The 53-year-old actor and director Akhtem Seitablayev published photos with his daughter and granddaughter from Belgium, captioning them as "moments of happiness. " In January 2022, the actor showed photos from his daughter's wedding.
A selection of five iconic Christmas movies that create a special magic and atmosphere. Among them are "A Christmas Carol", "Elf", "Home Alone", "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and "Die Hard".
Details of the Rainer family tragedy have emerged in Los Angeles. Daughter Romy found her father's body, and learned about her mother's death from paramedics. The family's son, Nick, was detained by police.
Nick Reiner has been charged with the murder of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michelle Singer Reiner. He faces the death penalty or life imprisonment.
Nick Reiner, son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested for the murder of his parents. 32-year-old Nick is being held without bail.
The Pechersk Court extended the arrest of Andriy Bilous, suspected of raping underage students, until January 21, 2026, without the right to bail. He is accused of systematic sexual offenses, using his official position and psychological pressure.
Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle were found dead in their Los Angeles home on December 14. The couple sustained stab wounds, indicating a probable murder.
Walt Disney Co. 's sequel "Zootopia 2" topped the box office for the third time, gross grossing $26.3 million in its third weekend. The film's total worldwide gross reached $1.14 billion, making it the second film of 2025 to surpass the $1 billion mark at the global box office.
Peter Greene, an actor known for films such as "Pulp Fiction" and "The Mask," has died at the age of 60.
A new Star Wars video game, "Fate of the Old Republic," was announced at The Game Awards 2025. It is a story-driven single-player action RPG developed by Arcanaut Studios in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games.
The director of the upcoming screen adaptation of "The Master and Margarita" has not yet been appointed, and casting information has not been disclosed, although filming is scheduled to begin in late 2026.
Writer Sophie Kinsella has died at 55 after battling aggressive brain cancer. She gained global fame with her bestselling "Shopaholic" series, selling over 50 million books.
The Ukrainian film "You Are Space" grossed UAH 37. 7 million and attracted 208,683 viewers in three weeks of its theatrical run. In its opening weekend, the film earned UAH 8.7 million, attracting 47,000 viewers.
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio, discussing the future of cinema, acknowledged AI's ability to assist in filmmaking, but emphasized that true art is based on humanity. He believes that anything that will truly be perceived as art must come from a human being.
Outstanding Ukrainian film director, screenwriter, and teacher Vyacheslav Kryshtofovych passed away. His films, including "A Lonely Woman Wants to Meet," became part of the national cinematographic heritage.
On December 17, 2025, SHE Congress 2025 will take place in Kyiv under the auspices of WoMo, where over 500 participants will discuss courage, development, and impact. For the first time, a He for She panel discussion will be held, and over 50 speakers will share success stories in various fields.
Actress Ashley Park announced the completion of filming for season 5 of the series "Emily in Paris" by posting a photo on Instagram. The premiere of the new season is scheduled for December 18.
Winter 2025-2026 will bring five anticipated movie premieres, including sequels to "Five Nights at Freddy's" and "Avatar," as well as new thrillers "The Handmaid," "Object X," and "Scream 7. " These films promise exciting plots and the return of beloved characters.
Yorgos Lanthimos' black comedy "Bugonia," Olivier Laxe's post-apocalyptic road movie "Sirens," and Masha Schilinski's German drama "The Sound of Falling" topped the list with five nominations each for the 2026 European Film Awards. The awards ceremony will take place on January 17 in Berlin.
Sir Elton John has revealed that he has been battling a severe eye infection for the past 15 months, which has led to complete blindness in his right eye and significant deterioration of vision in his left. The musician is undergoing treatment, which has brought some improvement to the condition of his left eye.
German actor Udo Kier, known for his collaborations with Andy Warhol, Lars von Trier, and Madonna, has died at the age of 81. He starred in over 200 films, including lead roles in Warhol's "Flesh for Frankenstein" and "Blood for Dracula."
The film "Wicked: For Good" has grossed $150 million in North America and $76 million internationally, reaching a total worldwide box office of $226 million. This is a significant success for Universal, which divided the popular show into two parts, each becoming a blockbuster.
A film screening and the donation of books to the Ukrainian shelf in Strasbourg marked the 500th cultural and artistic event of the "Culture vs. War" initiative.
A selection of films about winter adventures that combine intense journeys and the struggle against the elements. These stories are characterized by atmosphere, extreme conditions, and icy challenges.
On November 18, Delo. ua and Ekonomika+ held the GET Business Festival 2025, where 1,500 entrepreneurs, investors, and top managers discussed doing business in unstable conditions. Over 100 speakers on three stages touched upon digital transformation, production scaling, and partnerships.
World-renowned actor Sean Penn starred in a Ukrainian war film. The star refused a fee, calling it symbolic - $1.
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has unveiled the full list of nominees for the fourth annual Children's and Family Emmy Awards. The awards ceremony will take place on March 1 and 2, 2026, in New York City.
Lionsgate's "Now You See Me 3" grossed $75. 5 million globally, taking the top spot. Meanwhile, Paramount's "The Running Man" flopped, earning only $11.2 million against a budget of $110 million.
Actor Tom Cruise received an honorary Oscar at the Governors Awards ceremony in Los Angeles. This is his first award after four nominations.
The Russian online cinema PREMIER announced the filming of the series "The Other Side of the Coin" about "new recruits" at the front under the leadership of a veteran. Director Oleg Fomin promises to "preserve the truth," and the script was written by Nikolai Sidorov, a participant in the "SVO."
