, Panahi also called for the fall of the Tehran regime.
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Hitchcock heroine Kim Novak to be honoured with Venice Golden Lion
Legendary Hollywood actress Kim Novak, 92, best known for portraying the double life of Alfred Hitchcock's heroine in 'Vertigo', will be honoured at this year’s Venice Film Festival with the Golden Lion lifetime achievement award.
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Why has Auschwitz Museum created a digital replica of the death camp?
The technical team used the most advanced spatial scanning technologies to create a digital replica of the Auschwitz I camp. The project was recognised at the Cannes Film Festival. We interview Bartosz Bartyzel, a spokesman for the Auschwitz Museum, to learn more about the project.
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'Back To The Future’ stars join Gibson in search for missing guitar
“We are on the lookout for a missing guitar...”
No one has seen this now-iconic instrument since 1985 and the stars of the Back To The Future films have teamed up with Gibson to locate this important piece of cinema history. The hunt is on.
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Israeli soldiers bar West Bank tour organized by Oscar winners
The directors of 'No Other Land' said they had invited journalists to interview residents about increasing settler violence in the area. Israeli soldiers prevented them from doing so. "It's clear they don't want the world to see what is happening here.”