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   <title>'An unexpected story of friendship': Sean Penn to direct police officer drama on January 6 riots</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/17/an-unexpected-story-of-friendship-sean-penn-to-direct-police-officer-drama-on-january-6-ri</link>
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   <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:35:41 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>Sean Penn has signed a deal with Warner Bros. to direct a film he's scripted about the deadly attack on the US Capitol on January 6 in 2021.</description>
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   <title>Beyond 'Disclosure Day': Our picks of Steven Spielberg’s most underrated movies</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/16/beyond-disclosure-day-our-picks-of-steven-spielbergs-most-underrated-movies</link>
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   <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:15:26 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' has a strong box office opening despite mixed reviews. Felt alienated by it or looking to revisit / discover some of the director's filmography? The Euronews Culture team shares their picks of Spielberg’s underrated gems.</description>
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   <title>Trump tells Netanyahu 'be responsible with Lebanon, let Syria handle Hezbollah' at G7</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/16/trump-tells-netanyahu-be-responsible-with-lebanon-let-syria-handle-hezbollah-at-g7</link>
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   <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:19:54 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>Trump questions Netanyahu's methods, says Beirut strike was excessive, and points to Syria’s President as the most “capable” of countering Hezbollah.</description>
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   <title>She shoots, she scores: Spain's pioneering women's footballers get big screen treatment</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/13/she-shoots-she-scores-spains-pioneering-womens-footballers-get-big-screen-treatment</link>
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   <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:18:43 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>Decades before Spain won the World Cup, a group of women toured the country promoting women's football and even played Italy and Portugal with an unofficial national side.</description>
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   <title>Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Disclosure Day' - Close Encounters Of The Fourth Kind?</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/10/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-disclosure-day-close-encounters-of-the-fourth-kind</link>
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   <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:35:21 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>Steven Spielberg revisits his passion for interstellar visitors, with a government conspiracy begging to be blown wide open... 
NB: Spoiler-free review.</description>
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   <title>'Disclosure Day': Will Steven Spielberg deliver an audacious on-screen alien?</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/10/disclosure-day-will-steven-spielberg-deliver-an-audacious-on-screen-alien</link>
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   <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:16:20 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>Filmmakers have shaped our perception of the unknown, and Steven Spielberg has had aliens on the mind for a while now. He even believes they have been to Earth and may still be amongst us. Will his depiction of alien lifeforms in his anticipated new film 'Disclosure Day' challenge audiences?</description>
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   <title>Shaken, not ‘woke’: Idris Elba says that James Bond should ‘just be Bond’</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/09/shaken-not-woke-idris-elba-says-that-james-bond-should-just-be-bond</link>
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   <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:50:33 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>Idris Elba has stated that James Bond was “written how he was written for a reason” and suggested that some international audiences would not embrace “a Black male” playing 007.</description>
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   <title>Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Backrooms' - Liminal space horror you'll want to get lost in</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/05/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-backrooms-liminal-space-horror-youll-want-to-get-lost-i</link>
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   <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:13:01 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>Released last week in the US and UK, this year’s breakout horror hit finally heads to European cinemas. It was worth the wait.</description>
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   <title>R-AI-ging Bull: Backlash against Martin Scorsese after director endorses 'creatively freeing' AI</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/04/r-ai-ging-bull-backlash-against-martin-scorsese-after-director-endorses-creatively-freeing</link>
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   <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:31:22 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>Martin Scorsese is at the heart of the ever-growing debate regarding the rise of AI in Hollywood. The director of 'Taxi Driver' and 'Wolf of Wall Street' has endorsed an AI tool which he has described as &quot;creatively freeing&quot; in the pre-production process.</description>
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   <title>Wim Wenders withdraws 1975 film ‘Wrong Move’ featuring topless 13-year-old Nastassja Kinski</title>
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   <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:43:43 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>Director Wim Wenders’ controversial film ‘Wrong Move’ features a scene that depicts Nastassja Kinski, who was then aged 13, topless. Kinski has long been trying to have the scene removed. Now, Wenders has apologised and said he will block future access to his 1975 film.</description>
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   <title>Once Upon A Rant In Hollywood: Quentin Tarantino blasts Hollywood as a ‘flavourless sausage factory'</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/04/once-upon-a-rant-in-hollywood-quentin-tarantino-blasts-hollywood-as-a-flavourless-sausage-</link>
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   <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:13:44 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>“These days I’d rather read a book,” Tarantino said about the current state of Hollywood. There are, however, a few films the curmudgeonous director has enjoyed...</description>
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   <title>Clint Eastwood, 96, has officially retired from acting and directing according to son</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/02/clint-eastwood-96-has-officially-retired-from-acting-and-directing-according-to-son</link>
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   <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:31:03 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>After a career spanning seven decades, it would seem that Clint Eastwood has retired from movies – both in front and behind the camera.</description>
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   <title>Tay Story: Taylor Swift confirms new song for ‘Toy Story 5’, which will tackle screentime ‘terror’</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/02/tay-story-taylor-swift-confirms-new-song-for-toy-story-5-which-will-tackle-screentime-terr</link>
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   <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:13:58 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>Titled ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’, Taylor Swift’s song written for 'Toy Story 5' will come out at the end of this week. The cast of the upcoming fifth instalment in the Pixar franchise have confirmed that the movie will tackle the generational &quot;terror&quot; of children’s screentime.</description>
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   <title>Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Obsession' - Don't always trust the bear</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/29/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-obsession-dont-always-trust-the-bear</link>
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   <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 11:34:50 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>Infatuation leads to devastation in Curry Barker's violent contemporary take on a Monkey's Paw tale.</description>
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   <title>Hidden figures: Stephan Gladieu on photographing the people of North Korea</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/27/behind-enemy-lines-stephan-gladieu-on-photographing-the-people-of-north-korea</link>
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   <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 08:14:55 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>Ahead of his exhibition at the Musée des Confluences in Lyon, French photographer Stephan Gladieu talked to European Lens about his series titled ‘North Korea’, a collection of photographs taken over three years and several  trips to the reclusive country.</description>
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   <title>From creepypasta to Hollywood: Everything you need to know about 'Backrooms' and liminal horror</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/25/from-creepypasta-to-hollywood-everything-you-need-to-know-about-backrooms-and-liminal-horr</link>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 15:38:51 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>Ever been in an empty corridor which seems to stretch on forever, or found yourself in a deserted room that feels &quot;off&quot;? 
An upcoming film taps into &quot;liminality&quot;, an important concept in architecture, psychology and anthropology. 
Here's everything you need to know about 'Backrooms'.</description>
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   <title>Films more likely to star a ‘Chris’ or a talking animal than a woman over 60, study reveals </title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/25/films-more-likely-to-star-a-chris-or-a-talking-animal-than-a-woman-over-60-study-reveals</link>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 11:25:07 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>An anti-ageism campaign in the UK has uncovered that top-grossing films over past three years are more likely to star an actor named 'Chris' or a talking animal rather than a female lead over the age of 60. What gives?</description>
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   <title>Bad news for Star Wars as 'The Mandalorian And Grogu' becomes lowest box office opening for series</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/25/bad-news-for-star-wars-as-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-becomes-lowest-box-office-opening-for-</link>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 09:12:44 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>'The Mandalorian And Grogu', the Star Wars franchise’s first big screen outing since 2019’s 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker', has broken an unfortunate record. It has opened to the lowest box office in the franchise’s history.</description>
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   <title>'A mythological story': Lupita Nyong'o responds to racist backlash over 'The Odyssey' role</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/22/a-mythological-story-lupita-nyongo-responds-to-racist-backlash-over-the-odyssey-role</link>
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   <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 11:43:36 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>Lupita Nyong'o waved off racist criticism from online users, including Elon Musk, over her casting as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey.'</description>
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   <title>Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian And Grogu’ - Mando or Mandon’t?</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/22/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-star-wars-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-mando-or-mandont</link>
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   <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 07:34:41 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>The first big screen live-action Star Wars film in seven years is finally here...</description>
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   <title>Michael Bay to direct Iran movie about Donald Trump’s Operation Epic Fury</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/21/michael-bay-to-direct-iran-movie-about-donald-trumps-operation-epic-fury</link>
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   <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:00:04 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>The film will be based on journalist Mitchell Zuckoff's forthcoming book and will chronicle the rescue mission of two downed American pilots in Iran. Here’s why it already sounds like a terrible idea.</description>
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   <title>Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar calls Trump, Netanyahu and Putin 'monsters' in Cannes</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/20/spanish-director-pedro-almodovar-calls-trump-netanyahu-and-putin-monsters-in-cannes</link>
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   <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:50:42 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>Pedro Almodóvar is in Cannes today for his new film 'Bitter Christmas'. During a press conference, he stated that Europeans must become a &quot;shield&quot; against &quot;monsters&quot; Trump, Netanyahu and Putin.</description>
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   <title>Searching for James Bond: Official casting launches with new contenders (and Trump) auditioning</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/19/searching-for-james-bond-official-casting-launches-with-new-contenders-and-trump-auditioni</link>
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   <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:13:08 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>Official casting for the new James Bond has been announced, with Nina Gold at the helm. Who are the new favourites and why is the White House throwing Donald Trump's MAGA hat in the ring?</description>
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   <title>Macho men: Javier Bardem hits out at Trump, Putin and Netanyahu for 'male toxic behaviour' </title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/18/macho-men-javier-bardem-hits-out-at-trump-putin-and-netanyahu-for-male-toxic-behaviour</link>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:16:54 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>Oscar-winning actor Javier Bardem called out world leaders U.S. President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel for &quot;male toxic behavior that is creating thousands of dead people,&quot; during his appearance at the Cannes Film Festival, Sunday.</description>
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   <title>Cannes Film Festival: Alexandra Matthaiou on the Directors' Fortnight </title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/15/cannes-film-festival-alexandra-matthaeou-on-the-directors-fortnight</link>
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   <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:25:07 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>The director spoke to Euronews about her third short film participating in the acclaimed film festival. It makes its world premiere during the Directors' Fortnight, the section that has long highlighted independent and daring cinematic voices.</description>
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   <title>Everything you need to know about the 2026 Cannes Film Festival in just over a minute </title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/13/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-2026-cannes-film-festival-in-just-over-a-minute</link>
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   <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:16:51 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>The 79th Cannes Film Festival is underway on the Côte d'Azur, kicking off with the French period-comedy The Electric Kiss and an honorary Palme d'Or for Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson.</description>
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   <title>This historic Oxford cinema could be lost to film lovers soon if its lease is not renewed</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/08/this-historic-oxford-cinema-could-be-lost-to-film-lovers-soon-if-its-lease-is-not-renewed</link>
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   <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 16:09:36 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>The Ultimate Picture Palace in Oxford, UK, requires a lease extension past 2037 to be able to carry out key renovations and make the most of grants for energy efficiency and accessibility.</description>
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   <title>Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Mortal Kombat II' - Game Over? </title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/08/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-mortal-kombat-ii-game-over</link>
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   <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 11:05:59 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>Dumb fun for some; another failed video game adaptation for others. Wherever you stand, just don't fall for the &quot;made for the fans&quot; routine...</description>
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   <title>'The Odyssey' trailer sparks criticism over accents and ‘daddy’ issues</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/06/the-odyssey-trailer-sparks-criticism-over-accents-and-daddy-issues</link>
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   <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:42:18 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>Christopher Nolan’s forthcoming epic is dividing opinions. The latest trailer has sparked criticism over the use of modern terms and American accents, which seem at odds with the ancient Greek setting...</description>
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   <title>Cyclops, beards and a cute puppy: New trailer for ‘The Odyssey’ released online</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/05/cyclops-beards-and-a-cute-puppy-new-trailer-for-the-odyssey-released-online</link>
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   <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 14:44:23 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>A new full-length trailer has been released for 'The Odyssey', Sir Christopher Nolan’s 13th feature film and his first since the Oscar-winning 'Oppenheimer'. It looks mighty promising and shrouded in darkness. Literally.</description>
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   <title>Oscars: New rules announced - AI actors and scripts cannot win awards</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/04/oscars-new-rules-announced-ai-actors-and-scripts-cannot-win-awards</link>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 08:51:58 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>The Academy has updated its rules for how artificial intelligence is used, including one that says all screenplays must be humanly created. There are more ambiguous statements regarding acting, however...</description>
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   <title>Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Mother Mary' – The Devil Wears Red</title>
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   <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 08:14:25 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>Anne Hathaway headlines both fashion crowdpleaser 'The Devil Wears Prada' and fashion psychodrama 'Mother Mary'. Both have their merits, but we're leaning for the weird one this week...</description>
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   <title>You Are Not Alone: ‘Michael’ sequel could begin shooting later this year</title>
   <link>http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/30/you-are-not-alone-michael-sequel-could-begin-shooting-later-this-year</link>
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   <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:28:07 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>The studio executive behind the Michael Jackson biopic ‘Michael’ has confirmed that a sequel is in the works, and could shoot as early as this year.</description>
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   <title>‘Love Actually’ door goes up for auction as owner needs a break from tourists</title>
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   <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:52:44 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>The London door has become a massive tourist attraction, with thousands of fans of the British rom-com flocking to the property used for filming to see it.</description>
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   <title>Why is ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ facing backlash and calls for boycott?</title>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:02:25 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>'The Devil Wears Prada 2' - out this week - is facing a boycott in Asia after a social media clip released before the film hits cinemas presents a character deemed to be an offensive stereotype.</description>
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   <title>'Michael' breaks records for music biopics at box office with $217 million global opening</title>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:54:25 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>International sales are strong, as 'Michael' has collected a $217.4 million global opening - a new high for a music biopic. The film has defied a rocky production, negative reviews, as well as accusations of whitewashing the troubling legacy of the King of Pop.</description>
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   <title>Maggie Gyllenhaal named Venice Film Festival jury president for 2026 edition</title>
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   <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:53:21 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>“Venice has always supported truthful, singular voices, and I am honored to play a part in continuing that brave and necessary tradition,&quot; said Gyllenhaal.</description>
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   <title>A family affair? Michael Jackson family and biopic stars defend ‘Michael’ despite very poor reviews</title>
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   <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:40:10 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>It could be the film to beat for the title of 2026's most soulless release... But (most of) the Jackson family are defending the MJ biopic 'Michael', which could beat box office records this weekend despite overwhelmingly negative reviews.</description>
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   <title>Meryl Streep: ‘Would we have fashion without gay people?’ </title>
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   <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:24:48 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>The award-winning actress, who has long been an LGBTQ+ ally, returns to her iconic role of Miranda Priestly in the upcoming 'The Devil Wears Prada 2'.</description>
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   <title>Darfur dispatch: A photo essay from the frontline of a forgotten war </title>
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   <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:54:03 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>Twenty years of war in Darfur through the lens of Swedish photographer Peter Biro. As conflicts drag on, attention fades and images lose their urgency. But the reality he captured does not disappear — and neither, he says, should our awareness of it.</description>
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   <title>Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Michael' - It's bad. It's really, really bad</title>
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   <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:47:50 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>The King of Pop is back... And whatever you think of him, you’ll wish he wasn’t.</description>
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   <title>Cannes Film Festival unveils 2026 poster inspired by ‘Thelma &amp; Louise’ </title>
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   <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:18:16 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>The official poster for the 2026 edition of the Cannes Film Festival pays tribute to 'Thelma &amp; Louise' – Ridley Scott’s feminist roadtrip adventure which premiered at Cannes 35 years ago.</description>
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   <title>Martin Scorsese’s Pope Francis film ‘Aldeas’ premieres at Vatican one year after pontiff’s death </title>
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   <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:52:03 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>The Vatican will screen the film 'Aldeas', which features Pope Francis' last on-screen interview. The premiere takes place on the one-year anniversary of his death.</description>
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   <title>Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Lee Cronin's The Mummy' - A successful exhumation?</title>
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   <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:31:59 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>Waking the undead is never a great shout. Lee Cronin delivers a very icky and overlong take on ancient evil - and despite several bum notes, some gore hounds will find plenty to get under their teeth.</description>
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   <title>The need for... a trilogy: Tom Cruise confirmed to return for Top Gun 3</title>
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   <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:22:29 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>Paramount have announced that Tom Cruise and producer Jerry Bruckheimer are returning for a third installment of Top Gun, following 2022’s hugely successful 'Top Gun: Maverick'.</description>
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   <title>Val Kilmer AI replica debuts in first trailer for controversial movie 'As Deep as the Grave'</title>
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   <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:52:07 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>The first trailer for “As Deep as the Grave” has been released, with the late Val Kilmer appearing as an AI-generated replica, created by filmmakers with the permission of his estate following his death last year.</description>
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   <title>Jamie Dornan as Aragorn in new Lord Of The Rings film ‘The Hunt For Gollum’ gets mixed reaction</title>
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   <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:23:13 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>The latest entry in the J.R.R. Tolkien big-screen Lord Of The Rings saga gets some casting news... And some fans aren’t thrilled.</description>
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   <title>Spanish film ‘Deaf’ awarded European Parliament's 2026 LUX Prize</title>
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   <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:14:16 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>The European Parliament awarded its LUX film prize to 'Sorda' ('Deaf') from the Spanish director Eva Libertad and actress Miriam Garlo, who have replicated on the big screen their deep and special relationship.</description>
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   <title>LUX Audience Award finalists discuss themes of love and freedom in film</title>
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   <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:06:19 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>Euronews held a debate with four of the LUX Audience Award 2026 finalists at the European Parliament. The discussion touched on shared themes in the films, such as love, freedom and family.</description>
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   <title>Cinematic treasure: Lost film stock from Georges Méliès film found in US attic</title>
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   <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:23:38 +0200</pubDate>
   <description>A cinematic treasure trove has been unearthed in the US after an old family chest, which had remained sealed for over a century, was finally opened. Among the ten reels it contained was a forgotten film by French cinema pioneer Georges Méliès, entitled 'Gugusse et l'automate'.</description>
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