Disney is cleared of copyright infringement over hit film ‘Moana’
After a two-week trial in federal court in Los Angeles, the eight-member jury found unanimously that Disney did not steal the concept for 2016’s ‘Moana’ from a 2011 screenplay. Read…
Greek lawmaker attacks ‘offensive’ paintings in Athens’ National Gallery
Nikolaos Papadopoulos, of the small right-wing, ultra-religious Niki party, attacked the paintings in The National Gallery – Alexandros Soutsos Museum. The exhibition includes works that caricature religious icons and themes.…
Balladyna: A classic Polish play is now being adapted by an Oscar-nominated director
Polish director Jan Komasa has revealed that his interpretation of the classic school reading book will be transformed into a gothic horror film. Read More
Fancy a drink? French lawmakers adopt bill to bring back bars in rural areas
Proponents of the bill argue it is a way to tackle the economic and social decline of rural areas, whilst critics worry about health risks. Read More
Japanese cinema wins big at Portugal’s Fantasporto film awards
‘Dollhouse’, presented at the world premiere, was the winner of the fantastic cinema competition at the Porto festival and promises to become a “J-horror” classic. Read More
Caravaggio masterpieces return to Rome after centuries for landmark exhibition
Caravaggio’s masterpieces make a triumphant return to Rome for Caravaggio 2025, a landmark exhibition at Palazzo Barberini that reunites 24 extraordinary works, some unseen in Italy for centuries. Read More
The Ne Zha phenomenon: Biggest animated film of all time heading to European cinemas
‘Ne Zha 2’, the biggest animated film of all time which has been breaking records left, right and centre this year, is set to get cinema release dates in Europe.…
South African anti-apartheid playwright Athol Fugard dies aged 92
The writer exposed the realities of apartheid in plays such as “The Blood Knot” and “’Master Harold’…and the Boys”, and refused to play for segregated audiences. Read More
Grammy Award winning rapper Doechii named 2025 Woman of the Year by Billboard
The 26-year-old rapper, whose critically loved 2024 mixtape, ‘Alligator Bites Never Heal’ was crowned Best Rap Album at this year’s Grammys, will be honoured at the Billboard Women in Music…
Kanye ‘Ye’ West posts KKK photo after announcing return of his gospel choir
The controversial rapper has followed his online series of hateful rants with another disturbing image that has led social media users to feel “sick to the stomach.” WARNING: Article contains…