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Liam Neeson, a Dim-Witted Cop in a Noir Parody

This is Beirut, 01/08 16:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Liam Neeson, in full-on comedy mode: the actor known for Schindler’s List, his reinvention as a violent avenger in Taken, and as a Jedi Master in The Phantom Menace, now plays a clueless, blundering cop in The Naked Gun: Save the World?, opening Wednesday in France. In this send-up of film noir, the Northern Irish star joins Pamela Anderson to ...

Lynette Howell Taylor to Lead Oscars as Academy President

This is Beirut, 01/08 13:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences elected A Star is Born film producer Lynette Howell Taylor as its new president, the group behind the Oscars said Thursday. Howell Taylor, who is British and also produced Blue Valentine and The Accountant, becomes the fifth woman chosen to run Hollywood's most elite group of filmmakers. Academy ...

TV Heroines: 10 Female Characters We Love to Hate

Bélinda Ibrahim, 25/07 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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In the world of TV series, some female characters inspire admiration. Others trigger relentless annoyance; the kind that makes you roll your eyes every time they appear, sigh with frustration, or wish for a plotline without them. And yet, they linger, impose themselves, leave their mark. Because hating a character also means acknowledging their ...

What If AI Could Let You Watch Your Dreams Like a Movie?

Bélinda Ibrahim, 17/07 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Sleep, dream… and soon, wake up and watch your dreams like a movie? While it may still sound like science fiction, this technology is taking shape in research labs. At Kyoto’s ATR Computational Neuroscience Laboratories, neuroscientist Yukiyasu Kamitani and his team have created an AI system that decodes brain activity during REM sleep—the ...

Nintendo Announces Lead Cast for Epic "Legend of Zelda" Movie

This is Beirut, 17/07 12:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Two British actors will play the lead roles in the hotly anticipated live-action film adaptation of the Legend of Zelda video game franchise, Japan's Nintendo announced. The film's release is set for May 2027, joining a stream of game adaptations from Super Mario to Sonic the Hedgehog that have stormed the box office in recent years. Bo Bragason ...

Mexican Voice Actors Demand Regulation on AI Voice Cloning

This is Beirut, 14/07 13:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Mexican actors protested the growing threat artificial intelligence poses to their industry, calling on Sunday for better regulations to prevent voice cloning without consent. The rise of AI was a key issue in Hollywood's 2023 actors and writers' strikes, as creatives feared studios would use the technology to replace paid content. Last year, ...

'Superman' Flies High: Smashes Box Office with $122 Million

This is Beirut, 14/07 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Superman, the latest big-budget action film featuring the iconic DC superhero, soared to the top of the North American box office in its debut weekend with $122 million in ticket sales, industry estimates showed Sunday. The Warner Bros. and DC Studios film — directed by James Gunn — stars up-and-comer David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, and ...

New 'Superman' Film Soars, Aims to Save DC Universe

This is Beirut, 12/07 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Superman is often called upon to save the world from evildoers, but in his latest big-screen incarnation, he's also being asked to swoop in and save a franchise. James Gunn's Superman, which opened in theaters worldwide this week, is a reboot aimed at relaunching the so-called DC Universe of comic book-based superhero movies, which also features ...

Joaquin Phoenix Battles Pandemic Chaos in “Eddington” Western

This is Beirut, 11/07 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Joaquin Phoenix struggles to bring order to a crumbling America in Eddington, a star-powered neo-western that acts as a scathing reflection of today’s United States. Premiering Wednesday in France and Friday in the U.S., the film is the latest from indie favorite Ari Aster—known for genre hits like Hereditary and Midsommar. After Beau Is ...

Cinema: Superman’s Comeback as a Vulnerable Hero

This is Beirut, 09/07 12:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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More than 10 years after his last big-screen appearance, the red-caped superhero returns to theaters this week in a new film simply titled Superman, in which he appears vulnerable in a world where he's no longer universally admired. To take on the role, a low-key actor more used to supporting roles was cast: David Corenswet, 32. He“looks like ...

'Jurassic World: Rebirth' Roars to Top of North American Box Office

This is Beirut, 07/07 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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“Jurassic World: Rebirth” — the latest entry in the blockbuster dinosaur franchise — stomped all over the July 4 weekend competition, debuting at a massive $91.5 million at the North American box office, according to industry estimates released Sunday. The Universal film stars Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Mahershala Ali, and ...

Marion Cotillard and Guillaume Canet: Their Timeless 'Jeux d’enfants'

Marie-Christine Tayah, 30/06 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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After 18 years of life together, Marion Cotillard and Guillaume Canet informed AFP of their decision to separate. Now 49 and 52 years old, respectively, they said this choice was made "mutually" and "with kindness," aiming to prevent rumors and misleading speculation. Although never married, the couple asked for privacy—especially concerning ...

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