Almost a year on this day, American stand-up comedian Bill Cosby was released from prison on the technicality of an assault case against him. The actor is back on trial&nbsp;again for alleged another sexual assault case but this time of a teenager.&nbsp;

The jury selection began against Cosby at Los Angeles Supreme Court this week over a civil suit slapped on the predator by Judy Huth. She alleges that she was sexually abused at the Playboy mansion in 1975 by Cosby when she was 16 and he was 37. &nbsp;Initially, in her complaint, Huth alleged that she was assaulted in 1974 when she was 15. However, later she changed her claim.&nbsp;

In 2014, Huth had filed the lawsuit when the comedian was facing several charges of sexual assault from several women which got stalled because of an ongoing criminal trial in Pennsylvania. Cosby was convicted of drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand in 2004 by the court.&nbsp;

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Huth in her lawsuit said she and a friend had met Cosby in a park. Days later the actor took them to the Playboy mansion where he assaulted her by, “putting his hand down her pants, and then taking her hand in his hand and performing a sex act on himself without consent”. Though Cosby has admitted to meeting Huth and since 2014 has declined the allegations saying she was not a minor when they met. &nbsp;

Cosby’s legal team has called Huth’s modification of the alleged assault an ambush while the latter’s attorney, Gloria Allred, claimed, “It is a trial by evidence. We believe that the defence was well aware of the fact that the incident at the Playboy mansion occurred in 1975 when Judith Huth was 16 years old before we notified the defence in a court filing in early May.”

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The disgraced actor has several civil suits filed against him by dozens of women, but Huth’s is the first case to reach the trial stage.&nbsp;

It is said that 84-year-old Cosby may not testify for the trial which&nbsp;is expected to run for two weeks.&nbsp;

Almost a year on this day, American stand-up comedian Bill Cosby was released from prison on the technicality of an assault case against him. The actor is back on trial again for alleged another sexual assault case but this time of a teenager.

Almost a year on this day, American stand-up comedian Bill Cosby was released from prison on the technicality of an assault case against him. The actor is back on trial again for alleged another sexual assault case but this time of a teenager. The jury selection began against Cosby at Los Angeles Supreme Court this week over a civil suit slapped on the predator by Judy Huth. She alleges that she was sexually abused at the Playboy mansion in 1975 by Cosby when she was 16 and he was 37. Initially, in her complaint, Huth alleged that she was assaulted in 1974 when she was 15. However, later she changed her claim. In 2014, Huth had filed the lawsuit when the comedian was facing several charges of sexual assault from several women which got stalled because of an ongoing criminal trial in Pennsylvania. Cosby was convicted of drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand in 2004 by the court. Also Read: Bill Cosby is a free man as US Supreme Court declines to review his case Huth in her lawsuit said she and a friend had met Cosby in a park. Days later the actor took them to the Playboy mansion where he assaulted her by, “putting his hand down her pants, and then taking her hand in his hand and performing a sex act on himself without consent”. Though Cosby has admitted to meeting Huth and since 2014 has declined the allegations saying she was not a minor when they met. Cosby’s legal team has called Huth’s modification of the alleged assault an ambush while the latter’s attorney, Gloria Allred, claimed, “It is a trial by evidence. We believe that the defence was well aware of the fact that the incident at the Playboy mansion occurred in 1975 when Judith Huth was 16 years old before we notified the defence in a court filing in early May.” Also Read: Bill Cosby's sex assault trial on June 5 The disgraced actor has several civil suits filed against him by dozens of women, but Huth’s is the first case to reach the trial stage. It is said that 84-year-old Cosby may not testify for the trial which is expected to run for two weeks.

US comedian Bill Cosby is back on trial again for sexually assaulting a teenager

Ukraine can win the war against Russia but it will be a long fight and the conflict must not be allowed to fade out of the news, Hollywood actor Liev Schreiber said on Monday in Davos.

"It's overwhelming how resilient the Ukrainian people are," Schreiber, whose grandfather was of Ukrainian and Polish descent, told Reuters TV on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum.

The actor and director spoke after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy addressed global business leaders in the Swiss resort, pressing countries to ratchet up sanctions against Russia as a warning to others considering using brute force.

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The president's speech kicked off in earnest the four-day meeting that gathers some 2,000 business and economic leaders as well as experts, with Ukraine topping the agenda.

Schreiber, who made the 2005 movie 'Everything is Illuminated'&nbsp;in Ukraine, is best known as protagonist of the series Ray Donovan. He said it was just "a matter of time" that Ukrainians were going to win but the conflict must be kept in the news.

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"This could go on for some time and there's a danger of it fading from the news cycle ... and I think we have to remember that these people are in the fight of their lives right now for values and principles that we share, I think, as Europeans and Americans," he told Reuters TV.

"In terms of what's needed, support, financial support, strategy, reconstruction - all of these things are perfectly suited, I think to the World Economic Forum."

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Ukraine can win the war against Russia but it will be a long fight and the conflict must not be allowed to fade out of the news, Hollywood actor Liev Schreiber said on Monday in Davos.

Ukraine can win the war against Russia but it will be a long fight and the conflict must not be allowed to fade out of the news, Hollywood actor Liev Schreiber said on Monday in Davos. "It's overwhelming how resilient the Ukrainian people are," Schreiber, whose grandfather was of Ukrainian and Polish descent, told Reuters TV on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum. The actor and director spoke after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy addressed global business leaders in the Swiss resort, pressing countries to ratchet up sanctions against Russia as a warning to others considering using brute force. Also Read: Fans laud Harry Styles as he waves Ukraine flag in support at New York concert The president's speech kicked off in earnest the four-day meeting that gathers some 2,000 business and economic leaders as well as experts, with Ukraine topping the agenda. Schreiber, who made the 2005 movie 'Everything is Illuminated' in Ukraine, is best known as protagonist of the series Ray Donovan. He said it was just "a matter of time" that Ukrainians were going to win but the conflict must be kept in the news. Also Read: Billie Eilish, Shawn Mendes, Coldplay sign Global Citizen letter calling for action against poverty "This could go on for some time and there's a danger of it fading from the news cycle ... and I think we have to remember that these people are in the fight of their lives right now for values and principles that we share, I think, as Europeans and Americans," he told Reuters TV. "In terms of what's needed, support, financial support, strategy, reconstruction - all of these things are perfectly suited, I think to the World Economic Forum."

Ukraine can win the war, says American actor Liev Schreiber 

Hollywood actor Woody Harrelson is all set to reteam with director Ruben Ostlund for his next movie 'The Entertainment System is Down'. According to Variety, the Oscar-nominee broke the news during the press conference for Ostlund`s `Triangle of Sadness` at Cannes on Sunday, the morning after the movie world premiered in the competition.

'The Entertainment System is Down'&nbsp;will be a comedy with a sociological edge. The feature project is set onboard a long-haul flight and inspired by Aldous Huxley's dystopian novel 'Brave New World', the outlet reported.

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"In a world controlled by advanced entertainment systems, you have people stuck on a long flight with no screens to look at. I`m curious to see if people will start talking to each other or what will happen," Ostlund previously told Variety in reference to the project.

He further stated that the movie will be like an experimental lab looking at human behaviour from different so-called "air rages" among passengers which he said are "more frequent when economy passengers board through the business class."

Hollywood actor Woody Harrelson is all set to reteam with director Ruben Ostlund for his next movie 'The Entertainment System is Down'. According to Variety, the Oscar-nominee broke the news during the press conference for Ostlund`s `Triangle of Sadness` at Cannes on Sunday, the morning after the movie world premiered in the competition.

Hollywood actor Woody Harrelson is all set to reteam with director Ruben Ostlund for his next movie 'The Entertainment System is Down'. According to Variety, the Oscar-nominee broke the news during the press conference for Ostlund`s `Triangle of Sadness` at Cannes on Sunday, the morning after the movie world premiered in the competition. 'The Entertainment System is Down' will be a comedy with a sociological edge. The feature project is set onboard a long-haul flight and inspired by Aldous Huxley's dystopian novel 'Brave New World', the outlet reported. Also Read: Tom Cruise's 'Mission Impossible 7' full trailer leaked online, Internet goes berserk! "In a world controlled by advanced entertainment systems, you have people stuck on a long flight with no screens to look at. I`m curious to see if people will start talking to each other or what will happen," Ostlund previously told Variety in reference to the project. He further stated that the movie will be like an experimental lab looking at human behaviour from different so-called "air rages" among passengers which he said are "more frequent when economy passengers board through the business class."

Woody Harrelson reuniting with filmmaker Ruben Ostlund for 'The Entertainment System is Down'

American comedian and actor Pete Davidson got his commemorative 'Saturday Night Live' farewell after eight seasons from none other than rap legend Eminem. According to Variety, the rapper made a surprise cameo in a parody of his and Dr Dre’s 1999 hit song ‘Forgot About Dre’.&nbsp;

His appearance for the season 47 finale was part of a cut-for-time musical sketch in tribute to ‘SNL’ producer Lorne Michaels. In the skit, Davidson rapped about the legendary producer’s accomplishments, crediting him for promoting the careers of prominent comedians such as John Belushi, David Spade, Tina Fey and Will Ferrell.&nbsp;

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"So what do you say about a comedy great? Been doing it himself for half a century straight," Davidson raps, mimicking Eminem’s punchy delivery, reported the outlet. Just as Davidson was getting comfy with his imitation, the illustrious rapper comes and shouts at him from off-camera.&nbsp;

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In his classic poker face, Eminem looks at Davidson in question. “It’s another parody, it`s like another tribute or something?” he asks, to which Davidson responds “Yeah, this is like the third one. “Davidson has earlier starred in several Eminem parodies on the show. He recently turned Eminem’s ‘Stan’ into the Santa Claus-inspired ‘Stu’, a sketch that also featured Eminem in a cameo role, as per Variety.

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American comedian and actor Pete Davidson got his commemorative 'Saturday Night Live' farewell after eight seasons from none other than rap legend Eminem. According to Variety, the rapper made a surprise cameo in a parody of his and Dr Dre’s 1999 hit song ‘Forgot About Dre’.

American comedian and actor Pete Davidson got his commemorative 'Saturday Night Live' farewell after eight seasons from none other than rap legend Eminem. According to Variety, the rapper made a surprise cameo in a parody of his and Dr Dre’s 1999 hit song ‘Forgot About Dre’. His appearance for the season 47 finale was part of a cut-for-time musical sketch in tribute to ‘SNL’ producer Lorne Michaels. In the skit, Davidson rapped about the legendary producer’s accomplishments, crediting him for promoting the careers of prominent comedians such as John Belushi, David Spade, Tina Fey and Will Ferrell. Also Read: Comedian Pete Davidson to leave 'Saturday Night Live' after 8 seasons "So what do you say about a comedy great? Been doing it himself for half a century straight," Davidson raps, mimicking Eminem’s punchy delivery, reported the outlet. Just as Davidson was getting comfy with his imitation, the illustrious rapper comes and shouts at him from off-camera. Watch the video here:- Eminem does a skit with Pete Davidson on his last episode of #SNL 📺 pic.twitter.com/F5psnL2LOx — Wave Check🌊 (@thewavecheckk) May 23, 2022 × In his classic poker face, Eminem looks at Davidson in question. “It’s another parody, it`s like another tribute or something?” he asks, to which Davidson responds “Yeah, this is like the third one. “Davidson has earlier starred in several Eminem parodies on the show. He recently turned Eminem’s ‘Stan’ into the Santa Claus-inspired ‘Stu’, a sketch that also featured Eminem in a cameo role, as per Variety. Also Read: Pete Davidson confirms leaving Saturday Night Live, recalls his eight year journey

Eminem makes a surprise cameo on SNL for Pete Davidson's farewell episode

In the first big purchase at the 75th Cannes Film Festival where deals have been going slow, Netflix has closed a deal for the worldwide rights of Emily Blunt starrer Pain Hustlers`, a criminal conspiracy film from David Yates. 
 
According to Variety, an insider has revealed that the pact's amount is in the $&nbsp;50 million range.

'Pain Hustlers` boasts a script by writer Wells Tower, and the film is produced by Lawrence Grey through his Grey Matter Productions banner and Wychwood Pictures. 
 
The film`s logline tells that Blunt will play "a high-school dropout, lands a job with a failing pharmaceutical start-up in a yellowing strip mall in Central Florida. Liza`s charm, guts and drive catapult the company and her into the high life, where she soon finds herself at the centre of a criminal conspiracy with deadly consequences," reported The Hollywood Reporter.

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This deal comes as Netflix has been enduring some headaches of its own, like the drop in subscribers that triggered a stock sell-off, which led to layoffs and mounting scepticism about the streamer, as per Variety.

In the first big purchase at the 75th Cannes Film Festival where deals have been going slow, Netflix has closed a deal for the worldwide rights of Emily Blunt starrer Pain Hustlers`, a criminal conspiracy film from David Yates.

In the first big purchase at the 75th Cannes Film Festival where deals have been going slow, Netflix has closed a deal for the worldwide rights of Emily Blunt starrer Pain Hustlers`, a criminal conspiracy film from David Yates. According to Variety, an insider has revealed that the pact's amount is in the $ 50 million range. 'Pain Hustlers` boasts a script by writer Wells Tower, and the film is produced by Lawrence Grey through his Grey Matter Productions banner and Wychwood Pictures. The film`s logline tells that Blunt will play "a high-school dropout, lands a job with a failing pharmaceutical start-up in a yellowing strip mall in Central Florida. Liza`s charm, guts and drive catapult the company and her into the high life, where she soon finds herself at the centre of a criminal conspiracy with deadly consequences," reported The Hollywood Reporter. Also Read: Comedian Pete Davidson to leave 'Saturday Night Live' after 8 seasons This deal comes as Netflix has been enduring some headaches of its own, like the drop in subscribers that triggered a stock sell-off, which led to layoffs and mounting scepticism about the streamer, as per Variety.

Netflix buys Emily Blunt's film 'Pain Hustlers' at this whopping price

Comedian and actor Pete Davidson is set to bid adieu to 'Saturday Night Live', where he has been a staple for the show's past eight seasons. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Pete had joined the Lorne Michaels sketch comedy as one of its youngest-ever cast members at the age of 20.

His exit is expected to come this weekend, during SNL's season 47 finale which will be hosted by Natasha Lyonne (`Russian Doll`) and feature musical guest Japanese Breakfast. This news of Pete`s departure comes after he recently introduced his new Peacock comedy, `Bupkis`, to Madison Avenue ad buyers at NBCUniversal`s upfront presentation.&nbsp;

The series, inspired by his life, is exec produced by Michaels and the SNL mastermind`s NBCUniversal-based Broadway Video. Davidson, who joined `SNL` in season 20 as a relatively unknown person, has become one of its biggest stars and an internet favourite.&nbsp;

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He`s currently dating Kim Kardashian after the social media star and influencer hosted `SNL` last year.&nbsp;

Comedian and actor Pete Davidson is set to bid adieu to 'Saturday Night Live', where he has been a staple for the show's past eight seasons. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Pete had joined the Lorne Michaels sketch comedy as one of its youngest-ever cast members at the age of 20.

Comedian and actor Pete Davidson is set to bid adieu to 'Saturday Night Live', where he has been a staple for the show's past eight seasons. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Pete had joined the Lorne Michaels sketch comedy as one of its youngest-ever cast members at the age of 20. His exit is expected to come this weekend, during SNL's season 47 finale which will be hosted by Natasha Lyonne (`Russian Doll`) and feature musical guest Japanese Breakfast. This news of Pete`s departure comes after he recently introduced his new Peacock comedy, `Bupkis`, to Madison Avenue ad buyers at NBCUniversal`s upfront presentation. The series, inspired by his life, is exec produced by Michaels and the SNL mastermind`s NBCUniversal-based Broadway Video. Davidson, who joined `SNL` in season 20 as a relatively unknown person, has become one of its biggest stars and an internet favourite. Also Read: Time to say goodbye! 'Riverdale' to end with the seventh season at CW He`s currently dating Kim Kardashian after the social media star and influencer hosted `SNL` last year.

Comedian Pete Davidson to leave 'Saturday Night Live' after 8 seasons

Twelve years since it first premiered, television hit 'Downton Abbey' is back with a second stand-alone film about the fictitious Crawley family and their servants running a sprawling English country estate in the early 20th century.

Set in 1928, 'Downton Abbey: A New Era', released in U.S. cinemas on Friday, sees a film crew arrive at Downton as well as some family members travel to the French Riviera.

"We wouldn`t be coming back... if we didn`t actually get on and enjoy the company of each other`s characters and indeed playing the characters," actor Hugh Bonneville, who plays patriarch Robert Crawley, told Reuters.

The film, directed by Simon Curtis, begins with Crawley`s mother, Lady Violet, played by veteran Maggie Smith, surprising her family with news she has inherited a villa in the south of France from a man she met decades earlier. 
Led by Crawley, the family heads off to visit the property. At the same time, a film crew sets up at Downton Abbey, delighting the staff.

Having a film set within a film set was fun - and a little confusing sometimes, said Michelle Dockery, who plays Lady Mary.

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“I remember a couple of times when I was confused as to who was saying `cut`," she said. "Simon was like `we were still rolling, actually there. It was Hugh that said `cut`."

Newcomer Hugh Dancy plays Jack Barber, director of silent movie 'The Gambler.'

"It was a little daunting because you don`t know what the culture of a show is going to be and... it`s obviously defined by the people involved," Dancy said on joining 'Downton Abbey'.

"And it was exciting because I was just thrilled to be part of it."

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'Downton Abbey' first aired in 2010, going on for six seasons and picking up numerous awards. It gained a huge following in Britain and the United States.

"We`ve had a very good run. I think we`ve been very lucky. We`ve kicked off a lot of careers of young players," writer Julian Fellowes said when asked if another film might follow.

"It`s dangerous to say this, but I think most people who`ve worked on it have had a pretty good time and that feels like enough to me. But we`ll see. I don`t think you can ever tell really." 
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Twelve years since it first premiered, television hit 'Downton Abbey' is back with a second stand-alone film about the fictitious Crawley family and their servants running a sprawling English country estate in the early 20th century.

Twelve years since it first premiered, television hit 'Downton Abbey' is back with a second stand-alone film about the fictitious Crawley family and their servants running a sprawling English country estate in the early 20th century. Set in 1928, 'Downton Abbey: A New Era', released in U.S. cinemas on Friday, sees a film crew arrive at Downton as well as some family members travel to the French Riviera. "We wouldn`t be coming back... if we didn`t actually get on and enjoy the company of each other`s characters and indeed playing the characters," actor Hugh Bonneville, who plays patriarch Robert Crawley, told Reuters. The film, directed by Simon Curtis, begins with Crawley`s mother, Lady Violet, played by veteran Maggie Smith, surprising her family with news she has inherited a villa in the south of France from a man she met decades earlier. Led by Crawley, the family heads off to visit the property. At the same time, a film crew sets up at Downton Abbey, delighting the staff. Having a film set within a film set was fun - and a little confusing sometimes, said Michelle Dockery, who plays Lady Mary. Also Read: From 'Uncharted' to 'Umma': Exciting slate of Hollywood blockbusters releasing on Zee5 soon “I remember a couple of times when I was confused as to who was saying `cut`," she said. "Simon was like `we were still rolling, actually there. It was Hugh that said `cut`." Newcomer Hugh Dancy plays Jack Barber, director of silent movie 'The Gambler.' "It was a little daunting because you don`t know what the culture of a show is going to be and... it`s obviously defined by the people involved," Dancy said on joining 'Downton Abbey'. "And it was exciting because I was just thrilled to be part of it." Also Read: 'Rust' producer says movie will be completed: Reports 'Downton Abbey' first aired in 2010, going on for six seasons and picking up numerous awards. It gained a huge following in Britain and the United States. "We`ve had a very good run. I think we`ve been very lucky. We`ve kicked off a lot of careers of young players," writer Julian Fellowes said when asked if another film might follow. "It`s dangerous to say this, but I think most people who`ve worked on it have had a pretty good time and that feels like enough to me. But we`ll see. I don`t think you can ever tell really."

 'Downton Abbey' returns with a silent movie and a trip to France

Johnny Depp`s ex-wife, Amber Heard, will return to the witness stand on Monday in a defamation trial filled with graphic allegations of physical and emotional abuse from both sides.

Jurors in the case have listened to explicit recordings of the couple`s arguments and testimony about a severed finger, feces in a bed and an alleged sexual assault with a bottle.

Depp, 58, is suing Heard, 36, for $50 million, saying she defamed him when she claimed she was a victim of domestic abuse. Heard has counter-sued for $100 million, arguing Depp smeared her by calling her a liar.

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The 'Pirates of the Caribbean'&nbsp;star testified that he never hit Heard and argued that she was the abuser in their relationship. In early 2015 shortly after their wedding, Heard threw a vodka bottle that cut off the top of Depp`s right middle finger, he said.

In April 2016, Depp said, feces were found in the couple`s bed. One of his security guards testified that Heard told him the feces were left there as a "horrible practical joke gone wrong."

Heard, best known for her role in "Aquaman," has denied severing Depp`s finger and said she only hit him to defend herself or her sister. In tearful testimony about that night, she said Depp assaulted her by inserting a liquor bottle in her vagina while he threatened to kill her.

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Heard has not yet been cross-examined by Depp`s lawyers.

The legal case hinges on a December 2018 opinion piece Heard authored in the Washington Post. The article never mentioned Depp by name, but his lawyer told jurors it was clear Heard was referencing him. The couple`s divorce was finalized in 2017 after less than two years of marriage.

Depp, once among Hollywood`s biggest stars, said Heard`s allegations cost him "everything." A new "Pirates" movie was put on hold, and Depp was replaced in the "Fantastic Beasts" film franchise, a "Harry Potter" spinoff.

Heard`s attorneys have argued that she told the truth and that her opinion was protected free speech under the U.S. Constitution`s First Amendment.

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Closing arguments are scheduled for May 27.

Less than two years ago, Depp lost a libel case against the Sun, a British tabloid that labeled him a 'wife-beater.'&nbsp;A London High Court judge ruled he had repeatedly assaulted Heard.

Depp`s lawyers filed the case in Fairfax County, Virginia, because the Washington Post is printed there. The newspaper is not a defendant.

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Johnny Depp`s ex-wife, Amber Heard, will return to the witness stand on Monday in a defamation trial filled with graphic allegations of physical and emotional abuse from both sides.

Johnny Depp`s ex-wife, Amber Heard, will return to the witness stand on Monday in a defamation trial filled with graphic allegations of physical and emotional abuse from both sides. Jurors in the case have listened to explicit recordings of the couple`s arguments and testimony about a severed finger, feces in a bed and an alleged sexual assault with a bottle. Depp, 58, is suing Heard, 36, for $50 million, saying she defamed him when she claimed she was a victim of domestic abuse. Heard has counter-sued for $100 million, arguing Depp smeared her by calling her a liar. Also read: Why is social media in favour of Johnny Depp in the Amber Heard defamation case? The 'Pirates of the Caribbean' star testified that he never hit Heard and argued that she was the abuser in their relationship. In early 2015 shortly after their wedding, Heard threw a vodka bottle that cut off the top of Depp`s right middle finger, he said. In April 2016, Depp said, feces were found in the couple`s bed. One of his security guards testified that Heard told him the feces were left there as a "horrible practical joke gone wrong." Heard, best known for her role in "Aquaman," has denied severing Depp`s finger and said she only hit him to defend herself or her sister. In tearful testimony about that night, she said Depp assaulted her by inserting a liquor bottle in her vagina while he threatened to kill her. Also read: Key highlights of Amber Heard's testimony: Johnny Depp put his fingers inside me to look for cocaine Heard has not yet been cross-examined by Depp`s lawyers. The legal case hinges on a December 2018 opinion piece Heard authored in the Washington Post. The article never mentioned Depp by name, but his lawyer told jurors it was clear Heard was referencing him. The couple`s divorce was finalized in 2017 after less than two years of marriage. Depp, once among Hollywood`s biggest stars, said Heard`s allegations cost him "everything." A new "Pirates" movie was put on hold, and Depp was replaced in the "Fantastic Beasts" film franchise, a "Harry Potter" spinoff. Heard`s attorneys have argued that she told the truth and that her opinion was protected free speech under the U.S. Constitution`s First Amendment. Also read: Dramatic trial: Amber Heard's friend thrown out of court, Johnny Depp's friend's statement struck from record Closing arguments are scheduled for May 27. Less than two years ago, Depp lost a libel case against the Sun, a British tabloid that labeled him a 'wife-beater.' A London High Court judge ruled he had repeatedly assaulted Heard. Depp`s lawyers filed the case in Fairfax County, Virginia, because the Washington Post is printed there. The newspaper is not a defendant.

Johnny Depp defamation trial resumes Monday with ex-wife Amber Heard on stand

Tom Hardy's got some loyal fans globally.&nbsp;

 
The Hollywood star's sequel to 'Venom' (2018), 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage', is reportedly set to cross making over $200 million at the American box office this weekend. Thus, becoming the second film to achieve this feat in the pandemic era after 'Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings', reports claim.

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On Friday alone, the film raked in $199.7 million--with global collection being $427.3 million--and is expected to cross another $1 million on its home turf, becoming only the second movie to hit the $200-million mark amid Covid-19.&nbsp;

 
'Venom: Let There Be Carnage' was released by Sony Pictures.&nbsp;

 
Yet another movie doing phenomenally well at the box office is Marvel Studios' 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings', with a total earning of $224.2 million in North America (approx, as per reports).&nbsp;

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Interestingly, both 'Shang-Chi' and 'Venom 2' got theaters-only releases, thereby clearly indicating that a theatre-first release is still the only sure-shot way to bring in the big bucks.

 
"There's a growing realization that the exclusive theatrical window works. It's not speculation anymore; it's fact. The only thing that's surprising is that it's surprising to people," Tom Rothman, Sony Motion Picture Group CEO, had previously told a news portal.&nbsp;

 
It is worth noting that Sony Pictures changed the release date of 'Venom 2' following the success of 'Shang-Chi' successful run at the box office in its opening weekend in September, which had surpassed all box-office predictions and went on to become the second-best debut of the pandemic. The first one being Scarlett Johansson's hybrid release, 'Black Widow'.&nbsp;

 
Tom Hardy-led 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage'&nbsp;marked its own record as well: bringing in &nbsp;$90.1 million in its opening weekend, the biggest opening since the start of the pandemic era.

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Tom Hardy's got some loyal fans globally. The Hollywood star's sequel to 'Venom' (2018), 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage', is reportedly set to cross making over $200 million at the American box office this weekend.

Tom Hardy's got some loyal fans globally. The Hollywood star's sequel to 'Venom' (2018), 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage', is reportedly set to cross making over $200 million at the American box office this weekend. Thus, becoming the second film to achieve this feat in the pandemic era after 'Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings', reports claim. Also read: Rajkummar Rao, Patralekhaa's wedding celebrations begin with sweet engagement: Watch On Friday alone, the film raked in $199.7 million--with global collection being $427.3 million--and is expected to cross another $1 million on its home turf, becoming only the second movie to hit the $200-million mark amid Covid-19. 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage' was released by Sony Pictures. Yet another movie doing phenomenally well at the box office is Marvel Studios' 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings', with a total earning of $224.2 million in North America (approx, as per reports). Also read: Box Office: 'Eternals' rules as 'Clifford' secures 2nd spot, 'Dune' third Interestingly, both 'Shang-Chi' and 'Venom 2' got theaters-only releases, thereby clearly indicating that a theatre-first release is still the only sure-shot way to bring in the big bucks. "There's a growing realization that the exclusive theatrical window works. It's not speculation anymore; it's fact. The only thing that's surprising is that it's surprising to people," Tom Rothman, Sony Motion Picture Group CEO, had previously told a news portal. It is worth noting that Sony Pictures changed the release date of 'Venom 2' following the success of 'Shang-Chi' successful run at the box office in its opening weekend in September, which had surpassed all box-office predictions and went on to become the second-best debut of the pandemic. The first one being Scarlett Johansson's hybrid release, 'Black Widow'. Tom Hardy-led 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage' marked its own record as well: bringing in $90.1 million in its opening weekend, the biggest opening since the start of the pandemic era. Also read: Singer Chris Daughtry mourns death of his stepdaughter: 'Hurts so deeply'

Box Office: Tom Hardy's 'Venom 2' & Marvel's 'Shang Chi' are making all the money, globally!

Rapper, actor and comedian Ricarlo Flanagan--known for films like 'Shameless', 'Insecure' and 'Last Comic Standing'--has died at 41.

Flanagan has died over the weekend after contracting COVID-19, his agent, Stu Golfman of KMR Talent has confirmed the news to a global entertainment magazine.&nbsp;

"Ricarlo was truly one of the nicest people on the planet, a wonderful performer and we are heartbroken by the news of his passing," Golfman says in his statement.&nbsp;

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Other details related to his death were not provided.

In a GoFundMe page meant for him to "get him home to his family in Cleveland, Ohio," Flanagan is described as a "loving son, grandson, cousin, nephew, and friend with many amazing talents."

"He brought laughter to every room he walked in," another section of the description states.

Flanagan got into comedy back in 2007, when he discovered a flyer on a telephone pole in Ann Arbor, Michigan, advertising for comedy classes. After the first class itself, Flanagan was determined and began pursuing a career in stand-up comedy.

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In 2015, Flanagan was the semifinalist on the ninth season of Last Comic Standing.

He then went on to appear in 'The Mick', 'The Carmichael Show', 'Insecure', 'The Neighborhood' and 'Kidding'. He also held recurring roles on Showtime's 'Shameless' and the Disney XD show 'Walk the Prank'.

Prior to his death, the comic had landed a film role in thriller 'Emily the Criminal'.

Flanagan was also a rapper who had performed under the name Father Flanagan. He released his debut album, 'Death of Davinchi', in 2010 and his second album came out in 2019's 'An Opus Inspired By Andre Martin'. His latest release was 2020's 'Hope Your Proud'.

On September 27, Flanagan shared on his Instagram that a fourth album, titled 'Both Sides Of The Brain', was slated to release this month.&nbsp;

Three days later, Flanagan tweeted about his COVID-19 detection, writing, "This covid is no joke. I don't wish this on anybody."

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Flanagan's peers have taken to social media to pay their respects to the deceased comic.

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"Ricarlo Flanagan was one of the kindest people I knew. Knew, in past tense. Please take this seriously. Please get vaccinated. Please wear a mask. This isn't about 'freedom'. This is about not wanting to lose people," comedian and YouTuber Steve Hofstetter wrote on Facebook.

 
"This really sucks. One of the most sincere, supportive, and funniest humans I'll ever know. Life isn't fair. Tell your friends you love them," stand-up comic Jeff Horste wrote in his tribute.&nbsp;

Rapper, actor and comedian Ricarlo Flanagan--known for films like 'Shameless', 'Insecure' and 'Last Comic Standing'--has died at 41. Flanagan has died over the weekend after contracting COVID-19, his agent, Stu Golfman of KMR Talent has confirmed the news to a global entertainment magazine.

Rapper, actor and comedian Ricarlo Flanagan--known for films like 'Shameless', 'Insecure' and 'Last Comic Standing'--has died at 41. Flanagan has died over the weekend after contracting COVID-19, his agent, Stu Golfman of KMR Talent has confirmed the news to a global entertainment magazine. "Ricarlo was truly one of the nicest people on the planet, a wonderful performer and we are heartbroken by the news of his passing," Golfman says in his statement. Also read: Richa Chadha deletes Twitter, calls the social media platform 'toxic' Other details related to his death were not provided. In a GoFundMe page meant for him to "get him home to his family in Cleveland, Ohio," Flanagan is described as a "loving son, grandson, cousin, nephew, and friend with many amazing talents." "He brought laughter to every room he walked in," another section of the description states. Flanagan got into comedy back in 2007, when he discovered a flyer on a telephone pole in Ann Arbor, Michigan, advertising for comedy classes. After the first class itself, Flanagan was determined and began pursuing a career in stand-up comedy. Also read: Megan Fox has body issues: I have a lot of deep insecurities In 2015, Flanagan was the semifinalist on the ninth season of Last Comic Standing. He then went on to appear in 'The Mick', 'The Carmichael Show', 'Insecure', 'The Neighborhood' and 'Kidding'. He also held recurring roles on Showtime's 'Shameless' and the Disney XD show 'Walk the Prank'. Prior to his death, the comic had landed a film role in thriller 'Emily the Criminal'. Flanagan was also a rapper who had performed under the name Father Flanagan. He released his debut album, 'Death of Davinchi', in 2010 and his second album came out in 2019's 'An Opus Inspired By Andre Martin'. His latest release was 2020's 'Hope Your Proud'. On September 27, Flanagan shared on his Instagram that a fourth album, titled 'Both Sides Of The Brain', was slated to release this month. Three days later, Flanagan tweeted about his COVID-19 detection, writing, "This covid is no joke. I don't wish this on anybody." This covid is no joke. I don't wish this on anybody. — Ricarlo Flanagan (@FatherFlanagn) October 1, 2021 × Flanagan's peers have taken to social media to pay their respects to the deceased comic. Also read: Kenneth Branagh's 'Belfast' gets UK premiere as Oscar buzz grows "Ricarlo Flanagan was one of the kindest people I knew. Knew, in past tense. Please take this seriously. Please get vaccinated. Please wear a mask. This isn't about 'freedom'. This is about not wanting to lose people," comedian and YouTuber Steve Hofstetter wrote on Facebook. "This really sucks. One of the most sincere, supportive, and funniest humans I'll ever know. Life isn't fair. Tell your friends you love them," stand-up comic Jeff Horste wrote in his tribute.

Ricarlo Flanagan, Shameless actor, dead at 41 after contracting COVID

A glammed up, post teen Britney Spears turns around with mischief in her eyes—teasing the crowd; a classic popstar move—while a sold-out stadium chants her name in unison: ‘Britney! Britney! Britney!’ before the fireworks, and of course, her killer moves take over. Turning back in time, to those early 2000s, through Erin Lee Carr’s introductory montage to ‘Britney Vs. Spears’, was one calculated gesture that guaranteed goosebumps. For Britney fans, and for those who couldn’t see her meteoric rise in the music world.&nbsp;

 
Carr’s motive in this 93-minute-long documentary is loud and clear: cut through the chase and address the elephant in the room—Jamie Spears and his systematic web of callousness and control, allegedly. Of late, reports of this Netflix offering being an exposé of sorts have been keeping the rumourville buzzing. Truth be told: barring a few customary Wikipedia-ish entries at the beginning, Carr does provide an insight into the shockingly lonely world of the biggest pop star America has ever produced. Each claim, outrageous. Each speaker substantiating that claim, appalled.&nbsp;

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‘Britney Vs. Spears’ is essentially a passion project of two women who care deeply about Britney and the patriarchal hangover that has seemingly crippled most of her adult life. Lovers, lawyers, friends who helped, friends who couldn’t... everyone's jumped&nbsp;in to tell their version of what has been a regular occurrence inside the twisted world of Jamie Spears and the famous daughter he has been ripping off of millions; again, allegedly. And, some of the details are heartbreaking—like that one time Britney had to seek permission to buy toys for her kids, her monthly allowance of 8000 USD despite the forced-upon world tours and concerts, and a simple 30-minute drive being labelled as ‘buying independence’. There are questions, and then there are counter questions. Statements like “I didn’t do it,” or “show me a public document with my signature on it” were thrown in every five seconds.&nbsp;

 
Sure, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/britney-spears-lawyer-says-dad-crossed-unfathomable-lines-by-monitoring-her-calls-416487">‘Britney Vs. Spears’</a> is combative, but not unswayed.&nbsp;

 
Call it youthful exuberance or the trauma that we now know she had endured at&nbsp;the hands of her folks, Britney did have her fair share of episodes and reported spats. Most of it is not shown in the documentary (the ‘head shave’ is missing, too), including the recent accusation by her staffers, however untrue.&nbsp;

 
Having said that, Carr and a certain journalist from a musically inclined magazine do unearth damning evidence against the outgoing conservator—hopefully—and just for that, kudos!&nbsp;

 
To perform 248 shows a year—adding some more to the calendar, not by choice, of course!—one has to be pretty incredible at what they do. But, then again, Britney Spears is no ordinary girl. While watching this slightly tainted yet audacious documentary—with strong feminist undertones—a famous quote by Jim Carrey comes&nbsp;to mind, “I think everybody should get rich and famous and do everything they ever dreamed of so they can see that it's not the answer.” This real-life saga is a classic instance of that belief.&nbsp;

'Britney Vs. Spears' is now streaming on Netflix.&nbsp;

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A glammed up, post teen Britney Spears turns around with mischief in her eyes—teasing the crowd; a classic popstar move—while a sold-out stadium chants her name in unison: ‘Britney!

A glammed up, post teen Britney Spears turns around with mischief in her eyes—teasing the crowd; a classic popstar move—while a sold-out stadium chants her name in unison: ‘Britney! Britney! Britney!’ before the fireworks, and of course, her killer moves take over. Turning back in time, to those early 2000s, through Erin Lee Carr’s introductory montage to ‘Britney Vs. Spears’, was one calculated gesture that guaranteed goosebumps. For Britney fans, and for those who couldn’t see her meteoric rise in the music world. Carr’s motive in this 93-minute-long documentary is loud and clear: cut through the chase and address the elephant in the room—Jamie Spears and his systematic web of callousness and control, allegedly. Of late, reports of this Netflix offering being an exposé of sorts have been keeping the rumourville buzzing. Truth be told: barring a few customary Wikipedia-ish entries at the beginning, Carr does provide an insight into the shockingly lonely world of the biggest pop star America has ever produced. Each claim, outrageous. Each speaker substantiating that claim, appalled. ‘Britney Vs. Spears’ is essentially a passion project of two women who care deeply about Britney and the patriarchal hangover that has seemingly crippled most of her adult life. Lovers, lawyers, friends who helped, friends who couldn’t... everyone's jumped in to tell their version of what has been a regular occurrence inside the twisted world of Jamie Spears and the famous daughter he has been ripping off of millions; again, allegedly. And, some of the details are heartbreaking—like that one time Britney had to seek permission to buy toys for her kids, her monthly allowance of 8000 USD despite the forced-upon world tours and concerts, and a simple 30-minute drive being labelled as ‘buying independence’. There are questions, and then there are counter questions. Statements like “I didn’t do it,” or “show me a public document with my signature on it” were thrown in every five seconds. Sure, ‘Britney Vs. Spears’ is combative, but not unswayed. Call it youthful exuberance or the trauma that we now know she had endured at the hands of her folks, Britney did have her fair share of episodes and reported spats. Most of it is not shown in the documentary (the ‘head shave’ is missing, too), including the recent accusation by her staffers, however untrue. Having said that, Carr and a certain journalist from a musically inclined magazine do unearth damning evidence against the outgoing conservator—hopefully—and just for that, kudos! To perform 248 shows a year—adding some more to the calendar, not by choice, of course!—one has to be pretty incredible at what they do. But, then again, Britney Spears is no ordinary girl. While watching this slightly tainted yet audacious documentary—with strong feminist undertones—a famous quote by Jim Carrey comes to mind, “I think everybody should get rich and famous and do everything they ever dreamed of so they can see that it's not the answer.” This real-life saga is a classic instance of that belief. 'Britney Vs. Spears' is now streaming on Netflix.

Britney Vs Spears review: A lonely princess in her hellish castle

If you were watching television in America in the 1970s and ’80s — the old three-network days that now seem as distant as the horse-and-buggy era — you could hardly miss Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker. Upbeat evangelists with the Upper Midwest in their voices, they helped expand Christian broadcasting from a niche into an empire via their PTL satellite network.

 
Even if you missed them in their prime, you couldn’t avoid the spectacle of their downfall — an end-of-the-'80s tabloid scandal involving adultery, hypocrisy and financial shenanigans. In 1989, Jim Bakker was convicted of fraud and sentenced to federal prison. His wife (who had divorced him a few years later) was razzed by talk-show hosts and stand-up comedians across the land for her gaudy makeup, her big hair and her full-throated singing voice. 
“The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” directed by Michael Showalter from a script by Abe Sylvia, tells this story dutifully, following the familiar showbiz biopic sequence of rise, ruin and redemption. We start out in Eisenhower-era Minnesota, where Tammy Faye (<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-toronto-film-festival-jessica-chastain-benedict-cumberbatch-win-big-complete-winners-list-414108">Jessica Chastain</a>) grows up in the shadow of a pious, unsmiling mother (Cherry Jones). When she meets Jim Bakker (<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-andrew-garfield-on-mothers-death-everything-has-changed-nothing-can-prepare-you-for-that-kind-of-cataclysm-413778">Andrew Garfield</a>) at Bible college, it seems like a providential match. 
Jim preaches a version of the prosperity gospel, insisting to his flock that God wants them to be rich. This optimism and the worldly ambition that comes with it appeal to Tammy. A natural performer onstage (and later, on camera), she brings maternal warmth, wholesome sex appeal and relentless good cheer to their itinerant ministry. And puppets, too.

 
Showalter’s film shares its title and its plot with a 2000 documentary by Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato, and also sympathy for its subject. Tammy Faye (who died in 2007) may have been an over-the-top spendthrift and an exhausting media personality, but she was also, these movies insist, sincere in her faith and generous in her view of humanity. Unlike the Revs. Jerry Falwell (Vincent D’Onofrio) and Pat Robertson (Gabriel Olds), powerful allies of her husband, she resisted mixing religion and politics, and defied their anti-feminist, anti-gay, culture-war ideology. 
The documentary version, which includes voice-over narration by RuPaul, understands Tammy Faye as a camp figure, earning both sympathy and ridicule, and emerging with a measure of dignity intact. Showalter and his cast lack the style and the nerve to convey either the wildness of the character and her milieu or the pathos of her story.

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The narrative beats — Tammy Faye’s temptation (in the presence of a hunky record producer played by Mark Wystrach), Jim’s betrayal, Falwell’s treachery — seem almost generic. The performances, while hardly subtle, feel smaller than life. Garfield mugs and emotes with sketch-comedy abandon, and while Chastain tries for more depth and nuance, she is trapped by a literal-minded script and overwhelmed by hair, makeup and garish period costumes. 
The Bakkers were many things to many people: appalling, inspiring, laughable, sad. This movie succeeds in making them dull.

If you were watching television in America in the 1970s and ’80s — the old three-network days that now seem as distant as the horse-and-buggy era — you could hardly miss Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker.

If you were watching television in America in the 1970s and ’80s — the old three-network days that now seem as distant as the horse-and-buggy era — you could hardly miss Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker. Upbeat evangelists with the Upper Midwest in their voices, they helped expand Christian broadcasting from a niche into an empire via their PTL satellite network. Even if you missed them in their prime, you couldn’t avoid the spectacle of their downfall — an end-of-the-'80s tabloid scandal involving adultery, hypocrisy and financial shenanigans. In 1989, Jim Bakker was convicted of fraud and sentenced to federal prison. His wife (who had divorced him a few years later) was razzed by talk-show hosts and stand-up comedians across the land for her gaudy makeup, her big hair and her full-throated singing voice. “The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” directed by Michael Showalter from a script by Abe Sylvia, tells this story dutifully, following the familiar showbiz biopic sequence of rise, ruin and redemption. We start out in Eisenhower-era Minnesota, where Tammy Faye (Jessica Chastain) grows up in the shadow of a pious, unsmiling mother (Cherry Jones). When she meets Jim Bakker (Andrew Garfield) at Bible college, it seems like a providential match. Jim preaches a version of the prosperity gospel, insisting to his flock that God wants them to be rich. This optimism and the worldly ambition that comes with it appeal to Tammy. A natural performer onstage (and later, on camera), she brings maternal warmth, wholesome sex appeal and relentless good cheer to their itinerant ministry. And puppets, too. Showalter’s film shares its title and its plot with a 2000 documentary by Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato, and also sympathy for its subject. Tammy Faye (who died in 2007) may have been an over-the-top spendthrift and an exhausting media personality, but she was also, these movies insist, sincere in her faith and generous in her view of humanity. Unlike the Revs. Jerry Falwell (Vincent D’Onofrio) and Pat Robertson (Gabriel Olds), powerful allies of her husband, she resisted mixing religion and politics, and defied their anti-feminist, anti-gay, culture-war ideology. The documentary version, which includes voice-over narration by RuPaul, understands Tammy Faye as a camp figure, earning both sympathy and ridicule, and emerging with a measure of dignity intact. Showalter and his cast lack the style and the nerve to convey either the wildness of the character and her milieu or the pathos of her story. The narrative beats — Tammy Faye’s temptation (in the presence of a hunky record producer played by Mark Wystrach), Jim’s betrayal, Falwell’s treachery — seem almost generic. The performances, while hardly subtle, feel smaller than life. Garfield mugs and emotes with sketch-comedy abandon, and while Chastain tries for more depth and nuance, she is trapped by a literal-minded script and overwhelmed by hair, makeup and garish period costumes. The Bakkers were many things to many people: appalling, inspiring, laughable, sad. This movie succeeds in making them dull.

‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’ Review: Fall from grace

"Things are easier when you don't care. Nobody gets hurt," moustache man Otis (Asa Butterfield) opines. Remember it. Cherish that line. For the rest of 'Sex Education 3' is laden with, well, sex scenes and nudity Moordale monsters embrace in the wackiest way imaginable. Just the opening sequence alone has about 15-odd couples indulging in hardcore sex: in cars, abandoned toilets (a recurring theme!) and even their parents' bedroom. To think the makers of this Netflix-nurtured show would tame it down over time would be foolish, no?

 
The conflict this season comes in an&nbsp;unexpected form, though. The (erotica) musical fiasco by Lily (Tanya Reynolds) in season 2 led to the exit of their stern headmaster Mr. Groff (Alistair Petrie), and now a new commander-in-chief takes over: a younger, and sharply dressed Hope (Jemima Kirke). Ironically, there's nothing hopeful about her entry into Moordale. As glimpses of it is already shown in the trailer itself, Hope advocates primitive values, and is blatantly traditionalist.&nbsp;

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Big changes happen in little moments, or so the creators reckon. In a commendable move, through a simple scene, Laurie Nunn shows subtle racism that's rampant almost everywhere in the world: two boys wait outside the headmistress' office--one underdog and another, overachiever. Hope mistakes the underdog for the Head Boy. The other student was Black.

Sex Education's secret weapon is, in fact, irony--of time, place and situation. And staying true to its tried-and-tested tropes, the show takes its outrageous yet likeable elements notches higher without being too garish or&nbsp;in-your-face about it. Flawed little humans? Check. Informative interactions around sex and sexuality? Check. Intense moments of grief and heartache? Check.&nbsp;

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To add to that, Netflix and Nunn have pulled every trick from&nbsp;the coming-of-age/erotica book out for their audience to feel satiated and for them, to continue enjoying their uninterrupted success on the streaming site. They win big, figuratively. Timed at almost an hour per episode (and even more, in some cases), this eight-part extension of the original Moordale saga doesn't drain you out or get sluggish at any given point. The surprise elements at regular intervals, sizzling chemistry between personable characters, the cliffhangers...&nbsp;everything's been retained and kept intact by the creators.&nbsp;

If anything, 'Sex Education 3' paves the path for its millions of viewers to have an open-mind about bigger, more relevant topics: like honoring non-binary individuals, geriatric pregnancy, and, of course, the moral conundrums of Young Adult (YA) lives.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-free-guy-review-ryan-reynolds-frustratingly-upbeat-but-we-are-sold%E2%80%A6-somewhat-412707">'Free Guy' review: Ryan Reynolds' frustratingly upbeat, but we are sold… somewhat</a>

Speaking of life and characters, Otis is what&nbsp;Otis does. And, after being habituated to this whack job of a character's nuanced depiction by Asa Butterfield, we don't know if the actor&nbsp;has performed better or poorly--Otis is second nature to him, anyway. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/margot-robbie-sarah-paulson-javier-bardem-celebs-lookalike-colleagues-who-will-leave-you-confused-401563">Emma Mackey</a>, as Maeve, is still an unabashed nihilist, and 'sweet, sweet' Aimee (Aimee Lou Wood) never fails to amuse us with her naivety. Upbeat-y little man Eric Effiong (Ncuti Gatwa) yet again brings in the spunk and sparkle in 'Sex Education' season 3, and his relationship with Adam (Connor Swindells) undergoes an ocean of change. Pretty boy Jackson Marchetti (Kedar Williams-Stirling) is still discovering himself and not succumbing to external pressure (meaning, his moms) and his relationship with Viv (Chinenye Ezeudu) may or may not have soiled.&nbsp;

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All-in-all, frankly, 'Sex Education 3' has an 'American Pie' vibe to it, with gentle reminders of&nbsp;high-school/ teenage dramas we have seen over the years. But, the series sure knows how to capitalize&nbsp;on its relatable nature and not get too cocky about it. Some watch 'Sex Education' for that shocker of a title, and some for sex. We watch it for those who live and breathe the story--hurt, bruised, but marching on regardless. One sex lesson at a time.&nbsp;

"Things are easier when you don't care. Nobody gets hurt," moustache man Otis (Asa Butterfield) opines. Remember it. Cherish that line. For the rest of 'Sex Education 3' is laden with, well, sex scenes and nudity Moordale monsters embrace in the wackiest way imaginable.

"Things are easier when you don't care. Nobody gets hurt," moustache man Otis (Asa Butterfield) opines. Remember it. Cherish that line. For the rest of 'Sex Education 3' is laden with, well, sex scenes and nudity Moordale monsters embrace in the wackiest way imaginable. Just the opening sequence alone has about 15-odd couples indulging in hardcore sex: in cars, abandoned toilets (a recurring theme!) and even their parents' bedroom. To think the makers of this Netflix-nurtured show would tame it down over time would be foolish, no? The conflict this season comes in an unexpected form, though. The (erotica) musical fiasco by Lily (Tanya Reynolds) in season 2 led to the exit of their stern headmaster Mr. Groff (Alistair Petrie), and now a new commander-in-chief takes over: a younger, and sharply dressed Hope (Jemima Kirke). Ironically, there's nothing hopeful about her entry into Moordale. As glimpses of it is already shown in the trailer itself, Hope advocates primitive values, and is blatantly traditionalist. Also read: Scenes From A Marriage EP 1 review: Jessica Chastain & Oscar Isaac infuse 'modern easy' into this old saga Big changes happen in little moments, or so the creators reckon. In a commendable move, through a simple scene, Laurie Nunn shows subtle racism that's rampant almost everywhere in the world: two boys wait outside the headmistress' office--one underdog and another, overachiever. Hope mistakes the underdog for the Head Boy. The other student was Black. Sex Education's secret weapon is, in fact, irony--of time, place and situation. And staying true to its tried-and-tested tropes, the show takes its outrageous yet likeable elements notches higher without being too garish or in-your-face about it. Flawed little humans? Check. Informative interactions around sex and sexuality? Check. Intense moments of grief and heartache? Check. To add to that, Netflix and Nunn have pulled every trick from the coming-of-age/erotica book out for their audience to feel satiated and for them, to continue enjoying their uninterrupted success on the streaming site. They win big, figuratively. Timed at almost an hour per episode (and even more, in some cases), this eight-part extension of the original Moordale saga doesn't drain you out or get sluggish at any given point. The surprise elements at regular intervals, sizzling chemistry between personable characters, the cliffhangers... everything's been retained and kept intact by the creators. If anything, 'Sex Education 3' paves the path for its millions of viewers to have an open-mind about bigger, more relevant topics: like honoring non-binary individuals, geriatric pregnancy, and, of course, the moral conundrums of Young Adult (YA) lives. Also read: 'Free Guy' review: Ryan Reynolds' frustratingly upbeat, but we are sold… somewhat Speaking of life and characters, Otis is what Otis does. And, after being habituated to this whack job of a character's nuanced depiction by Asa Butterfield, we don't know if the actor has performed better or poorly--Otis is second nature to him, anyway. Emma Mackey, as Maeve, is still an unabashed nihilist, and 'sweet, sweet' Aimee (Aimee Lou Wood) never fails to amuse us with her naivety. Upbeat-y little man Eric Effiong (Ncuti Gatwa) yet again brings in the spunk and sparkle in 'Sex Education' season 3, and his relationship with Adam (Connor Swindells) undergoes an ocean of change. Pretty boy Jackson Marchetti (Kedar Williams-Stirling) is still discovering himself and not succumbing to external pressure (meaning, his moms) and his relationship with Viv (Chinenye Ezeudu) may or may not have soiled. All-in-all, frankly, 'Sex Education 3' has an 'American Pie' vibe to it, with gentle reminders of high-school/ teenage dramas we have seen over the years. But, the series sure knows how to capitalize on its relatable nature and not get too cocky about it. Some watch 'Sex Education' for that shocker of a title, and some for sex. We watch it for those who live and breathe the story--hurt, bruised, but marching on regardless. One sex lesson at a time.

Sex Education 3 review: Wilder sexual urges, bolder tropes this time round

“There were all these lists of who's the favourite character on the show or who was the best-looking character, and I was always the ugliest, the least attractive,” Dev Patel, BAFTA-winning actor (for ‘Lion’) said in a recent interview.

“There were all these lists of who's the favourite character on the show or who was the best-looking character, and I was always the ugliest, the least attractive,” Dev Patel, BAFTA-winning actor (for ‘Lion’) said in a recent interview. However—now basking in the glory of his critically acclaimed film ‘The Green Knight’, set to release in India on August 27—those days of judgement over his looks seem to be a thing of the past. And he agrees, hopefully. In an exclusive interview with WION, the British actor talks about losing himself in the process of getting the nuances of Sir Gawain—his character in ‘The Green Knight’—right, how director David Lowery’s vision was of paramount importance to the script and he ‘trusted’ it completely, and why there’s a little bit of him in this modern retelling of Sir Gawain’s story. Excerpts from the interview: ‘I could draw a lot of parallels with my journey in this industry; being ambitious and trying to balance my life’ For Patel, preparing for the role meant letting David Lowery (‘The Old Man & the Gun’, ‘A Ghost Story’) take charge of how he would portray Sir Gawain on screen, and he went with it with utmost faith. “For me in a way, that was really David's process you mine was a process of real submission and trust in him as a as the visionary that he is. But you could see what the way he was approaching the sets and the costumes that kind of like was cranked ever so slightly differently, you know, so there was a familiarity to the world, but also, it kind of had a kind of slightly more modern composition to the way he was capturing this stuff, and how we were able to move and talk and there was a looseness to it, that I was like, Wow, this is awesome!” Dev Patel tells us. “You know, I split it, particularly for me in the way I was kind of talking, I was kind of throwing it away, like I would in a very modern piece I wasn't, you know, putting as much weight on the words. And I asked what I spoke to him about, it's like, how should we do this? How do I do and he's like, no, we're just kind of trying to exist and bring as much truth as possible. And it's a testament to him, he's kind of managed to strike this balance, I think a lot of story and tales around this era, they focus on the clashing of swords, or whatever that is, you know, but this is focusing on the more psychological journey aspects of the story. In a way, it's, it's far more complex in it, and it really does more justice to the complexities of this poem, and kind of the questioning of fate and ambition and the chivalry code of the time. You know, particularly for me, as a young actor, you know, I could draw a lot of parallels with my, you know, my journey in this industry, and, you know, being ambitious and trying to balance my life and, and, you know, the ego and masculinity, all of that stuff, you know, I could see all the threads in,” says the actor about his part in getting the nuances of his character right. With a 7.5 IMDb rating and 88 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes, Dev Patel seems to have gotten it right. ‘I was trembling on my horse, I was cold and wet and damp; it was a physical process’ Dev Patel’s penchant for perfection is palpable, and, ‘The Green Knight’ would give us a glimpse of that, again. When asked if the horses, weaponry and the overall feel on the set contributed to his performance, Patel was quick to add, “Completely! I mean, they extends we went to, you know, David, you know, we have the entire crew trudging in valleys, through streams and rivers, and when making provides police systems to get camera equipment up, and like, you know, just to get the shot, but it really, I said, every frame is a painting in this film, you look at it, and it's just like, there was never a moment where I was, I didn't even have a great scene partner and you know, Joel (Edgerton), and all the rest of the team or you're just in this costume, and it makes you sit differently stand differently.” But, the British actor—all of 31 now—sees certain facets of his persona, his own journey as a young man in Hollywood, in David Lowery’s ‘The Green Knight’. He shares with WION, before wrapping up. “A lot of this is about a young man romanticizing this knightly quest, and then all of a sudden, very quickly realizing how brutal nature can be and how humbling he gets humbled by it, his ego at the start of the film is totally bashed from him very quickly. And I felt that I was trembling you know, on my horse, I was cold and wet and damp and it was a physical process and you know, David's films really explored time in a beautiful way. And as a performer you know, you rarely get to feel time you know, in scenes because it you know, there's a exposition and there's an editor's hands that really comes in but and this was the way we shot this that David kind of sits and lets the scene really play out sometimes, you know, really just puts you in a spot and like, Is that okay? Now you try and get out of the situation. Your hands and legs are tight.”

Exclusive! Dev Patel: ‘The Green Knight’ embodies my own journey in Hollywood

After ‘Luke Cage’ famed actor Mike Jolter joined the star cast of Lionsgate’s upcoming thriller, ‘The Plane’—in which Gerard Butler and Victoria’s secret model Kelly gale play important roles—it has now been confirmed that Yoson An is the latest addition to the already stellar star cast.

 
An is famous for Disney’s live-action ‘Mulan’.

 
Directed by Jean-François Richet, ‘The Plane’ stars Butler as Brodie Torrance, who, after successfully landing his storm-damaged aircraft in hostile territory, finds himself threatened by militant pirates who want to take the plane and its passengers hostage.

 
On the other hand, Colter will essay the role of Louis Gaspare: a calm, ex-military man being extradited to Canada on charges of homicide when the plane crash lands on a dangerous remote island.

 
An will play the role of Dele—the first officer on that ill-fated flight.&nbsp;

 
‘The Plane’ production work is underway in Puerto Rico at the moment.

After ‘Luke Cage’ famed actor Mike Jolter joined the star cast of Lionsgate’s upcoming thriller, ‘The Plane’—in which Gerard Butler and Victoria’s secret model Kelly gale play important roles—it has now been confirmed that Yoson An is the latest addition to the already stellar star cast.

After ‘Luke Cage’ famed actor Mike Jolter joined the star cast of Lionsgate’s upcoming thriller, ‘The Plane’—in which Gerard Butler and Victoria’s secret model Kelly gale play important roles—it has now been confirmed that Yoson An is the latest addition to the already stellar star cast. An is famous for Disney’s live-action ‘Mulan’. Directed by Jean-François Richet, ‘The Plane’ stars Butler as Brodie Torrance, who, after successfully landing his storm-damaged aircraft in hostile territory, finds himself threatened by militant pirates who want to take the plane and its passengers hostage. On the other hand, Colter will essay the role of Louis Gaspare: a calm, ex-military man being extradited to Canada on charges of homicide when the plane crash lands on a dangerous remote island. An will play the role of Dele—the first officer on that ill-fated flight. ‘The Plane’ production work is underway in Puerto Rico at the moment.

Yoson An, of Disney’s ‘Mulan’, joins Gerard Butler on ‘The Plane’

On Tuesday, Sophia Bush, the ‘One Tree Hill’ star shared the exciting news on her Instagram account, posting a picture of now-fiancé Grant Hughes getting down on one knee to pop the question to her on a boat during their getaway at Lake Como in Italy.

On Tuesday, Sophia Bush, the ‘One Tree Hill’ star shared the exciting news on her Instagram account, posting a picture of now-fiancé Grant Hughes getting down on one knee to pop the question to her on a boat during their getaway at Lake Como in Italy. “So it turns out that being your favorite person's favorite person is the actual best feeling on planet Earth 💫 #YES,” Bush made the announcement with this caption for the romantic photo. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sophia Bush (@sophiabush) × “Thank you to @comoclassicboats and @bottega53 for helping my favorite human plan the most incredible, moving surprise of my life. My heart. It bursts,” she continued. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sophia Bush (@sophiabush) × The day before their engagement, Bush posted the first-ever pictures of her businessman partner Hughes on her Instagram acocunt, documenting a boat ride they took together while touring Italy. “DREAM*BOAT / 💫," she captioned the Monday post, which included some pictures of her as well as solo shots of her beau and a selfie. "Thoughtful travel, advised by @jessicamalatyrivera. Thoughtful fashion that's #peopleandplanet inclusive by @aguabyaguabendita + @fashionkind_ 🌎.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sophia Bush (@sophiabush) × Check out here other pictures from the romantic getaway here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sophia Bush (@sophiabush) × View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sophia Bush (@sophiabush) × View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sophia Bush (@sophiabush) ×

Sophia Bush, ‘One Tree Hill’ star, gets engaged

When strong, powerful women sashay along in Dior dresses, with hopelessly expensive wine in hand while between frank conversations about their sexually liberated selves—‘Pack my vibrator!’—you are subconsciously trained to think: ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians’! But the CEO of Elite World Group, Julia Haart, one of the biggest model management companies around, is no former-socialite-turned-reality television star and didn’t know the Hiltons of Hollywood, either. In her own words, an education-less Haart was married into a fundamentalist Jewish family at a tender age, to a husband she didn’t love, and with four kids, she eventually leaves behind her then family home to make something of herself: at 43!&nbsp;

 
Eight years later, Julia Haart becomes the CEO of a multi-subsidiary million-dollar brand. ‘My Unorthodox Life’ is a dive deep into Haart’s life circa 2020-21, with occasional rewind backs to how she shunned her past rigged with ‘too many rules’ and the journey she wishes to take with her new partner Silvio Scaglia.&nbsp; 
Batsheva—the eldest of four—has one foot in her orthodox community and the other, in the modern chasm her mother introduces her to. One sequence in particular encapsulates the 27 YO’s dilemma: a very well-groomed Batsheva can be seen arguing with her stringent yet affable husband Ben to let her wear pants, forbidden in their religion. The stark contrast between Haart Sr.’s world and that of Ben’s is palpable. Her mother urges her to be bold and shatter the self-imposed boundaries of her older self—and even leave her husband—Bat (as she is lovingly called) refuses both. The dust from the past is yet to settle in here, we reckon.&nbsp;

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Perhaps the most ‘out there’ character is the Standford-tutee Miriam Haart. In ‘My Unorthodox Life’, Miriam, 20, and the second youngest in the family, is bi-sexual, a first for many around her, and has no qualms about displaying her most intimate moments on camera, with a crew inside. She has been away from Monsey, New York—a safe haven for fundamentalist Jews, they claim—far too long to care, her mother reasons… or justifies? Juggling Stanford homework and a plethora of romantic interests (and Momma’s ‘yes ma’am’ duties) unabashedly is Miriam’s forte. Sass sans drama seems to be this Gen Z’s aesthetic.

 
The grips of cultural conditioning seem to be the tightest around Haart boys (also, Hendler from their father’s side) Shlomo and Aron. At 24, Shlomo is still immune to the appeals of female touch. “Oh! We were just thinking about you,” his sister Bat exclaims. “Why? Were you watching ‘The 40-Year-Old Virgin’?” he jokes. The tug of war between the two boys—in all fairness, Shlomo slightly more contemporary than his 14 YO brother Aron—and the rest of the family to drag them out of their supposed misery is part heartbreaking and part funny. Yet, the collective love these men have for what their mother stands up for—both good and the crass—is what makes them real (by reality TV standards).

 
Robert Brotherton’s the Chief Operating Officer of Elite and Julia’s best friend of five years. If Julia and the other women shepherd in the spices in right amount for the reality show to be a hit on Netflix (it’s already at Number 2 in Lebanon we hear), then Robert’s raunchy jokes and chirpy demeanor gives it a smooth landing. Touché!

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The fundamentalist Judaism that Julia goes gung-ho about is deprived of a fair, eagle view in ‘My Unorthodox Life’. We do not question the ‘why’; just demand a ‘how’.&nbsp;

 
A while back, a similar-titled-but-not-similar-fashioned miniseries ‘Unorthodox’ had popped up on Netflix where a Hasidic Jewish woman in Brooklyn, Esther (played by a fantastic Shira Haas), brought forward the sense (and level) of patriarchal mindset this community exhibits. The in-depth research—adapted from a book, ‘Unorthodox: The Scandalous Rejection of My Hasidic Roots’—around the central theme and its various facets—the clothes, Yiddish language, the whole charade—took that series notches higher by sheer means of its crisp, matter-of-factly content. This series is more noise and less smell.

&nbsp; 
Julia Haart’s hedonistic persona, coupled with her very luxurious lifestyle and a penchant for grandiosity, makes ‘My Unorthodox Life’ an entertaining extravaganza. But, given the fact that she has turned her life had a superhero-esque U turn and rmoved herself from a setting that is plagued with oppression, it is criminal that Julia Haart didn’t harp on that.&nbsp;

 
Could the personable Haarts be the new queens of reality TV—now that the Kardashians have officially retired—no! Is the intent there? Hell, yes! Julia Haart may be the matriarch of a Rabbi-free household now, sitting pretty in her throne trying to fight ‘nepotism’ debates around her: ahem! But no one can discredit her struggles and the subsequent rise—to the very top! And, to that, we say, “shalom shalom!” &nbsp;

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'My&nbsp;Unorthodox Life' is streaming on Netflix.&nbsp;

When strong, powerful women sashay along in Dior dresses, with hopelessly expensive wine in hand while between frank conversations about their sexually liberated selves—‘Pack my vibrator!

When strong, powerful women sashay along in Dior dresses, with hopelessly expensive wine in hand while between frank conversations about their sexually liberated selves—‘Pack my vibrator!’—you are subconsciously trained to think: ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians’! But the CEO of Elite World Group, Julia Haart, one of the biggest model management companies around, is no former-socialite-turned-reality television star and didn’t know the Hiltons of Hollywood, either. In her own words, an education-less Haart was married into a fundamentalist Jewish family at a tender age, to a husband she didn’t love, and with four kids, she eventually leaves behind her then family home to make something of herself: at 43! Eight years later, Julia Haart becomes the CEO of a multi-subsidiary million-dollar brand. ‘My Unorthodox Life’ is a dive deep into Haart’s life circa 2020-21, with occasional rewind backs to how she shunned her past rigged with ‘too many rules’ and the journey she wishes to take with her new partner Silvio Scaglia. Batsheva—the eldest of four—has one foot in her orthodox community and the other, in the modern chasm her mother introduces her to. One sequence in particular encapsulates the 27 YO’s dilemma: a very well-groomed Batsheva can be seen arguing with her stringent yet affable husband Ben to let her wear pants, forbidden in their religion. The stark contrast between Haart Sr.’s world and that of Ben’s is palpable. Her mother urges her to be bold and shatter the self-imposed boundaries of her older self—and even leave her husband—Bat (as she is lovingly called) refuses both. The dust from the past is yet to settle in here, we reckon. Perhaps the most ‘out there’ character is the Standford-tutee Miriam Haart. In ‘My Unorthodox Life’, Miriam, 20, and the second youngest in the family, is bi-sexual, a first for many around her, and has no qualms about displaying her most intimate moments on camera, with a crew inside. She has been away from Monsey, New York—a safe haven for fundamentalist Jews, they claim—far too long to care, her mother reasons… or justifies? Juggling Stanford homework and a plethora of romantic interests (and Momma’s ‘yes ma’am’ duties) unabashedly is Miriam’s forte. Sass sans drama seems to be this Gen Z’s aesthetic. The grips of cultural conditioning seem to be the tightest around Haart boys (also, Hendler from their father’s side) Shlomo and Aron. At 24, Shlomo is still immune to the appeals of female touch. “Oh! We were just thinking about you,” his sister Bat exclaims. “Why? Were you watching ‘The 40-Year-Old Virgin’?” he jokes. The tug of war between the two boys—in all fairness, Shlomo slightly more contemporary than his 14 YO brother Aron—and the rest of the family to drag them out of their supposed misery is part heartbreaking and part funny. Yet, the collective love these men have for what their mother stands up for—both good and the crass—is what makes them real (by reality TV standards). Robert Brotherton’s the Chief Operating Officer of Elite and Julia’s best friend of five years. If Julia and the other women shepherd in the spices in right amount for the reality show to be a hit on Netflix (it’s already at Number 2 in Lebanon we hear), then Robert’s raunchy jokes and chirpy demeanor gives it a smooth landing. Touché! The fundamentalist Judaism that Julia goes gung-ho about is deprived of a fair, eagle view in ‘My Unorthodox Life’. We do not question the ‘why’; just demand a ‘how’. A while back, a similar-titled-but-not-similar-fashioned miniseries ‘Unorthodox’ had popped up on Netflix where a Hasidic Jewish woman in Brooklyn, Esther (played by a fantastic Shira Haas), brought forward the sense (and level) of patriarchal mindset this community exhibits. The in-depth research—adapted from a book, ‘Unorthodox: The Scandalous Rejection of My Hasidic Roots’—around the central theme and its various facets—the clothes, Yiddish language, the whole charade—took that series notches higher by sheer means of its crisp, matter-of-factly content. This series is more noise and less smell. Julia Haart’s hedonistic persona, coupled with her very luxurious lifestyle and a penchant for grandiosity, makes ‘My Unorthodox Life’ an entertaining extravaganza. But, given the fact that she has turned her life had a superhero-esque U turn and rmoved herself from a setting that is plagued with oppression, it is criminal that Julia Haart didn’t harp on that. Could the personable Haarts be the new queens of reality TV—now that the Kardashians have officially retired—no! Is the intent there? Hell, yes! Julia Haart may be the matriarch of a Rabbi-free household now, sitting pretty in her throne trying to fight ‘nepotism’ debates around her: ahem! But no one can discredit her struggles and the subsequent rise—to the very top! And, to that, we say, “shalom shalom!” 'My Unorthodox Life' is streaming on Netflix.

My Unorthodox Life series review: Fanaticism, fashion, frill—in that order!

Hollywood actress Judy Greer will play the female lead in an independent feature film, ‘LA Bound’, claim reports.&nbsp;

 
The film is based on a small-town high school football star and how he ruins his college scholarship to shift base to Los Angeles to become an actor, and pay tribute to his late sister’s passion for creative arts.&nbsp;

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As per reports, the film’s written and directed by Chris McGowan.&nbsp;

 
Greer, who will play Carol Berry opposite Brec Bassinger in ‘LA Bound’, will soon be seen in the highly anticipated sequel to 2018 hit film ‘Halloween’—titled ‘Halloween Kills’. &nbsp;Just like the previous installment, the upcoming sequel’s been co-written and directed by David Gordon Green.&nbsp;

Hollywood actress Judy Greer will play the female lead in an independent feature film, ‘LA Bound’, claim reports. The film is based on a small-town high school football star and how he ruins his college scholarship to shift base to Los Angeles to become an actor, and pay tribute to his late sister’s passion for creative arts.

Hollywood actress Judy Greer will play the female lead in an independent feature film, ‘LA Bound’, claim reports. The film is based on a small-town high school football star and how he ruins his college scholarship to shift base to Los Angeles to become an actor, and pay tribute to his late sister’s passion for creative arts. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Judy Greer (@missjudygreer) × As per reports, the film’s written and directed by Chris McGowan. Greer, who will play Carol Berry opposite Brec Bassinger in ‘LA Bound’, will soon be seen in the highly anticipated sequel to 2018 hit film ‘Halloween’—titled ‘Halloween Kills’. Just like the previous installment, the upcoming sequel’s been co-written and directed by David Gordon Green.

‘27 Dresses’ actor Judy Greer to headline indie film ‘LA Bound’

The latest addition to the cast of dark comedy ‘The Menu’ is ‘Downsizing’ actress Hong Chau. The film will also see actors Anya Taylor-Joy and Ralph Fiennes in lead roles.&nbsp;

 
‘The Menu’ has been co-written by Will Tracy and Seth Reiss and will be directed by Mark Mylod, suggest reports.&nbsp;

 
The film follows a couple who visits an up-scale, exclusive restaurant on a remote island where decorated chef (to be played by Ralph Fiennes) prepares a delicious tasting menu. ‘The Menu’ has reportedly been described as a dark comedy-psychological thriller set in an outlandish culinary culture.&nbsp;

 
Adam McKay, who has won an Oscar for ‘Best Adapted Sreenplay’ in 2016 for ‘The Big Short’, among other nominations, will be backing the project under his Hyperobject Industries banner along with Betsy Koch.&nbsp;

 
Meanwhile, Hong Chau has just wrapped up Darren Aronofsky's next 'The Whale'. She will also be seen in Kelly Reichardt’s next 'Showing Up'. 
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The latest addition to the cast of dark comedy ‘The Menu’ is ‘Downsizing’ actress Hong Chau. The film will also see actors Anya Taylor-Joy and Ralph Fiennes in lead roles.

The latest addition to the cast of dark comedy ‘The Menu’ is ‘Downsizing’ actress Hong Chau. The film will also see actors Anya Taylor-Joy and Ralph Fiennes in lead roles. ‘The Menu’ has been co-written by Will Tracy and Seth Reiss and will be directed by Mark Mylod, suggest reports. The film follows a couple who visits an up-scale, exclusive restaurant on a remote island where decorated chef (to be played by Ralph Fiennes) prepares a delicious tasting menu. ‘The Menu’ has reportedly been described as a dark comedy-psychological thriller set in an outlandish culinary culture. Adam McKay, who has won an Oscar for ‘Best Adapted Sreenplay’ in 2016 for ‘The Big Short’, among other nominations, will be backing the project under his Hyperobject Industries banner along with Betsy Koch. Meanwhile, Hong Chau has just wrapped up Darren Aronofsky's next 'The Whale'. She will also be seen in Kelly Reichardt’s next 'Showing Up'.

‘Downsizing’ actor Hong Chau joins cast of dark comedy ‘The Menu’

Hollywood actor William Smith, who has played the roles of bikers, brawlers, cowboys and tough guys in films and television shows like ‘Laredo’, ‘Rich Man, Poor Man’ and ‘Any Which Way You Can’ has died at the age of 88.&nbsp;

 
The actor’s wife, Joanne Cervelli Smith, said he died on Monday at the Motion Picture &amp; Television Country House and Hospital in the Woodland Hills section of Los Angeles. However, she declined to reveal the cause of death.&nbsp;

 
Smith, who has 300-odd acting jobs to his credit, was a popular face in the film and television industry in the 1960s, 70s and 80s. He was popular for his chiseled face, well-groomed moustache and bulging biceps. &nbsp;

 
He played the role of bare-knuckle boxer Jack Wilson, who tussled with Clint Eastwood in an epic brawl in ‘Any Which Way You Can’, one of the highest-grossing movies of 1980. “It has to be one of the longest two-man fights ever done on film without doubles,” Smith had said in an interview for the 2014 book ‘Tales From the Cult Film Trenches’.&nbsp;

 
The actor played Texas Ranger Joe Riley in both the seasons of NBC’s western series ‘Laredo’ from 1965 to 1967. He then went on to play Anthony Falconetti, the arch rival of the central family in the 1976 ABC miniseries ‘Pich Man, Poor Man’ and had also returned for its sequel. William Smith took on the role of Detective James ‘Kimo’ Carew in the final season of the original ‘Hawaii Five-O’ on CBS in 1979 and 1980.&nbsp;

 
Born in Columbia, Smith started his acting career at the tender age of eight and played small, uncredited roles in the 1940s films that included ‘The Ghost of Frankenstein’ and ‘A Tree Grows in Brooklyn’.&nbsp;

 
Smith then would become an elite discus thrower at UCLA, a martial-arts black belt and a champion arm-wrestler. 
The actor had also served in the Korean War and took up small parts in television shows throughout 1950s before landing a regular role as a police sergeant in the 1961 ABC series ‘The Asphalt Jungle’. Another on-screen brawl that Smith would be remembered for was with Rod Taylor as a bodybuilder in the 1970 film ‘Darker Than Amber’. He would also play Arnold Schwarzenegger's father in 1982-released ‘Conan the Barbarian’ after being considered for the titular role, and a Soviet general in 1984's ‘Red Dawn’.

 
William Smith is survived by his wife of 31 years and two children: a son named William E. Smith III and a daughter named Sherri Anne Cervelli.&nbsp; 
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Hollywood actor William Smith, who has played the roles of bikers, brawlers, cowboys and tough guys in films and television shows like ‘Laredo’, ‘Rich Man, Poor Man’ and ‘Any Which Way You Can’ has died at the age of 88.

Hollywood actor William Smith, who has played the roles of bikers, brawlers, cowboys and tough guys in films and television shows like ‘Laredo’, ‘Rich Man, Poor Man’ and ‘Any Which Way You Can’ has died at the age of 88. The actor’s wife, Joanne Cervelli Smith, said he died on Monday at the Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital in the Woodland Hills section of Los Angeles. However, she declined to reveal the cause of death. Smith, who has 300-odd acting jobs to his credit, was a popular face in the film and television industry in the 1960s, 70s and 80s. He was popular for his chiseled face, well-groomed moustache and bulging biceps. He played the role of bare-knuckle boxer Jack Wilson, who tussled with Clint Eastwood in an epic brawl in ‘Any Which Way You Can’, one of the highest-grossing movies of 1980. “It has to be one of the longest two-man fights ever done on film without doubles,” Smith had said in an interview for the 2014 book ‘Tales From the Cult Film Trenches’. The actor played Texas Ranger Joe Riley in both the seasons of NBC’s western series ‘Laredo’ from 1965 to 1967. He then went on to play Anthony Falconetti, the arch rival of the central family in the 1976 ABC miniseries ‘Pich Man, Poor Man’ and had also returned for its sequel. William Smith took on the role of Detective James ‘Kimo’ Carew in the final season of the original ‘Hawaii Five-O’ on CBS in 1979 and 1980. Born in Columbia, Smith started his acting career at the tender age of eight and played small, uncredited roles in the 1940s films that included ‘The Ghost of Frankenstein’ and ‘A Tree Grows in Brooklyn’. Smith then would become an elite discus thrower at UCLA, a martial-arts black belt and a champion arm-wrestler. The actor had also served in the Korean War and took up small parts in television shows throughout 1950s before landing a regular role as a police sergeant in the 1961 ABC series ‘The Asphalt Jungle’. Another on-screen brawl that Smith would be remembered for was with Rod Taylor as a bodybuilder in the 1970 film ‘Darker Than Amber’. He would also play Arnold Schwarzenegger's father in 1982-released ‘Conan the Barbarian’ after being considered for the titular role, and a Soviet general in 1984's ‘Red Dawn’. William Smith is survived by his wife of 31 years and two children: a son named William E. Smith III and a daughter named Sherri Anne Cervelli.

Actor William Smith, who brawled with Clint Eastwood and Rod Taylor on screen, dies

Hollywood stars Joel McHale and Victoria Justice have been signed to play primary characters in the upcoming comedy movie ‘California King’. According to an entertainment and lifestyle website, the film’s story is an amalgamation of strong friendships, mattresses and a kidnapping plan that goes horribly wrong.

 
‘California King’, which marks the feature directorial and writing debut of Eli Stern—who has won several accolades for his short films ‘Whiskey Sour’ and ‘Shanghai Sour’—also stars Travis Bennett and Jimmy Tatro in pivotal roles.&nbsp;

 
The film is going to be produced by Jonathan Glickman and Dan Kagan of Glickmania and Vanishing Angle's Matt Miller.

 
Joel McHale was last seen in ‘Happily’ while Vitoria Justice was last seen in ‘Trust’. Both the films released in March of 2021.&nbsp; 
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Hollywood stars Joel McHale and Victoria Justice have been signed to play primary characters in the upcoming comedy movie ‘California King’. According to an entertainment and lifestyle website, the film’s story is an amalgamation of strong friendships, mattresses and a kidnapping plan that goes horribly wrong.

Hollywood stars Joel McHale and Victoria Justice have been signed to play primary characters in the upcoming comedy movie ‘California King’. According to an entertainment and lifestyle website, the film’s story is an amalgamation of strong friendships, mattresses and a kidnapping plan that goes horribly wrong. ‘California King’, which marks the feature directorial and writing debut of Eli Stern—who has won several accolades for his short films ‘Whiskey Sour’ and ‘Shanghai Sour’—also stars Travis Bennett and Jimmy Tatro in pivotal roles. The film is going to be produced by Jonathan Glickman and Dan Kagan of Glickmania and Vanishing Angle's Matt Miller. Joel McHale was last seen in ‘Happily’ while Vitoria Justice was last seen in ‘Trust’. Both the films released in March of 2021.

Victoria Justice, Joel McHale to star in comedy movie ‘California King’

Hollywood actor Matt Damon is curruntly spending time at Cannes Film Festival for his new movie 'Stillwater' screening.&nbsp; 
 
During his Cannes Film Festival masterclass, Matt got candid about how he had turned down the lead role in the mega-blockbuster 2009 movie 'Avatar'.&nbsp;

 
As per Deadline, he explained how director James Cameron offered him 10 per cent of the movie’s profits. The movie was a blockbuster and went on to gross $2.8 billion globally. 
 
Recalling that, he said, “I was offered a little movie called 'Avatar', James Cameron offered me 10% of it,” he joked. “I will go down in history… you will never meet an actor who turned down more money.”

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By telling the reason behind why he turned down the movie, James said he was busy filming the 'Jason Bourne' movie. The role ended up going to Sam Worthington, who is onboard for the sequels.&nbsp; 
 
He also shared the reaction of John Krasinski&nbsp;after he told the 'Avatar' story to him.&nbsp;To which 'The Office' actor replied, “Nothing would be different in your life if you had done 'Avatar', except you and me would be having this conversation in space.” 
 
Meanwhile, Damon teared up at Cannes as his film 'Stillwater' received&nbsp;a standing ovation. The&nbsp;movie was screened under the out-of-competition section.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-matt-damon-tears-up-at-cannes-as-his-film-stillwater-recieves-a-standing-ovation-396995"> Read more here.</a>

Hollywood actor Matt Damon is curruntly spending time at Cannes Film Festival for his new movie 'Stillwater' screening. During his Cannes Film Festival masterclass, Matt got candid about how he had turned down the lead role in the mega-blockbuster 2009 movie 'Avatar'.

Hollywood actor Matt Damon is curruntly spending time at Cannes Film Festival for his new movie 'Stillwater' screening. During his Cannes Film Festival masterclass, Matt got candid about how he had turned down the lead role in the mega-blockbuster 2009 movie 'Avatar'. As per Deadline, he explained how director James Cameron offered him 10 per cent of the movie’s profits. The movie was a blockbuster and went on to gross $2.8 billion globally. Recalling that, he said, “I was offered a little movie called 'Avatar', James Cameron offered me 10% of it,” he joked. “I will go down in history… you will never meet an actor who turned down more money.” Rehana Maryam Noor' to 'Memoria': Asian movies at the Cannes Film Festival 2021 By telling the reason behind why he turned down the movie, James said he was busy filming the 'Jason Bourne' movie. The role ended up going to Sam Worthington, who is onboard for the sequels. He also shared the reaction of John Krasinski after he told the 'Avatar' story to him. To which 'The Office' actor replied, “Nothing would be different in your life if you had done 'Avatar', except you and me would be having this conversation in space.” Meanwhile, Damon teared up at Cannes as his film 'Stillwater' received a standing ovation. The movie was screened under the out-of-competition section. Read more here.

Matt Damon turned down the lead role in ‘Avatar’, crazy money!

Hollywood actress Samara Weaving will co-star in the upcoming movie 'Chevalier de Saint-Georges' along with Kelvin Harrison Jr. The film will be directed by Stephen Williams based on an original script by Stefani Robinson. 'Chevalier de Saint-Georges' is the real-life period drama on Joseph Bologne, the Chevalier de Saint-Georges, who’s also known as Black Mozart.&nbsp;

 
Bologne was the illegitimate child of a plantation owner and a slave who was then educated in France and became a fencing master, which also turned out to be his entrée into France’s high society. He ascended to the upper echelons of Marie Antoinette's Paris society with music and opera until a scandal dragged him down.&nbsp;

 
According to a report by an American entertainment portal, Weaving will essay the role of Marie-Josephine, a woman who seeks creative fulfillment away from her empty, loveless marriage and defies her controlling husband to become the voice of Bologne's opera.&nbsp;

 
The movie’s being produced by Ed Guiney and Andrew Lowe of Element Pictures along with Robinson and Dianne McGunigle.

 
Weaving, who burst onto mainstream Hollywood with 2019 hit ‘Ready or Not’, will next star in ‘Snake Eyes’ also starring Henry Golding, Andrew Koji, Ursula Corbero and Iko Uwais.

 
The actor will also feature in Oscar-winning director Damian Chazelle's ‘Babylon’ and the English remake of French comedy ‘The Valet’. 
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Hollywood actress Samara Weaving will co-star in the upcoming movie 'Chevalier de Saint-Georges' along with Kelvin Harrison Jr. The film will be directed by Stephen Williams based on an original script by Stefani Robinson.

Hollywood actress Samara Weaving will co-star in the upcoming movie 'Chevalier de Saint-Georges' along with Kelvin Harrison Jr. The film will be directed by Stephen Williams based on an original script by Stefani Robinson. 'Chevalier de Saint-Georges' is the real-life period drama on Joseph Bologne, the Chevalier de Saint-Georges, who’s also known as Black Mozart. Bologne was the illegitimate child of a plantation owner and a slave who was then educated in France and became a fencing master, which also turned out to be his entrée into France’s high society. He ascended to the upper echelons of Marie Antoinette's Paris society with music and opera until a scandal dragged him down. According to a report by an American entertainment portal, Weaving will essay the role of Marie-Josephine, a woman who seeks creative fulfillment away from her empty, loveless marriage and defies her controlling husband to become the voice of Bologne's opera. The movie’s being produced by Ed Guiney and Andrew Lowe of Element Pictures along with Robinson and Dianne McGunigle. Weaving, who burst onto mainstream Hollywood with 2019 hit ‘Ready or Not’, will next star in ‘Snake Eyes’ also starring Henry Golding, Andrew Koji, Ursula Corbero and Iko Uwais. The actor will also feature in Oscar-winning director Damian Chazelle's ‘Babylon’ and the English remake of French comedy ‘The Valet’.

‘The Babysitter’ star Samara Weaving to feature in 'Chevalier de Saint-Georges'

Keanu Reeves’ next 'John Wick: Chapter 4' has cast Lance Reddick. He will reprise his role as Charon, the concierge of New York’s Continental Hotel. He’s the guy who helps out Keanu Reeves’&nbsp;title character whether he’s fending off bad guys or looking after Wick’s dog.&nbsp;

In John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, Charon fights with Wick in the High Table attacks at the hotel. Together the guys take out the strike force with Charon later rejoining Ian McShane’s Winston as his bodyguard.

‘John Wick: Chapter&nbsp;4’ had previously announced cast including Keanu Reeves in titular role, Donnie Yen, Hiroyuki Sanada, Rina Sawayama, and Shamier Anderson. The project is directed by Chad Stahelski.

On the project he said, Stahelski said, “Lance has been part of the franchise since the very beginning and has had an integral role in shaping the world of John Wick. I couldn’t be more excited to be working with him again.”

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‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ is written by Shay Hatten and Michael Finch. The pic is being produced by Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee, and Chad Stahelski and executive produced by Reeves and Louise Rosner. The movie is currently in production and will shoot this summer on location in France, Germany, and Japan.

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Keanu Reeves’ next 'John Wick: Chapter 4' has cast Lance Reddick. He will reprise his role as Charon, the concierge of New York’s Continental Hotel. He’s the guy who helps out Keanu Reeves’ title character whether he’s fending off bad guys or looking after Wick’s dog.

Keanu Reeves’ next 'John Wick: Chapter 4' has cast Lance Reddick. He will reprise his role as Charon, the concierge of New York’s Continental Hotel. He’s the guy who helps out Keanu Reeves’ title character whether he’s fending off bad guys or looking after Wick’s dog. In John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, Charon fights with Wick in the High Table attacks at the hotel. Together the guys take out the strike force with Charon later rejoining Ian McShane’s Winston as his bodyguard. ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ had previously announced cast including Keanu Reeves in titular role, Donnie Yen, Hiroyuki Sanada, Rina Sawayama, and Shamier Anderson. The project is directed by Chad Stahelski. On the project he said, Stahelski said, “Lance has been part of the franchise since the very beginning and has had an integral role in shaping the world of John Wick. I couldn’t be more excited to be working with him again.” Universal films to stream on Peacock within four months of theatrical release ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ is written by Shay Hatten and Michael Finch. The pic is being produced by Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee, and Chad Stahelski and executive produced by Reeves and Louise Rosner. The movie is currently in production and will shoot this summer on location in France, Germany, and Japan. Zack Snyder to make sci-fi adventure ‘Rebel Moon’ for Netflix

'John Wick: Chapter 4' signs Lance Reddick to reprise his role of Charon

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