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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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Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton dies at the age of 79
US Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton, one of the best-loved film stars of the past 50 years, famed for her roles in "Father of the Bride" and "First Wives Club," dies at the age of 79, US media reported, citing a family spokesperson.
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Why have Gen Z adopted the One Piece skull as a protest emblem?
Pop culture as political expression: Gen Z have begun to adopt a symbol from a popular manga for their protest movements. Here’s why the One Piece flag has become a globally recognised symbol of revolt and how there is precedence when it comes to using cultural touchstones as protest rallying cries.
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‘TikTok slop’: Robin Williams' daughter on AI deepfakes of her father
"AI is just badly recycling and regurgitating the past to be re-consumed." Robin Williams’ daughter Zelda has criticised AI-generated videos of her father, amid the rise in deepfakes courtesy of OpenAI's new video tool Sora 2.
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Gunless 007? Amazon U-turn over James Bond firearm censorship backlash
The streamer has caused fan outrage after scrubbing 007's weapons from the original James Bond movie posters. They have quietly reversed their decision... Still, fans of the beloved spy franchise see this as a worrying sign for the series going forward under the tutelage of Amazon.
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Film of the Week: 'It Was Just An Accident' - Palme d'Or, Oscar next?
Dissident Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi's first film since being released from prison for “endangering national security” won this year's Palme d'Or. It's a tonally rich masterwork that will represent France at next year's Academy Awards. Euronews Culture crossing its fingers for an Oscar win.
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For Your Consideration: Meet the AI actress sparking controversy
Meet the AI ‘talent’ who is reportedly getting agency representation very soon. Until then, many are speaking out on how Tilly Norwood is deeply misguided and devalues human artistry – despite her creator’s calls to “welcome AI as part of the wider artistic family.”
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Have you watched the documentary Benjamin Netanyahu tried to ban?
In the latest episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, the Emmy Award-winning show tackles the topic of Israel and Benjamin Netanyahu. Many of the points made - as well as clips used - lead to a documentary, 'The Bibi Files', which the Israeli PM tried to ban. Here's why it is a vital watch.
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How the scariest scene in Twin Peaks reminds me to let go
In celebration of the 35th anniversary of David Lynch's seminal TV show and 'A Gathering of the Angels', the Lynch festival taking place this weekend in London, David Mouriquand reflects on an overlooked moment from Twin Peaks that freaks him out – and reminds him that it’s important to let go.
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