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The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

From exhibitions that go beyond the manosphere to Baby Yoda on the big screen - here's what to look out for this week.

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Smile you're on camera: Alexandra Matthaiou debuts new short at Cannes

The director spoke to Euronews about her third short film participating in the acclaimed film festival. It makes its world premiere during the Directors' Fortnight, the section that has long highlighted independent and daring cinematic voices.

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Everything you need to know about the 79th Cannes Film Festival

The 79th Cannes Film Festival is underway on the Côte d'Azur, kicking off with the French period-comedy The Electric Kiss and an honorary Palme d'Or for Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson.

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French publishing protest targets billionaire Bolloré as Cannes begins

On the opening day of the Cannes Film Festival, 600 leading figures from the film industry have published an opinion piece condemning the growing influence of the conservative billionaire on the industry, from Canal+ to Grasset, and warning of a threat to creative freedom.

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The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

From horror movies about obsessional love to exhibitions highlighting the diverse creativity of the Asia-Pacific - here's what to visit, listen to and look out for in Europe this week.

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Historic Oxford cinema at risk of shutting doors due to lease woes

The Ultimate Picture Palace in Oxford, UK, requires a lease extension past 2037 to be able to carry out key renovations and make the most of grants for energy efficiency and accessibility.

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Film of the Week: 'Mortal Kombat II' - Game Over?

Dumb fun for some; another failed video game adaptation for others. Wherever you stand, just don't fall for the "made for the fans" routine...

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White House calls out Star Wars actor Mark Hamill for dead Trump image

The White House has called Mark Hamill a “sick individual” after the Star Wars actor posted an image of Donald Trump in a grave on social media.

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Studio Ghibli win Spain's Princess of Asturias Award for Communication

Japanese animator Studio Ghibli has been awarded Spain's 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities for its contribution to world animation and its defence of humanist, ecological and universal values.

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'The Odyssey' trailer sparks criticism over accents and ‘daddy’ issues

Christopher Nolan’s forthcoming epic is dividing opinions. The latest trailer has sparked criticism over the use of modern terms and American accents, which seem at odds with the ancient Greek setting...

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Cyclops, beards and a cute puppy: Check out new ‘The Odyssey’ trailer

A new full-length trailer has been released for 'The Odyssey', Sir Christopher Nolan’s 13th feature film and his first since the Oscar-winning 'Oppenheimer'. It looks mighty promising and shrouded in darkness. Literally.

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Countdown (re)activated: Taylor Swift planning a ‘Toy Story 5’ song?

Taylor Swift has sparked rumours that new music, potentially for the Toy Story 5 soundtrack, could be on the way... A countdown briefly appeared on her official website before being taken down. Now, the clock is back and Swifties are going into overdrive...

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Oscars: New rules announced - AI actors and scripts cannot win awards

The Academy has updated its rules for how artificial intelligence is used, including one that says all screenplays must be humanly created. There are more ambiguous statements regarding acting, however...

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The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Marina Abramović marks her upcoming 80th birthday with a new exhibition in Venice, 2000's band Broken Social Scene return, and Mortal Kombat II brings arcade fun to the big screen. Here's what to look out for this week.

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Exiled director’s Oscar lost after US security brand it as ‘weapon’

The Oscar belonging to the co-director of the documentary 'Mr Nobody Against Putin' has gone missing after the US’ TSA would not allow him to carry statuette on his Lufthansa flight from New York.

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Film of the Week: 'Mother Mary' – The Devil Wears Red

Anne Hathaway headlines both fashion crowdpleaser 'The Devil Wears Prada' and fashion psychodrama 'Mother Mary'. Both have their merits, but we're leaning for the weird one this week...

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‘Michael’ sequel could begin shooting later this year

The studio executive behind the Michael Jackson biopic ‘Michael’ has confirmed that a sequel is in the works, and could shoot as early as this year.

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Unhinged? ‘Love Actually’ door goes up for auction

The London door has become a massive tourist attraction, with thousands of fans of the British rom-com flocking to the property used for filming to see it.

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Why is ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ facing calls for boycott?

'The Devil Wears Prada 2' - out this week - is facing a boycott in Asia after a social media clip released before the film hits cinemas presents a character deemed to be an offensive stereotype.

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'Michael' breaks global box office records despite heavy criticism

International sales are strong, as 'Michael' has collected a $217.4 million global opening - a new high for a music biopic. The film has defied a rocky production, negative reviews, as well as accusations of whitewashing the troubling legacy of the King of Pop.