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Which stars will join De Niro at Cannes this year?

Robert De Niro is set to receive an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes festival this year, with rumours that Tom Cruise will join him and other stars on the French Riviera.

'Taxi Driver' writer accused of sexual harassment and assault

The writer behind Robert De Niro classics "Raging Bull" and "Taxi Driver" is being sued by his former assistant for sexual harassment and assault.

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French actor Gerard Depardieu probed for tax fraud: source close to case

Actor Gerard Depardieu is under investigation for aggravated tax fraud in France, a source close to the case told AFP on Monday.

Muted London fashion week wraps up with Burberry show

London Fashion Week wraps up with Burberry sending its Autumn/Winter collection down the catwalk on Monday, capping off a relatively muted event in the rainy British capital.

Vatican thriller 'Conclave' wins top prize in SAG Awards upset

Vatican thriller "Conclave" won top prize at an unpredictable Screen Actors Guild Awards gala Sunday, throwing a potential late curveball into the Oscars race just a week before the Academy Awards.

Does revival or retirement await James Bond at Amazon?

James Bond in the hands of an American company: shock horror! Amazon's takeover of Britain's iconic Bond franchise has Her Majesty's subjects worried, with some wondering whether 007 still has a future.

AI opens 'endless' doors for fashion models, closes others

London-based model Alexsandrah Gondora understands the power of being in "two places at the same time" thanks to an AI replica of herself: "She's doing the hard work so I don't have to!"

Trump biopic director apologizes after actor's groping accusation

The director of a controversial movie about US President Donald Trump's younger years apologized Saturday after admitting to an "over-familiar" gesture towards an actor who later complained of being groped.

Pussy Riot stages pre-election Berlin show for Ukraine

Russian dissident punk band Pussy Riot played at a pro-Ukraine protest in Berlin on Saturday, on the eve of German elections as the war nears three years.

Norwegian film 'Dreams', Australia's Rose Byrne win at Berlin

Norwegian drama "Dreams" won the top prize at the Berlin film festival on Saturday, while Australia's Rose Byrne clinched the Best Performance award, with both movies focused on women's experiences.

Shakira cancels Colombia concert over venue safety concerns

Shakira has canceled a concert in Colombia, among dozens of dates on her world tour, due to a damaged stage roof that posed safety concerns, event organizers said on Friday.

Highlights from Berlin as film festival wraps up

The Berlin film festival is set to hand out its awards on Saturday, with a selection of 19 films and documentaries competing for the top Golden Bear prize.

Disinformation blizzard targets Germany before election

Stories of a pre-election state of emergency, police escorts for toddlers and forged ballot papers -- a blizzard of online disinformation has targeted German voters ahead of Sunday's election.

Porn stars: Oscar favorite 'Anora' gets sex work right

For a film about sex work to win an Oscar is rare. For it to win the respect of sex workers is even rarer.

Christie's first-ever AI sale angers some artists

Christie's has launched its first-ever sale dedicated to artworks created with artificial intelligence, riding the AI revolution wave -- a move by the famed auction house that has sparked anger among some artists.

French-Lebanese architect to redesign British Museum galleries

The British Museum said Friday it had chosen French-Lebanese architect Lina Ghotmeh to redesign a third of the venue's gallery space -- including a section housing the disputed Parthenon Marbles.

Mongolians warm up on culture at new winter festival

A festival in a frigid park on the edge of the world's coldest capital in February might not sound like a crowd-puller -- but in Mongolia an inaugural celebration of nomadic culture was in fine fettle this week.

What is Brutalism? And why do architects hate 'The Brutalist'?

"The Brutalist," an epic drama loosely inspired by the life and work of architect Marcel Breuer, is one of the favorites for Sunday's Oscars.

Harris Reed opens with 'rebellious' show at London Fashion Week opening

London Fashion Week opened on Thursday with designer Harris Reed's striking silhouettes part of a pared back, "gritty" collection, kicking off a slimmed-down schedule with several absentees.

Argentine court dismisses charges against 3 accused in death of singer Liam Payne

An Argentine appeals court has dismissed involuntary homicide charges against three people accused in the death of One Direction singer Liam Payne, who plunged from a third-floor hotel room in Buenos Aires last year, according to a ruling seen Thursday.

Five things to know about Bond, James Bond

Amazon MGM Studios will take creative control of the James Bond franchise in a landmark joint venture agreement with longtime producers Michael Wilson and Barbara Broccoli

Netflix says to spend $1 billion producing content in Mexico

Netflix said Thursday that it would spend $1 billion over four years producing films and series in Mexico, in a boost to the government's efforts to attract investment in the face of US tariff threats.

'Parasite' director says new film highlights strength of ordinary people

South Korean director Bong Joon-ho said Thursday his new film highlights the resilience of ordinary people against the powerful in a time of creeping authoritarianism at home and abroad.

A flight to Oscars glory for Adrian Quesada and 'Like a Bird'?

As a child, Adrian Quesada dreamed of success at the MTV Video Music Awards, but now, he is on an even bigger stage -- with an Oscar nomination.

Egypt unveils first ancient royal tomb since Tutankhamun

Egypt's antiquities authority says it has found the ancient tomb of King Thutmose II, the first royal burial to be located since the famed discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922.

Lights, camera, resistance. Trump looms over anxious film industry

To resist, ignore or yield? Hollywood and the film industry, long a haven for progressive idealists, are braced for difficult choices in the era of US President Donald Trump.

Linklater, Hawke team up again for musical drama 'Blue Moon'

US director Richard Linklater and long-time collaborator Ethan Hawke have teamed up again for "one-scene" musical drama "Blue Moon" which premiered at the Berlin film festival on Tuesday.

Christopher R. Christensen Joins FireFly Automatix Board of Directors

SALT LAKE CITY, UT / ACCESS Newswire / February 18, 2025 / FireFly Automatix is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher R. Christensen to its Board of Directors. Christensen currently serves as the Executive Chairman of The Ensign Group, Inc., a leading provider of skilled nursing and senior living services. His extensive experience in founding and leading successful companies will be invaluable to FireFly Automatix's mission and future endeavors.

Revamped Finnish museum says 'Good Bye, Lenin!'

Finland has opened a museum depicting how ties with its eastern neighbour Russia have gone from frosty to friendly and back, revamping what was until now western Europe's last Lenin Museum.

Greece to open museum of ancient undersea treasures

A new museum showcasing thousands of ancient archaeological artefacts found at sea will open next year at the Greek port of Piraeus near Athens, officials said on Monday.

Hollywood should resist Trump pressure, says director Todd Haynes

American film director Todd Haynes has urged the film industry to stand up to Donald Trump's new administration and warned about the danger of being "contaminated" by the radical changes underway in the United States.

Musk's DOGE seeks access to US tax system: reports

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has sparked alarm by seeking access to a system with the US tax office that has detailed financial data about millions of Americans, US media reported.

'Conclave' and 'Brutalist' share BAFTA honours

Papal thriller "Conclave" and immigrant epic "The Brutalist" on Sunday emerged neck-and-neck at the BAFTA awards with each film picking up four coveted gongs.

Chinese cheer animated blockbuster's release abroad

Chinese fans of blockbuster film "Ne Zha 2" packed into cinemas in Beijing on Sunday, snapping selfies and queueing up for movie posters and other merchandise.

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