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The documentary You Can See Everything has opened to a record North American weekend for a non-fiction film, with Elizabeth Holmes at its center. Co-directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, the film follows Holmes in the lead-up to her prison sentence and has earned strong reviews and audience enthusiasm.
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.
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.
The Independent reports that Pamela Anderson has declined Baywatch reboot offers and says she is pursuing bold, new characters. She cites her past exposure on the beach and a desire to explore varied roles, while acknowledging ongoing talks about a Baywatch return are not confirmed.
Glen Hansard has died after a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in Lucan, on the outskirts of Dublin, in the early hours of 29 July 2026. His management has confirmed the 56-year-olds death. Hansard has won an Academy Award for "Falling Slowly," fronted The Frames and acted in The Commitments and Once.
Ariana Grande has announced she is taking a break from public appearances following the Eternal Sunshine tour, with the London finale on Sept. 1. She will not take part in the Barbican production of Sunday in the Park with George. The news comes amid ongoing discussions about her health and body image sparked by her new album Petal.
Carly Simon has announced her first album in years, Comes in Waves, while revealing a Parkinson’s diagnosis and skin cancer treatment. The collection revisits defining moments of her life and career, with songs touching on love, loss and renewal. Readers are invited to explore the full context of her career and health as she moves forward.
Ariana Grande has announced she is taking a step back from visibility after completing the Eternal Sunshine Tour, amid ongoing public scrutiny and concerns about her health and body. She is withdrawing from London’s Barbican production of Sunday in the Park with George and is finishing her tour in London on Sept. 1 before a healthful, well-earned break.
Disney is exploring a free, ad-supported streaming tier to widen reach and boost ad revenue, while noting no near-term launch. The company cites a price-sensitive audience and higher ad inventory as catalysts for growth.
The James Bond casting search has intensified, with frontrunners narrowing and new bets shifting as producers pace the process amid a flurry of interviews and public speculation.
The Israeli Defense Forces have admitted firing at a family’s car as they fled an evacuation route, killing six in Gaza City. Two medics in the rescue ambulance were killed as it approached. Investigations are launched, but families and Red Crescent responders question the justice and timing.
In interviews, actors discuss how marriage and family support creative careers. Leguizamo praises his wife as a moral compass while noting she keeps him grounded. Fernández’s return to soccer and the on-screen family alliances are explored.
Venice Film Festival names NAZA, by Israeli directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, as the festival’s only documentary in competition. The film, shot at night from Tel Aviv rooftops, examines what the filmmakers describe as Israel’s calculated mass killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza. It builds on reporting by +972, Local Call and The Guardian, with production by The Guardian and JW Films and executive producing by Jonathan Glazer. The festival runs 2–12 September.
Dolly Parton has died at age 80 in Nashville, her publicity team has said. Her nephew Bryan Seaver announced the news on Instagram. Parton has written thousands of songs, sold more than 100 million records, won multiple Grammys and founded the Imagination Library, which has distributed hundreds of millions of free books.
Dolly Parton has died at 80, following a brief battle with cancer. Her family confirms she passed at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, surrounded by loved ones. Tributes highlight her humanitarian work, literacy efforts, and decades of chart-topping music.
Ariana Grande has concluded her Eternal Sunshine tour in London, addressing fans with gratitude as she steps back from public life after 41 shows across North America and the UK. She performed in platform boots after injuring her foot, and announced a future break from public-facing appearances.
Venice has faced criticism for including few female directors in its main competition. May el-Toukhys Woman Unknown was the lone woman-led feature in the initial lineup; festival organisers have since added the documentary NAZA. Jury president Maggie Gyllenhaal and programmers at London Film Festival have said structural barriers, especially financing, are limiting womens progression to larger films.
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 new Godzilla Minus Zero trailer confirms the monster's return in post-war Japan. King Ghidorah is teased, and the film will world-premiere at NYFF before a November 6, 2026 release in North America.
Bob Mackie, a legendary fashion and costume designer known for dazzling looks for Cher, Dolly Parton, Elton John and more, has died at 87. His career spanned six decades with nine Emmys and a Tony, and his designs shaped show business fashion while remaining controversial and iconic.
Gromit the silent dog from Aardman will finally speak in an audiobook read by Martin Freeman, with related film and experiential projects expanding the franchise as Aardman faces cost pressures and a strategic review.
Saudi cinema gains global attention as Taibah’s film, A Matter of Life and Death, is Saudi Arabia’s official submission for Best International Feature Film at the 2027 Academy Awards, while the wider film festival circuit highlights local talent amid new industry initiatives.
The Guardian, Business Insider UK and The Guardian have covered the avant-garde documentary You Can See Everything, which follows Elizabeth Holmes before her 11-year fraud sentence. The film juxtaposes a tense interview dynamic with a broader meditation on truth and manipulation in the age of media spectacle.