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Venice International Film Critics Week #SettimanaDellaCriticaVenezia

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41. Settimana Internazionale della Critica September 2–12 Venice, Italy Imagining the future. Resisting the present. From Colombia to Brazil, from India to China, via Italy and Tunisia, the new selection of Settimana Internazionale della Critica explores the present through filmmakers set to shape the cinema of tomorrow with new forms of storytelling Seven debuts from four continents portray a world in transformation, exploring bodies, memory, technology and new forms of freedom that challenge the conventions of contemporary cinema The programme is completed by the Special Events out of competion – Il grande Giaffa by Marco Santi and Rider by Roan Johnson and Davide Pavanello – together with the 11th edition of SIC@SIC – Short Italian Cinema @ Settimana Internazionale della Critica General Delegate Beatrice Fiorentino announces the line-up of the 41st edition: HERE #SIC41 #VeniceInternationalFilmCriticsWeek #SettimanaDellaCriticaVenezia www.sicvenezia.it The Set...
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Huda Beauty and Gaurav Gupta Collaborate for India Couture Week 2026

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Huda Beauty and Gaurav Gupta Collaborate for India Couture Week 2026 Mumbai, India -2026: Globally renowned beauty brand Huda Beauty, known for shaping modern makeup culture, has partnered with celebrated couturier Gaurav Gupta at India Couture Week 2026 to unveil a bold new vision of modern bridal beauty. As Huda Beauty's lead makeup artist backstage, celebrity makeup artist Daniel Bauer brings his signature artistry and contemporary approach to beauty, translating the collection's couture vision into elevated runway looks. Bringing together three creative powerhouses at the forefront of beauty, fashion and artistry, the collaboration marks a defining moment where couture craftsmanship, transformative makeup and contemporary bridal expression converge on one of India's most prestigious fashion stages. Rooted in a shared commitment to creativity and craftsmanship, the showcase celebrates a new era of bridal beauty - one that is confident, modern and effortlessly...
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SonyLiv's content slate is beginning to look trendy

From superhero blockbusters and critically acclaimed films to timeless Hollywood classics, Sony LIV expands its premium English content slate Ahead of the next chapter in the Spider-Man saga arriving in cinemas, Tom Holland has a special message for fans across India. And before audiences witness Peter Parker's next adventure on the big screen, Sony LIV is inviting them to revisit every defining moment, every unforgettable battle, and every emotional turning point that shaped one of cinema's most loved superheroes. As part of its biggest Hollywood content expansion yet, Sony LIV has brought Sony Pictures Entertainment's celebrated film library to Indian audiences, with more than 150 premium English titles now available to stream. The collection features fan favourites including the Spider-Man films, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Jumanji, The Pursuit of Happyness, Michael Jackson's This Is It, The Da Vinci Code, The Karate Kid (2010), 50 First Dates, My Best...
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CHRISTOPHER NOLAN'S THE ODYSSEY CELEBRATES HISTORIC INDIA PREMIERE AS PART OF GLOBAL EVENT TOUR

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It was a truly historic weekend for Indian cinema lovers as Academy Award®️-winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan accompanied by The Odyssey stars Matt Damon, Tom Holland and Academy Award®️-winning producer Emma Thomas, visited Mumbai as part of the film's global promotional tour. Mumbai proudly joined London, Paris and New York as one of the official international stops on The Odyssey's worldwide campaign, marking a landmark moment for Indian audiences and reaffirming India's growing significance as a global theatrical market. Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan surprises Indian fans during his first-ever film premiere in the country, alongside film stars Academy Award® winner Matt Damon, BAFTA winner Tom Holland, and Academy Award® winning producer Emma Thomas The Odyssey, shot entirely with IMAX® film cameras, arrives in theatres across India on July 17 National, July 12, 2025 – To celebrate the global theatri...
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The Odyssey, Picks And Piques, Hollywood Film Review, Johnson Thomas

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Hollywood Film Review Johnson Thomas Film: The Odyssey Cast: Anne Hathaway, Benny Safdie, Charlize Theron, Lupita Nyong'o, Matt Damon, Robert Pattinson, Tom Holland, Zendaya Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Rating: * * * * Runtime: 173 mins | 2026 | Christopher Nolan’s most ambitious, eagerly anticipated, most controversial $250 million epic ‘The Odyssey’ shot entirely with Imax cameras is the very first Hollywood film to have a Grand India Premiere a week before it’s theatrical release. And its definitely a feast for the eyes. The epic poem possibly from the 7th or 8th century BCE credited to Homer (which appears to be a composite for several authors), has been adapted as a whole and in piecemeal fashion for the big and small screens before. The 2004 Brad Pitt starrer ‘Troy’ covered the Trojan horse segment, while the 1977 mini series ‘The Odyssey’ was the most extensive and faithful of all adaptations. Nolan, who adapted the script, obviously takes libe...
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Paris Hilton, Serena Williams, Elon Musk, Gwyneth Paltrow among Celebrities Ranked by their Biggest Digital Asset Holdings

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Bitcoin is down 52%, yet Donald Trump reported earning $1.2 billion from crypto last year, and plenty of other celebrities are still holding onto their coins, too. A new July 2026 report by Coin Insider reveals which public figures are most invested in crypto right now. The tech billionaire behind Twitter and Block, Jack Dorsey, has $2 billion in Bitcoin, exactly half of his net worth. Paris Hilton, one of Hollywood's earliest crypto adopters, still keeps 12.5% of her $400 million fortune in Ethereum and NFTs. The world's first trillionaire, Elon Musk, owns more crypto than any other celebrity, $20 billion in Bitcoin and Dogecoin. The research looked at well-known public figures to find who's most invested in crypto. For each person, it recorded how many dollars they hold in Bitcoin, Ethereum, or other coins, and what share of that is of their total fortune. The final ranking shows who's most invested in digital assets, both in raw dollars and relative to what they...
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The Furious, International Film Review, Picks And Piques, Johnson Thomas

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International Film Review Johnson Thomas Set-piece heavy false positive Actioner Film: The Furious (2025) Cast: Xie Miao, Joe Taslim, Yang Enyou, Jeeja Yanin, Brian Le, Joey Iwanaga, Yayan Ruhian. (English, Mandarin, Thai, Tagalog dialogue) Director: Kenji Tanigaki (Japanese) Fight Choreographer: Kensuke Sonomura (Japanese), Cinematographer: Meteor Cheung Editor: Chris Tonick (USA) Rating: * * * Runtime: 113 m “The Furious” showcases martial arts performers from the Orient and the USA. As the title suggests this an all-out action film that goes from start to finish at a frenetic pace. Everyone in the film is an exponent of some form of martial arts.“The Furious” showcases martial arts performers from China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Japan, and the United States, among other places. They are all so well versed in offence and defence that it seems like they exist in a cocoon all their own. The non-stop action consists of smooth action sequences enjoined together to create a na...
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