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The popular TV show Dragons’ Den has recently faced controversy over the promotion of ear seeds and acupuncture as a recovery aid for ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis). In response to the backlash received from Giselle Boxer’s Acu Seeds business pitch, which resulted in a £50,000 ($63,000) investment in exchange for a 10% stake in the company,

The British reality show Celebrity Big Brother has managed to secure a contestant with a notable connection to the royal family. According to reports from the Sun newspaper, Gary Goldsmith, the brother of Kate Middleton’s mother Carole, has signed on to participate in the show. This news comes after Goldsmith’s previous attempt to take part

Swedish-Eritrean filmmaker Binyam Berhane has recently filed a $2 million lawsuit against the producers of the immigration drama “Madame Luna”. The film, directed by Daniel Espinosa, is set in Italy and is inspired by the story of a real-life Eritrean refugee who became a notorious human trafficker between Libya and Italy. Berhane claims that the

Brooklyn-based filmmaker, Madeleine Hunt-Ehrlich, is set to unveil her highly anticipated debut feature, ‘The Ballad Of Suzanne Césaire’, at the Rotterdam Film Festival. This thought-provoking film explores the legacy of Martinique-born feminist and anticolonial activist, Suzanne Césaire. Hunt-Ehrlich’s debut film is the result of five years of meticulous research and numerous trips back and forth

Ambient Light Films, a production company based in Los Angeles and Cairo, is furthering its commitment to supporting independent cinema in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The company recently announced six grants that it awarded to MENA filmmakers at the CineGouna Bridge project market during the El Gouna Film Festival held in

France’s prestigious César Academy has taken significant steps to improve its protocols regarding individuals involved in violent crimes. These new regulations were initially introduced in response to the controversy surrounding actor Sofiane Bennacer, who was under investigation for rape and sexual assault despite being celebrated as one of the 2023 César revelations. In an official

A premium documentary series titled Pollard, which delves into one of the most notorious scandals in American-Israeli government relations, has found its streaming home on the Jewish platform, ChaiFlicks. Originally aired on local Israeli broadcaster Kan 11, the acclaimed series by Omri Assenheim will be available for streaming next month. The documentary centers around the

In an unexpected turn of events, it has been reported that Millie Gibson has been recast as Doctor Who’s assistant after filming just one season alongside Ncuti Gatwa. The news, initially shared by the Daily Mirror’s Nicola Methven, a well-informed source on all things Doctor Who, stated that Varada Sethu, known for her role in

The highly anticipated Gandhi streaming series has entered the production stage in Gujarat, India. Renowned director Hansal Mehta is at the helm of the project, as evidenced by an Instagram post from series producer Applause Entertainment. This epic series aims to depict the life and times of Mahatma Gandhi, drawing parallels with the widely acclaimed

BAFTA, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, has just unveiled its highly anticipated film nominations list, leaving many industry professionals and movie enthusiasts buzzing with excitement and disappointment. One of the major surprises was the exclusion of Lily Gladstone, the talented actress from “Killers Of The Flower Moon,” who had recently won a