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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

People 'disdain' AI, says director Christopher Nolan

The public has 'thoroughly rejected' AI, says Christopher Nolan— AFP

'Jurassic Park' star Sam Neill dies aged 78

Neill's family said he passed away on Monday, July 13, in Sydney, surrounded by loved ones and “with the dignity that characterised his whole life”.

Table for one: how Japan's 'Solitary Gourmet' became a TV hit

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'The Pitt,' 'Hacks' lead Emmy nominations

The Emmy Awards are the highest honors in the television industry, equivalent to the Oscars for film or the Tonys for theater. -AFP

AI actress Tilly Norwood to star in feature film

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Murakami says his novels are 'different' from AI literature

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George Clooney's career to be celebrated at Venice Film Festival

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A Minute With Christopher Nolan: The Odyssey

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Teyana Taylor wins big at 2026 BET Awards

Taylor was awarded the noncompetitive honour of Icon of the Year, presented by singer Janet Jackson. — Reuters

Comedian John Oliver joins "General Hospital"

John Oliver poses with the Outstanding Scripted Variety Series award at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards. — Reuters

Hollywood brings AI fight to Europe

Cate Blanchett has been a staunch proponent of protecting rights in the AI age — AFP

Ann Blyth, film star of 1940s-50s famed for 'Mildred Pierce', dies at 98

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Angelina Jolie turns personal pain into performance for ‘Couture’ film

Angelina Jolie is an Academy Award-winning American actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian. One of Hollywood's highest-paid stars.

'Toy Story 5' rakes in $160m in opening weekend

'Toy Story 5', in which US actor Tom Hanks voices cartoon character Woody, had the year's best opening weekend so far, estimates showed. — AFP

James Burrows, prolific innovator in US TV comedies, dead at 85

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