Home Alone Buzz McCallister actor Devin Ratray under investigation for alleged rape

Ed Meza @edmezavar In “Patrick and the Whale,” director and editor Mark Fletcher explores an area not often examined by wildlife filmmakers: the emotional connections that bind sperm whales and their ability not only to communicate to one another, but also, seemingly, to humans. Produced by Austria’s Terra Mater Studios and screening in the Zurich Film Festival’s Focus Competition, the film centers on Patrick Dykstra, a passionate wildlife explorer, BAFTA-winning cameraman and host of the Discovery series “Chasing Ocean Giants,” and his relationships with two female sperm whales. Employing stunning underwater footage, the film follows Dykstra as he delves into the fascinating nature of sperm whales, seeking to better understand their intelligence and complexity while also highlighting their fraught relationship with humankind.

Liza Foreman San Sebastian’s inaugural Creative Investors Conference framed a panel discussion on Storytelling’s New Horizons featuring Phil Hunt of Head Gear Films, Bankside Films and Bohemia Media; Karin Chien of Louverture Films, and dGenerate; and Diana Williams of Kinetic Energy Entertainment. How to navigate new technologies, new ways of thinking and how to broaden storytelling to encompass diversity and different communities were some of the questions posed by moderator Wendy Mitchell.  “We are looking at new ways of thinking: How storytellers and companies can use new technologies, how to look at an industry that’s more sustainable and more reflective of society, as well, today,” said Mitchell.

DEALSFuture has sold his songs catalogue to Influence Media Partners in an eight figure deal covering 612 works, including collaborations with many artists, such as Drake, Juice Wrld and more. “Future is a cultural icon”, says Influence Media’s Rene McLean. “He continues to be a blueprint for impact and success in the music industry and has reinvented music in ways that no one has ever expected”.Live Nation has taken a majority stake in German live company Goodlive, which runs festivals such as Melt, Splash and Superbloom, as well as operating a bookings and services divisions.

Kanye West has denied that he is trying to sell his songs catalogue, initially suggesting that one of his business partners was probably courting buyers without his involvement, and then later concluding that all talk of a catalogue sale was “fake news”.It was Billboard that reported that talks had been occurring regarding a possible sale of West’s songs catalogue, which is currently controlled by Sony Music Publishing.Those reports said that West’s reps were pushing for a particularly high valuation of his repertoire, employing a higher metric than has been the norm when it comes to comparing current annual earnings and the requested upfront acquisition price. The option of involvement in West’s future output was seemingly being used to sweeten that deal.But – according to Pitchfork – in a post on Instagram, West denied any knowledge of those talks.

The Queen took a liking to BBC weatherman Tomasz Schafernaker in her last days at Balmoral. Her Majesty passed away earlier this month at the age of 96 in Scotland, and while the Queen was pictured shaking new prime minster Liz Truss's hand a couple of days before her death, it's been said that her final days also included watching the BBC weatherman.

King Charles III has headed to Scotland alongside the Queen Consort, following his late mother Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral on 19 September.The new monarch, 73, and his wife, 74, flew from London's RAF Northolt to Aberdeen earlier this week to see out the remainder of the Royal period of mourning. The couple will no doubt be returning to the Balmoral Estate but rather than stay in Balmoral Castle, which King Charles has now inherited, it's more than likely that they've headed to their private home, Birkhall. Dad-of-two Charles has previously described Birkhall as "a unique haven of cosiness and character", and he and Camilla even spent some of their honeymoon at the peaceful abode.

Charlene Perera has welcomed her first child into the world with her fiancé Jonathan Byrnes. The former Married At First Sight star, 37, announced the arrival of their son on social media on Tuesday, revealing they have named him Austin Mahinda Perera-Byrnes. The doting mum glowed as shared a series of adorable snaps on Instagram, including the moment she first held her son.

Rita Ora appears to be completely besotted by her new husband Taika Waititi after gushing about her “fairytale” ending in a recent interview.The songstress, 31, tied the knot in an “intimate” ceremony in central London earlier this year, and although the star never actually confirmed the nuptials, her friend and celeb hairstylist James Brown congratulated the couple in an Instagram post. Speaking on Jaime Winstone's Greatest Night Ever podcast, the hitmaker said: “I'm in love. I'm very much in love.

A clergyman who spent a weekend at Balmoral with the Queen has revealed that just five days before her death she told him she had “no regrets.” The Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields, 68, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, stayed with the Queen the weekend before she passed after he had performed a sermon at Braemar and Crathie Parish Church. Greenshields has since revealed that Her Majesty appeared to be in quite good spirits at this time, joking that she would send him to the Tower of London, and telling him about her time at Balmoral as a child.

George Clooney left Lorraine Kelly "bright red" on Wednesday's episode of Lorraine as the interview took a cheeky turn. During the latest episode, Lorraine, 62, spoke to George, 61, and Julia Roberts who play divorced parents David and Georgia Cotton in movie Ticket To Paradise, which sees them travel to Bali to stop their on-screen daughter, Lily (Kaitlyn Dever), from marrying Gede.Talking about the film, Lorraine asked the two Hollywood stars, who are best friends in real life, about a "wee kissing scene" they had to do.To which George started laughing as he repeated: "A wee kissing scene? That’s a strange phrase though, 'a wee kissing scene'.

On Monday the televised state funeral of the late Queen Elizabeth was broadcasted on screens across the globe. And among the members of the royal family taking part in the ceremony were the young Prince George and Princess Charlotte , two of the Queen’s great grandchildren.

TV adventurer Bear Grylls has apologised after he was spotted looking "cheery" at the Queen's funeral. Bear, 48, who wore a black suit and tie to the service at Westminster Abbey, was snapped smiling and waving to someone off camera among the mourners during the solemn day on Monday.The wilderness survival TV star has taken to social media to explain why, while sharing a series of photos from the day. Bear told his 5.2 million followers on Instagram that he had seen a crew member from his show Running Wild and "didn't mean" to look so cheerful.

Mum-of-one Chloe Sims has debuted her new lips, jawline and bottom on social media after having additional cosmetic procedures. Chloe, 40, shared sultry snaps herself on Instagram showcasing her recent work as she holidayed in Mykonos, Greece. In the photos, the former TOWIE star – who quit the ITV show after 11 years in June – posed up a storm in front of a swimming pool as she wowed in a white fitted dress.

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HOME Alone star Devin Ratray has been accused of drugging and raping his female friend in his apartment - allegations that he strongly denies. Lisa Smith claimed the alleged attack happened in New York in September 2017. The 45-year-old, who is best known for playing Buzz McCallister in the 1990 Christmas film, has strongly denied the allegations.

is under investigation in NYC after he was accused of raping his friend in 2017.Ratray, who played Buzz McCallister in the hit 1990 film, allegedly attacked Lisa Smith at his Manhattan apartment five years ago, according to CNN.Smith claimed the 45-year-old actor drugged her before sexually assaulting her. She filed a police report shortly after the alleged ordeal.Ratray denied all allegations against him and told the outlet he “did not have sex” with Smith.Ratray was last year arrested on domestic violence charges in an unrelated incident after he was accused of trying to strangle his then-girlfriend.He was later released on a $25,000 bond and pleaded not guilty.After his arrest in December, Smith began wondering why her case was not being investigated.According to CNN, the case was shelved because police thought Smith didn’t want to press charges against Ratray.Smith is now “in touch” with officials who are handling the case.

Actor Devin Ratray, best known for playing older brother of Macaulay Culkin’s character in “Home Alone”, is being investigated for an alleged rape.

arrested on domestic violence charges in an unrelated incident, after allegations that he tried to strange his then-girlfriend.He was later released on a $25,000 bond and pleaded not guilty, with news of his arrest making headlines.This is said to have prompted Smith to contact police officials to query why her own case against him had not been pursued.She was informed that officers incorrectly thought that she didn’t want to press charges, and decided to close the case – a move that left her ‘devastated’.According to CNN, Smith and Ratray had been friends for more than a decade before the alleged incident, on September 21, 2017.The pair are thought to have met for a drink, along with Smith’s brother and another friend, when they all went to the actor’s apartment to continue the night.She told the publication that he poured drinks for the group and seemed intent on giving her a specific glass, after which she became exhausted and was encouraged to sleep over.‘I remember waking up and I couldn’t move,’ she said. ‘I couldn’t really open my eyes, but I could hear what was happening and I could feel what was happening.