Month: April 2026

Cannes Annecy Animation Showcase: Animation, Insect Stop Motion, Sci-Fi Cooking, Oscar-nominated Alain Gagnol (Exclusive)

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Cannes Annecy Animation Showcase: Animation, Insect Stop Motion, Sci-Fi Cooking, Oscar-nominated Alain Gagnol (Exclusive)

The Annecy Animation Showcase returns to Cannes’ Marché du Film for another year, highlighting five promising animated works. These ongoing projects from Japan, France and Mexico will bring animation to Cannes. It is a collaboration between Cannes’ Marché du Film and the Annecy Film Festival, which began with Animation Day in 2019 and has continued … Read more

George Harrison’s pre-Beatlemania Illinois retreat is up for sale

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Paul McCartney (left) and George Harrison sit next to each other on the tour bus during the Beatles' American tour, c. 1966

Your support helps us tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to big tech, The Independent is where the stories unfold. Whether we’re investigating the finances of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing The A Word, a new documentary highlighting American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to … Read more

Why Duffy’s Disney documentary will be 2026’s strongest comeback

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This singer was known for his retro-inspired tracks and unique voice.

Your support helps us tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to big tech, The Independent is where the stories unfold. Whether we’re investigating the finances of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing The A Word, a new documentary highlighting American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to … Read more

My toddler threw a toy pig at the piece – which became the inspiration for this guide for little kids in the gallery

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My toddler threw a toy pig at the piece - which became the inspiration for this guide for little kids in the gallery

IIt all started at the Royal Academy. I was trying to see Kerry James Marshall’s magnificent and original paintings, but almost failed. My toddler was trying, and mostly failing, to walk around the gallery space without bumping into anyone’s feet. It got me thinking when he threw a toy pig, like a bowling ball, under … Read more

Gabriela Marcela self-designs a vibrant risotto print studio.

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Glasgow Print Studio by Gabriela Marcella

Designer Gabriela Marcella has transformed an industrial unit in Glasgow into a colorful and practical headquarters for her lithographic printing business. Marchella is the founder of Risotto Studio, which uses the lithographic printing process to create brightly colored stationery and products. Gabriela Marcella converts Glasgow factory into printing studio Marcela, who has been based in … Read more

frog: frog for sale

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frog: frog for sale

In recent years, Frog bandleader Daniel Bateman has cited Mozart, Charlie Parker and Lil Wayne as his biggest influences. What all three have in common is an extremely prolific body of work, which he likens to an addiction. “Once you walk into a place like that, you can’t stop. Great things happen there,” Bateman told … Read more

Valerie burns the silence candle at both ends with a comeback

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Valerie burns the silence candle at both ends with a comeback

“Why am I always defending people who are not in my best interests?” is the question that resonates throughout comebackIn the latest episode of “, Valerie finds herself in the middle of a rough patch as she executive produces and stars in a sitcom while protecting a studio that doesn’t have her best interests at … Read more

Comeback recap: It’s not the end of the world

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Comeback recap: It's not the end of the world

comeback Valerie lights a candle season 3 Episode 5 Editor’s rating 4 stars **** Photo: Erin Simkin/HBO 5 episodes of season 3 comebackwe are still beginning to know about 2026’s Valerie Cherish. Last week, I realized that Val, who took big steps toward becoming a better version of herself in the season 2 finale, is … Read more