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The 20th International Film Festival “Zerkalo” has officially concluded in Ivanovo. The Grand Prix of the main competition was awarded to the comedy “The Fall of Sir Douglas Weatherford,” the directorial debut of Scottish filmmaker Sean Dunn. The film follows the journey of Kenneth (played by Peter Mullan), a tour guide in the small town...

Paul Dano, acclaimed for his roles in There Will Be Blood and Prisoners, has joined the cast of Paramount Pictures’ upcoming remake of Andrzej Żuławski’s 1981 cult horror classic, Possession. Dano joins previously announced stars Margaret Qualley (The Substance) and Callum Turner (Fantastic Beasts). The project is being written and directed by Parker Finn, the...

YouTooz will release new vinyl figures based on the Sea of Thieves action-adventure game in the fourth quarter of 2026. These collectibles feature the Hermit, the Servant of the Flame, and the Pirate Lord. Pre-orders open on June 30 at 22:00 Moscow time. Each figure costs $29.99. The Hermit figure stands 11.94 centimeters tall, posed...

The latest episode of the Game of Thrones prequel reached the top of the ratings, despite fan debates over changes to the source material. HBO’s House of the Dragon continues to earn high marks from viewers. The second episode, King’s Landing, holds a 9.5 rating on IMDb based on over 24,000 votes, making it the...

NEON has officially secured the U.S. distribution rights for Artificial, the latest feature from director Luca Guadagnino. The film features an appearance by Oscar nominee Yura Borisov. The movie is slated for a theatrical release before the year’s end, positioning it for the upcoming awards circuit. Details regarding a potential release in Russia remain unconfirmed....

Developers continue to update the game and fix various bugs. In late June, Sandfall Interactive and Kepler Interactive released update 1.5.6 for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The patch focuses on technical improvements and language support rather than new content. The team updated the game credits to include new linguists, testers, and font specialists. The update...

Developing another Baldur’s Gate will be difficult after the success of Larian Studios. The team at Larian Studios has shifted focus to a new Divinity project following the release of Baldur’s Gate 3. However, Hasbro—the company that owns the rights to the franchise—wants to produce the next installment. James Ohlen, who led the development of...

The third installment in the Minions franchise, “Minions and Monsters,” has garnered largely favorable reviews from international critics. As of this writing, the film holds an impressive 92% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 66 out of 100 on Metacritic. This achievement marks the highest critical reception yet for Illumination, the animation...

Master Chief fans can move beyond consoles and PCs to play Halo: Campaign Evolved on the tabletop. Mantic Games plans to release a board game version of the title. The first-person shooter Halo: Campaign Evolved launches on July 28, 2026, for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. This remake of the original Halo: Combat Evolved...

Tom Hardy has resolved his differences with the producers of the series “Mobland” and is set to reprise his role in the show’s upcoming installment, according to Deadline. Back in May, reports circulated suggesting that Hardy had been dismissed from the production due to persistent script disputes, tardiness, and friction with cast members. Insiders later...