Iranian Filmmaker Mani Haghighi Barred From Leaving Iran To Attend London Film Festival

Janey Godley has left her fans in stitches once again by voicing over Liz Truss ' resignation speech on Thursday afternoon.

Jessica Chastain insists it is "really important" for her to raise awareness of the ongoing protests in Iran. The 'Good Nurse' actress used her Twitter account in September to shine a spotlight on the tragic death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who was murdered by the country's morality police for not wearing her hijab correctly, and she is closely following the ongoing reaction to the shocking incident, which has sparked waves of women cutting their hair or shedding their head coverings in protest. She told 'Entertainment Tonight': "It's really important for me to use my platform to amplify anyone's struggle for freedom and peace and safety.

Jessica Chastain is supporting the women of Iran. ET spoke to Chastain at the premiere of her new film, , Tuesday night, where she shared why she chose to speak out about the ongoing protests in the country, and the importance of using her platform for good.«It's really important for me to use my platform to amplify anyone's struggle for freedom and peace and safety.

Not easy! Blake Shelton “really agonized” over his decision to leave The Voice following season 23, a source exclusively reveals in the latest issue of Us Weekly.

It appears Britney Spears has made an enemy of the the Iranian government.

Lily Moayeri “Protest art arises when the society is full of anger and the artist is part of the angry society.” That’s a statement made by Justina, an Iranian rapper, singer and songwriter, on the Oct. 15 episode of BBC program “The Cultural Frontline.” Justina and Iranian singer-songwriter and activist FarAvaz Farvardin were guests on the show, speaking about protest songs in Iran. Experts of sorts, their 2020 song, “Fatva,” was a protest song ahead of its time. Perhaps the most notable of the recent Iran protest songs is Shervin Hajipour’s “Baraye,” which was written in the wake of Mahsa Amini’s death after being arrested and beaten by Iran’s notorious morality police for not wearing a proper head covering. After receiving nearly 100,000 submissions, it is now the frontrunner for the Recording Academy’s new song for social change Grammy award.

John Leguizamo criticized the upcoming "Super Mario" remake for lack of diversity in the movie's casting. In a since-deleted tweet he wrote, "So glad #SuperMarioBros is getting a reboot! Obviously, it's iconic enuff [sic]. " "But too bad they went all white! No Latinx in the leads! Groundbreaking colour-blind casting in original! Plus I'm the only one who knows how to make this movie work script-wise!" he added. Leguizamo also shared photos of himself playing Luigi and Bob Hoskins as Mario in the original film, which was released in 1993.

RITA Ora sizzles in new photos on Instagram as she reveals her washboard abs. The Hot Right Now singer poses in a long denim skirt and tiny cropped cardigan while out in London.

Shawn Mendes spent his Sunday showing off his toned arms and going shopping for plants.The 24-year-old singer was spotted leaving the farmer's market in West Hollywood, California on Sunday.He was carrying a new eucalyptus plant while showing off his toned arms during the outing.  Show-off Shawn: Shawn Mendes spent his Sunday showing off his toned arms and going shopping for plantsMendes stepped out wearing a white tank top with a thin gold necklace tucked under the shirt.He also wore dark sunglasses while holding a new eucalyptus plant on his solo shopping outing. The singer completed his look with brown pants and matching brown sandals.

The 66th London Film Festival closed Sunday with a lively screening of Rian Johnson’s murder mystery sequel, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.  

Sam Faiers has marked her eight-year anniversary with her partner, Paul Knightly, after the Ferne McCann voice note drama.The former TOWIE star, 31, took to Instagram on Saturday, where she shared a selection of pictures of herself and Paul throughout the years, that Paul later reshared on his own account. The first picture showed Sam in a green dress with a plunging neckline as she is sitting on Paul's lap, who is wearing a white shirt, in a snap taken at the start of their relationship.

I CAN See Your Voice judge Amanda Holden has been spotted wowing the crowds in a shimmering low cut mini dress. The TV star was introduced as one of the famous faces judging the talent as the popular game show returned to screens last night. Amanda, 51, looked stunning as she donned a sparkling black dress for the debut episode, as she waved towards the live audience.

Guy Lodge Film Critic The possessive claim in the title “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio” is a gutsy one. There’s confidence — some would even say arrogance — in filming an oft-told story at least as old as the hills, and suddenly branding it as your own: Even two auteurs as ballsy as Francis Ford Coppola and Baz Luhrmann didn’t slap their own names on “Bram Stoker’s Dracula” and “William Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet,” respectively. Still, you can hardly blame del Toro’s stop-motion spin on Carlo Collodi’s 19th-century chestnut “The Adventures of Pinocchio” for wanting to advertise its distinguishing vision up top: After umpteen tellings of the wooden-boy tale, and coming on the heels of Robert Zemeckis’ wretched Disney remake, Netflix’s rival adaptation has to announce itself as something different. That it is; it’s often delightful too.

Mani Haghighi is the latest film director who has been impacted by Iran’s ongoing restraint on filmmakers.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Iranian filmmaker Mani Haghighi had his passport confiscated at the airport as he was about to board a flight to attend the BFI London Film Festival. Haghighi was expected to present there the U.K. premiere of his latest film, “Subtraction.”  A BFI London Film Festival spokesperson confirmed the news to Variety and issued the following statement: “The Iranian filmmaker Mani Haghighi was due to travel to London today to support the UK premiere of his film Subtraction which is screening tomorrow at the BFI London Film Festival, but has been prevented from boarding his flight to the UK.  He was turned away by authorities in Iran and has his passport confiscated.  He has returned to his home in Tehran. We understand that no reason has been given to Mani Haghighi for the confiscation. The BFI London Film Festival supports Haghighi and all filmmakers in their freedom to make their films and present them around the world.

Shawn Mendes is looking fit and healthy. The 24-year-old singer was photographed after completing his workout, looking toned and comfortable.Shawn Mendes lends his voice to ‘Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile’ in an upcoming animated film‘The Voice’ contestant sings Shawn Mendes while Camila Cabello listens onMendes was photographed leaving his gym after he’d bought a tea that had a clear doodle of a heart on it.

Women and girls of Iran are leading the most significant challenge to the existence of the Islamic Republic of Iran in this century, according to veteran experts of Iran.  Their opposition to the theocratic state and its radical Islamic law requiring head coverings for women has drawn sharp criticism with respect to Tehran’s role on the U.N. Commission on the Status of Women.

Peter Debruge Chief Film Critic America has “Groundhog Day.” Now Malaysia has “Stone Turtle,” a beguiling, all-around gorgeous reimagining of Southeast Asian folklore that finds its characters caught in a loop of vengeance, lust and violence from which they cannot escape. Here, it’s a dead-serious political statement rather than rom-com karma that forces island-dwelling refugee Zahara (Asmara Abigail) and an intrusive outsider (Bront Palarae) to play out repeated versions of a cautious standoff: She deals in precious leatherback turtle eggs, he claims to be a wildlife researcher, but pursues her with a passion that suggests other priorities. “Stone Turtle” marks a welcome comeback for Woo Ming Jin (“Woman on Fire Looks for Water”), a leading voice in the Malaysian New Wave who spent the last decade working in more mainstream waters, churning out a mix of zombie flicks and popcorn movies. Now, having picked up a prestigious FIPRESCI prize at Locarno, he’s back on the international festival circuit with a project that intriguingly applies elements of genre filmmaking to a more anthropological art-house format. The result is a loony marriage between “The Wicker Man” and “Woman in the Dunes,” as an enigmatic siren in scarlet robes traps a man on the beach for all eternity, building to a dangerous ritual where lives are sacrificed and a straw effigy is set ablaze.

Blake Shelton is ready to move on. The «No Body» singer announced on Tuesday his decision to step away from his longtime role as a coach on after the upcoming 23rd season.He is the only coach on the series to have been involved in every season since its 2011 debut on NBC. As for what he'll be working on next, a source tells ET, «Blake will continue to focus on through the new season and also his new show,, music, his 2023 tour and — of course — his family and life on his farm. He's just focusing on other projects both personally and professionally.»Shelton first shared the news himself in a social media post. «I’ve been wrestling with this for a while and I’ve decided that it’s time for me to step away from after season 23,» he said in a statement.