M. Night Shyamalan Says ‘Remain’ Is “The Highest-Testing Movie of My Career”
The writer-director says his upcoming romantic thriller starring Jake Gyllenhaal could be his best yet.
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Spain Takes Off, Packs Historic Cannes Punch
Over 2025-26, no country anywhere in the world outside France, not even the U.S., has had more Cannes Palme d’Or contenders than Spain. Pedro Almodóvar, Rodrigo Sorogoyen and Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo have made Cannes’ 2026 main competition cut; Oliver Laxe and Carla
International Casting Directors Association Launches AI Guidelines for Casting Platforms at Cannes Film Festival
The International Casting Directors Association (ICDA) officially launched its new guidelines on the use of AI in casting. They were announced during the Cannes Film Festival, to address the growing ethical, creative, and professional challenges posed by the increasing use of
Phuong Mai Nguyen Talks Critics’ Week Opener ‘In Waves’ And Being Intimidated by Real-Life Story Behind It
Phuong Mai Nguyen is opening Cannes Critics’ Week with the animated film “In Waves,” about shy teenager AJ who falls in love with Kristen. She loves to surf, and slowly, AJ starts to appreciate it as well. But “In Waves” isn’t just about surfing. “Before making this film, I
Turkey removes a restriction on direct trade with Armenia to improve ties
Relations between the neighbours have been strained over historic grievances and Turkey’s close alliance with Azerbaijan.
Europe watches Beijing summit from the sidelines and fears the worst
The highly anticipated summit between US President Trump and his Chinese host Xi Jinping has begun - and Europe is watching from a distance. Yet, whatever the outcome is, there is little Brussels can be optimistic about.
What time does Forza Horizon 6 release in your time zone?
All the details on the Forza Horizon 6 release time for PC and Xbox, including Steam and the early access period.
Three Japanese Directors in Cannes Competition as Country of Honor Delegation Works the Market
Japan has not had three directors simultaneously in the running for the Palme d’Or since 2001 – and as Hamaguchi Ryusuke, Kore-eda Hirokazu and Fukada Koji bring that once-in-a-generation confluence to the 79th Cannes Film Festival, Japan is celebrated as the Cannes Marché’s
Japan’s Cannes Classics Return to the Croisette for Country of Honor Screening Day
Four Japanese films that each competed at the Cannes Film Festival will screen on May 16 as part of Japan’s Country of Honor program at the Cannes Film Market, spanning 36 years of the country’s Cannes history. The lineup opens with Ichikawa Kon’s “Her Brother” (1960), which
The Boys' showrunner reveals how they got Samuel L. Jackson to play a shark in season 5
The showrunner wanted a very distinctive voice for Xander the hammerhead shark.
HBO's new Big Bang Theory show teases bizarre sci-fi multiverse romp in trailer
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe takes The Big Bang Theory franchise in a wild new direction that looks more like The Walking Dead than a sitcom.
The Talos Principle 3 promises an 'epic grand finale' to the tale of humanity's rebirth
The end is coming soon.
Factbox-How has the Iran war affected Middle East states?
LONDON, May 13 - The war that began on February 28 with a massive Israeli-U.S. bombing campaign against Iran has rocked the entire Middle East, wreaking damage to infrastructure and economies and overturning settled assumptions about regional security. On a second major front,
Spanish Sellers Ride Cannes Momentum
Spanish cinema hits Cannes with momentum. Now comes the market test: turning festival attention into sales deals. After one of Spain’s strongest Cannes festival selections in years, the country’s sales agents arrive with stronger talking points, but also a tougher market to
The White House Is Hosting a Massive Christian Nationalist Festival
The White House is planning to host a 9-hour Christian prayer festival at the National Mall on Sunday that pushes the view of the U.S. as a Christian nation. House Speaker Mike Johnson, as well as Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, are slated
The Talos Principle 3 announced for PC and PS5 — see the first trailer here
The third and final installment of the Talos Principle is here, challenging players with a new, intriguing storyline and plenty of puzzles.
The Boys showrunner explains [SPOILERS] death and why Kimiko talks like that
Eric Kripke discusses the importance of a loss in The Boys season 5 episode 7
Mostly empty foam overturns assumptions of electron beam stopping
When physicists fire beams of fast electrons at materials, they often need to know exactly how much energy those electrons will lose as they travel through. Through new research published in Physical Review Letters, a team led by Ke Jiang at Shenzhen Technology University in
‘Pressure’ Star Andrew Scott Reads Letter From American WWII Soldier as USO Unveils ‘Letters Home’ Archive
For the first time, the USO is opening its archives to share a curated collection of intimate World War II letters, written by service members between 1942 and 1944 from the frontlines in Europe to the loved ones waiting at home. Andrew Scott, who stars in the Focus Features
To get string theory, you need only four physics assumptions
Tenets of quantum mechanics and special relativity, among other theoretical ideas, lead inexorably to string theory.
Purity Ring’s Megan James Launches New Solo Project MMJ
Around these parts, “MMJ” often stands for My Morning Jacket. Around other parts, “MMJ” might stand for medical marijuana. Now, “MMJ” stands for a new thing: The solo project of Megan James, one half of the electro-pop duo Purity Ring. James initially announced the new endeavor
'What if behind the pointer, there was an AI model': Google DeepMind wants to reinvent the humble mouse cursor
It was not broke, and I don't think they fixed it.
Israeli army's seizure orders speed up development of outposts and settlements
In this effort, the IDF leaves room for outposts by pushing Palestinians off areas it claims as firing zones. Seizure orders doubled in the space of a year
Beluga calls deciphered to bolster conservation efforts
Alaska's Cook Inlet was home to nearly 1,300 beluga whales in the late 1970s, but today the population hovers around 300. Despite almost two decades of recovery work, the whales aren't bouncing back. The Cook Inlet belugas are likely struggling under multiple pressures,
Ashley McBryde, Shaboozey, and Keith Urban to Serve as Presenters at 2026 ACM Awards
Hosted by Shania Twain, the event this Sunday will also feature Andrew Whitworth, Michael Bublé, the War and Treaty, and more
Inside Warner Bros. Discovery’s Upfront: Execs Address ‘Ellison in the Room’ Before First Looks at ‘Minecraft Movie 2,’ ‘Harry Potter’
Warner Bros. Discovery opened its annual upfronts presentation to advertisers Wednesday with a tribute to the late, great Ted Turner led by CNN’s Anderson Cooper. Following a sizzle promoting every modern WBD property from James Gunn’s new “Superman” movie to HBO’s upcoming
You could win a $500 Amazon gift card by playing Subnautica 2 this month, so remember to send us your best video clips!
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The Chinese Whiz Kids of Silicon Valley
"Chinese-born tech workers have fueled Silicon Valley for decades. In the AI era, they’re superstars."
Elon Musk Attacks ‘The Odyssey’ Again and Claims Christopher Nolan Cast Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy Because ‘He Wants the Awards’
Elon Musk has doubled down on dissing Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” via new X posts and replies that mock the upcoming tentpole for casting Lupita Nyong’o and Elliot Page, the latter of whom previously worked with Nolan on “Inception.” Musk already came out swinging against
Nintendo Hints At More Big Switch 2 Games This Fall And The Ongoing Importance Of Its Last-Gen Console
The Switch 2 maker is keeping its holiday 2026 lineup a secret for now
Van Hollen posts alcohol use test results after challenging Patel to take survey
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) shared the results of a test to assess alcohol disorders after FBI Director Kash Patel told the lawmaker he would also submit to the test if they did them “side by side.” Democrats have called on Patel to take the Alcohol Use Disorders
Steve Earle and Steve Buscemi Celebrate New York’s Diversity With ‘City of Immigrants’ Video
Veteran singer-songwriter-actor Steve Earle and veteran actor-director Steve Buscemi are two people who would seem to have known each other for ages. Their work, whether it’s Earle’s vast catalog of songs (“Copperhead Road,” “Guitar Town”) and acting roles (“The Wire,” “Treme,”
With World Cup 30 Days Away, ICE Still Threatens Fans
Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents will be present at the 2026 FIFA tournament, casting an ominous shadow of violent authoritarianism over the beloved event. Earlier this year ICE head Todd Lyons announced that the agents would be present at the World Cup just for
US news reports of gloomy Iran war intel assessments anger Trump
US President Donald Trump has accused news outlets of committing “virtual treason” by reporting on classified American intelligence agency assessments showing that Iran has retained significant missile capabilities, contradicting triumphant White House claims that the Middle
The Bioshock series has some of gaming's best intros because lead dev Ken Levine knows 'if you have a mediocre beginning, you're done'
First impressions are everything.
Waymo recalls nearly 4,000 robotaxis due to dangerous software glitch
According to the NHTSA, which is probing the mishap, the software recall applies to Waymo vehicles that use the company’s fifth and sixth generation automated driving systems.
Sari Lightman Announces New Album The Way I Saw You Produced By Meg Duffy: Hear “The Way I Saw You”
You may know Sari Lightman from a pair of bands with her twin sister Romy, the psychedelic rock, pop, and folk projects Tasseomancy and Lightman & Lightman. Today she’s announcing her solo debut. Out next month, The Way I Saw You is produced by Hand Habits’ Meg Duffy, who
Speaker Johnson responds to Trump remark: Iran conflict ‘put a little damper’ on affordability
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said the Iran conflict has “put a little damper” on Republicans’ affordability efforts while insisting that President Trump “thinks about Americans’ financial situations.” Johnson made the comments when asked in a press conference Wednesday about
Adam Serwer : “Violence serves an authoritarian...
Adam Serwer : “Violence serves an authoritarian agenda.”
Ocasio-Cortez knocks Cruz over 'parasite' remark
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) shot back at Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) over comments in which he called her a “parasite,” saying the Lone Star State senator views working-class people as “less than him.” On Monday, Cruz called Ocasio-Cortez a “parasite sucking on the
Kudlow tells Hassett inflation number was 'lousy'
Fox Business host Larry Kudlow on Tuesday told National Economic Council (NEC) Director Kevin Hassett that the rising annual inflation rate is "lousy" as the Trump administration seeks to defend its economic agenda. The consumer price index (CPI) rose 3.8 percent over the past
Hovvdy Announce New Album Big World: Hear “Try Try Try”
Hovvdy have been at it for a while now, but the indie rock duo hit new heights with their sprawling, ambitious self-titled double album, one of our favorites of 2024. Since then, they’ve collaborated with runo plum, and Charlie Martin played on Teethe’s acclaimed LP Magic Of
Strength in Depth: Top Titles From Spain
Spanish titles to track at Cannes: 5 More Minutes Director: Javier Ruiz Caldera A Movistar Plus+ Original comedy written by top Spanish comic Berto Romero that follows a couple in crisis experiencing a time loop during a rural getaway. Sales: Filmax Aida the Movie Director:
A Shot From Disney’s New Punisher Special Is Going Viral For Looking Like A PS3 Game
Punisher: One Last Kill features an unintentional cameo from Joel Last of Us
