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Low-budget film sparks China box-office revolt

A crudely animated, homemade movie about a baby cow has become China's most unlikely box-office smash, generating merchandise and memes and a national conversation about the joyful rejection of slick marketing and...

A robot with the head of Niu Lai, a character from a Chinese animated film Niu Lai, stands on the ground of an exhibition hall during the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing— Reuters

New 'Insidious' reflects the anxiety of being a new parent

Fans of the 'Insidious' franchise think of Lin Shaye as the heart of the movies. — AFP

Kidjo first African woman to receive Hollywood star

Beninese musician and actress Angelique Kidjo became the first Black African to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. — AFP

Spidey swings high for third weekend

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' is now Sony Picture's highest ever grossing film, according to the Hollywood Reporter. — AFP

Hayden Panettiere, 'Heroes' and 'Nashville' actress, dies at 36

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'Coyote Vs Acme' brings Looney Tunes back to big screen

A new on-screen duo: Will Forte and Wile E Coyote

Jamie Lee Curtis takes charge in new comedy 'Newlyweds'

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As Odyssey wows global audiences, Sicily's Favignana braces for film tourism

Matt Damon as Odysseus with Zendaya as Athena in Favignana, Italy, one of the filming locations of the film.

Wagner Moura and Greta Lee fight for survival in new thriller 'The Last House'

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day' opens to a huge $927 million global box office

Spider-Man remains one of Marvel’s most recognisable heroes, portrayed by Tom Holland in the new film.

‘Sopranos’ actor Vincent Pastore dead at 80

US actor Vincent Pastore, seen in 2019, was best known for his role on 'The Sopranos'— AFP

Lucas Museum to display unseen 'Star Wars' pieces, curator says

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Canal+ says 'Paddington 4' is in works, as it locks down French streaming advantage

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day set to make history

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Sarajevo Film Festival to honour Mexican actor Diego Luna, Iran's filmmaker Farhadi

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UK TV comedy star and naturalist Bill Oddie dies at 85

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