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Global Press Connect provides independent news and analysis on international politics, the economy, and humanitarian developments. © 2026 GlobalPressConnect | GPC.NEWS Founded and operated by Simone Mayer & Helping Hands for Children Foundation Inc. | Los Angeles, California, USA GlobalPressConnect (GPC.NEWS) is an independent international news organization dedicated to delivering accurate, impartial, and timely journalism. Our mission is to provide verified reporting, editorial integrity, and in-depth coverage of global affairs, politics, business, financial markets, technology & AI, entertainment, humanitarian issues, weather, and breaking news. All Rights Reserved. ROBERT PATTINSON MAKES VENICE SPLASH WITH ‘PRIMETIME’ VENICE, Italy, September 7, 2026 — GPC.NEWS — The British actor takes on a provocative new role in Lance Oppenheim’s “Primetime,” a dark examination of television, crime and the blurred boundaries between journalism and entertainment. Robert Pattinson has brought another high-profile premiere to the Venice Film Festival with “Primetime,” director Lance Oppenheim’s provocative new film inspired by the world of televised crime investigations. . Jolie wrote, directed and produced “Without Blood,” adapting the acclaimed novel by Italian author Alessandro Baricco. The film stars Salma Hayek Pinault and Demián Bichir, with Juan Minujín also appearing in the cast. Set against the aftermath of an unidentified war, the story follows a woman confronting a man connected to a violent event from her childhood. Their encounter gradually becomes an exploration of memory, revenge, guilt and the possibility of forgiveness. Rather than concentrating on battlefield action, Jolie places the human consequences of violence at the center of the story — a theme that has appeared repeatedly throughout her work as a filmmaker. LOS ANGELES, September 7, 2026 GPC.NEWS Angelina Jolie’s latest directorial feature, “Without Blood,” is preparing for its long-awaited U.S. theatrical release, bringing the filmmaker’s intimate examination of war, trauma and reconciliation to American audiences. The film will open in U.S. theaters on September 18, following its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2024. Brainstorm Media acquired the U.S. distribution rights.. Ahead of the theatrical release, a special advance screening is scheduled for September 9 at the USC School of Cinematic Arts in Los Angeles, presented in association with Brainstorm Media. Jolie has described “Without Blood” as a story concerned with healing after trauma, while also praising Hayek’s emotionally demanding central performance. The project continues Jolie’s long-standing interest in stories shaped by conflict and its consequences. Her previous directing work includes “In the Land of Blood and Honey,” “Unbroken,” “By the Sea” and “First They Killed My Father.” For Hayek and Jolie, the film also represents another collaboration following their appearance together in Marvel Studios’ “Eternals.” With its September theatrical release approaching, “Without Blood” gives the fall movie season something considerably different from Hollywood's blockbuster spectacles: a deliberately intimate story asking what remains after violence has ended — and whether people carrying its scars can ever truly leave the past behind. Sources: Brainstorm Media, USC School of Cinematic Arts, FilmNation Entertainment, international entertainment reporting | GPC.NEWS by Simone Mayer - Jolie
‘SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY’ RULES BOX OFFICE FOR SIXTH STRAIGHT WEEKEND LOS ANGELES, September 7, 2026 — GPC.NEWS — Tom Holland’s latest Spider-Man adventure continues its extraordinary theatrical run, remaining No. 1 in North America while closing in on one of Hollywood’s biggest domestic box-office records. HOLLYWOOD POSTS STRONGEST SUMMER BOX OFFICE SINCE THE PANDEMIC LOS ANGELES, September 7, 2026 — GPC.NEWS — A blockbuster season led by “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” and Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” has pushed North American summer ticket sales close to pre-pandemic levels, giving Hollywood and theater operators fresh reason for optimism. CHRISTOPHER NOLAN’S ‘THE ODYSSEY’ RECLAIMS GLOBAL BOX-OFFICE CROWN LOS ANGELES, September 7, 2026 — GPC.NEWS — The epic continues its extraordinary theatrical run, topping the worldwide weekend box office and strengthening its position as one of the biggest R-rated films ever released.
ELLEN BURSTYN HONORED WITH LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD IN VENICE VENICE, Italy, September 7, 2026 — GPC.NEWS — The Academy Award-winning actress receives one of the Venice Film Festival’s highest honors, celebrating a remarkable screen career spanning more than six decades. ISUSAN SARANDON SAYS HOLLYWOOD STILL DENIES HER ROLES OVER PALESTINE SUPPORT VENICE, Italy, September 7, 2026 — GPC.NEWS — The Oscar-winning actress says she continues to lose acting opportunities because of her outspoken support for Palestinians, telling reporters at the Venice Film Festival that the professional consequences have not ended. HOLLYWOOD AND BYTEDANCE REACH AI COPYRIGHT AGREEMENT LOS ANGELES — August 18, 2026 — GPC.NEWS Hollywood and ByteDance have reached a new agreement aimed at protecting copyrighted entertainment content from unauthorized use by artificial intelligence systems, marking another significant step in the rapidly evolving relationship between technology companies and the creative industries.
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