Cinema Michael Bay to direct Iran movie about Trump’s Operation Epic Fury The film will be based on journalist Mitchell Zuckoff's forthcoming book and will chronicle the rescue mission of two downed American pilots in Iran. Here’s why it already sounds like a terrible idea. 21/05/2026
Cinema Pedro Almodóvar: EU must be a ‘shield’ against Trump, Netanyahu, Putin Pedro Almodóvar is in Cannes today for his new film 'Bitter Christmas'. During a press conference, he stated that Europeans must become a "shield" against "monsters" Trump, Netanyahu and Putin. 20/05/2026
Cinema James Bond casting starts with new favourites (and Trump) auditioning Official casting for the new James Bond has been announced, with Nina Gold at the helm. Who are the new favourites and why is the White House throwing Donald Trump's MAGA hat in the ring? 19/05/2026
Cinema Javier Bardem attacks Trump, Putin and Netanyahu for 'toxic behaviour' Oscar-winning actor Javier Bardem called out world leaders U.S. President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel for "male toxic behavior that is creating thousands of dead people," during his appearance at the Cannes Film Festival, Sunday. 18/05/2026
Cinema Smile you're on camera: Alexandra Matthaiou debuts new short at Cannes The director spoke to Euronews about her third short film participating in the acclaimed film festival. It makes its world premiere during the Directors' Fortnight, the section that has long highlighted independent and daring cinematic voices. 15/05/2026
Cinema Everything you need to know about the 79th Cannes Film Festival The 79th Cannes Film Festival is underway on the Côte d'Azur, kicking off with the French period-comedy The Electric Kiss and an honorary Palme d'Or for Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson. 13/05/2026
Cinema Historic Oxford cinema at risk of shutting doors due to lease woes The Ultimate Picture Palace in Oxford, UK, requires a lease extension past 2037 to be able to carry out key renovations and make the most of grants for energy efficiency and accessibility. 08/05/2026
Cinema Film of the Week: 'Mortal Kombat II' - Game Over? Dumb fun for some; another failed video game adaptation for others. Wherever you stand, just don't fall for the "made for the fans" routine... 08/05/2026
Cinema 'The Odyssey' trailer sparks criticism over accents and ‘daddy’ issues Christopher Nolan’s forthcoming epic is dividing opinions. The latest trailer has sparked criticism over the use of modern terms and American accents, which seem at odds with the ancient Greek setting... 06/05/2026
Cinema Cyclops, beards and a cute puppy: Check out new ‘The Odyssey’ trailer A new full-length trailer has been released for 'The Odyssey', Sir Christopher Nolan’s 13th feature film and his first since the Oscar-winning 'Oppenheimer'. It looks mighty promising and shrouded in darkness. Literally. 05/05/2026
Cinema Oscars: New rules announced - AI actors and scripts cannot win awards The Academy has updated its rules for how artificial intelligence is used, including one that says all screenplays must be humanly created. There are more ambiguous statements regarding acting, however... 04/05/2026
Cinema Film of the Week: 'Mother Mary' – The Devil Wears Red Anne Hathaway headlines both fashion crowdpleaser 'The Devil Wears Prada' and fashion psychodrama 'Mother Mary'. Both have their merits, but we're leaning for the weird one this week... 01/05/2026
Cinema ‘Michael’ sequel could begin shooting later this year The studio executive behind the Michael Jackson biopic ‘Michael’ has confirmed that a sequel is in the works, and could shoot as early as this year. 30/04/2026
Cinema Unhinged? ‘Love Actually’ door goes up for auction The London door has become a massive tourist attraction, with thousands of fans of the British rom-com flocking to the property used for filming to see it. 30/04/2026
Cinema Why is ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ facing calls for boycott? 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' - out this week - is facing a boycott in Asia after a social media clip released before the film hits cinemas presents a character deemed to be an offensive stereotype. 27/04/2026
Cinema 'Michael' breaks global box office records despite heavy criticism International sales are strong, as 'Michael' has collected a $217.4 million global opening - a new high for a music biopic. The film has defied a rocky production, negative reviews, as well as accusations of whitewashing the troubling legacy of the King of Pop. 27/04/2026
Cinema Maggie Gyllenhaal named Venice Film Festival jury president “Venice has always supported truthful, singular voices, and I am honored to play a part in continuing that brave and necessary tradition," said Gyllenhaal. 23/04/2026
Cinema A family affair? Michael Jackson family defend 'Michael' biopic It could be the film to beat for the title of 2026's most soulless release... But (most of) the Jackson family are defending the MJ biopic 'Michael', which could beat box office records this weekend despite overwhelmingly negative reviews. 23/04/2026
Cinema Meryl Streep: ‘Would we have fashion without gay people?’ The award-winning actress, who has long been an LGBTQ+ ally, returns to her iconic role of Miranda Priestly in the upcoming 'The Devil Wears Prada 2'. 23/04/2026
Cinema Film of the Week: 'Michael' - It's bad. It's really, really bad The King of Pop is back... And whatever you think of him, you’ll wish he wasn’t. 22/04/2026
Cinema Cannes Film Festival unveils 2026 poster inspired by ‘Thelma & Louise’ The official poster for the 2026 edition of the Cannes Film Festival pays tribute to 'Thelma & Louise' – Ridley Scott’s feminist roadtrip adventure which premiered at Cannes 35 years ago. 22/04/2026
Cinema 'Aldeas': Martin Scorsese’s Pope Francis film to premiere at Vatican The Vatican will screen the film 'Aldeas', which features Pope Francis' last on-screen interview. The premiere takes place on the one-year anniversary of his death. 21/04/2026
Cinema Film of the Week: 'Lee Cronin's The Mummy' - A successful exhumation? Waking the undead is never a great shout. Lee Cronin delivers a very icky and overlong take on ancient evil - and despite several bum notes, some gore hounds will find plenty to get under their teeth. 17/04/2026
Cinema Tom Cruise confirmed to return for Top Gun 3 Paramount have announced that Tom Cruise and producer Jerry Bruckheimer are returning for a third installment of Top Gun, following 2022’s hugely successful 'Top Gun: Maverick'. 17/04/2026
Cinema Val Kilmer AI replica debuts in first trailer for controversial movie The first trailer for “As Deep as the Grave” has been released, with the late Val Kilmer appearing as an AI-generated replica, created by filmmakers with the permission of his estate following his death last year. 16/04/2026
Cinema 'Not my King': Lord Of The Rings prequel casting divides internet The latest entry in the J.R.R. Tolkien big-screen Lord Of The Rings saga gets some casting news... And some fans aren’t thrilled. 15/04/2026
Cinema Spanish film ‘Deaf’ awarded European Parliament's 2026 LUX Prize The European Parliament awarded its LUX film prize to 'Sorda' ('Deaf') from the Spanish director Eva Libertad and actress Miriam Garlo, who have replicated on the big screen their deep and special relationship. 14/04/2026
Cinema LUX Audience Award finalists discuss love and freedom in film Euronews held a debate with four of the LUX Audience Award 2026 finalists at the European Parliament. The discussion touched on shared themes in the films, such as love, freedom and family. 14/04/2026
Cinema Cinematic treasure: Lost Georges Méliès film found in US attic A cinematic treasure trove has been unearthed in the US after an old family chest, which had remained sealed for over a century, was finally opened. Among the ten reels it contained was a forgotten film by French cinema pioneer Georges Méliès, entitled 'Gugusse et l'automate'. 14/04/2026
Cinema Euronews to host LUX Audience Award 2026 debate One of the most prestigious prizes in European cinema will be awarded on Tuesday 14 April, but before the winner is announced, Euronews will host a debate with directors, producers and actors from the five films in competition. 13/04/2026
Cinema Film of the Week: 'Yellow Letters' - A deserving Golden Bear winner? The winner of this year's Golden Bear award intriguingly (and frustratingly) reflects the politically-charged tensions which plagued 2026's Berlin Film Festival. 10/04/2026
Cinema Are movies really getting longer – and if so, is that a bad thing? A new study has crunched the numbers, and it turns out that while attention spans are dwindling, movie runtimes are growing. 06/04/2026
Cinema Film of the Week: 'The Drama' - The darkest date night movie of 2026 The course of true love never did run smooth... NB: This review does not contain any spoilers. The Drama’s ‘twist’ deserves its secrecy. If you’ve seen it or are aware of the central revelation, behave accordingly. 03/04/2026
Cinema Actor John Travolta's directorial debut set to premiere at Cannes Hollywood icon John Travolta will premiere his first feature film Propeller One-Way Night Coach at the Cannes International Film Festival in May 02/04/2026
Cinema The seventh 007: Identity of the new James Bond revealed The casting news we’ve all been waiting for has finally dropped, and the reveal of Daniel Craig's successor as 007 may surprise some James Bond fans... 01/04/2026
Cinema Bums on seats: How Spain is attracting bigger cinema audiences Despite having more investment, productions and a new wave of celebrated young cross-platform talent, Spain's film industry is failing to match audience figures from a decade ago. 30/03/2026
Cinema Russian court bans Oscar-winning documentary ‘Mr Nobody Against Putin’ ‘Mr Nobody Against Putin’ is based on secretly recorded footage by school teacher Pavel Talankin, who exposes how the Putin administration aims to indoctrinate schoolchildren in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The film won the Oscar for Best Documentary earlier this month. 27/03/2026
Cinema Film of the Week: '1000 Women In Horror' - An insightful celebration There are still a few days left in March, which celebrates not only Women’s History Month but also Women in Horror Month. Appropriately, a new documentary dives into the groundbreaking work of women in horror filmmaking. 27/03/2026
Cinema Movie mic drops: The best karaoke scenes in cinema As Sandra Hüller takes to the mic for a rendition of 'Sign of the Times' in sci-fi blockbuster 'Project Hail Mary,' Euronews Culture looks back at cinema's most memorable karaoke scenes. 24/03/2026
Cinema 'Moana' live-action remake trailer drops – and it's getting roasted Disney’s new trailer for the live-action remake of 'Moana' has officially dropped... And speaking of things dropping, so has the enthusiasm and respect from fans of the animated film... 24/03/2026
Cinema Why is India banning the release of this Oscar-nominated Gaza drama? The release of Kaouther Ben Hania's Venice-winning and Oscar-nominated docu-drama 'The Voice of HInd Rajab' has been blocked by the country's ratings body. Beyond censorship, this decision reveals a shift in Israel-India relations under prime minister Narendra Modi. 20/03/2026
Cinema Film of the Week: 'Project Hail Mary’ - Don't take Space so Sirius-ly Adapted from the best-selling book by Andy Weir ("The Martian"), 'Project Hail Mary' is a heart-warming blockbuster with old-school charm to spare. However, the comedic tone occasionally threatens to undercut some of the film's emotional heft... 20/03/2026
Cinema Val Kilmer set to star in new independent film as AI-generated actor A year after the actor's death, a generative AI version of Val Kilmer will co-star in an independent film, in one of the boldest uses yet of artificial intelligence in moviemaking. The producers of 'As Deep as the Grave,' say Kilmer agreed before ill health prevented him from participating. 19/03/2026
Cinema 'Dune: Part Three' vs 'Doomsday': Should ‘Dunesday’ be cancelled? The first trailer for 'Dune: Part Three' is out and fans think it's so damn promising that the planned double-bill with 'Avengers: Doomsday' should be cancelled. Is 'Dunesday' a good idea? 18/03/2026