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Just seven years after lifting its decades-long cinema ban, Saudi Arabia's movie industry is exploding. The Kingdom's cinema market is projected to grow from $611 billion in 2025 to nearly $1.4 trillion by 2034.
Veteran Tamil filmmaker K Bhagyaraj marked 50 years in cinema on his 72nd birthday, sharing heartfelt memories of his journey from "Kovai Raja" to celebrated director. His story of staying true to his roots while inspiring generations offers a masterclass in humility and dedication.
John Wren kept Broken Hill's last cinema running for four decades, even testing Mad Max 2 footage until dawn. Now the town's honoring the man who sacrificed everything so they could keep watching movies under the stars.
Movie lovers in Hong Kong can catch any film for just $3.80 on April 25, as the city's beloved Cinema Day returns for its fourth year. The annual event has drawn over 600,000 filmgoers in three years, proving affordable entertainment brings communities together.
Director Bharathiraja, who transformed Tamil cinema by bringing village stories to life with raw authenticity, passed away at 84 in Chennai. His groundbreaking films launched countless careers and tackled social issues that still resonate today.
Two Russian cosmonauts successfully completed a five-hour spacewalk outside the International Space Station, installing scientific equipment and maintaining the orbiting laboratory. The mission marks another milestone in international cooperation in space exploration.
Young people are ditching their phones and flocking to movie theaters, with 87% of Gen Z seeing at least one film last year. They're turning cinemas into their new favorite hangout spot.
Film lovers are rallying to save East Oxford's Ultimate Picture Palace, a beloved independent cinema that first opened in 1911. A petition has gathered 22,000 signatures to convince the landlord to extend the lease so critical renovations can move forward.
The European Union has officially approved a complete ban on Russian gas imports by late 2027, turning a bold promise into binding law. Nearly four years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Europe is finally cutting energy ties with its former top supplier.
Music composer Hamsalekha and actor-director V Ravichandran brought 7,000 fans to tears of joy when they reunited on stage in Bengaluru, ending a split that had shadowed their legendary partnership for nearly three decades. The duo who created Kannada cinema's golden era in the 1990s performed their greatest hits together, proving that time heals even the deepest wounds.
The African Film Festival returns to Dallas this June, perfectly timed with the FIFA World Cup 2026 to celebrate African storytelling and football in one historic event. For 11 years, TAFF has championed African cinema outside the continent.
A new wave of Japanese independent filmmakers is breathing fresh life into black-and-white cinema, preserving disappearing cultural memories through stunning monochrome films. Young director Hiromichi Nakao's "Michiyuki" captures a vanishing era in Japan's countryside, proving classic filmmaking techniques still have powerful stories to tell.
A Russian artist's intimate self-portrait from 1909 captures the exact vibe of today's bathroom selfies and "get ready with me" videos. Zinaida Serebriakova's painting proves our desire to share personal moments isn't new at all.
The American actor playing Russian hockey star Ilya Rozanov in hit TV show Heated Rivalry stunned viewers with his authentic Russian accent. Dialect coach Kate Yablunovsky reveals the linguistic secrets behind his transformation.
Thousands of unauthorized Starlink internet terminals used by Russian forces in Ukraine have been deactivated, disrupting Moscow's assault operations. The move marks a significant battlefield setback for Russia, which had been using the satellite connections for secure communications since 2022.
One of India's top engineering institutes just opened doors for students to study cutting-edge tech with Russian experts. The partnership spans everything from artificial intelligence to sustainable energy solutions.
Bangkok hosted its first Russian-Thai Gastronomic Festival, bringing top chefs from both nations together to create fusion menus that blend centuries of culinary tradition. The five-day celebration strengthened cultural ties through the universal language of food.
The European Union is doubling down on its decision to move away from Russian oil and gas, even as energy prices climb. European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis says the bloc won't backtrack on sanctions for cheaper fuel.
When Russian troops seized Chernobyl in 2022, one meteorologist refused to let vital radiation monitoring stop. Working in secret around armed patrols, Lyudmila Dyblenko kept her country's scientific record unbroken.
A Ukrainian humanitarian group has rescued 1,169 kidnapped children from Russian occupation since 2022, bringing them home and helping them heal from trauma. Despite enormous danger, Save Ukraine continues pulling children from territories where they face forced military conscription and identity erasure.
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