David Mouriquand

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Johnny Depp's comeback film to open this year’s Cannes Film Festival

Johnny Depp's comeback film, a French period drama in which he plays King Louis XV, will be the opening film of the Cannes Film Festival.

06/04/2023

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Stromae cancels sold-out shows over health issues

Belgian pop star Stromae has announced the cancellation of 14 sold-out European tour dates due to health reasons.

05/04/2023

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The Lekto problem: The Macron–Hitler fresco controversy explained

A fresco by French graffiti artist Lekto, which compares President Macron to Hitler, is sparking controversy...

05/04/2023

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Dare you enter The Twilight Zone?

'The Twilight Zone' creator Rod Serling is to be honoured in his hometown. But have you ever entered The Twilight Zone? Here's our guide to the must-see episodes

05/04/2023

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Warner Bros. close to inking deal for Harry Potter HBO Max series

Accio Depressingly Predictable Reboot! Warner Bros. close to inking deal for Harry Potter HBO Max series

04/04/2023

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Indiana Jones confirmed for Cannes premiere

Crack out the whips and don your best fedora - Indiana Jones is swinging into the French Riviera

04/04/2023

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World Press Photo 2023 regional winners showcase realities of war

The World Press Photo has announced the regional winners of its 2023 photo contest. The selection includes images which showcase stories from photojournalists and documentary photographers across every continent.

04/04/2023

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Everything you wanted to know about Japan’s Penis Festival

Every spring, thousands of tourists flock to Kawasaki, Japan, to celebrate one thing – the penis.

03/04/2023

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National Film Score Day: The best film scores since 2010

Today is National Film Score Day, which recognizes the musical masterpieces in cinema and, more specifically, the talented composers who create them.

03/04/2023

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Pink Floyd: The (literal) dark side of the moon and fandom

Pink Floyd have announced a unique event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their iconic eighth album, 1973’s ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’. And it's a doozy...

03/04/2023

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Your mission, 007: Save King Charles III's coronation

A new James Bond novel has been commissioned to celebrate King Charles’ coronation: 'On HIS Majesty's Secret Service'. Where do they get their ideas?

31/03/2023

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The OneLove and rainbow armband controversy hits the Women’s World Cup

FIFA could ban the armbands from the Women's World Cup this summer, as the governing body has issued a statement saying that they want teams to wear a standard band.

31/03/2023

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The story behind the trending hashtag #MacronOrdure (#MacronGarbage)

The story of a 50-year-old French woman has been doing the rounds in France and gone viral on Twitter. Here's why...

30/03/2023

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Banksy's 'Brace Yourself' painting sells for three times estimate

Banksy's 'Brace Yourself!' painting sells for three times its original estimate... The painting has an interesting origin story - here's the lowdown

30/03/2023

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Ooh la la: 15 takeaways from 2023 French sex report

French sex in numbers: Here are the 15 takeaways from 2023 sex report, revealing the truth about Gallic kinkiness

30/03/2023

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US Army quickly refashion ads after Jonathan Majors' arrest

The US Army is mobilizing to quickly update its recruiting ads, after being forced to yank commercials that featured actor Jonathan Majors, in the wake of his arrest last Saturday on various assault charges.

30/03/2023

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Are the edits to Agatha Christie's novels historical revisionism?

The British writer's classic work has been rewritten to avoid "offending" contemporary readers, with the adventures of Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot to be rewritten and edited by Harper Collins to remove any language that might be seen as offensive.

29/03/2023

Food and Drink

Italy moves to ban lab-grown meat in bid to protect food heritage

Italy is moving to ban lab-grown meat. If the proposal is passed by parliament, Italian industry will not be allowed to produce food or feed "from cell cultures or tissues derived from vertebrate animals"

29/03/2023

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Are they seriously rebooting The X Files?

Ryan Coogler, the director (and co-writer) of both Black Panther films, Fruitvale Station and Creed, is reportedly "remounting" beloved show The X Files

29/03/2023

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The British Film Institute admits to internal racism

The British Film Institute (BFI), one of the UK’s most powerful and influential movie funding bodies, is finally addressing claims of racism.

28/03/2023