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'The Matrix' dance show opens in Manchester's new Aviva Studios

It’s The Matrix as you’ve never seen it before... Legendary director Danny Boyle has adapted the acclaimed 1999 sci-fi actioner into a “dramatic retelling” dance show for Factory International. It opens in Manchester, UK, today.

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Prosecutors seeking to recharge Alec Baldwin in fatal on set shooting

Actor Alec Baldwin was pointing a gun at cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film 'Rust'. It went off, killing her. The actor has always maintained his innocence, saying he never pulled the trigger. He could be charged again with voluntary manslaughter.

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Actor Mark Strong on Ukraine and the dangers of compassion fatigue

"We just need to keep going and remind people that there are people who need our help."

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How actress Sharon Stone rediscovered herself through art

Stone's second exhibition, "Welcome to My Garden," features 19 colourful, abstract paintings, showcasing her remarkable artistic growth since her debut.

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Acclaimed Iranian film director and his wife stabbed to death in home

While authorities gave no speculation on a motive, the killings come in the wake of a crackdown against critics of the Tehran regime.

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Piper Laurie, star of 'Carrie' and Twin Peaks, dies aged 91

The Oscar nominated actress, best known for her roles in 'The Hustler', 'Carrie' and Twin Peaks, died of old age.

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Cultural Digest: Don’t miss these events in Europe this week

Swooning Swifties, awful Exorcists, and one hell of a film festival...

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Film of the Week: 'The Exorcist: Believer' - An unholy regurgitation

What a terrible day for an exorcism...

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Shake it off: Taylor Swift fans told to dispense with cinema etiquette

Look What You Made Them Do...

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John Lennon's little-known girlfriend reveals all in new documentary

During his complicated marriage with Yoko Ono, John Lennon had a 18-month relationship with their assistant, May Pang, which began when Ono asked Pang to become Lennon's temporary girlfriend due to his restlessness, as revealed in the new documentary 'The Lost Weekend: A Love Story.'

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Who is Joana Mallwitz, Berlin's first female orchestra conductor?

Joana Mallwitz took up her role as chief conductor of Berlin's Konzerthaus last month. The internet can't stop comparing her to Cate Blanchett's character in the Oscar-nominated film 'Tár'.

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More than 700 Hollywood figures condemn Hamas in open letter

“This is terrorism. This is evil. There is no justification or rationalization for Hamas’ actions.”

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Festival Lumière 2023: Premieres, classics & Wim for the win

Cinephiles rejoice! The 2023 Lumière Festival kicks off in Lyon this weekend... And this year’s 15th edition is eye-wateringly good. Here’s the lowdown on the festival and the screenings and events you shouldn’t miss.

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Culture Re-View: What is the highest-earning single song in history?

On this day in 1893, the copyright claim for the 'Happy Birthday' song was filed – which kickstarted a long and messy journey for the highest-earning single song in history...

Economy

What is ‘Swiftonomics’ and could it boost the European economy?

Taylor Swift's tour is not only rocking stadiums but also fuelling a hospitality surge. With the concerts predicted to generate $5 billion in consumer spending in the US alone, what kind of windfall can Europe expect?

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Backlash after Jamie Lee Curtis deletes controversial Gaza post

"WAR CRIMES committed by any person, any organization or any government (yours, mine, friend or foe) must be denounced and the responsible parties held accountable.”

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Gérard Depardieu: Damning new testimony against actor accused of rape

"The silence of this milieu is deafening, demeaning to our art, and must stop.” The Depardieu affair continues, with a damning new testimony...

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Strike talks break off between Hollywood actors and studios

The writers strike may have ended but the three-month actors strike shows no signs of slowing down...

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‘Heat 2’ is officially coming with Adam Driver rumoured as the lead

Director Michael Mann plans to adapt his own novel, a sequel to his 1995 crime classic.

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Tashkent International Film Festival: Celebrating Central Asian cinema

In partnership with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Uzbekistan

The 15th edition of Uzbekistan's Tashkent International Film Festival brought together film lovers and professionals from more than 50 countries to celebrate Central Asian cinema.

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