Margot Robbie to star in female-centric ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’

Robbie, the star of “Suicide Squad” and “I, Tonya,” is to head a female-driven “Pirates” movie which is in the early stages of development, a source with knowledge of the project said on Friday. It marks the latest bid by Hollywood to re-imagine classic movies by casting women in the lead roles, including the 2016 … Read more

Louvre Museum prepares to reopen, minus the Mona Lisa melee

With many foreign tourists not expected back for months, and strict social distancing measures in place, the post-outbreak Louvre that opens on July 6 is likely to be a more serene experience than usual. Workers this week were putting the final touches on preparations at the former palace on the banks of the Seine that, … Read more

Paris’s Orsay museum reopens to smaller crowds with eye on finances

The museum can usually attract up to 15,000 visitors a day during the summer months, but with France’s borders still closed to many foreign tourists and with social distancing in place, its daily capacity has now been cut to 5,000. “The crisis has hit the cultural world very hard. Our revenue shortfall will be significant. … Read more

Biodegradable grass fresco in Geneva marks U.N.’s 75th anniversary

Saype, who was born Guillaume Legros, created the “World In Progress” fresco to remind present generations of their duty to the future and to nature. It depicts two children kneeling in a circle surrounded by animals, as they draw a tree. “Through children one can express deep thoughts, but in a lighter and poetic way. … Read more