Several high-profile films premiered Tuesday at the Venice Film Festival, according to the Associated Press, including Alex Gibney's documentary "Musk," a nearly four-hour portrait of Elon Musk examining his power and influence. Also debuting were "Bunker," a psychological thriller starring Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem, and a new drama from Casey Affleck. The premieres drew attention as part of the festival's slate of prominent screenings in Venice, Italy.

Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman attended the Los Angeles premiere of "Practical Magic 2" on August 31, 2026, at the Directors Village. The two Oscar winners told the AP they view the original 1998 film differently today, saying the sequel helped heal old wounds. The original received mixed reviews and modest box office results upon release but has since become a cult favorite, embraced by a new generation who discovered the romantic comedy through social media clips, according to the Associated Press.

Nigerian media entrepreneur and EbonyLife Group CEO Mo Abudu joined leading figures from global cinema, including George Clooney, at the inaugural Lumière Summit in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France. According to Leadership newspaper, the high-level gathering was co-chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, and brought together filmmakers, government officials, studio executives, and creators to discuss the film industry.

Actress Ellen Burstyn, now in her 90s, spoke to The Associated Press at the Venice Film Festival about playing Marilyn Monroe in a new 17-minute short film directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal. The film, titled "Flesh Impact," imagines Monroe at 100 years old and is having its world premiere on Monday. Burstyn said Gyllenhaal proposed the unusual casting idea during a visit to her apartment, and the veteran actress reflected on the role alongside her long career in movies.

Actors Bonko Khoza and his wife have announced that they are expecting their second child, sharing the news through a stunning beach photo shoot. The couple's joyful announcement highlights their growing family.

Marc Cucurella, a new signing for Real Madrid from Chelsea for €55 million, has expressed his willingness to take on the defensive responsibilities for teammate Vinicius Junior. His arrival at the Santiago Bernabeu has sparked interest in how he will collaborate with Vinicius Jr. on the field.