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George and Amal Clooney forced to leave French home due to wildfires

As wildfires continue to ravage parts of southern Europe, the celebrity couple say they have “no idea” whether their French property will survive.

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'The Odyssey' debate rages on as author defends film from viral review

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.”

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Film of the Week: 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' - Early MCU redemption?

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.

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Oscar winning Irish musician Glen Hansard dies aged 56 following crash

The singer and actor is fondly remembered as the frontman of The Frames, his solo albums, and for his roles in films ‘The Commitments’ and ‘Once’.

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Thank you Mr Nolan! Greece celebrates global success of 'Odyssey'

Kyriakos Mitsotakis thanked the British director for the film’s role in promoting ancient Greek culture and for choosing Greece as the main filming location for his box office blockbuster.

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Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes' daughter Suri drops her father's surname

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes’ daughter Suri is the latest celebrity child to drop their famous last name. Reports indicate she has legally changed her surname from Cruise to Noelle - Holmes' middle name.

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The Nolan effect: 'The Odyssey' drives book sales and Greek learning

The release of Nolan's 'The Odyssey' has sparked a huge surge in people wanting to read Homer's ancient poem and learn the Greek language. Some purists, however, aren't best pleased with the cinematic adaptation...

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Guillermo del Toro: 'Absolutely no goddamn AI' for 3D conversion

“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.

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British actor David Jonsson cast as the new Black Panther

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'.

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What to see, do or hear this week in Europe

From noirish caped crusaders, to cinematic spidey senses — it's a super hero charged week ahead for new releases. Here's what's in store...

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Greek mythology quiz: Are you more of a Koalemos or Athena?

As Christopher Nolan's adaptation of Homer's "The Odyssey" continues its god-like reign over the box office, Euronews Culture tests your knowledge of Greek mythology.

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Odysseys, Bones and Hens: What are the best movies of 2026... So far?

How many have you seen? And do you agree with our first-half of 2026 ranking?

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Jackie Chan begins filming 'Armour of God: Ultimatum' in Kazakhstan

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.

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RIP La La Hand saga: Ryan Gosling fixed in new 'La La Land' poster

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...

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Epic fail? Elon Musk to make Grok AI ‘Odyssey’ film by the end of 2026

Elon Musk's anti-Odyssey campaign has gone to the next level, as the X owner has vowed that his AI social media bot, Grok, will make “a full-length movie of The Odyssey that is historically accurate and true to the art of Homer”. ETA: "Before this year ends."

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Tributes paid to 18-year-old Deaf star Kaylee Hottle after car crash

Deaf actress Kaylee Hottle died in a car accident on Tuesday, at the age of 18. The tragic news was announced by her father and several celebrities have paid tribute to the young star.

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Zendaya's ancient Iranian earrings stir debate over looted artefacts

Experts said the Iranian 3,000-year-old gold disc medallions Zendaya wore at a promo event for Christopher Nolan's Odyssey were "likely looted". Separately, a Zoroastrian symbol worn by IShowSpeed at the World Cup final has sparked further conversation about Persian cultural identity.

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Luke Skywalker's lightsaber breaks Star Wars record at auction

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.

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From 'Following' to 'The Odyssey': All Christopher Nolan movies ranked

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.

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'The Odyssey' makes history at global box office for Christopher Nolan

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.