Cinema

Harry Potter Stars Learn Driving Law Is No Magic

Two stars of the Harry Potter films, including actress Emma Watson, were each banned from driving for six months Wednesday after being caught speeding in separate incidents. Watson, 35, who played Hermione Granger, the friend of boy wizard Potter in the hugely popular movie franchise, was banned for driving at 38 miles (61 km) an hour in a 30-mile ...

'Severance' Battles 'The Pitt' as Emmy Race Heats

Dark sci-fi office drama Severance, gritty hospital series The Pitt and buzzy teen murder saga Adolescence are expected to pile up nominations for this year's Emmys when the contenders for television's Oscars are revealed Tuesday. Nominees will be announced in a live-streamed ceremony starting at 8:30 am (1530 GMT), after which final-round voting ...

'Superman' Flies High: Smashes Box Office with $122 Million

Superman, the latest big-budget action film featuring the iconic DC superhero, soared to the top of the North American box office in its debut weekend with $122 million in ticket sales, industry estimates showed Sunday. The Warner Bros. and DC Studios film — directed by James Gunn — stars up-and-comer David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, and ...

New 'Superman' Film Soars, Aims to Save DC Universe

Superman is often called upon to save the world from evildoers, but in his latest big-screen incarnation, he's also being asked to swoop in and save a franchise. James Gunn's Superman, which opened in theaters worldwide this week, is a reboot aimed at relaunching the so-called DC Universe of comic book-based superhero movies, which also features ...

REEF: Evening on Biodiversity and Lebanon Facing the Ailanthus Invasion

Across Lebanon, invasive plant species are silently reshaping ecosystems. Chief among them is the Ailanthus altissima, known as the “tree of heaven,” which spreads aggressively, suffocating native plant life and disrupting the balance of biodiversity. In response to this growing ecological challenge, the REEF Association created ...

Joaquin Phoenix Battles Pandemic Chaos in “Eddington” Western

Joaquin Phoenix struggles to bring order to a crumbling America in Eddington, a star-powered neo-western that acts as a scathing reflection of today’s United States. Premiering Wednesday in France and Friday in the U.S., the film is the latest from indie favorite Ari Aster—known for genre hits like Hereditary and Midsommar. After Beau Is ...

Cinema: Superman’s Comeback as a Vulnerable Hero

More than 10 years after his last big-screen appearance, the red-caped superhero returns to theaters this week in a new film simply titled Superman, in which he appears vulnerable in a world where he's no longer universally admired. To take on the role, a low-key actor more used to supporting roles was cast: David Corenswet, 32. He“looks like ...

Kechiche Returns: Final ‘Mektoub My Love’ Film Set for Locarno Premiere

A new film by award-winning but scandal-prone French director Abdellatif Kechiche has been selected by a Swiss film festival, marking a comeback six years after his last widely panned feature, organizers said Tuesday. The third film of his Mektoub My Love trilogy - titled Mektoub My Love: Canto Due - is to show in competition at the Locarno ...

'Jurassic World: Rebirth' Roars to Top of North American Box Office

“Jurassic World: Rebirth” — the latest entry in the blockbuster dinosaur franchise — stomped all over the July 4 weekend competition, debuting at a massive $91.5 million at the North American box office, according to industry estimates released Sunday. The Universal film stars Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Mahershala Ali, and ...

Michael Madsen, the Last Tough Guy of American Cinema, Dies at 67

Michael Madsen, renowned for his portrayals of Mr. Blonde in Reservoir Dogs and Budd in Kill Bill, died on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 67, following cardiac arrest at his Malibu home, according to his representatives and the Los Angeles County Sheriff. No foul play is suspected. “Michael Madsen was one of Hollywood’s most iconic actors, and he ...

Marion Cotillard and Guillaume Canet: Their Timeless 'Jeux d’enfants'

After 18 years of life together, Marion Cotillard and Guillaume Canet informed AFP of their decision to separate. Now 49 and 52 years old, respectively, they said this choice was made "mutually" and "with kindness," aiming to prevent rumors and misleading speculation. Although never married, the couple asked for privacy—especially concerning ...