American actor and musician known for blockbuster sci‑fi and indie roles
Aftab headlines a 2026 European tour with the London Contemporary Orchestra at Usher Hall, Edinburgh, blending her folk-jazz sound with orchestral scale. Her journey from Lahore to New York and Grammys underlines a borderless approach to genre.
A retrospective look at how Independence Day became a watershed blockbuster, shaping careers and the Hollywood landscape, with focus on Roland Emmerich, Dean Devlin, and the film’s lasting impact on sci-fi franchises.
Actor Sam Neill has died at 78. His career spanned five decades, from early NZ breakthroughs to Hollywood fame in Jurassic Park and acclaimed arthouse films such as The Piano. He will be remembered for his warmth, versatility and enduring presence across cinema and television.
Sam Neill has died in Sydney after a long battle with cancer. His family says he passed away from pneumonia, following treatment for angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma. Tributes pour in from colleagues who describe him as kind, collaborative and private. He leaves four children and eight grandchildren.