Colman Domingo and Robert O’Hara to Write Live-Action Princess Tiana Movie
Emmy winner Colman Domingo and “Slave Play” director Robert O’Hara are in talks to write a live-action film about Princess Tiana from Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog.”
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Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Explains Complex Timelines and Myths
Director Christopher Nolan's adaptation of 'The Odyssey' features a complex timeline and explores Greek myths through the journey of hero Odysseus, played by Matt Damon.
Indian co-owner of Sri Lanka T20 team arrested for match-fixing
Manjot Kalra, co-owner of the Jaffna Kings in the Lanka Premier League, was taken to prison after being arrested in Colombo on July 17, 2026.
Anne Hathaway to Star as Penelope in ‘The Odyssey’
Anne Hathaway will star as Penelope in the upcoming film adaptation of 'The Odyssey', reuniting with director Christopher Nolan.
Matt Damon ranked among top actors of his generation
Variety has released a list ranking Matt Damon's 12 best film performances, highlighting his diverse and acclaimed career in Hollywood.
US launches seventh consecutive night of strikes against Iran
US forces launched strikes against Iran for a seventh consecutive night on Friday, starting at 7:00 PM GMT, according to the US military.
Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ faces backlash for deviations from original
Critics have reacted negatively to Christopher Nolan's adaptation of 'The Odyssey,' citing numerous inaccuracies compared to Homer's original work.
Judge to Rule on Pause of Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger
A judge will issue a ruling by next Wednesday on a state coalition's bid for a restraining order to pause the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger.
Petrol and diesel prices hike announced
The federal government has increased petrol prices by Rs5.44 per litre and high-speed diesel by Rs31.05 per litre, effective immediately.
Garry Sobers, legendary West Indies cricketer, passes away at 89
Cricket world mourns the passing of Sir Garfield Sobers, a great all-rounder from the West Indies who retired from Test cricket.
World Cup 2026 repackages football as luxury product
The FIFA World Cup 2026 has been described by David Webber as a 'celebrity-driven' event that has transformed football into a luxury product, increasing ticket demand and prices.
'I don't think there's been a tournament quite like this.'
David Webber, #F24Debate
FIFA to award World Cup winners championship rings
The FIFA World Cup winners will receive championship rings in addition to the trophy and gold medals, according to a statement by the governing body.
UK drops National Security Act in Adil Raja, Shahzad Akbar case
The UK Prosecution Service has dropped allegations linking the UK's National Security Act and foreign power provisions to the cases of former adviser to PM Shahzad Akbar and Major Adil Raja.
Bilawal urges government to reopen AJK
Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has urged the federal government to clarify its policy on Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) following potential US-Iran ceasefire talks.
July 27 polls most important in AJK's history:
Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman
Family of detained US scientist speaks out
The family of Youlin Chen, a 54-year-old American scientist detained on espionage charges in China since November 2024, has broken their silence after quiet diplomacy efforts failed to secure his release.
Balochistan government expands social welfare programs
Director General Social Welfare Balochistan, Mir Saifullah Khan Khetran, has reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to welfare initiatives for marginalized communities.
Media executive discusses impact of major mergers
Media industry veteran Jon Miller, CEO of Integrated Media, offers insights on the current state of megabucks mergers in the media sector on this week’s episode of Variety's 'Strictly Business' podcast.
'Globalization is winning.'
Jon Miller, CEO of Integrated Media
Daniel Radcliffe to Narrate Kyle Gordon’s New Album
Comedian and singer Kyle Gordon's third album, 'Kyle Gordon Is Everywhere,' will feature narration by Daniel Radcliffe. The album is set for release on October 2.
Animation Industry Faces Respect Crisis
Hollywood animation executives, including Travis Knight of Laika, are calling for greater respect within the industry despite the success of animated films like 'Toy Story' and 'ParaNorman'.
Travis Knight can’t shake a moment from an Oscars Nominees Luncheon in 2020.
Travis Knight, CEO of Laika
Meeting reviews progress of OGDCL-funded development projects
Commissioner Kohat, Syed Motasim Billah Shah chaired a meeting on Friday to review ongoing and proposed development projects funded by OGDCL.
Epileptic man drowns in canal
An epileptic patient drowned after suffering a seizure while bathing in a canal in Shamsabad, Ahmadpur East tehsil, Punjab.
Bilawal pledges to represent AJK people in Centre
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari promised to be the voice of the people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) during a public rally in Dadyal, AJK.
Semiconductor stocks decline; oil prices rise
Chipmakers continue to pull down stock indexes, while oil prices are set for a weekly gain of more than 10%. Japanese authorities are again intervening in the yen market.
Senate Chairman Highlights Unity, Stability for Pakistan’s Progress
Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has stressed the importance of national unity and political stability for Pakistan's progress.
National unity, political stability, and sustained economic reforms are essential for Pakistan's progress.
Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, Chairman Senate
Trump’s teleprompter operator probed for potential insider trading
US President Donald Trump's longtime teleprompter operator, Gabriel Perez, is under investigation by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) over potential insider trading.
Andy Burnham Elected Labour Party Leader
Andy Burnham has been named the new leader of the U.K.'s Labour party, setting him on a path to potentially become Prime Minister following Keir Starmer's resignation.
CIA confirms Venezuelan regime had vote-altering machinery since 2012
CIA documents, declassified by Donald Trump, confirm that the Venezuelan regime had a machine capable of altering up to 1.5 million votes from 2012 onwards, though they do not prove fraud in every election mentioned.
Taiwan increases tech budget for AI and space
Taiwan has announced a 6.2% increase in its technology budget to NT$176.8 billion for 2027, focusing on artificial intelligence and space technology.
SiPearl partners with Taiwan ODMs for Rhea-based server launch
SiPearl has started validating its first-generation server CPU, Rhea1, and is now working with Taiwanese original design manufacturers to bring the product to market.
Tiffany Young Releases Solo Album ‘Edge of Calm’
K-pop star Tiffany Young will release her debut solo album 'Edge of Calm' on August 20 and embark on an Asia tour starting September 12 in Hong Kong.