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The Odyssey first reviews: Nolan’s epic debuts to 99% Rotten Tomatoes score, critics call it ‘film of the year’

The Odyssey first reviews: Nolan’s epic debuts to 99% Rotten Tomatoes score, critics call it ‘film of the year’

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The Odyssey first reviews: After months of feverish anticipation, fan theories and sky-high expectations, Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is ready to sail into the theatres, and the early reviews are nothing short of euphoric. Fronted by Matt Damon, with Tom Holland and Zendaya in key roles, the epic is being hailed as a visually staggering, emotionally stirring spectacle, with many critics calling it yet another cinematic triumph for Nolan. (Also read: The Odyssey review: This breathtaking horror is Christopher Nolan’s magnum opus; Robert Pattinson redefines villainy) The Odyssey first reviews: In the film, Matt Damon is seen as Odysseus, and Zendaya as Athena. (Melinda Sue Gordon/Universal Pictures via AP) (Universal Pictures via AP) The Odyssey first reviews Written and directed by Christopher Nolan, The Odyssey is an epic fantasy action film inspired by Homer’s classic Greek poem. The Odyssey boasts a star-studded ensemble led by Matt Damon as the legendary Odysseus. Tom Holland plays his son Telemachus, while Robert Pattinson steps into the role of Antinous. Anne Hathaway portrays Penelope, with Charlize Theron as the …

OpenAI debuts GPT-5.6 and ChatGPT Work to bring AI agents into the workplace | Technology News

OpenAI debuts GPT-5.6 and ChatGPT Work to bring AI agents into the workplace | Technology News

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4 min readNew DelhiJul 10, 2026 08:11 AM IST OpenAI, on Thursday, July 9, announced its latest flagship family of artificial intelligence (AI) models – GPT-5.6 – along with ChatGPT Work, a new agentic workspace. ChatGPT Work has been designed to assist users in completing complex professional tasks like coding, research, document creation, website building, and presentations, all from a single interface. The latest announcement from OpenAI is also its biggest push yet to place ChatGPT as a productivity platform instead of a conversational chatbot. The new GPT-5.6 comes in three variants, namely Sol, Terra, and Luna, and each of these models comes with different performance, speed, and cost. The Sam Altman-led company claims that the models deliver improvements in reasoning, coding, scientific problem-solving and agentic capabilities; at the same time, they allow developers and enterprises to choose between speed, intelligence and efficiency. The company also said GPT-5.6 is now the preferred model powering Microsoft 365 Copilot. ChatGPT Work for productivity ChatGPT Work essentially combines ChatGPT with Codex, OpenAI’s AI coding system, into a single …

Crushes The Rise Of Gru With A M+ Opening, Lands Among Post-COVID’s Top 5 Hollywood Animation Debuts!

Crushes The Rise Of Gru With A $16M+ Opening, Lands Among Post-COVID’s Top 5 Hollywood Animation Debuts!

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Minions & Monsters China Box Office: Crushes The Rise Of Gru (Photo Credit: Instagram) Minions & Monsters is all that people can talk about now, as it debuted worldwide this weekend. The film opened with solid numbers at the box office in China and has beaten Minions: The Rise of Gru’s debut weekend in the region. It is also one of the biggest pure weekends for Universal Animations. Keep scrolling for the deets. The film crossed the $150 million milestone at the worldwide box office in its opening weekend, and a solid contribution came from China. The Illumination creation, however, has opened below industry projections, recording one of the lowest debuts in the Despicable Me/Minions franchise domestically and globally. Facing Toy Story 5 is also hampering its performance, and if it does not pick up its pace, then it might become one of the weakest films in the series. Minions & Monsters’ opening weekend update in China According to industry tracker Luiz Fernando, Minions 3 collected a solid $16.4 million on its three-day opening weekend. …

Aubrey Plaza–Chris Abbott relationship timeline: Actress debuts baby bump at Tony Awards

Aubrey Plaza–Chris Abbott relationship timeline: Actress debuts baby bump at Tony Awards

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Aubrey Plaza made a stunning appearance at the 2026 Tony Awards in New York City on June 7, showing off her baby bump alongside boyfriend Chris Abbott as the couple stepped out in coordinating black outfits. Aubrey Plaza and Chris Abbott made a stylish appearance at the 2026 Tony Awards. (AFP) Aubrey Plaza and Chris Abbott at the Tony Awards Plaza who is 41, wore a floor-length black column dress with white pinstripes by Chanel, keeping her hair down and accessories minimal as she cradled her bump. Abbott who is 40, complemented her look in a black velvet jacket, white shirt, black tie and black pants. Abbott was at the ceremony as a nominee, he is up for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for his role as Biff Loman in the revival of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman. The production earned nine Tony Award nominations in total, per People. The 2026 Tony Awards were hosted by pop star Pink and aired from Radio City Music Hall on …

Can It Enter Steven Spielberg’s Top 5 Biggest Domestic Opening-Day Debuts?

Can It Enter Steven Spielberg’s Top 5 Biggest Domestic Opening-Day Debuts?

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Disclosure Day North America Box Office(Photo Credit –YouTube) Steven Spielberg is widely regarded as one of the most influential and accomplished filmmakers in cinema history. The Oscar-winning director is the man behind several iconic films, including Indiana Jones, Saving Private Ryan, Jurassic Park, and Schindler’s List, as well as more recent films such as West Side Story and The Fabelmans. So, the curiosity around his next directorial effort, Disclosure Day, is naturally quite high. This is not the first time Steven Spielberg has directed an alien-themed movie. Previously, the veteran filmmaker has directed several films in this sub-genre, like Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), War of the Worlds (2005), and the iconic sci-fi film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982). Among these, War of the Worlds grossed $603.9 million worldwide, according to Box Office Mojo. While it remains to be seen if Disclosure Day can surpass that figure, let’s take a look at whether the Emily Blunt-starrer can rank among Steven Spielberg’s top five opening-day performers at the domestic box office. Steven Spielberg’s Top 5 …

Timothée Chalamet debuts new clean haircut at Knicks game; fans say ‘no way this is actually him’

Timothée Chalamet debuts new clean haircut at Knicks game; fans say ‘no way this is actually him’

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Actor Timothée Chalamet sparked a wave of reactions after debuting a noticeably cleaner appearance during the New York Knicks’ playoff game at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. Several social media users expressed shock at how different Chalamet looked with the new haircut. (Screenshot from video posted by @timotheenation on X) According to TMZ, Chalamet appeared courtside sporting a fresh haircut and a clean-shaven face while watching the Knicks complete a comeback victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The outlet described the appearance as the return of “Clean Cut Chalamet,” marking a major shift from the actor’s recent longer-haired, scruffier look. Photos from the game spread across social media, with fans sharply divided over the actor’s transformation. Fans react: ‘No way this is actually him’ Several social media users expressed shock at how different Chalamet looked with the new haircut. “There is absolutely NO WAY this is actually him. I refuse to believe it,” one fan wrote online. “Did he completely fire his stylist or is this a cheap variant from the multiverse?!” wrote another. Another …

Rajkumar Hirani’s son debuts in Pritam and Pedro; Anant V Joshi lands in Gullak S5 trailer | Entertainment News

Rajkumar Hirani’s son debuts in Pritam and Pedro; Anant V Joshi lands in Gullak S5 trailer | Entertainment News

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The world of entertainment — movies, shows, stand-up comedy — is buzzing with new updates — trailers, songs, teasers, promos, date announcements and more — both in India and internationally. SCREEN Shots brings you up to speed with this round-up of all the latest that you need to know, keep a track on, and need to watch out for. After churning out Hindi cinema’s biggest blockbusters like the Munna Bhai franchise, 3 Idiots, PK, and Sanju, Rajkumar Hirani turns his attention to streaming. The first teaser of Pritam and Pedro, a dramedy series created and produced by Hirani, has been unveiled and it’s all things quirk, just like its title. Arshad Warsi, aka Circuit from the Munna Bhai franchise, reunites with Hirani as he plays Pedro alongside the filmmaker’s son Vir Hirani, who makes his debut as Pritam. Avinash Arun, who has previously helmed fast-paced dark thriller shows like Paatal Lok and School of Lies and melancholic romances like Three of Us, finds an unlikely partner in Rajkumar Hirani here. Besides Hirani’s usual suspect Boman …

Salman Khan debuts lean look; trainer issues challenge to younger actors: ‘Can’t match his strength’ | Bollywood News

Salman Khan debuts lean look; trainer issues challenge to younger actors: ‘Can’t match his strength’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readBengaluruMay 18, 2026 10:56 AM IST Actor Salman Khan has long been regarded as one of Bollywood’s most iconic fitness figures, inspiring generations with his muscular physique, disciplined lifestyle, and intense workout routines. Even after more than three decades in the industry, the superstar continues to impress with his dedication towards fitness and health. In an interview with Zoom, Salman’s longtime trainer Rakkesh R. Uddiyar opened up about the actor’s strict routine and incredible physical strength. Praising Salman’s consistency, Rakkesh said, “Salman Khan’s secret is discipline, dedication, and determination. This has been his routine for years. Maine Pyar Kiya is 1989 release and it has been over 30 years. Ab kya 30 saalon mein kisiki body nahi banti? People say all sorts of nonsense about him. You also have to see that age is also a factor.” Highlighting Salman’s work ethic, he added, “Look at his discipline. Uss bande ko khana nahi milega, no matter how exhausted he is, Salman Khan ke muh pe aap tension nahi dekhoge (Even if he doesn’t get …

Tracking A Strong -30 Million Opening — What It Needs To Enter A24’s Top 5 Biggest Debuts

Tracking A Strong $20-30 Million Opening — What It Needs To Enter A24’s Top 5 Biggest Debuts

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  Backrooms Box Office (Photo Credit: YouTube) In 2026, multiple low- to mid-budget horror films performed well at the box office. For instance, Undertone was reportedly made on a budget of just $500k and earned $20 million in North America. Similarly, Iron Lung carried a $3 million budget and grossed $40.9 million domestically. And now, another horror film with a modest budget is set to arrive in U.S. theaters on May 29, 2026. The film in question is Backrooms, an A24 sci-fi horror directed by Kane Parsons in his feature film directorial debut. It is based on his popular YouTube shorts of the same name, which gained traction a few years back. According to an early projection by Box Office Pro, Backrooms is tracking to earn between $20 million and $30 million in its opening weekend in North America. Now, the question is: how much does it need to earn during its opening weekend in North America to break into A24’s top five biggest domestic debuts? Read on to find out. A24’s Biggest Domestic Opening …

Ulka Gupta’s Social Drama Debuts With 2.3 Million Views On Zee 5!

Ulka Gupta’s Social Drama Debuts With 2.3 Million Views On Zee 5!

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The Kerala Story 2 OTT Verdict: Ulka Gupta’s Social Drama Fares Well On Zee 5! (Photo Credit: YouTube) The spiritual successor to one of India’s most debated films is finally out on the digital space. The Kerala Story 2, featuring a fresh cast of Ulka Gupta, Aditi Bhatia, and Aishwarya Ojha, is streaming on Zee5. While the film carries the weight of a massive legacy, its OTT debut suggests that the audience’s interest in hard-hitting social dramas remains intact. According to the latest viewership reports for the week, the film has managed to strike a chord with the digital audience, marking a respectable start on Zee 5. Rated 5.5 on IMDb, the official synopsis of the film says, “Three young Indian women across different states choose love over tradition, only to become trapped. Their parallel lives show how romance and rebellion transform into control and silence, turning love into a weapon that destroys freedom.” The Kerala Story 2 OTT Verdict The Kerala Story 2, in its debut week of streaming on Zee 5, garnered a great …