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The 17th Odesa International Film Festival has concluded in Kyiv. Over the course of nine days, audiences were shown more than 80 films across ten programs, including 13 Ukrainian films in the National Competition. Professional discussions about how to develop Ukrainian cinema during the war and where to find resources for new projects were an important part of the festival.
Due to the acute shortage of "air-to-air" missiles, Ukrainian F-16s sometimes rely solely on guns. Weapons supplies are being rationed.
Meghan Markle allegedly held talks about a role in the third season of "The Gentlemen. " The series' actors and producer commented on the rumors.
The EU approved €6. 1 billion in defense funding for Ukraine, including air defense. Member states also promised additional resources, but provided no details.
The first season of the HBO Max series based on "Philosopher’s Stone" will be released this Christmas. The project will have seven seasons based on the books.
31-year-old Jack Barton has been named a contender for the role of 007. Auditions for the new Bond are set to begin in the coming days.
Holly Marie Combs announced the end of her acting career due to a lack of interesting roles and a desire to devote more time to her family. She does not rule out returning to the screen.
Nicole Kidman joined TikTok and showed preparations for the London premiere of "Practical Magic 2. " She also posed with her colleagues.
British actor Tim Curry has died at the age of 80. Law enforcement found no signs of foul play. He suffered a stroke in 2012.
Andrii Kovalenko stated that restricting Russian content would affect Ukrainian society in the coming years. Children's content is of particular importance.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine’s defense industry needs to scale up the production of drones and long-range systems. The President called for creating protection against Russian ballistic missiles.
The actress showed 16-year-old Louis and 12-year-old Laila on vacation in Wyoming. She said that she does not sacrifice time with her children for work.
The Ministry of Culture recommended 546 projects for victory in the "Tysyachovesna-2026" program. Among them are films about Olga Kharlan, Serhii Kuzminskyi, and a Christmas comedy.
The Ministry of Culture has completed the final stage of the selection for "Tyсяchovesny"; 546 projects will receive funding. A total of 1,215 projects were presented at the pitching event, and up to UAH 4 billion has been allocated for the implementation of the initiative.
In central Zagreb, passersby saw men in uniform carrying weapons near the Esplanade Hotel. It turned out that filming was taking place there for a movie about the sabotage of Nord Stream.
Russian propaganda has created a series called "Marik" about occupied Mariupol, portraying the city as undergoing a revival. The Center for Countering Disinformation emphasizes that the storyline conceals the destruction caused by Russia's siege.
Spotify forecasts 788 million active users in the third quarter, below analysts' estimates of 793. 5 million. Operating profit will amount to 670 million euros, also missing forecasts, causing shares to fall by 6.4%.
The film "Spider-Man: A Brand New Day" grossed $355 million in the US, becoming the second biggest debut in history after "Avengers: Endgame. " Worldwide box office reached $927 million.
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.
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.
The surgeon of Odrex, Vitalii Rusakov, accused of medical negligence, has launched a public attack on the presiding judge in the case, Viktor Chaplytskyi. The accused is outraged by the number of scheduled hearings.
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.
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.
Carl Erik Rinsch was found guilty of fraud and money laundering against Netflix. He spent $11 million on cryptocurrency and luxury items.
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.
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.
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.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported 2,600 applications for participation in the "Thousand Springs" cultural program. The projects will be evaluated by more than 150 industry experts.
The CCD has exposed Russia's use of cinema to justify aggression and legitimize the occupation. Propaganda is funded through the IRI and the RT Documentary network.