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The 2026 amFAR Gala at Cannes delivered a chaotic, star-studded night of performances, bold fashion moments, and Riviera afterparty energy.

Cannes 2026 Got Wild at the amFAR Gala and Nobody Held Back

The 2026 amFAR Gala at Cannes delivered a chaotic, star-studded night of performances, bold fashion moments, and Riviera afterparty energy.

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Anya Taylor-Joy stunned attendees at the Los Angeles premiere of Last Night in Soho on October 25, 2021, hosted by Focus Features at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.

Anya Taylor-Joy Joins 'The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum' as New Elf Character Seren

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AnimationJUL 21, 2026

Why 'Ainak Wala Jin' The Movie Is Dividing Pakistani Cinema

Awais Shaukat
The nostalgic 90s classic Ainak Wala Jin has officially crossed into the future with Asia's first AI-generated feature-length movie, releasing nationwide in Pakistani cinemas on July 24, 2026. Produced and directed by Farhan Khan, this groundbreaking 85-minute animated family adventure has been built entirely through advanced artificial intelligence tools to lower production costs while maintaining stunning, fast-paced digital visuals. The hype around this AI transformation initially ignited through a highly popular digital tribute series created by the content platform Reelwind. Reelwind began releasing episodic AI-animated shorts on YouTube and Instagram to honor the classic PTV characters, which generated viral nostalgia and paved the way for this cinematic breakthrough. The full-length theatrical film centers around a young boy navigating a rigid human world of rules until his eccentric, visually impaired neighbor—the gentle genie Nastoor—opens a magical portal into the mythical realm of Koh-e-Qaf. Iconic legacy characters like the hilarious Zakoota Jin, the mischievous Bil Batori, and the wicked sorcerer Hamoon Jadoogar have all been visually reimagined for a new generation through generative AI. Blending childhood nostalgia with next-gen automated animation technology, the film represents a historic, albeit polarizing, shift for Pakistan's digital film industry.
FashionJUL 19, 2026

Christopher Nolan Wears Ajrakh Silk Tie at 'The Odyssey' New York Premiere

Zoya Mahroosh Zulfiqar
Matt Damon, director Christopher Nolan, and Anne Hathaway command the red carpet at the star-studded world premiere of The Odyssey on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at the AMC Lincoln Square theater in New York City. Standing together from left to right, the powerhouse trio celebrates the release of their highly anticipated epic fantasy blockbuster, marking a major cinematic reunion over a decade after they first collaborated on 2014's Interstellar. Positioned in the center, Nolan guides his leading actors through a wave of flashing cameras and cheering fans, just days ahead of the film's global theatrical rollout. The high-profile event draws massive media attention to Manhattan's Upper West Side, anchoring the promotional tour for a film that has already made headlines as the first feature shot entirely on IMAX 70mm cameras.

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