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'Being Heumann' captures joy in fight for disability rights

Sian Heder's new film "Being Heumann" profiles an American activist fighting for the rights of people with disabilities, with the Oscar-winning director saying its message of inclusivity has renewed importance in today's society.

French court to hear Depardieu's appeal against rape trial order: sources

A French court will this week hear an appeal from cinema icon Gerard Depardieu against an order that he should stand trial on charges of raping an actor in 2018, judicial sources and sources close to case said on Wednesday.

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'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.

Rare woman director in Venice sees industry backsliding on gender

When Danish director May el-Toukhy was selected for the top competition at the Venice Film Festival in July, she was the only female filmmaker in a 20-strong field -- with a movie "about the invisibility of women".

France, SKorea warn at film summit of AI risks to creativity

French President Emmanuel Macron warned on Monday of the dangers of AI in creative sectors, at a summit on the future of cinema that brought together some of the world's top entertainment figures, including major US studios.

Australians could opt out of social media algorithms under new law

Australians could be given the option of opting out of powerful social media algorithms under new legislation cracking down on big tech, a minister said Monday.

Still on top: 'Spider-Man' dominates North American box office

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has claimed the top spot in North American box office sales for the sixth straight week, an industry group said Sunday.

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