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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is introducing a new Oscar category for casting, set to debut at the 98th Academy Awards. This marks the first new competitive category since the best animated feature was added in 2001. The decision follows decades of advocacy for recognizing the essential role of casting in filmmaking.

The official trailer for the Colombian indie film 'Un Poeta' (A Poet) has been released by 1-2 Special. Directed by Simón Mesa Soto, this film premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival and has received positive reviews. The story follows Oscar, a fading poet who mentors a talented teen named Yurlady, but his attempts to introduce her to the poetry scene may not be wise. The film features Ubeimar Rios as Oscar, Rebeca Andrade as Yurlady, and Guillermo Cardona as Efrain, and is described as a funky dark comedy exploring the complexities of artistic pursuits.

Brazilian actor Wagner Moura will star in a new play titled The Trial: Enemy of the People, which will be staged at three European festivals next year. This production is a modern adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's classic play, focusing on contemporary political and environmental issues. Moura is also being considered for an Oscar nomination for his role in the film The Secret Agent. This marks the first joint production of the festivals since their establishment two years after World War II.

Forty years ago, the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) dominated the gaming markets in Japan and the US, but in Europe, the Sega Master System emerged as a technologically superior alternative. Released in Japan in 1985 as the Sega Mark III, the Master System was overshadowed by the NES in key markets, despite its advanced capabilities and a strong library of games. This historical context highlights the competitive landscape of the gaming industry during the mid-to-late 1980s.