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Spain has officially selected 'La Bola Negra,' the critically acclaimed work by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, as its entry for the 2027 Academy Awards' Best International Feature Film category. The Spanish-language epic, a sensation at the Cannes Festival, later premiered at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival.
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After 24 seasons in Los Angeles, the long‑running music competition will film its 25th season in Atlanta. The move highlights shifting production incentives and raises concerns for California’s entertainment ecosystem.
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Four opening acts and Sheeran’s backing band have withdrawn from the singer’s US stadium tour in protest of rapper Macklemore’s dismissal over pro‑Palestinian remarks. The walkout highlights growing tensions over political speech in the music industry.
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The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on NBC attracted 6.7 million viewers, roughly a 10% decline from the previous year. The dip comes as the Academy negotiates a potential move to Amazon Prime Video and Apple solidifies its standing with multiple wins.
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Finnish production house Gutsy Pictures is spearheading a significant European co-production for Zaida Bergroth's 'Dangerous Woman'. This collaboration brings together partners from Finland, Germany, and Sweden, signaling a notable venture in the region's cultural landscape.
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The Grammy‑winning rapper was removed from the opening slot on Ed Sheeran’s US stadium tour after saying “Free Palestine” at a September 4 show in New Jersey. Venue owners and the tour promoter cited concerns over his political rhetoric, while Macklemore alleges a boycott organized by Patriots owner Robert Kraft.
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A sports‑prediction commercial featuring actress Sydney Sweeney in the nude has provoked a wave of condemnation from female Olympians who say it sexualises women’s sport. The star has since responded, while some commentators defend the campaign as empowerment.
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Andrew Scott will return to the stage for a 19‑performance run of Simon Stephens’ one‑man play Sea Wall at Studio Seaview, with the shows filmed for a feature‑film release. The production marks the first time the solo work will be captured live for cinema, reviving a role the actor originated nearly two decades ago.
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Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor's new book offers a stark and timely warning about 'end times fascism,' delving into its contemporary manifestations and proposing a robust toolkit for resistance. This work emerges as a vital intervention, dissecting how radical right-wing nationalism and extreme wealth converge to threaten the planet and its inhabitants.
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Israel's Culture Minister Miki Zohar has threatened to revoke the citizenship of filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor following the success of their documentary 'NAZA'. The film, which alleges targeting of civilians in Gaza, has drawn strong condemnation from the minister.
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The film adaptation of Suzie Miller’s one‑woman play earned a rapturous response at the Toronto International Film Festival, with Erivo’s performance prompting fresh awards speculation. Critics praised her work even as the adaptation’s structural choices divided opinion.
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Culture Minister Miki Zohar announced plans to revoke the Israeli citizenship of documentary co‑directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, accusing their Gaza film of treason. The move follows the film’s award at the Venice Film Festival and has ignited debate over artistic freedom in Israel.