Maria Callas Biopic Starring Angelina Jolie at Venice Film Festival

Angelina Jolie stars as Maria Callas in a biopic at the Venice Film Festival, portraying the opera diva's dramatic life and career. The film 'Maria' is directed by Pablo Larrain and is part of a trilogy of movies about iconic women.

Appointment of Fortunato Ortombina as Director of Milan's La Scala Opera House

Fortunato Ortombina named as the new director of Milan's La Scala opera house, ending months of political controversy. He will take over in September.