Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1191, Third Crusade: Saladin's garrison surrenders to Philip Augustus, ending the two-year siege of Acre. In 1470, The Ottomans capture Euboea. In 1493, Hartmann Schedel's Nuremberg Chronicle, one of the best-documented early printed books, is published. In 1932, Monte Hellman, American director and producer (died 2021) was born. In 1948, Ben Burtt, American director, screenwriter, and sound designer was born. In 1955, Timothy Garton Ash, English historian and author was born. In 1974, Gregory Shane Helms, American professional wrestler was born. In 1981, Pradeepan Raveendran, Sri Lankan director, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 2012, Hamid Samandarian, Iranian director and playwright (born 1931) passed away. In 2024, Tonke Dragt, Dutch children's writer and illustrator (born 1930) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Timothée Chalamet invokes Lord of the Rings with ‘intense’ Dune: Part Three trailer

Metro

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July 8, 2026

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'In Denis we trust!'

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Associated Press

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· Jul 9, 2026

Selfies and epic fashion as 'The Odyssey' hits Paris

Matt Damon, Zendaya, Tom Holland and their co-stars join director Christopher Nolan at the Paris premiere of "The Odyssey." #TheOdyssey #Zendaya #Tom Holland #Matt Damon

Gizmodo

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· Jul 1, 2026

A New ‘Odyssey’ Trailer Focuses on the Battle at Home

Christopher Nolan's epic starring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, and Tom Holland opens July 17.

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· Jul 8, 2026

New Dune 3 trailer sees Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya at war in the epic conclusion to Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi trilogy

New Dune 3 trailer sees Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya at war in the epic conclusion to Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi trilogy

Mashable

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· Jul 8, 2026

Glorious Dune: Part Three trailer teases Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya at war

Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Three hits theaters December 18, 2026.

The Hollywood Reporter

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· Jun 23, 2026

Michael Caine Lends His AI Clone to Voice ‘The Odyssey’ Audiobook

Caine stars in a new audiobook version of Homer's epic poem, released just ahead of Christopher Nolan's film adaptation.

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, []

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Related coverage for "Timothée Chalamet invokes Lord of the Rings with ‘intense’ Dune: Part Three trailer": Associated Press — Selfies and epic fashion as 'The Odyssey' hits Paris. Gizmodo — A New ‘Odyssey’ Trailer Focuses on the Battle at Home. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UbWmUvd6eQviq3wWZHcLYK.jpg — New Dune 3 trailer sees Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya at war in the epic conclusion to Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi trilogy . Mashable — Glorious Dune: Part Three trailer teases Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya at war. The Hollywood Reporter — Michael Caine Lends His AI Clone to Voice ‘The Odyssey’ Audiobook. Variety — ‘The Odyssey’ First Reactions Are Raves for Christopher Nolan’s ‘Astonishing’ Epic and ‘Flawless Filmmaking’: ‘Breathtaking, Bold and Perfection’