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deleted scene from the superhero flick.The scene showed actor Barry Keoghan’s character, the Joker, coming face to face with Robert Pattinson’s Caped Crusader.The five-minute clip showed a hazy Keoghan through a jail glass partition as he speaks with Batman.The “Eternals” star sports musty white clown makeup, razored ash blonde hair, handcuffs and an orange Arkham Asylum jumpsuit.“Almost our anniversary, isn’t it?” the crazy clown tells Batman in the clip.The superhero went to the Joker to get information on his current nemesis, the Riddler (played by Paul Dano), and why the prankster is leaving notes for Batman.“Maybe he’s a fan of yours?” Joker notes. “Or maybe he’s got a grudge against you, too.

Peter Debruge Chief Film CriticChances are, you landed on this review because you’re trying to game your Oscar pool, looking for a clue as to what will win the always-underseen shorts categories — in a year when they were unceremoniously booted from the telecast, no less. Well, if it’s predictions you’re looking for, there’s little contest among this year’s cartoon contenders: Academy favorite Aardman Animations has delivered a delightful frontrunner in “Robin Robin.” But don’t stop reading there! In an unusually adult-leaning year, the traditionally kid-friendly category is well worth watching in its entirety, whether in theaters or on demand, thanks to stalwart distributor ShortsTV.The program opens with “Robin Robin,” which seems poised to earn Aardman its fifth Oscar (the other four were all won by Nick Park, creator of the Wallace and Gromit characters).

Chris Willman Music WriterA legendary club gig that the Rolling Stones did as a one-off in 1977 will finally get its official release May 13, as “Live at the El Mocambo” arrives as a two-CD set and quadruple-LP as well as digitally.The Stones have occasionally done “underplays” over the years, but probably none more notorious than their showing at a 300-capacity club in March ’77. Four of the songs were released on the “Love You Live” album that followed in September of that year, which mostly consisted of material captured earlier and in far bigger settings, even as fans wished they’d just gotten the full club set instead.Two songs have been released — “Rip This Joint” and “It’s Only Rock ’N’ Roll” — in advance of the full album, which arrives May 13.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorTV streaming provider FuboTV announced Henry Ahn, a longtime television executive most recently at TelevisaUnivision, has been hired to the newly created position of chief business officer.Ahn will start in early April at the company’s New York City headquarters and report directly to David Gandler, co-founder and CEO. In conjunction with this appointment, Ahn will give up his current role on FuboTV’s board of directors after joining the board in July 2020.Also Friday, FuboTV announced that Julie Haddon, an owner of the NWSL’s Chicago Red Stars and a former NFL exec, has been named to its board of directors.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefWhether or not “The Power of the Dog” wins the big prize at the Academy Awards on Sunday, David Strong, chief executive of the New Zealand Film Commission for the past eight months, is guaranteed to be an in-demand visitor to Los Angeles over the next week.With the Jane Campion-directed film handily showcasing New Zealand’s talent, locations and craft strengths, the country has now reopened its borders to international visitors. Also sweetening the deal are more studio spaces.Ahead of Strong’s flight to Los Angeles, where he has a week of meetings set up with Hollywood decision makers, he spoke to Variety about what New Zealand has to offer going forward.What has been the impact of “The Power of the Dog” and its Oscar nominations? It’s already been a big success story for us.

LAStone had form when it came to upstaging her red carpet peers with bravura displays of underdressing. In 1996 she wore a black Gap sweater (with a Valentino velvet skirt, Armani tux and a gardenia plucked from her garden) after a delivery driver accidentally reversed over the dress she was meant to turn up in. This combination saw a repeat triumph for Gap – a white shirt worn with a stunning lavender Vera Wang satin skirt.

West Side Story, Sex and the City, or . Many instructors have backgrounds in musical theatre, and teach classes in costume, with full hair and makeup. It's hard not to get excited when you open up the app and see a Cruella-inspired class, where the instructor clearly spent hours in hair, makeup, and wardrobe before even getting ready to teach a dance cardio routine.With so much variety to choose from, I wasn't sure where I wanted to start.

Alison Hammond couldn't hide her shock as This Morning got gatecrashed by Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly.

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John Stamos teamed up with one young fan to pull off an epic surprise.

Ethan Hawke isn’t spilling.

Nathan Fillion took a walk on the wild side with some R&R at the hands of someone rather surprising.The Rookie star shared a video of him getting a new hairstyle but there wasn't a pair of scissors - or a hairdresser - in sight. MORE: Nathan Fillion's backyard at LA home is a tropical paradise - and you should see the pool Instead, Nathan was getting his tresses tousled by his pet cat, Bowie, who was licking his head.WATCH Nathan Fillion's The Rookie co-star Jenna Dewan shares surprising detail with fans He captioned the Instagram post: "Getting my hair done," and fans laughed at the fact he chose his cat to style him rather than a professional. But instead of being horrified by the animalistic approach, many of his fans could also relate. MORE: The Rookie's Nathan Fillion breaks silence over show spin off SEE: The Rookie's Nathan Fillion looked so different at the start of his career"My cat does that too," said one, as another added: "Haha, my cat does the same thing to me Nathan! I sure do love getting my hair done without going to the salon."A post shared by Nathan Fillion (@nathanfillion)Nathan's cat was licking his hair into place Others joked that he must have "tuna hair gel," to attract his pet, and many more found the whole operation hilarious. Nathan has made no secret of the fact that he adores animals and recently saved a hummingbird who had got trapped inside his home. MORE: Nathan Fillion shares very rare look inside his LA mansion and fans can't stop looking at thisMORE: Nathan Fillion's fans worry for future of The Rookie after seeing his latest photo The actor once again took to social media to show himself carrying the tiny creature which had found its way inside his spacious LA house.  Nathan shares his

Strictly Come Dancing star Aljaz Skorjanec has paid a heartwarming tribute to his mum and sister as they celebrate Mother's Day on Friday.Exclusive: Janette Manrara reflects on heartbreaking sacrifices her parents madeTaking to Instagram to share a sweet family snapshot of his loved ones, the Slovenian professional dancer remarked: "Happy Mother's Day! In Slovenia we are celebrating it today. Can't wait to get my ladies in my arms very soon."WATCH: Aljaz bids sad farewell to sister Lara and her familyAljaz, who is married to fellow Strictly star Janette Manrara, was flooded with messages from fans, with one writing: "Beautiful beautiful beautiful [heart emoji]." Another stated: "@aljazskorjanec so gorgeous! Look at those faces!!!! Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers in your life!!" A third post read: "Happy Mothers Day! What a beautiful photo!"MORE: Giovanni Pernice shares loving message to Rose Ayling-Ellis after amazing milestoneMORE: Janette Manrara reveals 'really special' wedding anniversary plans with Aljaz SkorjanecThe 32-year-old was reunited with his mum Natasa and sister Lara during Christmas having not seen them during the whole of the pandemic.During a recent chat with HELLO!, Janette revealed how emotional the family trip was.

Ed Meza @edmezavarIndian drama “Pebbles,” by Vinothraj P.S., won the main competition Tiger Award at this year’s International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) on Sunday.

Ed Meza @edmezavarThe Rotterdam Film Festival’s IFFR Pro Days and CineMart came to a close on Friday with awards for projects from Greece, China and Afghanistan, including the latest work from Kabul-based filmmaker Shahrbanoo Sadat.

Ed Meza @edmezavar“Game of Thrones” star Iwan Rheon, Jack Wolfe (“The Witcher”), Asha Banks and Amir Wilson (“His Dark Materials”) have joined Roland Emmerich’s production of “The Magic Flute,” a modern retelling of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s popular opera.The pic is set to begin principal photography on Feb. 8 at Bavaria Studios in Munich.Starring alongside the young British actors will be some of the world’s most renowned opera stars, among them French soprano Sabine Devieilhe, Mexican-French tenor Rolando Villazón and U.S.

Ed Meza @edmezavarVirtual cinema platforms that sprung up in response to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 lockdowns are set to remain a part of the landscape after theaters and film festivals reopen.That was the consensus of participants taking part at an IFFR Pro conference on the growing possibilities for film distribution at the Rotterdam Film Festival on Tuesday.Wendy Lidell, senior VP at Kino Lorber, joined Eve Gabereau, founder of London-based distrib Modern Films, producer Mynette Louie (“Swallow”) and Jovan Marjanović, the Sarajevo Film Festival’s head of industry, for the talk.Lidell said exhibs would continue the practice in view of the fact that so many theaters had already launched their own platforms.

Ed Meza @edmezavar“Lovecraft Country” and “His House” lead Wunmi Mosaku, a BAFTA award winner, has been cast in Gabe Klinger’s fact-based drama “Dreyana Grooms.”The film focuses on 16-year-old Dreyana Grooms, who as a young teenager was implicated in a fatal shooting in Chicago during her summer break from school. The event radically altered the course of her young adult life.Grooms and Klinger co-scripted the project, which is being presented this coming week at the International Film Festival Rotterdam’s CineMart co-production market.

Ed Meza @edmezavarMandy Patinkin and Lena Dunham have joined German filmmaker Julia von Heinz’s next film, “Iron Box,” about a New York businesswoman who decides to take her aging father back to his native Poland, where she hopes to explore her Jewish roots.In an interview with Variety during last year’s Venice Film Festival following the premiere of her latest pic, “And Tomorrow the Entire World,” von Heinz said she planned to send Patinkin and Dunham the script and expressed hope that they would do the film, an adaption of Australian writer Lily Brett’s bestselling novel “Too Many Men.”Following the article’s publication, Patinkin and Dunham’s agents reached out to the director and expressed interest in the project.

Ed Meza @edmezavarDanish-German company Adomeit Film is set to explore uncharted territory with what could be the world’s first romantic comedy set in Afghanistan.Shahrbanoo Sadat’s “Kabul Jan,” the third part in a planned pentalogy based on co-writer Anwar Hashimi’s autobiographical work, follows a young camera operator who falls in love with a married TV reporter twice her age.Set in the biggest private TV station in Kabul, the story explores the forbidden romance while also examining the often dangerous work of reporters in the bustling newsroom along with the absurdities of modern-day life in the city.“It’s also a tribute to all the journalists in Afghanistan,” says producer Katja Adomeit, noting the alarming number of reporters who