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GTA VI draws political criticism online as preorder estimates exceed five million
Some conservative gaming commentators are criticizing Grand Theft Auto VI over its characters and creative direction ahead of its November 19 release. The reaction is not uniform, while a third-party estimate puts preorders at 5.28 million copies.
Israeli-made Gaza documentary wins Venice special jury prize
A chilling new documentary about Israel's AI-assisted killing of civilians in Gaza by two Israeli directors won a special jury prize at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday.
Celine Dion makes long-awaited return to stage in Paris
Celine Dion on Saturday fulfilled her dream of returning to the stage after years battling a rare neurological disorder with a sell-out concert in an arena west of Paris.
Celine Dion poised for long-awaited return to stage in Paris
Celine Dion was on Saturday to fulfil her dream of returning to the stage after years battling a rare neurological disorder, with thousands of fans from all over the world descending on the arena west of Paris.
'A legend': Celine Dion poised for emotional comeback in Paris
Celine Dion is set to make her long-awaited return to the stage in Paris on Saturday evening after years battling a rare neurological disorder, with fans counting down the hours until showtime.
From crime to the Arctic: ultramarathoner film debuts in Toronto
Tiberiu Useriu purged the demons of a violent childhood and a youth marked by crime through grueling races over ice and snow.
Gaza film, Malkovich drama vie for Venice top prize
The Venice Film Festival hands out its top awards on Saturday after two weeks of often dark, violent programming including a chilling Israeli-made documentary about Gaza and an oddball drama starring John Malkovich.
James McAvoy brings new film 'Faith' to Toronto fest
Scottish actor James McAvoy reflected on spirituality ahead of the world premiere of his supernatural drama "Faith" on the second day of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on Friday.
Roblox to launch wallet to pay creators faster and will allow off-platform gaming
The American company behind the wildly popular gaming platform Roblox announced on Friday that it is launching a new digital wallet to make it easier for creators to get paid quickly.
Gary Oldman hopes Jack Lowden is the new James Bond
British actor Gary Oldman on Friday backed his "Slow Horses" co-star Jack Lowden to be the new James Bond, as rumors swirl that the next 007 has been cast.
Nashville airport to be renamed after Dolly Parton
The main airport in Nashville, Tennessee, the home of country music, is to be renamed after one of its brightest stars, the late Dolly Parton who died last month.
'Whatever we do is political' says Iranian director Asgari at Venice
Even the smallest choice in Iran today becomes a "political act," with cinema a powerful tool of resistance, Iranian director Ali Asgari said at the Venice Film Festival Friday.
Toronto film festival kicks off with ode to political activism
Toronto rolled out the red carpet for movie stars on Thursday as North America's biggest annual film festival opened with a program of nearly 300 films on topics ranging from political activism to sports.
Celine Dion: the Quebec star's long and painful road to return
Celine Dion has spent years in intense physical and voice therapy helping her overcome her rare neurological condition that causes muscle spasms so strong they leave her with injuries.
Japan feminist theatre fights misogyny in 'cute' fashion
Donning doll-like dresses with voluminous skirts, young women on stage roar in rage about rape and sexism they experienced in Japan, using theatre and "cute" fashion to denounce male-dominated society.
Israeli-made film about Gaza gets 25-minute ovation at Venice premiere
A chilling new documentary about Israel's AI-powered mass killing of civilians in Gaza from two Oscar-winning Israeli filmmakers received a 25-minute ovation at its premiere at the Venice Film Festival on Thursday.
Diana's 'revenge dress' to go up for auction in New York
Princess Diana's famous "revenge dress" that she wore on the evening that then-Prince Charles made a public admission of adultery is to be auctioned in New York in December.
Stars ready for busy Toronto International Film Festival
North America's largest film festival kicks off Thursday in Toronto with a jam-packed line-up of more than 200 films and high-wattage stars including John Malkovich, Penelope Cruz, Chris Rock and K-pop superstar Lisa.
New CEO unveils Apple's first foldable iPhone
Apple unveiled its first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, on Wednesday, kicking off the era of new CEO John Ternus.
Soviet brutality, ideology backdrop of controversial Venice film
Ambitious in its scale and style and dogged by controversy, "Dau" by filmmaker Ilya Khrzhanovsky revisits decades of Soviet Union totalitarianism through the eyes of one of the 20th century's great physicists.
'A celebration': Amsterdam museum unveils Kusama show weeks after death
More than 300 works by Japanese contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama go on display in Amsterdam from Friday, an exhibit that has become a tribute to the "polka dot queen" who died last month.
Japanese director Kore-eda's manga film charms critics in Venice
A manga film adaptation by acclaimed Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda has emerged as one of the frontrunners for prizes at the Venice Film Festival this week.
UK's little-known Bayeux Tapestry replica steps into spotlight
At a UK museum, a long expertly-embroidered cloth displayed across two galleries recounts in images the epic story of the Norman conquest of England.
Amusing or addictive? The algorithms powering our social feeds
Social media algorithms are a powerful feature of online life, serving up content to users based on their browsing habits or personal data.
'South Park' changes name in dig at Trump
Animated satire "South Park" said Tuesday it was changing its name to "South America," in an apparent dig at US President Donald Trump's bid to rename swathes of the world.
What we learned from 'lacerating' four-hour Musk documentary
A "lacerating" documentary about Elon Musk from acclaimed US director Alex Gibney premiered at the Venice Film Festival on Tuesday with one critic saying it had "thrashed" the erratic provocateur.
Owen Wilson leaves tough action work to Alan Ritchson in 'Runner'
When Owen Wilson signed on to do a buddy action thriller with muscular "Reacher" star Alan Ritchson, he understood very quickly there would have to be a strict division of labor on set.
Two Renoir paintings missing after break-in at France museum
Police were on Tuesday hunting for two thieves who escaped with two Renoir paintings from a museum in southern France, after abandoning two others in its garden as they fled, a mayor said.
Thieves steal Renoir paintings from France museum
Thieves on Tuesday stole four Renoir paintings worth millions of dollars from a museum in southern France, but abandoned two as they fled, a mayor said.
Dutch peanut butter artwork proves a sticky attraction
An artwork consisting of 390 kilogrammes of peanut butter spread on the floor of a Dutch museum attracted 48,000 visitors, 48 accidental footprints, five phones and one "licking incident" during its run, the institution said Tuesday.
Australia threatens hefty fines if big tech fails 'duty of care'
Social media giants face US$78 million fines if they fail to protect young users from harmful content, Australia's prime minister said Tuesday as he unveiled draft laws reining in big tech.
Macron, SKorea leader warn at film summit of AI risks to creativity
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday called for cinema to be protected in the age of artificial intelligence and streaming platforms, as he hosted a summit with global entertainment chiefs including major US studio bosses.