Béatrice Moreau 2024-07-11 14:14 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Nearly 20 years after conquering the worlds of fashion and cinema, Miranda Priestly is set to make her comeback on the big screen. Disney has officially announced the development of a sequel to the cult film The Devil Wears Prada, reigniting fan enthusiasm and sparking widespread speculation in the entertainment industry. The news caused ...
2024-07-11 10:53 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The project “Memento Mori: Unfinished Dialogues” includes an exhibition and open roundtable discussions. This artistic creation is organized by Daoud Andos, Ghiwa Tayar, Camille Hajjar and Ghassan Salem as part of the master’s program in Art Criticism and Curatorial Studies at USJ. The event will take place from July 11 to 15, 2024, ...
2024-07-10 18:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
The International Festival Ehdeniyat, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, presents Rahbaniyat, a tribute show to Elias Rahbani, during its opening night on July 18. Music, dance, theater, visual arts, and poetry will come together in a grand spectacle conceived by Ghassan Rahbani, who will be at the piano and will lead his symphony ...
David Sahyoun 2024-07-10 13:36 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Every week, we invite you to explore a striking quote from a great psychoanalyst to reveal its depth and richness. These lapidary, often provocative formulas open up new perspectives on the intricacies of the human psyche. By deciphering these quotes with rigor and pedagogy, we invite you on a fascinating journey to the heart of ...
2024-07-10 11:16 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The play Maamoul, written and directed by Karim Chebli and Sara Abdo, is currently showing at the Théâtre Tournesol in Beirut. The cast includes Nada Abou Farhat, Cynthya Karam, Hiam Abou Chedid, Sara Abdo, with a special appearance by Joseph Acaf. Maamoul, a vibrant artistic creation by Karim Chebli and Sara Abdo, comes to life at the ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-09 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Instituto Guimarães Rosa in Beirut is hosting a free conference on July 9 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to celebrate the musical legacy of Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos. Presented by Étienne Kupélian, the event, held in partnership with Les Musicales de Baabdath, will explore Villa-Lobos' diverse contributions to classical music. The ...
2024-07-09 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Willem Dafoe, renowned for his versatility in film and theatre, has been appointed as the artistic director of the Venice Biennale’s theatre department. This role will see the actor infusing his extensive experience into the Biennale’s celebrated platform for contemporary theatre over the 2025-2026 period. US actor Willem Dafoe has been ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-07-09 10:14 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Paramount Global is merging with Skydance Media, handing control to the latter’s shareholders. This union aims to create a new entertainment heavyweight capable of competing with Netflix, Disney, and Amazon in the highly competitive streaming market. Paramount Global, owner of the legendary Paramount Pictures studio and CBS network, has ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-07-08 18:03 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Jon Landau, the producer behind the mega-hits Titanic and Avatar, as well as the discoverer of Bruce Springsteen, passed away on July 5, 2024, in Los Angeles, succumbing to cancer at the age of 63. The entertainment industry has lost one of its greatest visionaries. Jon Landau, a genius producer and talent discoverer, succumbed to cancer after a ...
gdeveloper 2024-07-08 15:24 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The University Theater Festival, an essential event for students passionate about dramatic arts, will take place from July 8 to 11, 2024, at the LAU Beirut campus. The 19th edition of the University Theater Festival, organized by the Department of Communication, Arts, and Languages at the Lebanese American University (LAU), will run from Monday, ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-07-08 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The 58th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival concluded on July 6, 2024, by crowning the British documentary A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things by Mark Cousins. The festival highlighted the diversity of contemporary cinema and paid tribute to several personalities of the seventh art. The spa town of Karlovy Vary in the Czech Republic once ...
Sophia Novalis 2024-07-08 10:16 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Coldplay is innovating in accessibility during their European tour. The British band is offering a unique musical experience to hearing-impaired individuals through cutting-edge technologies and inclusive initiatives. In a world where music is often considered primarily an auditory experience, Coldplay is pushing the boundaries by making their ...