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On Saturday, May el-Toukhy’s “Woman Unknown” triumphed at the Venice Film Festival, winning the prestigious Golden Lion. Mathilde Arcel, the film’s star, also claimed the best actress honor, marking a notable accomplishment for women in the industry. El-Toukhy was the lone female director among 21 major contenders, highlighting ongoing gender imbalances.

The Venice Film Festival once again serves as a platform for both celebration and reflection on the film industry. Danish director May el-Toukhy criticizes the scarcity of female directors in competition, revealing the enduring gender inequality within the field. Her film ‘Woman Unknown’ adds to the ongoing debate about women’s representation in cinema.

John (Aaron Pierre) and Hal (Kyle Chandler). John Johnson/HBO Maxhide caption

Before debating on the yays and nays of Awarapan 2, an undeniable fact has to be acknowledged: Awarapan is a case study. A box-office bomb on release a year short of two decades ago, the film ended up last in a three-way clash at the box office in end-June 2007, lagging behind even Himesh Reshammiya’s…

Mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) underscored its commitment to advancing the Philippine gaming industry as the main presenter of the recent Philippine GameDev Expo (PGDX) 2026, where it showcased its partnership with Blacknut, bringing the country’s first cloud gaming platform to Smartand TNT subscribers.

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Ignition Press takes on the mind of Stan Lee in the original graphic novel Airwalker.Artist Danny Luckert has the pleasure of bringing the comic legend’s vision to life alongside writer Jeremy Haun; AndWorld Design completes the creative team on letters.

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Story by  ANI | Posted by  Ashhar Alam | Date 22-07-2026 Bollywood veteran actress Shabana Azmi

Anime and manga enthusiasts gathered in Riyadh on July 16 for the Manga Majlis Community Initiative, where industry professionals offered a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind anime production while organizers emphasized accessibility by welcoming members of the Deaf community with dedicated sign language interpretation. (Supplied)