The Guardian Culture

Birds of War review – war journalists find love among the ruins

This documentary tells the story of the long-distance relationship between a BBC correspondent in London and a photographer on the ground in Syria with charm and humanityPolitics is to some degree set aside here in favour of matters of the heart; this is a story of romantic love among the ruins. London-based Lebanese journalist Janay Boulos, while working for the BBC’s Arabic service, fell in love from afar in 2016 with Syrian activist and photojournalist Abd Alkader Habak. He, during the Assad

entertainment  Jul 2, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Petty Thieves’ Explores “Gestures of Solidarity Among People With Little Power” (Exclusive Trailer)

Croatian filmmaker Mate Ugrin's feature directorial debut, which premieres in Karlovy Vary's Proxima competition, also explores whether you can feel at home in a tourist destination that seems mainly designed for visitors.

entertainment  Jul 2, 2026

Variety

Nagraj Manjule’s ‘Khashaba’ Unveils Teaser, Worldwide Release Date From Jio Studios (EXCLUSIVE)

Jio Studios and Aatpat Productions have unveiled a teaser and worldwide release date for Indian filmmaker Nagraj Manjule’s “Khashaba.” The Marathi-language biographical sports drama tells the story of Indian Olympic wrestler Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav. The film marks Manjule’s return to Marathi-language cinema following his Indian National Film Award-winning “Fandry” and his 2016 hit “Sairat.” It […]

entertainment  Jul 2, 2026

The Guardian Culture

TV tonight: inside the life of one of cinema’s most enigmatic stars

Documentary traces the career of the shape-shifting Tilda Swinton. Plus: a grimly absorbing day on the crime frontline. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, Sky ArtsTilda Swinton is endlessly versatile, as this engaging deep dive into her career shows. The tone is set by an astonishingly self-possessed early interview in which she is scornful towards career progression for its own sake: “What I am working towards is what I’m doing now.” What follows, from her work with Derek Jarman to her more

entertainment  Jul 2, 2026

The Guardian Culture

From Mrs Merton to Scorchio! It’s Caroline Aherne’s 10 best moments

She radiated love as the narrator of Gogglebox, created one of the most emotional sitcom moments of all time and asked Debbie McGee a question she’ll never forget. Ten years on from her untimely death, we remember the TV legendIt’s 10 years since the tragic loss of TV genius Caroline Aherne. The brilliant but too brief career of the actor, comedian, writer and director was cut heartbreakingly short on 2 July 2016 when she died at 52 from lung cancer.A decade on, we pay tribute by selecting 10 Ah

entertainment  Jul 2, 2026

The Guardian Culture

‘Techno in a monastery – are you ready?’ The Greek priest whose doom metal album is the year’s hippest record

His church thinks electric guitars are the devil’s work. But Father Tabakis is on a mission to change that – with Paradise Metal, a religious dubstep album that outdid Daft Punk and Aphex Twin‘The guitar was made by God,” says Father Dionysios Tabakis, sitting in the living room of his flat in Nafplio, a city on Greece’s Peloponnesian coast, surrounded by a huge assortment of musical instruments and religious icons. Dressed in long black robes and sporting a fine grey wispy beard, Tabakis sounds

entertainment  Jul 2, 2026

Variety

Chief Oscars Officer Teni Melidonian Transitions to AMPAS Consultant as Awards Production Moves Under Jennifer Davidson

As the Oscars ceremony prepares for its move to YouTube in 2029, chief Oscars officer Teni Melidonian is stepping down, AMPAS CEO Bill Kramer told staffers in an email, according to sources. Melidonian, who has been the lead liaison between the Academy and Disney/ABC, will continue on as a consultant for the next year. Kramer […]

entertainment  Jul 2, 2026

Variety

Rosalía’s Brilliant ‘Lux’ Tour Brings Cross-Disciplinary Delight and Splendor to L.A.’s Kia Forum: Concert Review

Do you want to know how good Rosalía’s Monday night show at the Kia Forum was? Here is how good Rosalía’s Monday night show at the Forum was… Midway through the set, as is the custom on her “Lux” tour, the Spanish singer-songwriter took time out to have a candid dialogue with a guest superstar […]

entertainment  Jul 2, 2026

Variety

Josh Gad to Join Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper’s ‘Ocean’s’ Prequel (EXCLUSIVE)

Josh Gad is the latest to join Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper’s crew for their forthcoming “Ocean’s 11” prequel at Warner Bros, sources told Variety. Gad has booked a significant role in the period heist film, the sources added, and joins a starry ensemble led by Robbie and her director-costar Cooper. Casting has been coming […]

entertainment  Jul 2, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

How Ciara Miller’s Reality TV Starpower and Tefi Pessoa’s Social Media Savviness Revamped ‘Love Island Aftersun’ 

The co-hosts chat with The Hollywood Reporter about the new vibe of the companion show, their advice to dumped Islanders and how the ‘Summer House’ star is getting ready for ‘Dancing With the Stars.'

entertainment  Jul 2, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

As U.S.-Bosnia Kicks Off, Here Are the Money Winners and Losers of the 2026 World Cup

Tech companies, Zlatan, Fox Sports and the Beckham boys all make the list.

entertainment  Jul 2, 2026

Variety

Screen Australia Launches Audience-Intelligence Programs With Tatino Films, Publikum

Screen Australia has unveiled two audience-focused programs designed to strengthen the theatrical reach of Australian feature films, partnering with global film organizations Tatino Films and Publikum to deliver editing mentorship and strategic release guidance to local filmmakers. The initiatives – First Cut Lab and Impact & Insights – form part of Screen Australia’s refreshed Market […]

entertainment  Jul 2, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Taylor Swift’s Rumored Wedding Planner Has Worked With Jack Antonoff and Been Hailed as “Basically a Genius”

Creative event planner Mark Seed is credited with spearheading weddings for Jennifer Lawrence and Billie Lourd, but you won’t find him bragging about those nuptials as he has a limited online presence and no social following.

entertainment  Jul 1, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Tom Hanks-Led Baseball Movie ‘The Comebacker’ Scores Summer 2027 Release

Marielle Heller directs the Sony feature that adapts a Dave Eggers short story.

entertainment  Jul 1, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Before ‘Obsession,’ There Was ‘The Chair’: Meet Anthony Pavone, Curry Barker’s Early Collaborator and Roommate

The 29-year-old actor tells The Hollywood Reporter about watching Barker's career take off from inside their shared home, the early days of making their 2023 horror short film and auditioning for 'Obsession' and 'Anything But Ghosts': "Don't just hand me a role because it's your friend."

entertainment  Jul 1, 2026

Variety

Watch ‘Minions & Monsters’ Stars Jesse Eisenberg, Jeff Bridges and Zoey Deutch Speak Minionese

You won’t find Minionese on Duolingo – at least not yet – but the Minion language is on everyone’s tongue these days following the release of the franchise’s latest film, “Minions & Monsters.” It was only fitting to ask the stars of the movie if they had picked up any Minionese skills when I caught […]

entertainment  Jul 1, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Wilford Lloyd Baumes, ‘Love Boat’ Creator and ‘Wonder Woman,’ ‘QB VII’ Producer, Dies at 86

He also teamed with Douglas S. Cramer on ‘Bridget Loves Bernie,’ ‘Nightmare in Badham County’ and ‘Who Is the Black Dahlia?’

entertainment  Jul 1, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Pretty in Pink: ‘Elle’ Star Lexi Minetree Wears Reese Witherspoon’s 2014 Met Gala Look to London Premiere of ‘Legally Blonde’ Prequel

This isn't the first time the actress has winked at Witherspoon's past fashions during her own press run as the beloved character.

entertainment  Jul 1, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Famke Janssen Says ‘Backrooms’ Filmmaker Kane Parsons Should “Absolutely” Direct an ‘X-Men’ Film

The veteran star sat for a masterclass chat last week at Malta’s Mediterrane Film Festival in Valletta, where she opened up on personal privacy, her refusal to join social media and the wild success of ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession.’

entertainment  Jul 1, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Where to Watch USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina World Cup Match Live Online

The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team enters the knockout stage, taking on Bosnia and Herzegovina at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.

entertainment  Jul 1, 2026