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Oscar nominated actress Diane Ladd dies aged 89

Diane Ladd, three-time Academy Award nominee and star of David Lynch's 'Wild at Heart', has died at 89. Her daughter, actress Laura Dern, confirmed her death.

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Actor Tchécky Karyo, star of 'The Bear' and 'Nikita' dies aged 72

With around 100 acting credits to his name, Tchéky Karyo was the embodiment of the French crime thriller.

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Halloween unseen: The best and overlooked horror films

With a Halloween night filled with terror approaching you might be stuck for choice between ghosts, ghouls and goblins, but fear not. If you're planning a movie night and can’t decide what to watch - or want to discover a gem - we’ve got you covered.

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Film of the Week: 'Hedda’ - A dazzling tale of freedom and power

Nia DaCosta's 'Hedda', out on Prime Video, is a modern and audacious retelling of Henrik Ibsen's 1891 play, about a disillusioned woman's quest for social and financial advancement.

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'Penniless' Francis Ford Coppola sells $1 million watch for 'Megaflop'

The American filmmaker is auctioning off seven watches from his luxury timepiece collection after very poor box office returns from his widely panned self-funded 2024 film 'Megalopolis'.

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Fawlty Towers actress Prunella Scales dies aged 93

The actress Prunella Scales, best known for her role as Sybil Fawlty in the British comedy series Fawlty Series, has died aged 93.

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The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

A London exhibition that turns your heartbeat into art, an exhilarating new album from Florence and the Machine, and clown-induced spooks in HBO's new IT series. Here's what to look out for this week (if you dare).

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Film of the Week: 'A House of Dynamite' - A nuclear thriller misfire

Out on Netflix today, Kathryn Bigelow's first film since 2017's 'Detroit' sees the Oscar winner tackle the prospect of nuclear annihilation. With mixed results.

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Gen Z want less sex in movies and TV shows according to new study

According to a new study, raunchy teen comedies and sexually edgy dramas are losing favour among Gen Z viewers.

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Kazakh stuntwoman Zhibek Zhappasbayeva defies global barriers

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Zhibek Zhappasbayeva is breaking global barriers in the stunt world, seamlessly blending tradition with modern action and proving that Kazakh stunt performers can do it all.

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Michael Mann on 'Heat 2' and whether AI will be involved

Michael Mann, who is this year's recipient of the prestigious Lumière Award, sat down with journalists in Lyon and revealed what the long-awaited sequel to 1995's 'Heat' could look like...

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The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

The magic of unicorns in art, a Bruce Springsteen biopic, and '90s post-rockers Tortoise return - here's what to look out for this week.

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Michael Mann receives the 2025 Lumière Award

The Lumière Festival honoured iconic director Michael Mann by awarding him its prestigious prize. In an emotional ceremony, the American filmmaker praised the festival's spirit and revealed details about the Heat sequel, which could begin production next summer.

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Film of the Week: ‘Frankenstein’ – Guillermo del Toro's consecration?

Obsession leading to cruelty was Victor Frankenstein’s undoing. But can obsession leading to artistry be Guillermo del Toro’s triumph?

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Natalie Portman on acting, Diane Keaton and Black Swan butt exercises

At a sold-out masterclass during this year’s Lumière Film Festival, guest of honour Natalie Portman shared her experiences of working in Hollywood for 30 years and whether her Harvard degree in psychology helps her craft. Euronews Culture were there. Here are some of the key takeaways.

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Guillermo del Toro on 'Frankenstein': 'AI can go f**k itself!'

"Art is not only necessary, it is urgent. And AI can go f*ck itself!” Guillermo del Toro is a guest of honour at this year’s Lumière Film Festival. He presents his adaptation of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein", which audiences got to see on the big screen before it streams on Netflix next month.

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'Luger': violence, money and honour among thieves in murky Madrid

Bruno Martín's debut feature film, 'Luger', explores honour and loyalty among criminals in a fast paced thriller that mixes dark humour with violence, set against the backdrop of Madrid. Maria Muñoz Morillo sat down with Martín and scriptwriter Santiago Taboada to discuss a tale of redemption.

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Diane Keaton’s family reveal her cause of death

Diane Keaton’s cause of death has been confirmed in an official statement from her family, after the beloved actress’ passing last weekend at the age of 79.

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Star Wars and Indiana Jones poster artist Drew Struzan dies aged 78

You may not recognize the name, but Drew Struzan was the supremely talented artist behind countless iconic movie posters – from the original Star Wars and Back To The Future trilogies to 'Blade Runner' and many more. George Lucas and Steven Spielberg have paid tribute to the man and his art.

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Sean Penn on acting, 'Adolescence' and the importance of sunscreen

As guest of honour at Lyon's Lumière Film Festival this year, Sean Penn had a date with cinephiles for a masterclass honouring his career. Euronews Culture were there. Here are some of the key takeaways.