Director Christopher Nolan's much-awaited film, The Odyssey, has finally hit the screens. The grand epic based on the Greek mythological tale of Odysseus hit theatres worldwide on July 17, 2026 and has drawn massive industry excitement for its staggering scale. The film is reportedly mounted on a budget of USD 250 million and shot in six countries with custom IMAX 70mm cameras. Meanwhile, the cast salaries have now surfaced online. It is reported that the lead actor, Matt Damon, took home the highest paycheque, while the rest of the cast accepted a pay cut to work with the ace director, a common practice in Hollywood.

On Friday night, Mr. Chow, the iconic Beverly Hills restaurant that has been serving dishes like scallion pancakes and velvet chicken to Hollywood’s film fraternity since 1974, hosted a special pre-Oscars gathering. Several noted names from the film industry attended the party. (All Pics/ AFP)