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Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos team up to protect Amazon rainforest

The Oscar-winning actor and the Amazon founder want to support the Brazilian government's efforts to protect the flora and fauna and safeguard indigenous peoples.

05/07/2023

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Here's what to expect from ‘The Passion of the Christ’ sequel

Heaven help us, we’re getting a sequel. Yes, really.

04/07/2023

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Kevin Spacey accuser describes how Oscar winner tried to 'groom' him

An alleged sex assault victim of Kevin Spacey said in front of a London court that the "slippery" Hollywood actor had tried to "groom" him.

04/07/2023

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‘Barbie’ banned in Vietnam over “Chinese propaganda”

Several weeks prior to its worldwide release, 'Barbie' faces a plot twist no one predicted - the film is causing geopolitical tensions...

04/07/2023

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Film of the Week: 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny'

The new and final Indiana Jones film starring Harrison Ford is finally out. And it’s more Dial of Disaster than Destiny...

30/06/2023

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London's Leicester Square welcomes stunning Indiana Jones statue

Indiana Jones takes his rightful place as the tenth statue in the illustrious 'Scenes in the Square' trail, joining an esteemed roster that includes Harry Potter, Bugs Bunny, and Paddington.

29/06/2023

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Rated and Ranked! The best European albums of the 21st century

We can sense the nods of agreement and hear the rumbling of discontent, but Euronews Culture stands by its much fought over selection. How many have you listened to? Do let us know your choices @euronewsculture #euronewsculture

27/06/2023

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Film of the Week: 'Asteroid City' - Wes Anderson's worst to date?

Heartache, alien sightings and quarantine... Wes Anderson’s spin on the sci-fi genre only amounts to Close Encounters of the Exasperating Kind. Asteroid City ends up as his most parodical and emotionally unengaging film to date.

23/06/2023

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Grammys: 'Only human creators' can win top award with new AI rule

Only 'human creators' eligible to win, recording academy says response to the use of artificial intelligence in songs.

19/06/2023

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Film of the Week: 'Tony, Shelly and the Magic Light'

A stop-motion standout of this year's Annecy Animation Film Festival, one to keep a close eye on.

16/06/2023

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Guillermo del Toro: 'We need to take over the asylum and then run it!'

Disclaimer: This article contains Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro dropping a fair few f-bombs.

16/06/2023

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Bill Cosby sued by nine more women over sexual assault allegations

The lawsuit against the disgraced actor is filed after Republican governor signed ‘lookback law’ eliminating deadline on sexual abuse cases.

16/06/2023

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Poland’s bus route 666: Farewell to the highway to Hel

RIP to the bus line which operated under the number 666 since 2006.

16/06/2023

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Germany opens probe into Rammstein singer after sex assault claims

"Preliminary proceedings have been initiated against Till Lindemann," said a spokeswoman for the Berlin public prosecution's office.

15/06/2023

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Marvel actor Tenoch Huerta denies accusations of sexual assault

The Marvel actor described the public allegations by musician and activist María Elena Ríos ‘false and unsubstantiated.’

13/06/2023

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'Hair' and 'Everwood' actor Treat Williams dies in motorcycle crash

Best known for his Golden Globe nominated role in 1979's 'Hair', Treat Williams has been "the heart of the Hollywood since the late 1970s.”

13/06/2023

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Wim Wenders named as this year's prestigious Lumière Award recipient

The celebrated director behind 'Paris, Texas', 'Wings of Desire', 'Buena Vista Social Club' and this year's Cannes highlight 'Perfect Days' succeeds last year's laureate Tim Burton as the Lumière Prize recipient.

12/06/2023

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Can AI help pick the next James Bond?

Photographer Alper Yesiltas has used a variety of AI tools to cast the next James Bond and shares his opinion on whether artificial intelligence can replace “true” photography.

12/06/2023

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Grimes on AI and streaming: Spotify should create an 'AI section'

Is Grimes ahead of the curve by allowing her voice to be used by anyone and suggesting that streamers should have an AI section? Or is artistic creativity threatened by AI-generated tunes?

12/06/2023

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Annecy Film Festival 2023: The unmissable animation event

The Annecy Animation Film Festival runs from 11 - 17 June. Here's the full lowdown.

10/06/2023