Nouvelles

01 july 2026

  • Books

    Nohée Book Prize 2026 :Three Finalists Chosen by Senior Readers as a Literary Prize Celebrating Memory, Transmission, and Human Connections

    After six months of reading, discussion, and careful deliberation, the readers of the Nohée Reading Club have revealed the three finalists for the seventh edition of the Prix du Livre Nohée, a literary award that has quietly established itself as one of France's most distinctive prizes devoted to intergenerational storytelling. Announced on July 1, 2026, the shortlist reflects the values that have defined the award since its creation in 2020: celebrating novels that...

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01 july 2026

  • Disney+

    X-Men '97 Season 2 Review: Time Travel, Apocalypse and Outstanding Storytelling

    For many long-running franchises, nostalgia has become a shortcut rather than a creative ambition. *X-Men ’97* continues to prove that revisiting a beloved franchise doesn’t necessarily mean replicating the past. After a remarkable first season that reignited enthusiasm for Marvel’s mutants, Season 2 arrives with the confidence of a series that knows exactly what it wants to be. Instead of falling back on familiar territory, it takes on one of the...

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01 july 2026

  • Festivals

    Japan Expo 2026: A forward-looking festival that places people, inclusion, and culture at the heart of its 25th anniversary

    While this twenty-fifth edition impresses with the richness of its video game programming, it also illustrates the profound evolution of Japan Expo, which over the years has become a true cultural laboratory where the various facets of contemporary Japanese society come together. The days when the event was essentially limited to manga and anime are now a thing of the past. In 2026, the event fully embraces the new challenges facing the entertainment industry, as well as those...

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01 july 2026

  • Exhibition

    Japan Expo 2026: Video games are more than ever the beating heart of Europe’s largest festival dedicated to Japanese culture

    From July 9 to 12, 2026, the Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center will host the twenty-fifth edition of Japan Expo, a particularly symbolic anniversary for an event that, over the course of a quarter-century, has become the European benchmark for Japanese culture. With over 154,000 m² of exhibition space, twelve stages, nearly 916 exhibitors, more than 670 events, approximately 500 expected guests, and attendance projected to exceed 230,000 visitors, the festival is reaching...

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01 july 2026

  • Hasbro

    Hasbro Celebrates Halloween Early with Three New Star Wars: The Black Series Halloween Figures

    Hasbro is embracing the spooky season months ahead of Halloween with the unveiling of three brand-new additions to its popular Star Wars: The Black Series Halloween collection. Announced on July 1, 2026, the latest wave introduces Halloween-inspired versions of the Mon Calamari, Togruta, and Tusken Raider, giving collectors fresh takes on recognizable Star Wars species while preserving the premium quality and presentation that have made The Black Series one of Hasbro's flagship...

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