Culture news · 24 October 2026
Winnie-the-Pooh Is Staying in New York — British Embassy Quashes Return Rumours
The British Embassy has firmly denied reports of a campaign to repatriate the original Winnie-the-Pooh stuffed toy from the New York Public Library, where the bear has lived since 1987.
Laika's 'Wildwood' Opens to Perfect Reviews — and Fears of a Box-Office Flop
Travis Knight's $100 million stop-motion epic Wildwood lands with a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score and the record for longest stop-motion film ever, yet tracks for a meagre $6–8 million opening weekend.
Kid Cudi to Write, Direct and Star as Jean-Michel Basquiat in Biopic 'JEAN'
Rapper and artist Kid Cudi announced he will write, direct, and play the legendary painter Jean-Michel Basquiat in a self-described love letter to the artist and 1980s New York City.
São Paulo's 50th International Film Festival Showcases 380 Films from 93 Countries
The 50th Mostra Internacional de Cinema de São Paulo runs from October 15 to 29, marking a landmark anniversary with 380 films from 93 countries alongside exhibitions, book launches, and special events across the city.