Disney and 20th Century Fox's 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' successfully launched the summer movie season, earning $77 million in ticket sales during its opening weekend.

A group of developers from New Zealand has successfully landed a movie deal with 20th Century Fox. This marks a significant achievement for the Kiwi creative industry, bringing their project to a major Hollywood studio.

Barcelona has commemorated the influential editor and writer Josep M. Castellet with a plaque placed on the Eixample house where he lived, honoring his key role in Catalan and Spanish cultures of the latter half of the 20th century.

The Dão railway line in Portugal, which played a crucial role in bringing the industrial revolution to Tondela in the 20th century, has now been repurposed as a popular ecotrail.

Petr Nutil's new book, "Čas vrahů" (Time of Murderers), depicts the rise of cold bureaucracy of death in the 20th century, particularly in Germany, where it gained power gradually through small compromises and the silent majority. The book contrasts this with authentic stories of humanity.

The article commemorates the bicentennial of Portugal's Constitutional Charter, emphasizing the importance of not judging it through the political lens of the 20th century.

The article details the life of Barbra Streisand, born in Brooklyn on April 24, 1942, and her journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the 20th century's greatest icons.

Stephen J. Ross's new book, "The Secret War Against Hate," explores the racist and anti-Semitic groups that emerged in the latter half of the 20th century in America and the spy network that worked to dismantle them.

These articles explore the city of Vienna during the period around 1900. They likely delve into the cultural, social, or historical aspects of the Austrian capital at that significant time.

An article detailing the decline of Iran, then known as Persia, in the early 20th century, highlighting the extent of its collapse where state officials were paid in bricks from demolished public buildings.

Franz Kafka, who died in 1924 at age 40, led a seemingly mundane life as a clerk in a Prague office, yet his literary work is considered among the most exciting prose of the 20th century.

Reports recount the tragic events of the Titanic disaster, detailing how the ship sank after its fateful collision with an iceberg. This event remains one of the 20th century's greatest maritime tragedies.

A new family biography revives the legend of the 20th century's most mythical sibling group, marked by extreme political commitments and a very British sense of humor.

The world is witnessing the end of the greatest feat of the 20th century in Latin America, although for Cubans the Revolution ended long ago

Reginald Aubrey Fessenden was the first person to transmit sound over radio in the early 20th century, achieving this breakthrough through his method of amplitude modulation of radio waves.

Old horse stables on an Australian country estate have been transformed into a British-style home, adding extra living space and a leisure area to a house built in the early 20th century.

DOUGLAS MacArthur was one of the most famous, but also most controversial American military commanders of the 20th century.

20th Century Studios has acquired the film rights to Jennifer Probst's bestselling romantic comedy novel 'The Marriage Bargain,' with Laura Lekkos set to adapt the screenplay.

An article presents a quiz or information about Béla Bartók, recognizing him as one of the 20th century's most significant composers alongside Franz Liszt.

An examination of the progress made on Agenda 2030, highlighting the alarming phenomena observed since the latter half of the 20th century related to humanity's negative impact on the natural environment, as well as on human life and health.

Aretha Franklin, remembered as one of the most influential American musicians of the 20th century, was the undisputed Queen of Soul and a recipient of eighteen Grammy Awards.

A catastrophic fire in 1937 at the 20th Century Fox studio archive in New Jersey destroyed almost all films made before 1932, erasing a significant portion of Hollywood's early history.

For centuries it was the center of pearl fishing and colonial trade, until its conversion into an oil port in the 20th century.

The article explores the dietary principles of futurist cuisine from the early 20th century, which anticipated modern degustation menus, even if they didn't quite offer rose-perfumed mashed potatoes.

An analysis suggests that current global events, including a Gulf war and an oil spike, are reminiscent of 20th-century geopolitical dynamics, highlighting a return to an "old world" order.

The Faculty of Montenegrin Language and Literature has published Ethem Mandić's book Politics of the Novel – Ideology and Interculturality in the 20th Century South Slavic Novel.

Publicist Pavel Kosatík argues that Czech society still lives more in the mental world created by Edvard Beneš than by Tomáš G. Masaryk, calling Beneš the most controversial and interesting Czech politician of the 20th century.

Before smartphones, the idea of instantly capturing and sending a photo seemed like science fiction. This article details how digital photography took its first steps in the late 20th century, leading to the first mobile phone photo in 1997.

Stanley Schtinter discusses his doc, narrated by Jeremy Irons and debuting at CPH:DOX, and how it "parasitizes the predatory relationship the dominant screen culture encourages people to have with…

Jesper Wung-Sung has had the good idea to change the perspective on one of the 20th century's most admired (and hated) novels.

Η Cypria Auctions διοργανώνει τη δημοπρασία «20th Century Cypriot Art», η οποία θα πραγματοποιηθεί την Πέμπτη 19 Μαρτίου 2026 στις 7:30 μ.μ.

In the early 20th century, dance became a significant aesthetic language in the expression of modern era aspirations.

Miralda celebrates the 40th anniversary of 'Honeymoon Project', reviewing a participatory work that culminated in the symbolic wedding of the two statues in the Arizona desert.

Suffrage, shorter working hours, and better wages were sought by women in North America and Europe at the beginning of the 20th century. A full century later, they have the right to vote,

The revitalization of a 16th-century well has been completed in the courtyard of the Royal Castle in Sanok. The object has regained its historical appearance from the early 20th century.

Volunteering to fight for Latvia's independence, posing as her brother, popularizing vegetarianism at a time when butter and bacon were considered the most valuable products, and leading the Latvian Press Bureau...

Gabriel García Márquez was a Colombian writer and journalist, one of the most prominent authors of the 20th century.

Nepali politician Ganesh Man Singh's work was integral to pro-democracy movements in Nepal in the mid-20th century

The collection, comprising nearly 5,800 works spanning from the 15th to the 20th century, has significantly strengthened Valencia's documentary heritage and expanded resources for the...

An article discusses the drama and opportunity for a sovereign Europe, suggesting that the 20th century could finally close if Europe regains sovereignty over itself, distinguishing this from the sovereignty invoked by forces hindering European unity.

A Serbian professor warns students that the state is 'dying' due to enormous debt, comparing it to absolutist France in the 18th century and occupied France in the 20th century, both saved by citizen resistance.

JOHNNY Cash is one of the most important American artists of the 20th century.

The creators of the exhibition 'Ielu maldos' (Lost in the Streets) invite visitors to experience the museum as a walk through Riga, reflecting on the rapid industrial and political changes of the early 20th century.

Grinding The American Middle Class To Dust Authored by MN Gordon via EconomicPrism.com, The housing market, for much of the 20th century, was the bedrock of the American Dream. Home ownership, and the financial stability it represents, was a sure path to middle-class prosperity. That dream turned to a nightmare for many American families during the epic real estate bubble and subsequent bust in 2008-09. What’s more, in the near two decades that followed, federal monetary policie...

Phoebe Dynevor has been cast in a lead role in 20th Century Studios' adaptation of Emily Henry's bestselling novel 'Beach Read'.

This article explores the similar yet distinct experiences of Latvia and Ukraine in strengthening statehood in the 20th century, particularly their liberation from totalitarian Soviet occupation and the role of sports and national identity.

The article provides a historical overview of the labor movement in Montenegro, detailing the first recorded strike in 1879 in Rijeka Crnojevića and subsequent waves of strikes in the early 20th century.

This article recounts the devastating 1991 Bangladesh Cyclone, one of the deadliest natural disasters of the 20th century, which struck Southeast Asia in late April 1991, killing an estimated 138,000 people and leaving millions homeless.

A historian has highlighted numerous historical inaccuracies in the popular fictional series "Perfect Crown," which is set in a hypothetical Joseon-era royal family despite the era ending in the early 20th century.

Kerasounta (Giresun) in the early 20th century is described as a city that exuded the sea and Europe, incomparable to many cities of the Ottoman Empire, with its core being the Friends' Club or Circle of Kerasounta.

Physicists have been searching for an ideal glass, a theoretical material, since the mid-20th century. American researchers have now used computer modeling to demonstrate what this material, with its unique molecular structure, might be like, despite never being observed in nature.

Vuokko Nurmesniemi, the renowned Finnish designer responsible for some of the 20th century's most iconic fashion designs, passed away last week, leaving behind a lasting legacy.

A German article discusses "Stranger than Fiction," a book by a prominent literary expert that attempts to capture the essence of the 20th century through 30 significant novels, serving as a guide to both renowned and overlooked works.

A new school museum in Jirkov, Czech Republic, located within a housing estate, now features a classroom furnished to resemble one from about 100 years ago.

Bishop Karl Sigurbjörnsson, who passed away in February 2024, left behind a manuscript for an autobiography detailing his upbringing, daily life in mid-20th century Reykjavík, and his years as a priest.

In the 20th century, Switzerland was home to numerous writing instrument manufacturers, but only Caran d’Ache managed to survive. Their success highlights the necessity of constant innovation in a competitive market.

Dailes Theatre in Latvia is set to premiere "Pirmavots" (The Fountainhead), an adaptation of Ayn Rand's influential 1943 novel, directed by Viesturs Kairišs on April 16. The novel is considered one of the most significant literary works of the 20th century.

A profile commemorates Margaret Thatcher, born October 13, 1925, as the United Kingdom's first female prime minister and a highly influential political figure of the 20th century, known for her firm leadership and fundamental changes to Britain.

Iceland remembers the 90th anniversary of one of the 20th century's deadliest fires, which occurred in Keflavík in 1935, claiming ten lives, including seven children, during a Christmas party.

A historical piece recounts the life and impact of Chiang Kai-shek, one of the most prominent politicians of 20th-century Chinese history, who was defeated and exiled by communists.

An article explores a photograph that transformed the understanding of the 20th century by elevating the significance of everyday life.

Historian Tvrtko Jakovina asserted that Croatian museums contain no exhibits about Yugoslavia, a statement made during a gathering discussing the representation of the 20th century in museums.

Josip Kraš, a Croatian trade unionist, communist political activist, and partisan fighter, is remembered as a symbol of the workers' and anti-fascist movement in the first half of the 20th century.

A new exhibition at the Lithuanian National Museum's House of Histories showcases Vilnius through the lenses of two photographers, Stanisław Filibert Fleury from the early 20th century and Parulskis, separated by over a hundred years.

Initial exit polls indicate that the Danish Social Democrats are heading for their worst election result since the early 1900s.

An opinion piece posits that while the 20th century was defined by the geopolitics of oil and natural gas, the 21st century will increasingly be shaped by the geopolitics of electricity in Europe.

The idea for a popular spread, which became a favorite today, originated in the mid-20th century as an alternative to expensive chocolate, offering a completely different taste.

EXCLUSIVE: After driving The Lost Bus to critical acclaim last fall, Oscar-nominee Paul Greengrass has found his next project to maneuver as he is in negotiations to helm the 20th Century thriller…

‘I did it for the people’ says Farbod Mehr, of song drawing lyrics from the work of revolutionary 20th century poet Aref Qazvini A stirring song – sung, apparently, by a young woman, with lyrics…

From the Hitler Youth to “constitutional patriotism”, how Habermas became one of the most important German philosophers of the 20th century.

Atlantic salmon populations in Spanish rivers, particularly Asturias, Cantabria, and Galicia, have drastically declined from thousands in the mid-20th century to just hundreds, prompting fears of their possible extinction.

Cypria Auctions will present the “20th Century Cypriot Art Auction” on Thursday, 19 March 2026 at 7:30 pm at the Cypria / Gallery K premises in Nicosia, bringing together 149 lots that reflect the…

The Battle of Dien Bien Phu was a decisive battle of the First Indochina War and a pivotal event of the 20th century in Southeast Asia, resulting in a humiliating defeat and expulsion for the French in Vietnam.

Album "20th Century Paddy - The Songs of Shane MacGowan", najavljen je 12. marta uz prvi singl obradom pesme Kišna noć u Sohou (A Rainy Night In Soho) u interpretaciji Brusa Springstina

Robert Ludlum (1927–2001) was a renowned American author, celebrated for creating the iconic character Jason Bourne and for his significant contributions to political and spy thrillers in the 20th century.

Ernest Dichter is one of the most important marketing specialists of the 20th century. 80 years ago, the native Viennese founded his infamous institute in the USA.

One of the most powerful musical-stage works of the 20th century gets a new, exciting performance in a ballet production. The Belgrade audience will have the opportunity for the first time to experience Carmina Burana on the 4th.

A Greek article raises concerns about the high smoke potential of modern oil facilities, drawing a comparison to the 1991 Kuwait oil fires, the largest environmental disaster of the 20th century.

Today is International Women’s Day, born in the early 20th century out of labour movements in the US and Europe, protesting against working conditions and demanding voting rights.

She held the office of prime minister longer than any other British politician in the 20th century, setting her country on a right-leaning economic path.

Rosa Luxemburg, a prominent politician and theorist of the early 20th century in Germany, is highlighted for her involvement in the socialist uprising and the continued relevance of her works.

Rip Kirby is one of the most influential detective comics of the 20th century and a masterpiece by the legendary cartoonist Alex Raymond. Created in 1946.

Old Country Roses, designed in 1962 for the British porcelain manufacturer Royal Albert, is considered among the most influential applied art pieces of the 20th century in the field of tableware.

Central Asia is grappling with its dark past of political repression, with traces of Soviet labor camps where politically and ethnically undesirable individuals, including Czechs, were sent in the 20th century.

More poignant than the book, which is quite poignant, was everything I subsequently read about the novel's theme. The short novel "All Those Little Things" is a story about a fragmented identity, but also about kindness.

A mass-produced Phillips 66 map of the San Francisco Bay Area from the mid-20th century is believed to hold the key to solving the Zodiac Killer's Z32 code, potentially revealing one of America's darkest criminal secrets.

(ANSA) - ROMA, 23 FEB - From today until March 19, the exhibition 'Border Affinities. Architecture between Friuli Venezia Giulia and Slovenia' is being held in Ljubljana, an exhibition project that explores the shared languages of architects on both sides of the border during the 20th century, beyond political and ideological barriers. Curated by Luka Skansi and Paolo Nicoloso, with photographs by Roberto Conte and Miran Kambic, the exhibition offers a new perspective on the built heritage of...

London's Tate Modern is exploring how Frida Kahlo became one of the most recognizable artists of the 20th century, in a major exhibition this summer. The post Tate Modern retrospective will trace how Frida Kahlo became global icon appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Canadian experimentalist Isiah Medina’s latest flits between radical and grandiloquent, but deserves close reading and exasperated sighs in equal measure ‘If cinema was a 19th-century dream actualised in the 20th century through chemistry, then the auteur was a 20th-century dream that needs to be actualised in the 21st through digital.” Canadian experimentalist Isiah Medina is hellbent on that task in his latest feature, which almost entirely comprises a troupe of po-faced cineastes declaiming such theory-freighted slogans, and bemoaning what dogs the genuine auteur these days: western-centric power hierarchies, industry racism, the economic exclusion of serious artistic work, the tyranny of language. It’s dense stuff, and staged at an ironic, if not quite playful, remove. Mark Bacolcol plays Clem, a director struggling to finance his next feature in the face of the system. Boyfriend Ez (Kalil Haddad) is an unblinking ideologue, who peps Clem up by telling him: “Be proud: regardless of race, most people don’t like your work.” Collaborators Nico (Jonalyn Aguilar) and March (Charlotte Zhang) are struggling to hurdle the same structural obstacles. A hipster collage in his office juxtaposes Mao’s Cultural Revolution with the title of Armond White’s 2020 book Make Spielberg Great Again. Needless to say it’s not the great white hope Clem is holding out for. Continue reading...

Boating, once an exclusive pastime in Latvia, has transformed over the 20th century into a popular and accessible recreational activity for the general public to enjoy nature.

Since acquiring 20th Century Fox's film library in 2019, Disney has already continued several of its movie franchises, with plans for more in the future.

This article marks the 75th anniversary of the death of Ludwig Wittgenstein, one of the 20th century's most significant philosophers, who passed away on April 29, 1951. It reflects on his enduring legacy.

A new exhibition in New York highlights how books became a meaningful symbol of freedom and democracy for the US, UK, and their allies in the early 20th century, encouraging public donations to supply soldiers with reading material.

Journalist and marketer Petr Nutil's new book, 'Time of Killers: Anatomy of Evil and Hope of the 20th Century,' examines the 20th century as a period that became a stark reminder of inhumanity and brutality.

A unique, fully functional pianola, one of the most interesting musical instruments from the early 20th century, is being presented in Lithuania, offering a rare opportunity to see and hear this piece of music history live.

The article explores the life and work of Ksawery Pruszyński, a figure whose biography reflects the dramatic rhythm of the 20th century and his efforts to keep pace with it.

Greek businessman and politician Thanos Tzimeros shared details about his family's involvement in the silk production industry since the early 20th century.

Emily Henry's popular novel 'Beach Read' is being adapted into a film by 20th Century Studios, with Phoebe Dynevor and Patrick Schwarzenegger set to star.

Director Mario Martone's film 'Fuori' offers an intense portrayal of the life of Goliarda Sapienza, a rebellious and insubordinate Italian writer from the 20th century.

Master poet Necip Fazıl Kısakürek, who took Turkish literature by storm in the 20th century, is once again in the spotlight as his celebrated play “Bir Adam Yaratmak” (“The Creatio...

Historian Francisco Fuster has published the first biography in Spanish of Agustí Calvet, known as Gaziel, a key intellectual figure in Catalonia during the first half of the 20th century.

This article reflects on the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland, a pivotal moment in the late 20th century that brought a political solution to decades of conflict between Catholic and Protestant communities.

The Montenegro Assembly rejected a proposal by the Democratic People's Party (DNP) to display a festive tricolor flag on flagpoles. DNP leader Milan Knežević presented the flag, described as a protected historical symbol from the early 20th century.

This article explores the cultural history of the tanned ideal, tracing its origins to mid-20th century Hollywood. It discusses how tanned skin became associated with vacations, skincare, and sun protection, and the broader implications of this beauty standard.

Marlon Brando, born April 3, 1924, is remembered as an American actor and film icon, widely considered one of the most influential actors of the 20th century, whose career included a shocking incident at the Oscars.

An article provides an introduction to Jürgen Habermas, one of the most influential philosophers and sociologists of the late 20th century, following his recent passing.

An analysis explores the lessons to be learned from the 1973 Yom Kippur War, which triggered one of the 20th century's most significant energy crises.

An exhibition at KBr Fundación MAPFRE showcases 230 works by photographer Walker Evans, tracing his career from the 1920s to the 1970s and highlighting his unique approach to capturing everyday life as a lens for understanding the 20th century.

Archaeological excavations for the reconstruction of Warsaw's Saxon and Brühl Palaces have uncovered several interesting items from the early 20th century at the intersection of Wierzbowa and Fredry streets.

In the early 20th century, cafeterias became prominent dining institutions across the American South, with chains like Morrison's and Luby's operating thousands of locations nationwide before their eventual decline.

Ahead of Greece's upcoming March 25th national holiday, a history quiz has been released to test knowledge of various periods. The quiz covers a wide range of Greek history, from ancient Greece and the Peloponnesian War to the Byzantine era, the 1821 Revolution, and critical moments of the 20th century.

Ivan Šubašić, a Croatian lawyer and politician (1892-1955), is highlighted for his significant role in the turbulent historical events of the first half of the 20th century, having notably avoided execution.

The Hungarian music train, which has been chugging along since the beginning of the 20th century and competing with Europe, and primarily Vienna, was propelled forward by inertia for a surprisingly long time.

Your exclusive first look back inside the world of Runway has arrived, thanks to L’Oréal Paris. The beauty brand has teamed up with 20th Century Studios’ The Devil Wears Prada 2, debuting a custom...

The sacred can first be a memory of the body and only later a matter of reflection and an ingredient of art. In a Gothic cathedral, one of the most radical artists of the 20th century shows us how. Until June 29.

On the occasion of the release of the highly anticipated sequel to the movie 'The Devil Wears Prada' on April 30, 20th Century Studios released a new trailer and the official poster of the...

ARETHA Franklin remains remembered as one of the most influential singers of the 20th century.

The statue of Soviet Marshal Ivan Stepanovich Konev, removed years ago from Interbrigády Square in Prague 6, will be exhibited at the Museum of 20th Century Memory to illustrate communist propaganda.

EXCLUSIVE: After a long career, Jamal Sims is poised to join the small group of top choreographers who find their way into the directing chair.

Although set in the early 20th century, the narrative is far removed from the upheaval of rebellion

António Medeiros e Almeida was one of the great businessmen of the 20th century. The museum was visited by 14,000 people last year, which is considered low.

Today is International Women’s Day, born in the early 20th century out of labour movements in the US and Europe, protesting against working conditions and demanding voting rights.

Lithuania's cultural heritage is rapidly moving into the digital space. This year, the Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania continues and expands significant 16th-20th century collections.

It was created by sculptor Alfred Boucher in 1902 and favored the artistic development of Paris in the 20th century.

Cardinal Eugenio Pacelli was elected Pope Pius XII on March 2, 1939, on the eve of World War II. He was destined to lead the Catholic Church through one of the most challenging periods of the 20th century.

The article discusses the UK Labour party's current political standing and the public's desire for significant political change following a recent by-election, suggesting a shift away from traditional parties.

BAGUIO CITY—The 30th Panagbenga or Baguio Flower Festival Street Dance Parade yesterday doubled as a history lesson, celebrating three decades of goodwill and resilience that helped revive the city’s economy after its second major devastation in the 20th century. Millennial and Gen Z students staged a special dance drama along Session Road and at Burnham

(ANSA) - ROMA, 26 FEB - The Italian Embassy in Kiev and the Italian Cultural Institute announce the continuation of the Italian Classics Film Club, a series dedicated to the most important films of the 20th century directed by the great masters of Italian cinema. The initiative is organized in collaboration with the Molodist International Film Festival in Kiev and aims to offer the Ukrainian public a journey of rediscovery of Italian cinema heritage. The next event will be dedicated to Vittor...

An art exhibition titled 'Ielu maldos' (In the Streets' Labyrinth) is presented, reflecting on the rapid industrial and political changes experienced in Europe during the early decades of the 20th century.

The mysterious and cult author of postmodern literature takes us to the events of the turn of the 20th century. Read more!

The techno-political history of the late 20th century and the first quarter of the 21st century may well be divided into two distinct technological ep.

A 'Dining across the divide' discussion explores the controversial topic of children's smartphone use, with one participant likening its potential harm to tobacco in past decades.