Culture news · 1 November 2026
Oscars Will Always Honour Human Work as AI Spreads Through Filmmaking, Academy Declares in Tokyo
Academy president Lynette Howell Taylor, speaking at the Tokyo International Film Festival, reaffirmed that the Oscars will always reward human-driven creativity, while rules already in place since the 99th Oscars allow non-English films to qualify for international feature via wins at six major festivals.
Pride Musical to Transfer to London's Bridge Theatre
The Pride musical, based on the true story of Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners during the 1984 miners' strike, will begin performances at London's Bridge Theatre on 12 November 2026 after sold-out runs in Cardiff and at the National Theatre.
Artissima 2026 Closes in Turin with 183 Galleries from 35 Countries
The 33rd edition of Artissima, Italy's leading contemporary art fair, concluded on 1 November in Turin after drawing 183 galleries from 35 countries under the theme 'Fancy: A Flexible, Acrobatic Body', with a €300,000 acquisition fund and 12 prizes awarded.
Parallax Films Boards International Sales for Qiu Jiongjiong's 'Fuxi: Four Tales of Feasting' Ahead of Tokyo World Premiere
Parallax Films has taken on international sales for Fuxi: Four Tales of Feasting, a Hong Kong–Taiwan–Japan co-production by Chinese artist-filmmaker Qiu Jiongjiong, which will receive its world premiere in the main competition section of the Tokyo International Film Festival.