Film news: ‘Let’s not try to make Bond woke,’ says Idris Elba
After years of rumours, British actor Sir Idris Elba has finally addressed the buzz around his potential casting…
By Lucia Caporalini
Lucia completed a Master's Degree in Language, Cultures and Literary Translation at the University of Macerata in Italy in 2019.
She has been a Foreign News editor for four years and loves to travel and read.
Her main passions are cinema, film photography and music, especially The Beatles - handy when you live in Liverpool.
She is a very curious and creative person who is always ready to discover a new hobby.
TV news: Euphoria reaches its ‘shocking’ finale
‘Euphoria’, the generational HBO TV series written and directed by Sam Levinson, has finally reached its conclusion.
Shibuya’s Hands store to close after 48 years
Hands, one of Tokyo’s most beloved stores, announced on Monday that it will close its doors permanently in…
Film news: Mick Jagger, Josh O’Connor to star in Alice Rohrwacher’s new film as production begins
Legendary musician Mick Jagger has joined the cast of Italian director Alice Rohrwacher’s new film, ‘Three Incestuous Sisters’.
Cannes Film Festival news: Child abuse drama ‘Fjord’ wins Palme d’Or
The 2026 edition of the Cannes Film Festival lowered its curtains on Saturday night by announcing the winner…
The Academy announces changes to multiple Oscars categories
On Friday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the organisation behind the Academy Awards - or…
MUBI CEO reveals platform lost over 200,000 subscribers in 2025
Arthouse streaming platform MUBI lost over 200,000 subscribers following a PR controversy that tainted the website’s reputation in…
BTS release new music video inspired by ‘Oldboy’
K-pop band BTS released a music video on Wednesday for their new song ‘2.0’, the second single from…
Pop star Dua Lipa to lead this year’s London Literature Festival
The Southbank Centre, the largest and one of the most important arts centres in the UK, announced on…
‘Bridgerton’ announces fifth season with new teaser trailer
Streaming giant Netflix announced a fifth season for its hit show ‘Bridgerton’ on Tuesday, while also revealing a…
Timothée Chalamet’s Oscar campaign in danger after controversial opera comment
American actor Timothée Chalamet has found himself at the centre of a huge, twirling controversy after making a…
‘One Piece’ creator reveals he has hidden the biggest mystery behind his manga at the bottom of the sea
‘One Piece’ creator Eiichiro Oda made a shocking reveal on Tuesday, triggering a global treasure hunt at sea…
International Booker Prize announces 2026 longlist
The International Booker Prize has announced its 2026 longlist, while marking the tenth anniversary of the prestigious award.
Jim Carrey shocks fans with ‘new face’ at rare public appearance
Canadian-American comedy legend Jim Carrey made a rare public appearance in France last week, as he was awarded…
Millions around the world celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse
Millions of people around the world are marking the start of the Lunar New Year this week, in…
Fantasy author George R.R. Martin ‘not in the mood’ to finish ‘The Winds of Winter’
‘A Song of Ice and Fire’ fans will have to wait some more time for the next installment…
Oscars voters admit Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo’s snubs due to their ‘creepy’ behaviour
As the cinema awards season approaches, the first – thorny – revelations about nominees have been made public.…
Movies are now ‘dumbed down’ for audiences, Matt Damon says
American actor Matt Damon says the advent of Netflix and smartphones has ‘dumbed down’ movies, arguing that audiences…
Showbiz news: Brooklyn Peltz Beckham finally addresses the elephant in the room
The eldest son of British ex-footballer David Beckham and his wife, fashion designer and ex-Spice Girl Victoria Beckham,…
‘Squid Game’ creator’s new series greenlit by Netflix
‘Squid Game’ might be over (or at least, its original, South Korean version is), but Netflix is surely…
UK study shows children are getting twice the daily recommended screen time
Children born in the 2020s in the UK are focusing on screens for twice the daily recommended time,…
‘One Battle After Another’, ‘Hamnet’ triumph at Golden Globes
The Golden Globes inaugurated 2026’s award season on Sunday night - with a few surprises.
What’s next for Hawkins? Netflix looks ahead after ‘Stranger Things’
Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’ reached its epic conclusion on Wednesday, and the world finally waved goodbye to Eleven and…
Beyoncé officially declared a billionaire
American singer-songwriter Beyoncé has officially been declared a billionaire by business magazine Forbes, as announced on Tuesday.