In a recent event at 10 Downing Street, UK Home Secretary James Cleverly made a highly inappropriate joke about spiking his wife’s drink with a date rape drug. This incident occurred just hours after Cleverly’s department announced a crackdown on the offense of drink spiking. The joke, reported by The Sunday Mirror newspaper, suggested that
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Prabhas, widely recognized as one of the biggest stars in Indian cinema, is once again captivating audiences with his latest film, Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire. This action epic, produced by Vijay Kiragandur and written by director Prashanth Neel, has already garnered immense success, grossing an estimated 144 crore ($17.3M) worldwide on its opening day.
In a remarkable turn of events, the iconic holiday tune “Last Christmas” by Wham! has achieved a monumental milestone by claiming the top spot on the Christmas chart for the very first time since its original release nearly forty years ago. Penned by the talented George Michael during his teenage years, this perennial favorite has
French President Emmanuel Macron has recently expressed his support for renowned actor Gérard Depardieu, who has faced severe criticism in France after a documentary revealed numerous allegations of sexual assault against him. In an interview with evening talk show C à Vous, Macron stated that he refuses to engage in witch hunts, emphasizing his admiration
The Iranian film industry has long been a source of artistic expression and cultural significance. However, the freedom of speech and artistic integrity of filmmakers in Iran are being increasingly threatened by the country’s hardline Islamist regime. Directors Maryam Moghadam and Behtash Sanaeeha, known for their critically acclaimed film “Ballad Of A White Cow,” have
The highly anticipated series chronicling the glory years of The Rolling Stones has hit a major roadblock. The show, which was in development with FX, has now been put on hold due to wider content cuts at Disney. The producer, Andy Harries, CEO of Left Bank Pictures, expressed his disappointment, stating that the show was
Sony-owned production outfit, Bad Wolf, saw a significant increase in revenues following an unconventional deal to produce the iconic TV show Doctor Who. In September 2021, Bad Wolf was awarded the production contract for Doctor Who, as part of an agreement to bring back Russell T Davies as the showrunner. The first year of producing
The Les Arcs Film Festival has recently concluded its 15th Industry Village, an event that brings together cinema professionals from all over Europe. The festival, which takes place in the enchanting French Alps, is a platform for the development and promotion of feature projects and works-in-progress. This year, the festival awarded several prizes to outstanding
Warner Bros/Village Roadshow/Heyday Films’ highly anticipated film Wonka, directed by Paul King and starring Timothée Chalamet, continues to impress at the international box office. After opening in 37 markets last weekend, the film expanded its release to the rest of the world (excluding Korea) and amassed an impressive $53.6 million during its second week. The
After a brief hiatus due to the WGA strike in the U.S., the breakout Australian comedy series, “Colin From Accounts,” is back in production for its highly anticipated Season 2. The show’s writers and stars, Patrick Brammall and Harriet Dyer, made the decision to temporarily halt production in solidarity with the strike. Despite being an