Elliot Page attends the premiere of The Odyssey with his girlfriend

The alliance between Fortnite and The Odyssey

A few days after the premiere of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey in Mexican cinemas —on July 16—, Epic Games announced a collaboration with its popular video game Fortnite. The film, starring Matt Damon as Odysseus, now comes to the virtual world.

What does the collaboration include?

The online preview shows the Odysseus skin with leather armor, shiny sword and helmet. A pickaxe inspired by the king of Ithaca’s xiphos (inlaid with silver) and a bow-shaped backpack are also added. Also, a graffiti called “King’s Helm” (40 points in competitive cup) and a loading screen of the Trojan War. A second skin represents Agamemnon, played by Benny Safdie.

David Beckham also comes to Fortnite

The former English footballer joins in with an elegant suit and his number 7 shirt from the England National Team.

How to get the Odysseus skin

According to Fortnite, the outfit will go on sale in the digital store at the end of the week, probably on July 17. But it can also be obtained for free through the “Odyssey Cup”, a competitive cup on July 15 at 6:00 p.m. (Mexico time). It will be available on PC, consoles and mobile phones. To win it, players must accumulate points based on their place on the table and eliminations. Those who qualify in their region will receive the rewards automatically.

A second Olmec monolith crosses the ocean

The Colossal Head 4 of Saint Lawrence is now in the Shanghai Museum, China. This was confirmed by the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH). The piece is part of “Sacred Spaces. Civilizations of Ancient Mexico”, an exhibition inaugurated on July 8 that brings together 803 pieces from different regions of the country.

The loan follows the one made in 2024 with the Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum, where the Colossal Head 5 is exhibited. Initially, its return was expected in 2025, but businessman Bernardo Noval indicated on Instagram that it will remain until 2027. The INAH has not issued an official date for that piece.

Return agreed for the end of 2027

The INAH did specify that the Colossal Head 4 and the other pieces will return to Mexico at the end of the exhibition in Shanghai, scheduled for the end of 2027. The release of these monuments—nine in total, originating from Veracruz and Tabasco—generates debate about the balance between cultural dissemination and heritage preservation.

For now, the Olmec colossus joins the long list of Mexican treasures that travel the world, carrying with it the imprint of one of the oldest civilizations in Mesoamerica.

Tribute to Julie Delpy at FICUNAM 16

The French actress, director and screenwriter Julie Delpy will be one of the figures honored at the 16th edition of the UNAM International Film Festival (FICUNAM). During the event, a selection of his works covering different stages of his career will be screened.

Delpy, known for her role in Before Sunrise, will arrive in Mexico as part of the 200 years of diplomatic relations between Mexico and France. The collaboration includes FICUNAM, the French Institute of Latin America (IFAL) and the French Embassy in Mexico.

Activities and recognitions

The tribute includes the presentation of the UNAM Filmoteca Medal, an award created in 1987 that distinguishes figures and institutions that have enriched the world’s cinematographic heritage. Personalities such as the Spanish director Víctor Erice and the French actor and director Mathieu Amalric have also received this medal.

Activities open to the public include a question and answer session after one of the screenings and a master class where Delpy will share reflections on the film industry.

The French ambassador to Mexico, Delphine Borione, will attend the opening ceremony as part of the celebrations for the bicentennial of bilateral relations.

Delpy’s trajectory

Julie Delpy was interested in cinema from the age of 14. He collaborated with filmmakers such as Agnieszka Holland, Jim Jarmusch and Jean-Luc Godard. For Before Nightfall, where he was also a co-writer, he received an Oscar nomination and recognition for his work on the screenplay. As an actress, she received a Golden Globe nomination.