American actor and film producer with a 30+ year career
Nolan has secured the scale and tech to adapt Homer’s Odyssey, with Matt Damon leading a star-studded cast. The film is shot entirely on IMAX film and follows Odysseus’s ten-year journey home, with Penelope and Telemachus in supporting roles. Releases are imminent as studios push the project toward premiere.
The Odyssey remains a box-office hit amid heated debate over casting and authenticity, with supporters praising Nolan’s vision while critics argue about representation and woke culture.
Vivienne Jolie-Pitt has filed for a name change in Los Angeles, listing the reason as personal; siblings Maddox and Zahara have published name-change notices. The family’s past conflict following the 2016 plane incident is referenced, with ongoing legal steps and public comment sought.
Filmmaker Sophia Maddox uncovers how a notorious killer’s shadow shapes her family. The Hulu documentary My Grandfather Charles Manson follows her journey to understand trauma, identity, and the pull of a dark lineage.
David Jonsson has been cast as the new Black Panther, playing T’Challa’s son in the upcoming third film, with Ryan Coogler returning as director. The announcement was made at Comic-Con, and the film is slated for release on 15 December 2028. Jonsson's rise from East London to a blockbuster leads a new chapter for Wakanda.
IMAX has seen a surge in box office and theater demand as Nolan’s Odyssey continues to drive revenue growth. CEO Rich Gelfond says the film is surpassing Oppenheimer’s track and is fueling a strong flywheel of theater expansion and cash flow. The film’s success is pushing IMAX towards higher annual guidance amid sustained 70mm demand.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee has voted 8–5 to hold Dr Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked the Fifth Amendment repeatedly during a hearing on pandemic decisions and the origins of COVID‑19. Chairman Rand Paul has authorised sending the committees report to the DC US attorney for possible prosecution and has threatened to certify the citation to the Senate president if the chamber is not in session.
The Fauci diaries have intensified scrutiny of his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. A Senate panel has voted to hold him in contempt for refusing to answer questions, while states push for records. Republicans argue for accountability; Democrats defend the former NIH director amid a renewed focus on origins, lockdowns, and media coverage.
Bruce Dern reflects on a lifetime in film, from early work with Hitchcock to Cannes success in Nebraska, and hints at a new story involving Marilyn Monroe as he discusses ageing in cinema and the AI era.
The Guardian reports on multiple cultural releases this week, including new sci-fi and horror films, a romcom, and live events across the UK. The pieces highlight a mix of big-name talent and emerging artists, with festival announcements and gallery shows in major cities.
At TIFF 2026, studios are bypassing fall festivals while markets expand. Major releases skip screenings, while the market and Red Sea Fund-backed projects push Toronto as a hub for sales and international partnerships. TIFF’s evolving role mirrors a broader shift in how studios reach audiences and win awards amid a crowded fall slate.
The Adventures of Cliff Booth will be published on December 8, accompanied by Tarantino's novelisation of the film project. David Fincher directs from Tarantino's script, with HarperCollins describing the work as Tarantino's own vision for the story.
The Times of Israel, The Guardian and BBC Business report that Quentin Tarantino will write and direct his first stage play, The Popinjay Cavalier, set in 1830s Europe. Sacha Baron Cohen will star in the London production, which opens in March 2027 at the Phoenix Theatre. Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sonia Friedman Productions are producing. Full casting will be announced later.