After 8 days of movie mania, the 12th edition of The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) comes to a close today. The event's final day will see actor Jake Gyllenhaal meet and greet fans and take part in a 60 minute Q&A session. The much anticipated closing film and red carpet screening “The Big Short” stars Hollywood heavyweights Brad Pitt, Christian Bale, Steve Carell and Ryan Gosling. The festival's latest edition showcased 134 films from 60 countries across 40 different languages.
AI-powered documentary tests cinema's boundaries in Venice
A documentary charting the rise of Diesel fashion brand founder Renzo Rosso premiered at the Venice Film Festival on Thursday, becoming one of the first AI-assisted entries to test the technology's place in mainstream cinema.
Cruz and Bardem star in Venice drama about power and isolation
A tech billionaire's secret survival bunker inspired Florian Zeller's latest film, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival on Tuesday, providing a warning about isolation, power and a world controlled by a wealthy few.
Family of slain 14-year-old girl sues pop vocalist D4vd
Family members of a 14-year-old girl whom the recording artist known as D4vd is charged with fatally stabbing and dismembering have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the singer and some of his associates, news media outlets reported on Tuesday.
Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi to open 3 new Harry Potter-themed lands
Three new Harry Potter-themed lands are set to open at Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, with construction targeted for completion in 2029.
White House website unveils pro-Trump arcade-style games
The White House has released a new arcade website where users play 1980s-style video games that block "the coming horde" at the US-Mexico border, fill Trump Accounts for children and pursue other priorities of President Donald Trump.
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