Barry Jenkins Set to Direct 'Mufasa: The Lion King'

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Rithy Panh, director of “Rice People” and “S21 The Khmer Rouge Killing Machine” is an icon of art-house cinema, at once political, unique, and charming. The iconic image may be another of his confections – a palatable work built on uncomfortable facts. On the incomplete evidence of a 50-minute on-stage dialog at the Busan International Film Festival on Sunday, Panh comes across as simultaneously contrarian and principled. A curmudgeonly veteran and yet a filmmaker still curious to learn. “If there were no Khmer Rouge maybe I would not be a filmmaker,” he said of the Communist insurgents, who won the Cambodian civil war in 1975 and whose brutality and atrocities he has spent a lifetime documenting and exposing.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Comedy action film “Confidential Assignment 2: International” claimed its fifth successive weekend victory at the South Korean box office as only U.S. horror film “Smile” was able to break into the top five.The CJ Entertainment-distributed “Confidential Assignment 2” managed $1.64 million over the Friday to Sunday period, according to data from Kobis, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council (KOFIC). That represented a 27% share of the market. “Confidential Assignment 2” recorded a 27% weekend on weekend decline. That pushed its cumulative total to $47 million, earned form $6.52 million ticket sales since release on Set. 7, 2022.

J. Kim Murphy After sharing antisemitic posts on social media, Kanye “Ye” West is facing criticism from the Anti-Defamation League and other Jewish organizations. In a statement shared Sunday afternoon, the Anti-Defamation League condemned the rapper’s recent comments, calling them “dangerous” and pointing readers to resources to identify and combat antisemitism. “Power. Disloyalty. Greed. Deicide. Blood. Denial. Anti-Zionism. All of these are antisemitic tropes that we break down in our #AntisemitismUncovered Guide,” the Anti-Defamation League stated. “Many of these myths have influenced [Kanye West’s] comments recently, and it’s dangerous.”

Lizzo appears to be responding to Kanye West‘s comments about her weight.

The Santa Fe International Film Festival is set to screen Night of the Cooters, the short film produced by George R.R. Martin and directed by Vincent D’Onofrio. Martin and D’Onofrio will attend the event for a Q&A scheduled for Wednesday, October 19 at the Jean Cocteau Cinema.

Emmerdale bombshells have celebrated the 50th anniversary of the ITV soap in style after five of the hottest actors in the village embraced their inner 70s babe with a glamorous photoshoot.Loyal fans of the long-standing show have been anxiously waiting for the highly-anticipated hour-long episode which is set to hit our screens on Sunday (October 16).And viewers have been prepared for the dramatic scenes to unfold on screen as a turbulent storm hits the heart of the village determined to cause untold damage to residents.READ MORE: Emmerdale's Nate harrowing fate 'sealed' as Naomi romance sparks concernAhead of this week’s anniversary special, Jessie Elland, Rosie Bentham, Katy Hill, Daisy Campbell and Karene Peters collaborated for a celebratory photoshoot to mark the memorable milestone.The girls could be seen posing up a storm in an orange living room which was drenched in 70s décor including heavily patterned wallpaper to match the orange shag carpet.Katy Hill – who plays the role of Sarah Sugden – could be seen wearing a pair of bell bottom trousers which featured a colourful Paisely pattern.She teamed her bold pants with a spotted mustard crop top and a white cropped jean jacket which featured long white tassels.The starlet accessorised the eye-popping outfit with a pair of large gold block heels and added a matching gold statement bracelet and a pair of oversized sunglasses to complete the look.Speaking of her time on the jam-packed photoshoot, the 19-year-old added: “It’s been great fun being in the show during its 50th anniversary!“Not only seeing all the exciting storylines that are going on, but also having the opportunity to do this fun 70s themes photoshoot.“We had a great time on the day getting our hair

A California man was kidnapped in broad daylight and remains missing as of Sunday afternoon, according to local reports and police.  The Los Angles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) said two male suspects exited a 2008 silver Infiniti G-35 on Michillinda Avenue near Colorado Boulevard in the Pasadena area Thursday.  Stills of the suspected kidnapping suspects.  (LASD) The suspects were seen attacking a man on a sidewalk and dragging him into the back seat of the Infiniti, FOX 11 reported, citing LASD.  The suspects were last seen driving south on Michillinda Avenue with California license plate number 6FMY326. Anyone with information is asked to call 562-946-7150.  Fox News has reached out to the sheriff’s department for updates in this case.  The kidnapping came just days after a California family that were kidnapped at gunpoint and were missing for days were found dead.  Merced County Sheriff Vern Warnke said on Wednesday that their "worst fears have been confirmed" as deputies found the bodies of each of the four family members, including the 8-month-old.

of birth control is perfect, so we asked M.D.’s to break down the most common potential side effects associated with different types of birth control. Evaluate the pros and cons with your healthcare provider—then you can make an educated decision about what’s best for you.“Taking estrogen in any form will likely make your period lighter and your skin better,” says , M.D., M.P.H., an assistant professor in the department of obstetrics and gynecology and women’s health at the Montefiore Medical Center Albert Einstein College of Medicine. So that includes any of hormonal birth control including , , hormonal intrauterine device (or IUD), , and .Breast tenderness is a common symptom for those taking hormonal birth control, especially within the first few weeks of starting it.

READ MORE: AJ Odudu 'in advanced talks' to host upcoming revival series of Big BrotherAnd if you want to throw your hat in the ring, the wait is finally over as applications for the upcoming series have officially opened today, October 10.Those who think they’re up to the challenge and hope to take up residence in the famous Big Brother House can apply by visiting BigBrother.com.The new series from Initial will see brand new faces from “all walks of life” attempt to be the last person standing as they fight for a life-changing sum of money.The casting team are after interesting, funny and entertaining characters from all across the country who are ready to be under constant watch for up to six weeks.Tasks, nominations and live evictions will all return and, of course, the public will be voting for their favourite throughout the series.Applications will remain open until January 27, 2023.Over the course of its history Big Brother has thrust some unforgettable TV personalities into the spotlight including the likes of Aisleyne Horgan Wallace, Pete Bennett and the late Jade Goody.It’ll be the first time the famous eye has been back on screens since 2018 after Channel 5 declared their end-of-year series would be the last.In a statement at the time they thanked presenter Emma Willis for her time on the show alongside Rylan Clark for his hosting duties on Bit on the Side.Emma ruled out a return to the revival of the show, as did former host Davina McCall - but one person who is in the running to take over is AJ Odudu.Insiders told Daily Star that she has had "advanced talks" with producers about the new series, adding that it's "looking promising", though ITV are considering a few different stars.AJ certainly has the

Kyle Richards is still recovering from the season 12 reunion. Last week, fans got a first look at the 3-part reunion that sees Richards becoming very emotional as the drama between her and her sister, Kathy Hilton and co-star Lisa Rinna take centerstage.  “You know, I don’t think people realize how much the conflict with my family affects me,” the 53-year-old star told ET’s Will Marfuggi.

Shortly after Greyson Chance slammed Ellen DeGeneres for being “manipulative,” Charlie Puth is opening up about his own experiences at the former television host’s music label.

Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen's rumored marital problems.Brown — who played alongside Brady with the New England Patriots in 2019, and then the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020 and 2021 — took to his Instagram story on Sunday to share a meme that mocked the reports of their supposed split.The meme is a photoshopped cover of a fake children's book titled “Daddy Doesn’t Live Here Anymore: A Book About Divorce.” The illustrated cover shows a sad man, designed to resemble Brady, leaving a home as a woman, drawn to resemble Bündchen, and their daughter looks out from the doorway.The mocking post comes amid widespread reports that the couple has hired divorce lawyers and are rumored to be living apart.Many fans took issue with the post and called Brown out for making fun of Brady after the NFL superstar reportedly let Brown stay at his home after he first moved to Tamba Bay, and helped Brown rehab his public image after troubling allegations surfaced about Brown's behavior toward a number of women.Amid Brady and Bündchen's marital woes, a source told ET last week that the 45-year-old quarterback is having a hard time dealing with the idea of potentially losing his family.“Tom isn't taking things well,” the source said. “He wants to reconcile and was still holding out hope that they could work things out.

Jane Austen’s literary works have inspired many successful film and television adaptations, including the 2005 iteration of Pride & Prejudice.

With just days left to go until Emmerdale airs its nail biting 50th anniversary episode, stars from the long running ITV soap have stepped back in time for a 70’s themed photo shoot to honour the decade which first introduced us to the Yorkshire village. Dressed in a selection of colourful outfits, five of the show’s younger cast members, Jessie Elland, Rosie Bentham, Katie Hill, Daisy Campbell and Karene Peter looked nearly unrecognisable as they channelled their best retro vibes while paying homage to 1972 in particular - the year Emmerdale first aired.

EXCLUSIVE: Sheila Atim MBE (The Woman King) has signed with UTA for representation in all areas.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Disney has removed “Rogue Squadron,” the new “Star Wars” film from director Patty Jenkins, from its release calendar. The move comes as little surprise since the tentpole, which was scheduled for Dec. 22, 2023, was taken off the studio’s production schedule in 2021. The announcement is more-or-less pro forma, as the window for “Rogue Squadron” to start filming in time to complete the movie by next December had very nearly closed. The next big-screen story in the space opera saga had already been delayed in November 2021, reportedly due to scheduling conflicts with Jenkins. As part of the scheduling change, Disney set release dates for several movies, including its “Snow White” remake, starring Rachel Zegler (March 22, 2024); “Inside Out 2,” a follow-up to the emotional Pixar picture (June 14, 2024); and “The Lion King” sequel “Mufasa,” from director Barry Jenkins (July 5, 2024).

Disney‘s big event, D23 Expo 2022, is currently underway at the Anaheim Convention Center and today Walt Disney Studios‘ made a big promotional push for upcoming theatrical and Disney+ lineup for feature films. The giant entertainment company revealed new details and first looks, led by their new “Lion King” prequel, directed by Barry Jenkins (“Moonlight“), now titled “Mufasa: The Lion King.” Some of those anticipated titles include traditional animation flicks the family-friendly company is known for from Walt Disney Animation Studios, along with their live-action projects as well.

Disney‘s big event, D23 Expo 2022, is currently underway at the Anaheim Convention Center and today Walt Disney Studios‘ made a big promotional push for upcoming theatrical and Disney+ lineup for feature films. The giant entertainment company revealed new details and first looks, led by their new “Lion King” prequel, directed by Barry Jenkins (“Moonlight“), now titled “Mufasa: The Lion King.” Some of those anticipated titles include traditional animation flicks the family-friendly company is known for from Walt Disney Animation Studios, along with their live-action projects as well.

Wilson Chapman editor Barry Jenkins is heading to Pride Rock. At D23, the acclaimed “Moonlight” director appeared on stage to officially announce “Mufasa: The Lion King,” a new prequel to the 2019 “Lion King” film. Originally announced in 2020 as a sequel to the 2019 film, “Mufasa” tells the origin story of the iconic Disney father, exploring his childhood growing up with his brother Scar. The film will feature the voice of Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr. as younger versions of the characters, filling in for James Earl Jones as Mufasa in both the 1994 original and the 2019 CGI remake, and Jeremy Irons and Chiwetel Ejiofor as the villainous Scar. In addition to announcing the title, exclusive preview footage of the film was shown to the audience of the D23 expo.