Death in Paradise's Ralf Little defends Idris Elba amid 'stupid' reaction to Cop26 speech

Carole Horst While the Korean film business faces challenges, 2022 does offer a bumper crop of Korean movies from big-name filmmakers. Here are some of the best:The Apartment With Two Women(Finecut)Kim-se In’s debut drama unspools in the Berlin Film Festival’s Panorama section.Broker (CJ Entertainment)“Shoplifters” director Kore-eda Hirokazu examines the trade in children in his Korean-language film debut.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefAlmost two years since “Parasite” won a handful of Oscars, the impact of COVID has meant that the Korean theatrical sector has been largely unable to capitalize on the trickle-down effect of those wins. Its current malaise stands in contrast to the pandemic windfalls enjoyed by other parts of the Korean entertainment biz — think BTS, Blackpink, “Squid Game” and the latest streaming phenomenon “All of Us Are Dead.”The current year potentially holds great things for Korean film, with nearly all of the country’s top-name directors having completed works, but the prospect remains tantalizingly out of reach.And the longer the hard times continue, the less likely a return to the old normal becomes.

Alissa Simon Film CriticVeteran Swedish documentary maker Magnus Gertten’s “Nelly & Nadine,” a love story that begins in the hell of the Ravensbrück concentration camp, world-premieres in Berlin. Rise and Shine World Sales reps this Panorama title“Nelly & Nadine” is the third film you have made inspired by archival footage showing survivors from German concentration camps arriving in Malmö, Sweden. What motivated you to start this project?  It all started out of curiosity.

webtoon 7Fates: CHAKHO.‘Stay Alive’, performed by vocalist Jungkook and produced by rapper Suga, dropped alongside a dramatic promotional video, which mixes animation from the webtoon and live-action scenes featuring the boyband.Despite being performed solely by Jungkook, the video for ‘Stay Alive’ features in-person appearances from all seven members of BTS. The video also notably uses a truncated, two-and-a-half minute version of the song.

Lucy Dacus suffered two herniated discs. Rather than cancel the show, however, she performed the entire set while lying down on a couch.She clued fans in on the situation just hours before the show begun, sharing a photo of herself lying down with the caption, “Sup, I have two herniated discs and the only way I’m not in pain is laying down SO tonight’s show I will be singing from a couch, I am both sorry and also pleased to offer this most humiliating and hilarious moment to you good people of Detroit.”“I am telling myself I am punk for this,” she joked in a Tweet, to many responses agreeing earnestly.I am telling myself I am punk for this please do not say otherwise I'm fragile pic.twitter.com/qpdu6rOUCq— Lucy Dacus (@lucydacus) February 10, 2022Despite being forced to deviate from her usual performance style, Dacus gave the sold-out crowd a riveting performance, with her vocal skills as sharp as ever.

Kate Garraway found herself having to defend her latest fashion choice during the latest edition of Good Morning Britain.The 54-year-old presenter was back on our screens on Friday morning alongside co-host Ben Shephard.As the pair finished going through the latest headlines, Ben let out a cheeky giggle.Kate asked her co-star what he was laughing at and he quickly admitted that her outfit had caught his eye.

Bob Saget, the "Full House" alum who died after being found unresponsive in an Orlando hotel room last month, suffered multiple fractures prior to his death, according to a report. The New York Post’s Page Six, citing the Orange County Medical Examiner’s office, reported that his skull had several fractures and concluded that it is likely that he fell backward and hit the "posterior aspect of his head." He had bleeding and contusions to his brain, the paper said.  Bob Saget attends the Women's Guild Cedars-Sinai Annual Gala at The Maybourne Beverly Hills on November 03, 2021 in Beverly Hills, California.

Council chiefs in South Ayrshire insist they won't levy extra parking charges on workplaces.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentUndeterred by the pandemic, the wheels of Switzerland’s film production machine kept on spinning in 2021, churning out the meticulously made multicultural co-productions the country is known for that scored slots at top festivals.Works by young directors such as Elie Grappe, whose coming-of-age drama “Olga” launched at Cannes; Niccolò Castelli’s terrorism-themed “Atlas,” which bowed at Locarno; and also the VR project “Caves” by Carlos Isabel Garcìa, which premiered at Venice; provided a preamble to the exceptionally strong Swiss presence at this year’s Berlinale.Berlin sees a record-breaking two competition slots filled by new works from established Swiss directors, Ursula Meier’s “The Line” and Michael Koch’s “A Piece of Sky,” plus several more Swiss titles in other sections. “In the worst year ever we shot three productions back-to-back during the pandemic; somehow we got used to it,” says Oscar-nominated Max Karli (“My Life as a Zucchini”), who is among the producers of “The Line” via his Geneva-based Bandita Productions, in tandem with Pauline Gygax.In Switzerland, the film and TV industry held firm last year as one of the few sectors where camera crews and actors continued to work, unlike advertising, which shuttered completely for many months.“It was quite hard because we were shooting without insurance pertaining to anything linked to the pandemic,” Karli says, though some government subsidies were made available for physical productions struck by COVID infections.But, as Karli and other Swiss producers point out, Switzerland is a confederation.

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentLola Arabia, the United Arab Emirates label of Oscar-winning Spanish producer Andrés Vicente Gómez (“Belle Epoque”), has struck a 12-movie co-production deal with Dubai-based Charisma Group.The alliance will take in a range of titles, from $2 million-budgeted contemporary comedies to banner productions budgeted at $40 million, revolving around contemporary and historic stories of West Asia.The partners aim to produce an average of four films a year, said Charisma Group co-president Ayham Al Ziyoud.Development has begun on the whole slate. “Although in principle we plan projects with modest budgets, these will be increased in the following year once we find the rights partners outside the Gulf States,” Gómez said.

Jonathan Majors knows that Idris Elba is one good looking man!

Idris Elba has had an incredibly accomplished and varied acting career! The 49-year-old star has received tons of acclaim for his performances in television series like Luther and The Wire, but Idris has also made the jump to starring in a number of movies like 2010’s The Losers or the 2015 Netflix film The Beasts of No Nation. Idris has also starred in a number of superhero flicks, playing Heimdall in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Thor movies, and he also played Bloodsport in 2021’s Suicide Squad.

Idris Elba has revealed filming on the upcoming Luther movie has begun.The actor, who will reprise his role from the hit detective series as well as produce the spin-off film, announced the news on Twitter this evening (November 10).Sharing pictures of a clipboard and himself in Luther’s coat, Elba wrote: “Oi…..

Adele celebrated her brand new album with her nearest and dearest as she invited celebrity pals to the recording of her TV special. The 33 year old chart-topper made sure her star-studded guest-list were all well-hydrated as she treated them to an open bar at the London Palladium last night.

Prince Harry, 37, and Meghan Markle's, 40, wedding was the "most stressful" event he has done.The actor is not shy of famous friends, having performed as a DJ for Madonna and even collaborated on a track with Sir Paul McCartney.Idris has a lengthy acting career, known for his role as Stringer Bell in The Wire and DCI John Luther in the BBC One series Luther.However, many do not know that Idris DJ's on the side under the name DJ Big Driis.Speaking to Mail Online, Idris detailed his hardest performance, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's wedding.When asked about his most stressful gig, he responded: "The wedding, no doubt."This wasn't like my cousin's wedding.He continued: "This wasn't at the community hall - the reception.This was a big, big

A hoard of stars descended onto superstar Adele's highly anticipated gig at The London Palladium on Saturday evening, including Mel B and Idris Elba. Mel, who has recovered from battling long Covid, channelled her inner Scary Spice alter ego in a leopard print jumper which she teamed with a pair of high-waisted leather trousers for the occasion.The songstress was in great spirits as she chatted away with her company while Luther star Idris was joined by his stunning wife Sabrina elsewhere.The happy couple, who tied the knot in 2019, nailed their off-duty look with Idris in a beige jumper and orange beanie and Sabrina sporting grey joggers and heels.

Hollywood star Idris Elba was in Glasgow earlier on Saturday to attend an event at the COP26 climate summit.

Idris Elba is urging policy makers to include African voices in the debate on climate change.The Luther star, 49, and his wife Sabrina joined a panel on sustainable food production at the COP26 climate talks on Saturday.He stressed that there’s a risk of ignoring a continent ‘that is central to the solution’ of climate change if they do not include people of colour in the conversation.When asked why it was important that the voices of people of colour are heard as the world attempts to decarbonise food production, Elba replied: ‘I think Sabrina and I stand here as human beings first, but absolutely yes it is important for us as proud Africans to be a part of this debate.’The couple are both goodwill ambassadors for the UN’s International

While he is known as one of the finest actors working in Hollywood, Idris Elba also moonlights as a pretty skilled DJ. Currently starring in Netflix film The Harder They Fall, the actor spins decks whenever he isn’t filming and has played successful shows in Ibiza and around the world.

Multi-talented Idris Elba is not just a Hollywood actor but also a pretty great DJ. In fact, The Wire star was personally selected to play at one of the most high-profile events of recent times – the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Ralf Little, 41, couldn’t believe it when his podcast co-presenter and fellow actor Will Mellor showed him a picture of a child who had been named after him.The Death in Paradise cast member said he was “amazed” by the baby news in a candid chat with his friend during their podcast, Two Pints with Will & Ralf.Ralf and Will famously starred together in British sitcom Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps between 2001 and 2011. Now, the two actors have joined together to interview celebrities and other interesting guests over two pints and a selection of bar snacks in the podcast they started up last year, inspired by the show. Will, 45, began by showing co-host Ralf the picture during their show. Ralf seemed confused at first, as he told