Versatile New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," has died at 78. His death was announced Monday, with his family stating he passed surrounded by family in Sydney, cancer-free after a 2022 diagnosis. Leaders from New Zealand and Australia paid tribute to his iconic career.
Versatile New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," has died at 78. His death was announced Monday, with his family stating he passed surrounded by family in Sydney, Australia, and was cancer-free after a 2022 diagnosis. Tributes poured in from Australia's Prime Minister and colleagues.
India's film industry experienced stability in H1 2026, with consistent audience numbers and successful mid-budget films. Box office collections reached approximately Rs 6,300-6,350 crore gross, a significant increase from H1 2025. Experts predict a strong second half with major releases.
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap criticizes the Indian film industry for favoring blockbusters, leading to poor screen time and show timings for smaller films like 'Bandar' and 'Main Vaapas Aaunga', while Hollywood releases get better treatment. He laments the lack of industry solidarity and the shift towards OTT consumption.
As of May 31, 2026, China's film box office exceeded 15.7 billion yuan. "A Letter to Grandma" grossed over 1.4 billion yuan. Over 50 films are slated for the summer release, spanning diverse genres, with promotional events boosting related consumption.
Modern rom-coms are reviving the trope of relationships built on lies, introducing 'unlucky-in-love sociopaths' as protagonists. Films like 'Finding Emily' and 'You, Me & Tuscany' feature characters with manipulative schemes, reflecting a shift from traditional romance to cautionary tales in the digital dating age.
La jeune société française va présenter au Festival de Cannes un nouveau modèle de studio de production combinant prévisualisation animée et intelligence artificielle.
Ambitious plans are being scaled back – but film and TV industry point to big existing investments in British productionHollywood blockbusters including the eagerly anticipated Beatles biopics and big-budget TV series such as Bridgerton have been keeping the UK’s film and TV studio facilities packed.But as the streaming wars recalibrate having passed “peak TV”, a slowdown in the content arms race is prompting property developers to switch to building datacentres amid the AI boom. Continue reading...
Cannes 2026 highlights Arab and Middle Eastern cinema. Films from Palestine, Morocco, Egypt, and Iran feature prominently. This marks a shift towards culturally rooted storytelling. The festival emphasizes auteur cinema over Hollywood blockbusters. Arab filmmakers are gaining global recognition. This edition signifies a defining moment for regional cinema on the world stage.
Les vedettes débarqueront mardi prochain au 79e festival de Cannes, dont la très vaste sélection comprend un film sur l’assassinat de Samuel Paty et le biopic de De Gaulle. Les grands studios hollywoodiens, eux, brilleront par leur absence.
Novartis, Amgen and Eli Lilly are in late-stage trials for drugs targeting Lp(a), a dangerous form of cholesterol affecting one in five people worldwide. Novartis expects Phase 3 results mid-2026 for pelacarsen, with Amgen and Lilly following in 2027 and 2029. The drugs have shown 80%+ Lp(a) reduction but must now prove clinical benefit. If successful, the market could reach $5.6B by 2032, though less than 1% of U.S. adults currently get tested for Lp(a).
