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American actor Vincent Pastore died at the age of 80. He was found dead at his home in New York, the cause of death is being determined.
Warner Bros. cannot reach an agreement on the film's continuation with the director and actors. If the deals are not finalized by December, the rights will revert to Mattel.
The Château Miraval winery in southeastern France has been threatened by massive forest fires. The estate was owned by Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, who are in litigation over its sale.
In Kyiv on August 1-2, seven interesting events will take place: a painting exhibition, stand-up, concerts, and a family show. Visitors will be able to enjoy Ukrainian art, Italian music, and disco hits.
French DJ Kavinsky was found dead at his Paris home on Tuesday evening. The prosecutor's office has launched an investigation to determine the cause of death.
American director Chuck Russell was found unconscious at his home in San Diego. The cause of death has not been disclosed.
Elon Musk responded to a proposal to finance a new film adaptation of "The Odyssey" with Mel Gibson, where the dialogue would be in Homeric Greek. Musk wrote that he lacks the strength, but previously criticized Nolan's film.
The Spanish government has approved a bill banning smoking on terraces, beaches and other public places. The document also equates electronic cigarettes to regular ones and introduces fines of up to 600 thousand euros.
45-year-old actor Yevhen Bushmakin, known for the films "Independence Day" and "Hero of My Time", died at the front.
Christopher Nolan's film "Odyssey" grossed $264. 1 million worldwide in its first weekend. The film received an A CinemaScore and a 97% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Norwegian footballer Erling Haaland agreed to dinner with actor Tom Holland after initially ignoring his message. Haaland did not know the actor because he rarely watches movies.
Literary evenings, concerts, stand-up shows and family entertainment are planned for the weekend in Kyiv. UNN has compiled a list of events, including performances by Izdryk and a jazz concert by Sting.
Irish actress Brenda Fricker, who won an Oscar for her role in the film "My Left Foot", has died at the age of 81. She was also known for her role in the film "Home Alone 2".
Netflix stated that it used generative AI in about 300 of its projects to create key scenes. The company noted that the technology allows for faster and more cost-effective production of higher quality results.
The actress is preparing for a new stage of life after her children come of age. She has put her California estate up for sale for nearly 30 million dollars.
A coalition of 12 states is seeking to block the $110 billion media company merger, fearing a restriction of competition. The lawsuit is led by California, which stated that the deal could lead to higher prices and reduced content choice.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill has died at the age of 78. The family reported that the death was sudden and unexpected.
The live-action remake of "Moana" grossed $95 million worldwide in its opening weekend, significantly below expectations. Critics rated the film only 34%, although audiences were more favorable.
The first stage of the "Thousand Springs" initiative has been completed with technical selection. In particular, 404 projects of feature films and series have been admitted to expert evaluation.
Ukraine's aviation industry paid a record UAH 702 million in taxes in 2025, despite the closed sky. Due to criminal cases by the Bureau of Economic Security (BEB) regarding aircraft leasing and a decline in profitability, businesses risk leaving Ukrainian jurisdiction.
34-year-old Emma Husen, who starred in the spin-off of the series "EastEnders", is accused of attempting to import 320 kg of methamphetamine. The drugs, hidden in bags of charcoal, were discovered by Australian border guards.
Since the beginning of the day, 204 combat engagements have occurred at the front. The enemy carried out three missile strikes and dropped 213 guided air bombs.
Sony has released a trailer for the film Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The premiere of the movie about a new threat to the hero is scheduled for July 31.
Actor Tom Holland sees Owen Cooper as the next performer of the role of Peter Parker. He also plans to become a mentor for the new generation of Marvel heroes.
Chernivtsi invites you to the UNESCO Residence, a museum-pharmacy, and the pedestrian Kobylianska Street. The selection also features an open-air museum, an organ hall, and a botanical garden.
Universal has released the first trailer for Shrek 5 with a premiere date of June 30, 2027. Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz will return to their roles.
Due to the Russian attack on the Lavra and cultural centers, Ombudsman Lubinets appealed to international organizations. The occupiers have already destroyed 742 religious sites in Ukraine.
Investigation launched into the strike on the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra and the Dovzhenko Film Studios. Nearly 2,000 cultural heritage sites have already been damaged in Ukraine.
Russia attacked the Dovzhenko Film Studio in Kyiv and destroyed its oldest costume collection. Buildings were damaged along with millions of units of the studio's unique clothing.
In Chernivtsi, unidentified individuals intentionally destroyed a new summer cinema in Zhovtnevyi Park. Police are investigating the incident; however, all events will proceed as scheduled.