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Christopher Vourlias In 2022, the world’s first-ever higher-education program for social media was launched in Tampere, Finland, and Finnish director Jussi Sandhu was given unprecedented access for his feature debut “But I’m No Influencer,” which is part of a showcase of upcoming Nordic projects being presented this week at Helsinki’s Finnish Film Affair. Sandhu, a veteran editor who’s worked alongside filmmakers including Teemu Nikki (“The Blind Man Who Did Not Want to See Titanic”) and Håvard Bustness (“Phantoms of Sierra Madre”), was there on day one when the so-called “influencers academy” opened its doors at the Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK), the director’s alma mater.

Alex Ritman The British Academy has selected Sandhya Suri’s acclaimed crime thriller “Santosh” as the U.K.’s submission to the Oscars‘ international feature film category. The Hindi-language film, which bowed in the Un Certain Regard competition in Cannes earlier this year, enters the race perhaps carrying some added weight of pressure, with the U.K. having won the international feature Oscar earlier this year for the very first time with Jonathan Glazer’s “The Zone of Interest.” The directorial feature debut of of British-Indian filmmaker Suri, best know for her documentaries “I for India” (2005) and “Around India with a Movie Camera” (2018), “Santosh” is set in rural northern India, where newly-widowed Santosh inherits her late husband’s job as a police constable.

K.J. Yossman Disgraced anchor Phillip Schofield, who resigned from ITV‘s “This Morning” in 2023 after admitting to an affair with a PA, is planning a return to television. Schofield has filmed a new show for U.K.

A mum jailed after killing both of her sons at a lake is "manifesting her freedom" ahead of a crucial parole hearing - which could see her set free.

Netflix is dropping Nobody Wants This on 26 September, spotlighting the unusual pairing of rabbi Noah (portrayed by Adam Brody) and a sex podcast host, Joanne (Kristen Bell).

A woman was left utterly astounded after a DNA test revealed a long-lost sibling, but her discovery inadvertently 'ruined' his life. Her daughter recounted the surprising tale, sharing that her mother took a DNA test to delve deeper into her ancestry and was shocked by an unexpected 'connection' found in the results.

In Henrik Rydstrom, Rangers will face a manager whose team's "chaotic" style is totally at odds with how their boss played.

A series of weekly sessions to connect residents with local health and social care services is taking place in Lanark this autumn.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief The Tokyo International Film Festival has unveiled a competition section with as many Chinese titles as Japanese for its 37th edition. Announced on Wednesday the festival’s full lineup runs to a compact 110 films, culled from a huge 2,023 applications, and functions partly as discovery event, partly as a Japanese showcase and also as best-of the year international art house compendium. The 15-title competition includes Mizi Z’s “The Unseen Sister,” “Big World,” by Yang Lina and “My Friend An Delie,” by Dong Zijian from China.

Anna Marie de la Fuente In Álvaro López Alba’s “Three Summer Days” (“Tres días de verano”), a vacationing family’s dissimilar takes on an event threatens to drive them apart. It follows a father and his two kids on a beach holiday, the young girl, Cris, has fallen for a boy, causing a rift in her friendship with pal Miri.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Revered Italian auteur Marco Bellocchio is back behind the camera shooting “Portobello,” a TV series reconstructing one of Italy’s most clamorous travesties of justice. The show marks the first project out of the gate hailing from Our Films, the new shingle headed by prominent producer duo Mario Gianani and Lorenzo Mieli best known for shepherding “The Young Pope” and “My Brilliant Friend.” The six-episode Bellocchio series will delve into the true story of popular Italian TV host Enzo Tortora who, among other programs, conducted a primetime game show titled “Portobello” that aired on Italian state broadcaster RAI starting from 1977 for seven seasons.

The new Netflix sensation Nobody Wants This premieres on September 26, featuring an unusual bond between a rabbi named Noah, portrayed by Adam Brody, and Joanne, a sex podcast host played by Kristen Bell.

Phillip Schofield is set to make a dramatic return to TV screens - and he looks VERY different.

Nationwide Building Society is introducing a £50 interest-free buffer in November, removing charges for people who dip into their overdraft by only a small amount. The buffer will apply, subject to eligibility, to overdrafts on the society’s three main current accounts – FlexPlus, FlexDirect and the FlexAccount – and the exact launch date in November will be confirmed nearer the time.

A Strictly Come Dancing star is said to not be 'giving his all' to the competition, according to an expert, while a 'firecracker' of a celebrity appears to be struggling with 'trust'.

A 32-year-old man initially put his fatigue down to the buzz and exhaustion of attending a large family wedding. But, when he presented symptoms that included joint pain, persistent headaches, and chronic tiredness to his GP on a day off from work, the advice was urgent - go straight to A&E.

A former Royal Marine was told by doctors that his headaches and dizzy spells might be caused by dehydration or migraines, until a walk through Manchester city centre, followed by a trip to A&E, revealed a sinister source.

Ringo Starr has cut his 2024 autumn US tour short due to illness.The former Beatles drummer was scheduled to perform at TD Pavilion at The Mann in Philadelphia on Tuesday (September 24) and Wednesday (25) at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.“Ringo has come down with a cold and after consulting a doctor he was advised to cancel these two remaining shows and get rest,” a representative for the musician shared online.Ticket holders will be notified of the cancellation via email and will be refunded at their point of purchase.“As always, Ringo and the All Starrs send peace and love to their fans and hope to see them soon,” a post on social media concluded.A post shared by Ringo Starr (@ringostarrmusic)The Beatles star and his band embarked on their latest tour on September 7 in San Diego, performing a total of 10 shows before falling ill.Just under a week ago, the artist shared a post of highlights from the tour to social media, writing: “Just want to thank all the great audiences so far – I love you all. Peace & love from Ringo and the boys.”Back in April, Starr released his new EP with The Strokes‘ guitarist Nick Valensi, ‘Crooked Boy’, which became available on streaming after being originally released on exclusive vinyl for Record Store Day.The four-track EP was co-written with Linda Perry, who Starr previously worked with on the tracks ‘Coming Undone’ and ‘Everyone And Everything’.“I love what Linda did and I think all the songs are all great but one thing I did ask her was to write me a rocker,” the drummer said in a statement.

Queens of the Stone Age have announced their rescheduled tour dates for 2025, a month after the band scrapped its remaining dates for the year due to frontman Josh Homme‘s health.On Homme’s condition, the band previously stated: “Josh has been given no choice but to prioritise his health and to receive essential medical care through the remainder of the year.”All their festival dates were cancelled, while their headline shows in several US cities are now postponed to 2025. Per Consequence, the band has confirmed the new dates.

Chappell Roan has clarified her stance on the forthcoming US presidential election, after previously stating that she feels “no pressure” to officially endorse a candidate.Last Friday, the singer-songwriter told The Guardian she has chosen not to back Donald Trump or Kamala Harris, arguing that there are “problems on both sides”. She said: “I have so many issues with our government in every way.

Ghosts is returning in less than a month and a new teaser has been released!