The 20th edition of Portugal's sole dedicated horror festival, MotelX, is currently underway in Lisbon. The event has grown to span 11 days and features over 170 films from 40 countries. Organizers note that while midnight screenings draw fewer crowds than in the past, overall attendance remains strong.
A documentary produced by the Guardian features interviews with Israeli intelligence officers regarding an artificial intelligence mapping tool. The system analyzed phone signals to recommend apartment buildings in Gaza for bombing operations. Officers stated they developed the technology that indirectly contributed to thousands of civilian deaths.
The award-winning debut play by Ava Pickett is set in Essex during Tudor times. Her latest work features Helen of Troy returning to a contemporary living room following an English civil war. The production includes characters such as Marcus, Mario, and Cee, with Michelle Dockery portraying Helen.
Sacha Baron Cohen will headline Quentin Tarantino's first stage production, titled The Popinjay Cavalier. The project is a comedy set in 1830s Europe and is being produced by Sonia Friedman Productions and Sony Pictures Entertainment. The show is scheduled to open at an unannounced West End venue in spring 2027.
Colombian artists Shakira and Maluma shared a promotional image hinting at their upcoming fourth collaboration titled 'Agua'. The pair previously released three major tracks together starting in 2016. A pre-save link for the new release is currently available.
Jeremy Thomas, a British film producer known for works such as The Last Emperor and Sexy Beast, has died at the age of 77. A representative stated that he passed away peacefully on Friday at his country home in Oxfordshire surrounded by family. His career spanned five decades and included collaborations with directors including David Cronenberg, Nicolas Roeg, and Bernardo Bertolucci.
