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'Zootopia 2' becomes Hollywood's highest-grossing animated film

'Zootopia' is Walt Disney Animation Studios' fifth billion-dollar title since 2013 and now Hollywood's highest-grossing animated film of all time. It also becomes the ninth most profitable film of all time.

19/01/2026

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‘The Lion King’ co-director Roger Allers dies aged 76

“Roger Allers was a creative visionary whose many contributions to Disney will live on for generations to come,” said Disney CEO Bob Iger.

19/01/2026

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Culture Digest: the best things to hear, see or watch in Europe

Erotic ceramics in Brussels, a groundbreaking new exhibition on Hawai'i at London's British Museum, and a rabid monkey on the loose in 'Primate' - here are this week's cultural highlights from across Europe.

19/01/2026

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European Film Awards 2026: 'Sentimental Value' sweeps the board

Joachim Trier's 'Sentimental Value' has pulled off a clean sweep, winning a total of six awards, including Best European Film, Best Director and both acting awards. Elsewhere, Oliver Laxe's Sirat picked up five awards during a politically charged evening in Berlin.

17/01/2026

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LIVE: Watch the 2026 European Film Awards in Berlin

LIVE: The European Film Awards are taking place in Berlin. Three Cannes-premiering, and winning, films - Joachim Trier's 'Sentimental Value,' Óliver Laxe's 'Sirāt' and Jafar Panahi's 'It Was Just an Accident' - are among the nominees for Europe's top film prize.

17/01/2026

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Star Wars 'captain' Kathleen Kennedy steps down from Disney

The first post-Disney Star Wars dynasty is over. Kathleen Kennedy has officially stepped down as the president of Lucasfilm, the Disney subsidiary home to the Star Wars franchise.

16/01/2026

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Bears cast for 76th Berlin Film Festival using traditional bronze techniques

Germany’s Berlinale film festival is preparing its iconic bear trophies at a small foundry in Berlin-Charlottenburg, where the awards have been made for decades.

16/01/2026

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Film of the Week: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

'The Bone Temple', the second entry into the '28 Years' trilogy, is a brutal and beautiful film that clings to kindness in a world corrupted by rage.

16/01/2026

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The European Oscars: Why the 2026 European Film Awards matter

With a new date for the awards ceremony, the European Film Awards are sending a message: they are relevant and European productions deserve more attention in international awards conversation.

14/01/2026

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Who has dethroned Scarlett Johansson as highest grossing actress?

Zoe Saldaña has surpassed Scarlett Johansson at the box office, with the latest instalment of the Avatar franchise, 'Avatar: Fire And Ash', hitting $1.23bn at the global box office this week.

14/01/2026

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The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

A dazzling celebration of Art Deco in Paris, the return of the infected in '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple', and a new Game of Thrones spin-off. Here's what to look out for this week.

12/01/2026

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'Be Good': Celebrities protest ICE at the Golden Globes ceremony

The protests follow last week's fatal shooting of Renee Good by a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer.

12/01/2026

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Golden Globes 2026: 'One Battle After Another' takes top awards

'One Battle After Another' was the big winner of this year's Golden Globes, taking home four trophies, including Best Film (Comedy or Musical) and Best Director. British drama Adolescence also won four prizes in the TV categories. Here’s everything you need to know.

12/01/2026

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Film of the Week: 'Father Mother Sister Brother' - Family matters

Jim Jarmusch's Golden Lion winner sees the director return to the anthology film format to better grapple with strained family relationships and explore the unknowability of those we think are closest to us.

09/01/2026

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Saint-Tropez bids farewell to Brigitte Bardot

Brigitte Bardot was laid to rest in Saint-Tropez after her death from cancer at 91.

08/01/2026

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The Night Manager returns: The best John le Carré adaptations

The return of The Night Manager makes it the perfect time to revisit the big and small screen adaptations of author John le Carré’s works – with a special focus on the spy thrillers of the past 25 years.

08/01/2026

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France bids adieu to actor Brigitte Bardot with Saint-Tropez funeral

The reclusive French star of the 50s and 60s was buried at her family's Mediterranean seaside grave following her death aged 91 at her home on 28 December.

07/01/2026

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Hungarian titan of contemplative cinema Béla Tarr dies aged 70

Best known for his films 'Sátántangó' and 'The Turin Horse', Béla Tarr was one of Europe's greatest filmmakers and shaped a cinematic legacy of despairing beauty.

06/01/2026

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Has the identity of the new James Bond been leaked?

Is the hunt for the next James Bond over? Rumours are swirling that British actor Callum Turner has been telling his friends he’s nabbed the part of James Bond... Though studios have not made an announcement. Yet.

05/01/2026

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Leonardo DiCaprio on the importance of creating cinema over content

Leonardo DiCaprio has shared his fears regarding the future of cinema amid “huge transition”: “Movies are still meant to be experienced, together, in a theatre. Right now, that belief matters more than ever.”

05/01/2026