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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1929, Svein Ellingsen, Norwegian visual artist and hymnist (died 2020) was born. In 1932, Per Nørgård, Danish composer and music theorist (died 2025) was born. In 1933, David Storey, English author, playwright, and screenwriter (died 2017) was born. In 1942, Harrison Ford, American actor and producer was born. In 1943, Chris Serle, English journalist and actor was born. In 1956, The Dartmouth workshop is the first conference on artificial intelligence. In 1960, Joy Davidman, American-English poet and author (born 1915) passed away. In 1960, Ian Hislop, Welsh-English journalist and screenwriter was born. In 1961, Khalid Mahmood, Pakistani-English engineer and politician was born. In 2014, Thomas Berger, American author and playwright (born 1924) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Christopher Nolan Dedicates ‘The Odyssey’ to Late Imax Pioneer David Keighley

Variety

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July 10, 2026

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Christopher Nolan Dedicates ‘The Odyssey’ to Late Imax Pioneer David Keighley

Christopher Nolan has dedicated “The Odyssey” to David Keighley, Imax’s first chief quality officer and a pioneer of large-format cinema, who died after a battle with cancer last year. Nolan announced the news during the London premiere of the film at the BFI Imax Theater. As he introduced the screening, he said, “This was the first []

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Associated Press

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· Jul 10, 2026

Christopher Nolan on the future of large scale filmmaking

Christopher Nolan says he wants his fantasy action film "The Odyssey" to feel "almost like a documentary." #ChristopherNolan #TheOdyssey

Variety

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· Jul 6, 2026

‘The Odyssey’ First Reactions Are Raves for Christopher Nolan’s ‘Astonishing’ Epic and ‘Flawless Filmmaking’: ‘Breathtaking, Bold and Perfection’

Christoper Nolan’s “The Odyssey” has finally been unveiled to members of the film press, who are calling the Oscar winner’s adaptation of Homer’s epic a “staggering achievement” with “flawless filmmaking.” It appears Nolan has another huge hit on his hands. “A filmmaking feast,” wrote Collider’s Peri Nemiroff. “A grand and gripping rendition of Homer’s epic, []

Mashable

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· Jul 8, 2026

The Odyssey sails into rave reviews and online backlash

'The Odyssey' first reactions praise Christopher Nolan’s IMAX epic as casting backlash continues online.

The Standard

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· Jul 7, 2026

Zendaya wears shimmering white outfit at The Odyssey premiere in Leicester Square

The epic fantasy action film, written by Sir Christopher Nolan, is an adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek epic The Odyssey

Metro

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· Jul 7, 2026

The Odyssey hailed as ‘cinematic triumph’ in first reactions for Christopher Nolan’s epic

The star-studded spectacle hits cinemas on July 17.

ComicBook.com

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· Jun 27, 2026

5 Great Movies You Can Already Stream Now If You’re Excited for The Odyssey

With Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated The Odyssey finally getting closer to its release, there’s no better way to pass the time than by checking out a few movies that capture the spirit of Homer’s legendary story. Not all of them adapt Odysseus’ journey, but each one offers something that helps you get a better feel []

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· Jul 1, 2026

The Odyssey director Christopher Nolan says he first dreamt about making an IMAX movie in 1986

The Odyssey director Christopher Nolan says he first dreamt about making an IMAX movie in 1986

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· Jul 7, 2026

The Odyssey reactions say it features some of the best work of Christopher Nolan's career

The Odyssey reactions say it features some of the best work of Christopher Nolan's career

The Hollywood Reporter

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· Jul 9, 2026

‘Alien: Earth’ Adds Tracey Ullman, Sam Spruell and Jerome Flynn as Season 2 Begins Filming

Production on the FX series is underway in London.

ArcaMax

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· Jul 7, 2026

Why did Tom Holland find filming The Odyssey 'nostalgic and futuristic'?

Tom Holland felt the making of Christopher Nolan's epic The Odyssey was nostalgic and futuristic at the same time.

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· Jul 13, 2026

"We were shooting it like a documentary": The Odyssey cast learned to sail for real as Christopher Nolan admits it was "tough" on his actors

"We were shooting it like a documentary": The Odyssey cast learned to sail for real as Christopher Nolan admits it was "tough" on his actors

The Daily Signal

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· Jun 28, 2026

The Conservative Movement and ‘The Odyssey’

Just a few weeks after our nation’s 250th anniversary, Christopher Nolan’s film adaptation of Homer’s 3,000-year-old epic “The Odyssey” will hit theaters. The conservative movement can learn something from Odysseus, the “man of twists and turns,” nearly three millennia after the poem was composed. As colossal as the poem’s story is—being stretched over 10 years...

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 9, 2026

Behind Christopher Nolan’s 6-country epic undertaking to bring ‘The Odyssey’ to the big screen

Christopher Nolan has taken on the epic challenge of adapting “The Odyssey” into a large-scale Hollywood film.

UPI

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· Jul 9, 2026

Tracey Ullman, Jerome Flynn join S2 cast of 'Alien: Earth'

Tracey Ullman, Jerome Flynn join S2 cast of 'Alien: Earth'

India News Network

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· Jul 8, 2026

Christopher Nolan Discusses Modern Dialogue in 'The Odyssey'

Christopher Nolan explains his choice of contemporary English in 'The Odyssey', stirring diverse opinions ahead of its theatrical release.

Brisbane Times

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· Jun 26, 2026

Trailer for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey

The Odyssey is an epic fantasy action film written and directed by Christopher Nolan

Kotaku

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· Jul 6, 2026

The First Reactions To Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey Call It ‘Clunky,’ ‘Astonishing,’ And Like Peter Jackson’s Lord Of The Rings

IMAX screening are already sold out for days

Latestly.com

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· Jul 9, 2026

Christopher Nolan Breaks Silence on ‘The Odyssey’ Modern English Dialogue Controversy, Says ‘I Was Maybe Naive’

Christopher Nolan addresses the controversy surrounding modern English dialogue in his new film 'The Odyssey' (July 17, 2026 release), starring Matt Damon and Anne Hathaway. The director explains his creative choice for accessibility in the Universal Pictures epic, filmed entirely on IMAX 70mm.

MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 6, 2026

How a stranger ‘miraculously’ gave me his house when I arrived in the US – Prof. Antwi shares

Former Dean at Academic City University College, Prof. Enoch Opoku Antwi, has recounted what he describes as one of the most remarkable moments of his life, sharing how a complete stranger offered him a home after he relocated to the United States to begin a new academic career.

The Eastern Herald

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· Jun 25, 2026

Larry David and Barack Obama Premiere ‘Life, Larry’ on HBO

Larry David's 'Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness' premieres on HBO tonight — an improvised historical sketch comedy produced by Barack Obama's Higher Ground, with Bill Hader as Lincoln and Obama himself appearing in a sketch.

DNyuz

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· Jun 28, 2026

I don’t hide my use of AI. I want my kids to see how I use it to make life easier.

The author used Claude to plan a multigenerational trip with her family and dad. Courtesy of the author I use AI regularly for work, parenting, and everyday problem-solving. My children are learning to question AI’s answers rather than accept them blindly. I believe AI can encourage curiosity and resilience when used intentionally. It is the []

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 6, 2026

Marvel Star Reveals What Made Him Think Christopher Nolan Hated His Acting on ‘The Odyssey’

Fandango/YouTubeSpider-Man star Tom Holland did not feel like a hero on his “daunting” first day on the set of The Odyssey, he revealed. Holland, 30, one of several actors in Christopher Nolan’s star-studded IMAX film, plays Telemachus in the epic. During a cast interview, Holland told Fandango why he thought the legendary director was disappointed with his performance on his first day. “I thought I was totally s--tting the bed,” Holland, 30, said, prompting laughter from Nolan and co-stars Anne Hathaway and Matt Damon.Read more at The Daily Beast.

New Scientist

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· Jul 8, 2026

The 5 must-watch science shows of 2026 so far

From AI with Hannah Fry to David Attenborough's early days, these are the five must-watch science documentaries of the year to date, says Bethan Ackerley

That Park Place

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· Jul 2, 2026

Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Trailer Gets Buried Under Mass Dislikes as Controversies Continue to Mount

Christopher Nolan has earned a reputation as one of Hollywood’s most respected filmmakers, but that hasn’t shielded his latest project from mounting backlash. The newest trailer for The Odyssey has been hit with an overwhelming wave of dislikes on YouTube, adding another chapter to the growing list of controversies surrounding Universal Pictures’ adaptation of Homer’s [] The post Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Trailer Gets Buried Under Mass Dislikes as Controversies Continue to Mount appeared first on That Park Place.

Washington Examiner

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· Jun 23, 2026

In Disclosure Day, Steven Spielberg wants us to trust the aliens

Steven Spielberg has long been fascinated by extraterrestrial life. In the veteran director’s vivid and idealistic imagination, aliens typically arrive not as hostile invaders, but as benevolent, inquisitive visitors — with scant exceptions. It is with these same optimistic, if somewhat jejune, principles that his latest film, Disclosure Day, unfolds. Sharing some of its conceit []

E! Online

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· Jul 6, 2026

Christopher Nolan Shares Insight Into His Kids Working on The Odyssey

The Odyssey was an epic family affair for Christopher Nolan. After all, the director's kids—Flora, Oliver, Rory and Magnus—with his wife and longtime producing partner Emma Thomas were all...

Irish News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Matt Damon admits he ‘felt like a jerk’ during The Odyssey blunder

The upcoming blockbuster from Sir Christopher Nolan is an adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek epic.

Drudge Report

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· Jul 6, 2026

AI Actor to Make Movie Debut...

AI Actor to Make Movie Debut... (First column, 3rd story, link) Related stories:Controversial Tilly Norwood...

The West Australian

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· Jul 1, 2026

Secret recordings reveal what Matt Wright told police and family after fatal Outback Wrangler helicopter crash

Outback Wrangler host Matt Wright praised the selfless actions of pilot Sebastian Robinson during a police interview just three days after the chopper crash that killed his Netflix costar Chris ‘Willow’ Wilson.

MovieGuide

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· Jun 23, 2026

‘Pioneer, Neighbor, Friend’: The Real-Life Story Behind This LITTLE HOUSE Character

Netflix’s LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE blended fact and fiction to create their version of Dr. George Tann. “He’s the first person...

Tucker Carlson

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· Jun 22, 2026

Tucker: “The Whole Story Is Bizarre”

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