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Tesla's Experiment: Ambition, Safety Failures, Human Cost

Elon Musk, who this week topped Forbes' Billionaires list for the second year in a row, is on course to become the world's first trillionaire. On top of his extreme wealth, Musk is bound to remain in the spotlight due to his polarizing views, including his active support for Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany party.

Faked Photographs Before the Digital Era

A tool of endless potential or a technology that threatens democracy via deepfakes? While AI-generated imagery has made its way into our everyday lives, its impact on society is still being explored. The exhibition "Fake!

Odds and Upsets at the 98th Academy Awards

Every year, ahead of the Oscars, movie geeks get to act like sports fans, discussing the Academy Award "race," talking odds and percentages, debating which films and which stars are frontrunners in the cinema Olympics. The 98th Academy Awards, which will be held on Sunday, March 15, have all the makings of an epic Oscar showdown.

Michelangelo: Artist, Image, and Hidden Stories

From God reaching out to give Adam the spark of life on the sweeping Sistine chapel ceiling fresco to a grieving Mary holding the limp body of her son Jesus in her lap, the works of Michelangelo are iconic.

Netflix Acquires Ben Affleck’s AI Filmmaking Company

Hollywood A-lister Ben Affleck says his company InterPositive's AI tools "take out all the logistical, difficult, technical stuff that often gets in the way" of the filmmaking process. Clive Mason/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Clive Mason/Getty Images Netflix is acquiring Ben Affleck's AI-powered filmmaking tool company, InterPositive, for an undisclosed sum.

Why the Hype Around The Devil Wears Prada 2?

When the trailer for "The Devil Wears Prada 2" came out in early February, fans of the Hollywood favorite immediately recognized the familiar faces — seemingly untouched by the passage of more than 20 years.

Tricia Tuttle to Stay as Berlinale Director, With Conditions

Berlin International Film Festival director Tricia Tuttle will remain head of the Berlinale, but must accept certain guidelines, as reported by German press following a crisis meeting held by the Berlin International Film Festival's supervisory board, the Kulturveranstaltungen des Bundes in Berlin (KBB) on Wednesday.

Michelle Yeoh to Receive Berlinale 2026 Honorary Golden Bear

The Berlin International Film Festival is awarding the 2026 Honorary Golden Bear to Academy Award–winning actress Michelle Yeoh, in recognition of her outstanding achievements in film and cinema. The award will be presented at the opening ceremony at the Berlinale Palast on February 12, 2026.

How Two Students Reclaimed Their Stolen Short Film

It sounds like the plot of a screenplay, but it happened to two Berlin film students in real life. Moritz Henneberg and Julius Drost had created an animated short film for their final project at university. "Butty" tells the tale of a household robot that gets kicked out when it can 't do its job properly.

Berlinale Debuts: Bold Films from Afghanistan and Iran

The films couldn't be more different. "No Good Men," by Afghan filmmaker Shahrbanoo Sadat is a feel-good romantic comedy. "Roya," by Iranian director Mahnaz Mohammadi, is a distressing psychological drama.