Culture news · 31 October 2026
Scorsese Says North Korea's Sony Hack Killed His Angelina Jolie 'Cleopatra' Film
Martin Scorsese revealed that a planned Cleopatra epic starring Angelina Jolie as Cleopatra VII was canceled after North Korea's 2014 cyberattack on Sony Pictures derailed the project.
Georgia's 'Guria' Wins Best Film at Asia Pacific Screen Awards
The 19th Asia Pacific Screen Awards ceremony on Australia's Gold Coast crowned Georgia's wry rural comedy 'Guria' as Best Film, with Thai and Afghan directors also winning major prizes.
SAG-AFTRA Voice Actors Ratify TV Animation Deal with 12.6% Pay Rise and AI Protections
Animation voice actors in the US have overwhelmingly ratified new four-year SAG-AFTRA contracts securing a 12.6% cumulative wage increase and new protections against AI use.
Mongolian Rock Band The HU Performs at UNESCO Paris Event and Announces Fan-Supported Donation
Mongolian heavy-metal and traditional music band The HU performed at UNESCO's Paris headquarters for a 'Pump Up The Volume For Peace' event and announced a fan-supported donation to the organisation during the appearance.
12th Baku International Book Fair Unites 32 Nations in Celebration of Literature
The 12th Baku International Book Fair brought writers from 32 countries to Azerbaijan's capital to explore how literature bridges cultures, languages and generations.