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Nolan’s 'The Odyssey' storms the box office with a $264.1 million global debut

NEW YORK (AP) — Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” launched with an estimated $124.5 million in domestic ticket sales and another $139.6 million from overseas, even better than the filmmaker's “Oppenheimer” debut. The weekend tally marked Nolan's best opening since “The Dark Knight Rises” in 2012. Few filmmakers alive could pull off such a starry, big-budget adaptation of Homer’s epic poem. But in a Hollywood where intellectual property rights rule most hits, Nolan turned one of the world’s oldest works of literature into an unlikely summer blockbuster. By comparison, The Walt Disney Co.’s “Moana” landed in a distant second place with $19 million in its third box office weekend.

Not Greek to them. Scholars question Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey'

NEW YORK (AP) — Greek translator Emily Wilson finds the release of Christopher Nolan's film “The Odyssey” both gratifying and unsatisfying. Her 2017 translation of Homer's epic has surged in popularity. Nolan even cited her work as inspiration for the film opening this weekend. However, Wilson feels the movie misses essential themes. She appreciates the increased interest in “The Odyssey” but criticizes the film's omissions and changes. Fellow translator Daniel Mendelsohn also notes Nolan's transformation of Odysseus into a tormented protagonist. Despite her critiques, Wilson recommends seeing the film in theaters for its thought-provoking elements.

10 songs to get hyped for the World Cup final

NEW YORK (AP) — To get in the spirit for the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, The Associated Press has made a themed playlist. The list includes Shakira and Burna Boy's official anthem “Dai Dai,” which blends Afrobeats and Latin rhythms. Andrea Bocelli, David Guetta, Megan Thee Stallion and EJAE also contribute with “DNA (More Than A Game).” Classics like Ricky Martin's “La Copa de la Vida” and Shakira's “Waka Waka” are featured, too. These tracks capture the excitement and unity of the World Cup, making them perfect for match day.

Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami, US Marshals Service tells AP

Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested by federal authorities in Miami. Brady McCarron, a spokesperson for the U.S. Marshals Service, told The Associated Press that the brothers were taken into custody on a sealed warrant. British prosecutors announced late Saturday they were seeking the extradition of the brothers on rape and sex trafficking charges. The offenses are alleged to have occurred between July 2010 and August 2017, the Crown Prosecution Service said in a statement. The pending charges in the United Kingdom accused the brothers of abusing women in an area north of London, where they grew up. Their lawyers had said they denied the allegations.

Brenda Fricker, the first Irish actress to win an Oscar, for 'My Left Foot,' dies at 81

LONDON (AP) — Brenda Fricker, who became the first Irish woman to win an Academy Award for her role as Bridget Fagan Brown in the 1989 film “My Left Foot,’’ has died. She was 81. Her agent, Phil Belfield, says the Irish character actor died Thursday night in Dublin after a period of ill health. Fricker became the first Irish woman to win an Academy Award in 1990 for best supporting actress for her portrayal of the determined mother of Christy Brown, who was born with cerebral palsy and could control only his left foot. Daniel Day-Lewis, who played Christy Brown, won the award for best actor.

Movie Review: In Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey,' an ancient epic is reborn

The authorship of Homer's epic poem, dated to the 7th or 8th century BC, is complex. But no one could question the maker of Christopher Nolan's “The Odyssey,” an earthy, existential epic that ravishingly melds the storytelling of antiquity with contemporary IMAX-sized bravado. “The Odyssey” is rarely not transfixing, and it’s a ripping adventure story, besides. At the least, it’s the definitive big-screen adaptation of one of the oldest tales of humankind. Nolan’s first film shot entirely with IMAX cameras doesn’t skimp on grandiosity, but it works surprisingly well as a simpler, human-sized tale.

License revoked for boarding school in Utah where Paris Hilton says she was abused as a teen

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah revoked another campus license on Friday for the boarding school where Paris Hilton said she was abused as a teenager. The announcement Friday marks a major victory in the hotel heiress’ yearslong effort to get the school shut down. The Utah Department of Health and Human Services’ decision cites a multitude of noncompliance citations in 2026 for the Provo Canyon School’s Provo campus, including not protecting “a client from potential harm or acts of violence." The school’s director of business development says they do not agree with the decision. Earlier this month, the state revoked the license for the school's other campus in Utah.

How a young Alabama man has become a leading — and booming — opera voice

MUNICH, Germany (AP) — Nicholas Brownlee has risen to the top of the opera world with his powerful bass-baritone voice. His journey began with a love for opera and a desire to tackle Wagner’s challenging music. Initially, his teacher advised him to wait until his voice matured. Now, at 37, Brownlee is celebrated for his performances as Wotan in Wagner’s operas. Critics praise his resonant voice and stage presence. Although his career is mostly in Germany, U.S. opera houses are taking notice. Brownlee balances his demanding roles with a variety of performances, ensuring his voice remains strong and versatile.