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Elon Musk unveils AI-generated short of The Odyssey via Grok Imagine

The tech mogul plans to use the tool to produce a full-length, historically accurate cinematic adaptation of the ancient Greek epic.

Clayface earns $43 million globally in debut weekend

The body-horror thriller faced a $44 million production cost but secured an A- grade from audience exit polls.

SOC Films announces documentary on women fighting polio in Pakistan

The film, scheduled for release in November 2026, features a laboratory scientist, an area supervisor, an area coordinator and a health worker.

Aymen Saleem joins Pakistan People’s Party after announcing retirement from acting

The former actress framed her political move as a personal promise to honor the legacy of Benazir Bhutto.

Nithya Raman accuses Mayor Karen Bass of claiming credit for film incentives

Raman also accused Bass of being delinquent on the issue while the Writers Guild of America West endorsed Raman's plan for unlimited tax credits.

China releases first fully AI-generated feature film in cinemas

MoreThan Films acquires international sales rights for Spanish drama Salen las lobas

The coming-of-age film, which explores the lives of girls in juvenile detention, will premiere at the Valladolid Film Festival in October.

Robert Pattinson film Primetime opens to $19.2 million in United States

The release follows a trend of staggered international dates and varying opening weekend performances for high-profile independent studio titles.

Shelley Blond to attend Tomb Raider 30th anniversary event in London

The actress who auditioned for the iconic Lara Croft role will celebrate the franchise's history while maintaining an AI-free voiceover career.

The Notebook musical arrives in London's West End after Broadway success

The production moves to the UK following a successful 2024 Broadway run and three Tony Award nominations.

ASCAP presents annual awards for music writing and broadcasts

The ceremony recognised diverse media, from YouTube podcasts and New York Times articles to biographies of legendary film composers.

Jenna Ortega avoids watching her own films or reading reviews

The actress maintains a strict boundary from her projects to avoid the stress of public opinion and commercial performance metrics.

Terrifier 3 earns over $90 million on $2 million budget

The latest installment significantly outperformed the second film, which earned $16.8 million on a $250,000 budget.

Fathom to release Laika animation Wildwood on 23 October

The studio's latest project follows a history of high-budget production and a long pursuit of Academy Award recognition.

John Mayer releases new single Life With John Mayer on 23 October

The track was recorded at a historic Hollywood lot purchased by the artist and his partner, which formerly housed Charlie Chaplin's studio.

Atif Aslam reveals first look of Safar Main Hu music video

The release marks the singer's first full-length studio album in 18 years, signaling a return to his musical roots.

Leah Nelson's Tangles wins Grand Jury Prize at Animation Is Film Festival

Christopher Nolan adapts Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey for the screen

Production designer Ruth De Jong, who worked on Oppenheimer, will lead the visual construction of the sprawling ancient Greek epic.

Aamir Khan breaks down at Singapore film festival over lost family time

The actor revealed that three decades of professional obsession led to a deep sense of loss regarding his personal relationships.

Comcast reports 33 percent revenue surge for Peacock streaming service

The streaming growth comes as Comcast prepares to spin off its TV, film, and theme parks operations into a separate NBCUniversal entity.

South Korean authorities reinforce barriers to keep shark out of Busan canal

The 3-metre-long shark, which drew over 1.6 million spectators, remains trapped in the waterway despite multiple rescue attempts.

Zoya Nasir criticises public reaction to Sacha Baron Cohen's Pakistan shoutout

The critic argues the actor's history of hostility towards Muslims makes the interaction a matter of concern rather than a cause for celebration.

Indonesia’s JAFF Market to host third Producers Exchange in November

Selected producers will receive four nights of lodging in Yogyakarta to help create films that reach audiences across Australia and Indonesia.

Apple launches new identity and logo for Apple Music service

The rebranding includes a new sound composed by Fred Again and Nest Acoustics and is expected to roll out across platforms this week.