Canadian actor known for independent and major studio films
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.
Robert Downey Jr. returns as Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday, with a star-studded MCU lineup. Comic-Con previews reveal Doom’s clash with the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, and other heroes. Gosling joins as Ghost Rider; the film opens in 2028 as Marvel reshapes its Phase Six.
A short film, Echoes, explores how two men confront trauma and mental health while reconciling past events at a former school. The project, led by Walters and Nathalie Emmanuel with director Alex Lanipekun, features on-set mental health support and politicians a reflection on masculinity and violence, drawing parallels with a TV series about toxic culture.
Apple TV+ is adapting William Gibson 1984 cyberpunk classic Neuromancer. The first official trailer arrives from Comic-Con, and the show will launch January 22, 2027. Cast includes Callum Turner as Case, Briana Middleton, Mark Strong, Clemence Poe9sy, Emma Laird, Peter Sarsgaard and Dane DeHaan. Executive producer Gibson is involved, with ten episodes ordered.
French DJ Kavinsky, real name Vincent Belorgey, has died at 50 in Paris. Tributes describe him as a singular French voice; Nightcall, performed at the 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremony, is cited as a defining track. Paris prosecutors say no suspicious circumstances and an investigation is opened into the death.