https://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:30:44 +0200 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:30:44 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png https://www.euronews.com https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/09/11/gaza-documentary-naza-wows-venice-and-breaks-standing-ovation-record https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/09/11/gaza-documentary-naza-wows-venice-and-breaks-standing-ovation-record Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:30:17 +0200 'NAZA', the new documentary by 'No Other Land' filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, earned a record-breaking 24.5-minute standing ovation following its premiere – the longest-ever ovation recorded at the Venice Film Festival. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/09/11/the-survivor-documentary-on-spanish-woman-who-posed-as-911-victim https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/09/11/the-survivor-documentary-on-spanish-woman-who-posed-as-911-victim Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:00:41 +0200 Catalan Alicia Esteve spent six years posing as Tania Head, a 9/11 survivor and head of a victims' association. In a new documentary "The Survivor", Kike Maíllo investigates how the lie endured until she was exposed by The New York Times in 2007. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/09/10/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-oasis-dont-look-back-in-anger-biblical-or-a-missed-oppo https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/09/10/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-oasis-dont-look-back-in-anger-biblical-or-a-missed-oppo Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:56:00 +0200 As a good-vibes-only record of the Live '25 Tour, 'Oasis: Don't Look Back In Anger' does an admirable job. But the oddly coy documentary fails to meaningfully address the Gallagher brothers' reconciliation, or why the 2025 reunion was such a phenomenon. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/09/07/you-can-see-everything-top-secret-elizabeth-holmes-documentary-unveiled https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/09/07/you-can-see-everything-top-secret-elizabeth-holmes-documentary-unveiled Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:47:19 +0200 Shrouded in secrecy for years, the documentary following disgraced entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes premiered at a secret screening yesterday at the Telluride Film Festival. A24 has released a trailer and announced that the film will hit cinemas next month. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/09/07/hollywood-blacklisting-susan-sarandon-shares-her-support-for-palestine-has-cost-her-film-r https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/09/07/hollywood-blacklisting-susan-sarandon-shares-her-support-for-palestine-has-cost-her-film-r Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:56:03 +0200 The 79-year-old actress has been vocal with her support for Palestine amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza and shared that her activism carries professional consequences. Her comments follow several artists coming to the defence of actor Mark Ruffalo, who has also been the victim of a "smear campaign". https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/09/04/film-director-tony-gatlif-creator-of-gadjo-dilo-dies-aged-77 https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/09/04/film-director-tony-gatlif-creator-of-gadjo-dilo-dies-aged-77 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:35:15 +0200 "Tony Gatlif loved backroads and disappearing borders," wrote on X the French culture minister in her tribute to the filmmaker behind 25 films. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/09/04/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-teenage-sex-and-death-at-camp-miasma https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/09/04/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-teenage-sex-and-death-at-camp-miasma Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:37:57 +0200 Jane Schoenbrun's third feature film in their Screen Trilogy is a fever dream of fear, desire and blood-soaked release. It hails a return to brain-spilling cinema; the kind that's audacious, experimental, and encourages feelings over fatigue. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/09/03/lisbon-motelx-launches-20th-edition-with-expanded-programme-and-plenty-of-horror https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/09/03/lisbon-motelx-launches-20th-edition-with-expanded-programme-and-plenty-of-horror Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:39:37 +0200 Marking its 20th edition, the festival stretches over more days and more venues, packed with new discoveries and cult favourites at Portugal's scariest film event. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/09/02/venice-film-festival-clooney-conflicts-and-competition-dominate-as-ceremonies-begin https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/09/02/venice-film-festival-clooney-conflicts-and-competition-dominate-as-ceremonies-begin Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:17:28 +0200 Awards, artificial intelligence, conflicts and climate change. Much of the opening talk at the start of the 83rd Venice Film Festival has revolved around geopolitics, propaganda and the future of cinema. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/09/01/the-road-to-dunesday-euronews-cultures-massive-fall-movie-preview https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/09/01/the-road-to-dunesday-euronews-cultures-massive-fall-movie-preview Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:40:52 +0200 There's still plenty of cinematic goodness to look forward to in the last four months of 2026. Here are our picks for the hotly awaited movies you won't want to miss. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/31/spider-man-brand-new-day-dethrones-titanic-and-nears-all-time-box-office-top-three https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/31/spider-man-brand-new-day-dethrones-titanic-and-nears-all-time-box-office-top-three Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:27:37 +0200 Nothing can stop 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' and its historic box office run. It now sits as the fourth highest-grossing movie of all time and could soon bump 'Avatar: The Way of Water' off the global podium. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/28/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-the-dog-stars-a-smouldering-jacob-elordi-cant-save-us https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/28/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-the-dog-stars-a-smouldering-jacob-elordi-cant-save-us Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:52:35 +0200 Ridley Scott's latest film proves that while a smouldering Jacob Elordi and his faithful dog can't save us in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, Josh Brolin’s goatee can spark some hope. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/28/barton-jack-barton-could-this-unknown-british-actor-be-the-next-james-bond https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/28/barton-jack-barton-could-this-unknown-british-actor-be-the-next-james-bond Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:31:45 +0200 Relative unknown Jack Barton is reportedly emerging as the surprise frontrunner to become the next James Bond, ahead of further screen tests expected in September. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/25/meet-the-new-james-bond-villain-saoirse-ronan-is-dead-serious-about-wanting-to-play-a-007- https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/25/meet-the-new-james-bond-villain-saoirse-ronan-is-dead-serious-about-wanting-to-play-a-007- Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:05:23 +0200 This is not the first time that Oscar-nominated Irish actress Saoirse Ronan has expressed a desire to play a Bond villain... But with her recent comments and her husband currently rumoured to be the frontrunner for the next 007, we need this casting to happen now more than ever. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/21/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-fjord-a-worthy-2026-palme-dor-winner https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/21/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-fjord-a-worthy-2026-palme-dor-winner Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:42:22 +0200 A deeply religious Romanian family clashes with Norway's liberal principles when the couple is suspected of child abuse. This year’s Palme d’Or winner will polarise. And that’s the point. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/20/uk-cinemas-consider-ban-on-meta-pervert-glasses-over-piracy-and-privacy-concerns https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/20/uk-cinemas-consider-ban-on-meta-pervert-glasses-over-piracy-and-privacy-concerns Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:50:57 +0200 The UK Cinema Association is weighing restrictions on Meta glasses, which can provide accessibility features but also record videos covertly. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/19/has-disney-found-a-million-alpacas-for-johnny-depps-return-to-the-pirates-of-the-caribbean https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/19/has-disney-found-a-million-alpacas-for-johnny-depps-return-to-the-pirates-of-the-caribbean Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:00:42 +0200 Johnny Depp is reportedly in talks to reprise his role as Captain Jack Sparrow in a sixth Pirates of the Caribbean movie, despite having been dropped from the franchise following his legal woes. Depp even said that he would not return to the role again even for "$300m and a million alpacas"... https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/18/niu-lai-how-is-a-disaster-level-chinese-animated-film-rivalling-the-odyssey-at-the-box-off https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/18/niu-lai-how-is-a-disaster-level-chinese-animated-film-rivalling-the-odyssey-at-the-box-off Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:16:12 +0200 A low-budget and shoddy-looking animated film has emerged as this summer’s most unexpected box-office hit in China. Here’s how ‘Niu Lai’ has transformed online mockery into big bucks and a viral phenomenon. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/17/watch-viral-footage-of-beatles-biopics-actors-recreating-iconic-abbey-road-album-cover https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/17/watch-viral-footage-of-beatles-biopics-actors-recreating-iconic-abbey-road-album-cover Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:37:45 +0200 Footage of the four-film series, 'The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event', has gone viral online, with one scene recreating the Fab Four’s iconic 'Abbey Road' album cover. All four films are currently scheduled for a simultaneous release in April 2028. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/17/spider-man-brand-new-day-becomes-eighth-film-in-history-to-cross-2-billion-at-box-office https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/17/spider-man-brand-new-day-becomes-eighth-film-in-history-to-cross-2-billion-at-box-office Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:54:57 +0200 The Marvel blockbuster 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' has become one of only eight films in history to reach the $2billion box office milestone, and looks set to finish 2026 as one of the top grossing films of all time. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/14/beyond-the-headlines-daniel-malikyar-on-capturing-the-unseen-beauty-of-afghanistan https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/14/beyond-the-headlines-daniel-malikyar-on-capturing-the-unseen-beauty-of-afghanistan Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:15:21 +0200 Photographer Daniel Malikyar is using his project titled Afghanistan to counter the way the country is typically seen through headlines of war, conflict and the Taliban's takeover. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/13/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-the-end-of-oak-street-putting-the-jurassic-world-franch https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/13/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-the-end-of-oak-street-putting-the-jurassic-world-franch Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:40:26 +0200 A mysterious cosmic event uproots Oak Street from 80s suburbia to prehistoric times... It's the blockbuster surprise of the summer. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/12/jack-lowden-for-james-bond-did-british-tv-presenter-and-author-richard-osman-leak-identity https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/12/jack-lowden-for-james-bond-did-british-tv-presenter-and-author-richard-osman-leak-identity Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:10:42 +0200 Speaking on his podcast, Richard Osman claimed to have insider knowledge that suggests a certain Scottish actor could be next in line to play James Bond... https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/11/brad-pitt-backs-certain-use-of-ai-in-hollywood-its-going-to-help-these-mid-budget-films-ge https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/11/brad-pitt-backs-certain-use-of-ai-in-hollywood-its-going-to-help-these-mid-budget-films-ge Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:09:49 +0200 Brad Pitt has shared that when it comes to making expensive visual effects more affordable, AI could help more modestly budgeted productions get off the ground. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/07/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-her-private-hell-nicolas-winding-refns-horny-bore https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/07/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-her-private-hell-nicolas-winding-refns-horny-bore Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:30:34 +0200 Ten years since his last feature ('The Neon Demon'), the director of 'Drive' and 'Only God Forgives' signs his most vacuous and boring film yet. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/07/michael-2-sequel-to-michael-jackson-biopic-teased-with-production-beginning-soon https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/07/michael-2-sequel-to-michael-jackson-biopic-teased-with-production-beginning-soon Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:59:39 +0200 This year's blockbuster Michael Jackson biopic, which hit $1 billion at the box office, is officially getting a sequel, with production starting later in 2026 or early 2027. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/06/distressing-imagery-from-ali-g-to-the-mummy-which-movie-posters-have-been-banned-since-200 https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/06/distressing-imagery-from-ali-g-to-the-mummy-which-movie-posters-have-been-banned-since-200 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:56:33 +0200 Content warning: Some of the movie posters featured in this article are NSFW and can feature images which some may find graphic or distressing. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/05/spider-man-brand-new-day-becomes-second-fastest-film-in-history-to-cross-1-billion-box-off https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/05/spider-man-brand-new-day-becomes-second-fastest-film-in-history-to-cross-1-billion-box-off Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:46:02 +0200 The new Spider-Man film, Tom Holland's fourth solo adventure, surpassed 'Avengers: Endgame' for its opening box office weekend and has now become the second fastest film in history to cross the $1 billion mark. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/05/star-wars-a-new-hope-dubbed-into-welsh-for-the-first-time-to-mark-sci-fi-classics-50th-ann https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/05/star-wars-a-new-hope-dubbed-into-welsh-for-the-first-time-to-mark-sci-fi-classics-50th-ann Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:06:17 +0200 “A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away …” Or should that be: “Amser maith yn ôl, mewn galaeth bell bell i ffwrdd ...” 'Star Wars: A New Hope' has been dubbed into the Welsh language for the first time in order to celebrate the film’s 50th anniversary next year. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/04/identity-of-new-007-good-bet-that-next-actor-to-play-james-bond-announced-this-year-says-p https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/04/identity-of-new-007-good-bet-that-next-actor-to-play-james-bond-announced-this-year-says-p Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:21:21 +0200 Who will take the 007 mantle after Daniel Craig? Not long to find out, as the identity of the new James Bond will be announced this year, according to producer Amy Pascal. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/04/spider-man-brand-new-day-officially-has-the-biggest-box-office-opening-weekend-in-history https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/04/spider-man-brand-new-day-officially-has-the-biggest-box-office-opening-weekend-in-history Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:54:14 +0200 The new Spider-Man film's box office takings now stand at a record-setting $360m, making it the biggest debut in box office history. 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' and 'Avengers: Endgame' are the only two movies in history to cross $300 million in a single weekend. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/03/the-countdown-to-barbieland-will-we-ever-get-a-barbie-sequel https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/03/the-countdown-to-barbieland-will-we-ever-get-a-barbie-sequel Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:23:18 +0200 Pressure is mounting to get a deal secured before the end of the year and so far, negotiations have stalled... https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/03/spider-man-brand-new-day-scores-second-biggest-ever-global-opening-weekend-nears-1bn-world https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/03/spider-man-brand-new-day-scores-second-biggest-ever-global-opening-weekend-nears-1bn-world Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:29:00 +0200 The recently released 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' has made box office history in its first weekend in cinemas and looks set to pass the $1bn mark in the next couple of days. It's on track to becoming the highest grossing movie of 2026, overtaking 'The Odyssey''s box office tally in just four days. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/31/netflix-sued-for-105m-over-stolen-nicolas-cage-world-war-ii-thriller-fortitude https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/31/netflix-sued-for-105m-over-stolen-nicolas-cage-world-war-ii-thriller-fortitude Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:11:11 +0200 The lawsuit states that an encrypted copy of the film was on one of several hard drives stolen from Netflix offices in Los Angeles last month, and that the theft has compromised the sale of the film. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/30/crude-language-of-maga-author-joyce-carol-oates-defends-the-odyssey-after-translators-scat https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/30/crude-language-of-maga-author-joyce-carol-oates-defends-the-odyssey-after-translators-scat Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:01:24 +0200 The cultural debate over Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ continues, with Pulitzer Prize-finalist Joyce Carol Oates defending the film following a scathing review by translator Emily Wilson, who wrote that the film had “nothing convincing to say.” https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/30/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-spider-man-brand-new-day-spidey-to-the-mcus-rescue https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/30/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-spider-man-brand-new-day-spidey-to-the-mcus-rescue Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:25:36 +0200 It’s been a rough five years for the world’s biggest movie franchise. The MCU has delivered more misses than hits in its post-'Endgame' era, and now relies on everyone's favourite wall-crawler to save the day. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/29/rocking-the-iron-curtain-how-queens-1986-budapest-concert-cracked-the-soviet-bloc https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/29/rocking-the-iron-curtain-how-queens-1986-budapest-concert-cracked-the-soviet-bloc Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:07:35 +0200 On 27 July 1986, a concert by British rock band Queen in Budapest symbolically tore down the Iron Curtain. A crowd of 80,000 filled the People's Stadium to feel the first wave of freedom. The band's official photographer Denis O'Regan recalls that night in an exclusive interview with Euronews. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/27/guillermo-del-toro-absolutely-no-goddamn-ai-in-pans-labyrinth-restoration https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/27/guillermo-del-toro-absolutely-no-goddamn-ai-in-pans-labyrinth-restoration Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:34:44 +0200 “What we’re protecting is the beauty and the redeeming power of art," said the iconic director, whose film 'Pan's Labyrinth' has been restored without the use of AI and is heading back to cinemas in October. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/27/meet-the-new-black-panther-british-actor-david-jonsson-cast-as-tchallas-son-in-black-panth https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/27/meet-the-new-black-panther-british-actor-david-jonsson-cast-as-tchallas-son-in-black-panth Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:44:07 +0200 British actor David Jonsson has been revealed as the new Black Panther in surprise Comic-Con announcement this weekend. The 32-year-old rose to fame on HBO’s hit show ‘Industry’ before wowing audiences in 'Rye Lane' and 'Alien: Romulus'. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/24/odysseys-bones-and-hens-what-are-the-best-movies-of-2026-so-far https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/24/odysseys-bones-and-hens-what-are-the-best-movies-of-2026-so-far Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:43:38 +0200 How many have you seen? And do you agree with our first-half of 2026 ranking? https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/23/venice-film-festival-backs-auteurs-herzog-kore-eda-mcdonagh-and-morettis-return https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/23/venice-film-festival-backs-auteurs-herzog-kore-eda-mcdonagh-and-morettis-return Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:22:46 +0200 The Venice Film Festival unveils the line-up for its 83rd edition: five Italian films in competition, Nanni Moretti returns, top directors and a galaxy of stars on the red carpet https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/23/armour-of-god-ultimatum-jackie-chan-starts-shooting-in-kazakhstan https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/23/armour-of-god-ultimatum-jackie-chan-starts-shooting-in-kazakhstan Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:15:09 +0200 Filming has begun on the fourth installment of the action adventure comedy series in the Almaty and Mangystau regions. One of the movie's producer Igor Tsay told Euronews why the Central Asian country was chosen for its locations. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/23/rip-la-la-hand-saga-ryan-gosling-detail-fixed-in-10-year-anniversary-la-la-land-poster https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/23/rip-la-la-hand-saga-ryan-gosling-detail-fixed-in-10-year-anniversary-la-la-land-poster Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:13:59 +0200 Flat hand out, perky hand in. For the film's 10th anniversary, a new version of the 'La La Land' poster has been released, and it fixes a small detail that has kept Ryan Gosling up at night... https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/21/luke-skywalkers-the-empire-strikes-back-lightsaber-breaks-star-wars-record-at-auction https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/21/luke-skywalkers-the-empire-strikes-back-lightsaber-breaks-star-wars-record-at-auction Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:45:31 +0200 The lightsaber used by actor Mark Hamill in 'The Empire Strikes Back' (1980) has broken a record at auction for the sale of screen-used props. It sold for $3.75 million. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/20/from-following-to-the-odyssey-all-christopher-nolan-movies-ranked-from-weakest-to-stronges https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/20/from-following-to-the-odyssey-all-christopher-nolan-movies-ranked-from-weakest-to-stronges Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:36:41 +0200 The much-anticipated return of Christopher Nolan has delighted film fans, as 'The Odyssey' has garnered critical praise and box office success. Euronews Culture offers the definitive ranking of all 13 of the acclaimed director's films. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/20/the-odyssey-makes-history-at-global-box-office-for-christopher-nolan https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/20/the-odyssey-makes-history-at-global-box-office-for-christopher-nolan Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:39:14 +0200 Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of "The Odyssey" has secured a massive international debut, collecting $264m in global ticket sales during its opening weekend - representing the director's biggest international opening ever. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/17/the-odyssey-from-classroom-and-stage-to-christopher-nolans-epic https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/17/the-odyssey-from-classroom-and-stage-to-christopher-nolans-epic Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:32:36 +0200 Students are asked to analyse Odysseus’s intelligence in relation to his physical strength and to decide whether killing the suitors is a just act. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/16/rome-organises-open-air-film-screenings-to-help-residents-cope-with-the-ongoing-heatwave https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/16/rome-organises-open-air-film-screenings-to-help-residents-cope-with-the-ongoing-heatwave Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:12:55 +0200 As part of a city initiative, Rome is inviting residents to watch films at more than 50 outdoor cinemas to help them cope with the ongoing heatwave. The programme features a mix of new releases and classic films. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/16/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-the-odyssey-an-epic-but-flawed-trip-to-hades-and-back https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/16/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-the-odyssey-an-epic-but-flawed-trip-to-hades-and-back Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:28:12 +0200 Christopher Nolan follows his Oscar-winning 'Oppenheimer' with his most ambitious undertaking to date: adapting Homer's epic poem to the screen. As impressive as it is, something feels missing... https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/16/george-lucas-says-ai-is-the-future-of-filmmaking-theres-nothing-you-can-do-about-it https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/16/george-lucas-says-ai-is-the-future-of-filmmaking-theres-nothing-you-can-do-about-it Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:06:10 +0200 Someone has turned to the dark side... In a recent interview, Star Wars creator George Lucas said that rejecting using AI to make movies is like rejecting cars in favour of horses...