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Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey scores third-biggest opening day of 2026 at French box office

Christopher Nolan’s epic adaptation of The Odyssey has made a powerful debut in French cinemas, recording the third-best opening day performance of the year and confirming strong audience interest in the filmmaker’s latest ambitious production. Released on July 15, the mythological epic......

French cinemas see June attendance rise 14.6% as audiences return to theaters

French cinemas recorded a strong increase in attendance in June, with ticket sales rising by 14.6% compared with the same month in 2025, according to figures released by the Centre National du Cinéma et de l’image animée (CNC). A total of 13.04 million cinema tickets were sold during......

Oscar-winning actress Ellen Burstyn to receive Venice Film Festival Golden Lion for lifetime achievement

Ellen Burstyn, one of the most respected figures in American cinema, will be honored with a Golden Lion for lifetime achievement at the 83rd Venice Film Festival, celebrating a career spanning more than five decades. The 93-year-old actress, known for her remarkable performances across more than 150......

Sam Neill, iconic Jurassic Park star, dies at 78

New Zealand actor Sam Neill, internationally celebrated for his portrayal of Dr. Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park franchise, has died at the age of 78, ending a distinguished screen career that spanned more than five decades and over 50 films. According to a statement shared by his family, Neill died......

Claudette Walker, beloved ‘YouTube Grandma’ and French actress, dies at 86

French actress Claudette Walker, whose career spanned television, film and digital entertainment, has died at the age of 86. While she built a reputation through numerous supporting roles on screen, she also became widely recognized by a younger generation of viewers thanks to her memorable appearances......

Morocco’s CCM opens call for documentary projects to represent the country at MEDIMED 2026

The Moroccan Cinema Centre (CCM) has launched a nationwide call for documentary film projects, offering Moroccan producers and directors the opportunity to showcase their work during a special "Focus Morocco" at the Euro-Mediterranean Documentary Market (MEDIMED) 2026. The initiative is designed......

Casablanca Arab Film Festival: The 7th edition celebrates the diversity of Arab Cinema

Casablanca is set to host a new edition of the Arab Film Festival, an essential event for both professionals and enthusiasts of the seventh art. Scheduled from July 17 to 24, 2026, this festival will showcase the latest productions in Arab cinema while providing a privileged platform for Moroccan creations. Organized......

Reports claim Giancarlo Esposito embraces Islam during Middle East visit

Award-winning American actor Giancarlo Esposito has attracted widespread attention following reports that he embraced Islam during a recent visit linked to the production of an international film project in the Middle East. The reports gained momentum after a video circulated on social media showing......

Michael Douglas returns to acting in Oliver Stone’s new film “White Lies”

After previously suggesting he was stepping back from acting, American actor Michael Douglas, 81, is set to return to the screen in a new film directed by Oliver Stone, titled White Lies, according to industry reports. The project marks a notable reunion between Douglas and Stone, who have collaborated......