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Karlovy Vary film festival celebrates diamond anniversary

The largest cultural event in the Czech Republic, the Karlovy Vary international film festival is just getting underway with the famous spa town celebrating its diamond 60th edition. Jiri Skacel delves into the festival's past to explain its increasing popularity among younger cinephiles.

Cinema

Film of the Week: 'Fatherland' - Pawlikowski's poignant masterpiece

Paweł Pawlikowski's first film in eight years stars Sandra Hüller and Hanns Zischler as Erika and Thomas Mann, as they embark on a road trip across Germany during the Cold War.

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How much was Trump paid by Amazon for 'Melania' documentary?

Trump’s cryptocurrency earnings were disclosed this week, leading to scathing criticism online. Part of the financial disclosures reveal how much he was paid by Amazon for this year’s Melania documentary.

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Netflix faces backlash over AI Gene Wilder voice for Willy Wonka show

The voice of deceased actor Gene Wilder has been recreated using AI for a new Willy Wonka-themed competition show on Netflix... Fans are not happy that the eccentric chocolatier’s voice has been recreated.

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Revealed: Set-jetting locations set to hit the big time in 2026

The newly released Screen Tourism Forecast Index is predicting which countries and cities will see a surge in visitors thanks to film and TV this year.

Lifestyle

Naomi Osaka wows Wimbledon crowd with ‘Kill Bill’ inspired kimono

Japan's four-time major winner paid tribute to her nation's culture by arriving for her opening match at Wimbledon in a full-length kimono - entirely white to adhere to the tournament's strict dress code rules.

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'Michael' breaks record to become highest-grossing biopic of all time

This year's Michael Jackson biopic also became top-grossing music biopic after surpassing 2018’s 'Bohemian Rhapsody' earlier this month.

Cinema

Mel Brooks at 100: ‘Blazing Saddles’ named funniest film of all time

Mel Brooks, who turned 100 on Sunday 28 June, has been honoured by the American Film Institute, which named his 1974 Western satire the "funniest film of all time" - knocking 'Some Like It Hot' off the top spot.

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

A pinker than pink Elle Woods prequel, an Ai Weiwei exhibition, and a new Madonna album - here's what to look out for this week.

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Spanish Film Archive sets out to reconstruct Orson Welles's 'Quixote'

The Spanish institution is joining forces with the Cinémathèque Française, Italy’s Cineteca Nazionale and Munich’s Filmmuseum to recover lost footage from a legendary shoot that unfolded over 30 years in the Spanish heartlands that so captivated the filmmaker.

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Harvey Weinstein will not face fourth New York rape trial

Weinstein still stands convicted of another sexual felony in New York and others in California. He remains behind bars at New York's maximum-security prison, Rikers Island.

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Film of the Week: 'Supergirl' - Save the puppy, save the world

After a strong start to the rebooted DC Universe last year with 'Superman' comes a new space adventure which follows the Man of Steel's chaotic cousin... And her super-powered pup.

Cinema

License to screen test: Casting for new James Bond enters final stage

Production on Bond 26 is set to begin next year. The expectation is that the official announcement for the next 007 actor will happen by the end of 2026.

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Madrid, Woody Allen's new cinematic muse

Woody Allen’s next film, set entirely in Madrid, will treat the city as a star. Filming begins in October, following in the footsteps of New York, Paris, Rome and Barcelona.

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Cate Blanchett in Brussels bid to give actors more control over AI

Hollywood heavyweight Cate Blanchett is behind a new free online tool which allows artists to give or withhold permission for their image to be used by artificial intelligence.

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Parisian 'Ciné-clim' initiative: Fighting the heatwave through culture

In order to combat the days’ highest temperature peaks, one cultural initiative in Paris has everyone asking: “Why isn’t this nation-wide?”

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Will the Blair Witch curse be broken in 2027?

The reimagining of the horror feature that became a worldwide sensation in 1999 is set to be released next year. Can it succeed where previous sequels failed?

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Romeo Beckham to make acting debut in queer tennis film ‘Forty Love’

After pursuing careers in football, tennis and modelling, 23-year-old Romeo Beckham is making his acting debut in a new French film, set to be released later this year.

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Venice Film Festival unveils 2026 jury

There are a lot of familiar Venice Film Festival faces on this year's jury roster. It may not be the starriest line-up, but it's certainly an eclectic group...

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'Toy Story 5' scores biggest box office debut of 2026

Pixar’s Toy Story franchise has proven its enduring appeal, with the fifth instalment shattering box office records and securing the biggest opening weekend of 2026.