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Japan's Toho buys Ghibli animation distributor GKIDS

Toho Co, the Japanese creator of the “Godzilla” movie franchise, will acquire the U.S. distributor of Studio Ghibli’s famed animated films, it said, to help drive overseas expansion.

October 17, 2024 2:46 pm
 

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Film 'Joy' tells true story of the world's first test tube baby

Biographical drama “Joy”, which received its world premiere at the London Film Festival on Tuesday, depicts the decade-long efforts of three British medics and scientists to develop the technique of in vitro fertilisation (IVF).

October 17, 2024 1:13 pm
 

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Michael Jackson, Hendrix, Oasis items on sale

From Michael Jackson’s jackets to Noel Gallagher’s guitars, music memorabilia will head to auction next month in a sale estimated to raise around 2 million pounds ($2.61 million).

October 17, 2024 12:31 pm
 

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Adams says physical 'Nightbitch' role came with great freedom

Making “Nightbitch”, a comedy drama about motherhood, relationships and identity, was freeing and unpredictable, actress Amy Adams says.

October 17, 2024 11:29 am
 

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One Direction singer Liam Payne dead after balcony fall

Former One Direction singer Liam Payne was found dead outside a hotel in Buenos Aires after falling from his third-floor room balcony, Argentine police confirmed.

October 17, 2024 10:00 am
 

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Fujitsu showcases technology for practicing Japanese classical theatre

Fujitsu (6702.T), opens new tab is showcasing technology for analysing human movement which it says could be used to help preserve traditional culture as Japan grapples with a shrinking population.

October 17, 2024 9:28 am
 

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Vatican unveils restored 'Apollo Belvedere', Roman marble masterpiece

The Vatican Museums unveiled a restoration of one of the crown jewels of their collection, a 2nd century marble sculpture of the Greek god Apollo that has inspired generations of artists and poets.

October 16, 2024 6:00 pm
 

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Egypt opens more galleries

Egypt opened a series of galleries to the public in its flagship new museum, but the glittering King Tutankhamun collection and solar boats buried by the Pyramid of Khufu are yet to be unveiled, pending a long-delayed grand inauguration.

October 16, 2024 5:09 pm
 

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British PM discussed Southport attack with Taylor Swift

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Taylor Swift at one of her London concerts as the pair discussed the Southport knife attack.

October 16, 2024 4:20 pm
 

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Shirley Bassey's jewellery collection sells for $A3.5m

Dame Shirley Bassey’s jewellery collection has smashed a world record in a Paris auction with all of the lots belonging to the UK singer selling for a collective price of 2.2 million euros ($A3.5 million).

October 16, 2024 2:20 pm
 

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Diddy's lawyers ask to release identities of accusers

Lawyers for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs have asked a New York judge to force prosecutors to disclose the names of his accusers in his sex trafficking case.

October 16, 2024 12:30 pm
 

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How Whoopi Goldberg found peace after loss

Whoopi Goldberg knows the value of leaving nothing unsaid to those you love.

October 16, 2024 10:25 am

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