Canadian actor, producer, and LGBTQ+ activist
Christopher Nolan has publicly warned that AI could be a Trojan horse, while endorsing a return to practical effects in film. He argues younger filmmakers reject AI slop and favor tactile storytelling, as his Odyssey project embraces in-camera effects and real environments.
Zendaya arrives at the Odyssey premiere wearing a feathered white gown by Matières Félales with angel wings and a thigh-high slit, paired with Chopard diamonds; Nolan’s epic also stars Damon, Hathaway and Holland as it markets in New York.
The Odyssey, Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic, has opened worldwide with a record debut, led by high North American and UK performances. The film stars Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway and Zendaya and marks Nolan’s strongest international start yet, with heavy use of IMAX formats. Critics praise its ambition even as debates over casting persist.
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.
The Odyssey has launched, with Matt Damon in the title role. Reports highlight Devyn Dalton as the standout stunt performer whose arms impressed Damon during a Laestrygonians sequence, prompting discussions about stuntwomen’s visibility. Interviews with cast members reveal training regimens, diet changes, and commitment behind the film’s physical demands.
The Odyssey has sparked a global reaction as Nolan's adaptation, starring Matt Damon and a star-studded cast, receives rave reviews and strong box office. Musk has pledged a rival, historically accurate version, intensifying the debate over AI in cinema and casting. The Guardian reports Musk’s criticisms persist, while the BBC notes access to ancient artifacts during the US premiere.
The Odyssey has been adapted by Christopher Nolan with major departures from Homer. Athena appears as Odysseus’s conscience, Nausicaa and the Phaeacians are omitted, the gods recede, and a new ending highlights Odysseus’s trauma and memory. Critics are weighing the implications for character, myth and the epic’s moral frame.
Universal has taken takedown steps after a leaked version of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey circulated on X, with firms vowing to protect IP. The leak has not dented the film’s worldwide haul, which has surpassed $640m in two weekends and is positioned for a billion globally.
The Oscar-nominated actor has not yet lined up a new role after portraying Sinon in Nolan’s Odyssey. He reflects on past work, discusses comfort in his own skin, and says a return to the screen could come as he finishes voice work on Naya Legend of the Golden Dolphin.
Israel's Netanyahu is seeking reelection as world leaders gather at the UN. Mamdani continues to clash with Israeli policy, calling for accountability and criticizing genocide accusations, while Trump remains a key ally on some fronts. Protests and counter-demonstrations surround Netanyahu's UN appearance.
Pro-Israel and pro-Palestine demonstrators gather near the UN as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the General Assembly. Arrests occur as protesters block traffic near First Avenue. Celebrities attend or support the protests, while some activists call for halting U.S. funding to Israel.
Celebrities including Hannah Einbinder and Susan Sarandon have been detained amid a large protest outside the UN as Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the General Assembly. The demonstration, organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, calls for an end to funding of what protesters call genocide in Palestine. The arrests followed earlier statements urging action from the US government.