Killer said teen's murder 'cured depression' and told police he was impressed by victim

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentHBO Max’s animated prequel series “Gremlins: Spirit of the Mogwai,” which world premiered on June 16 at France’s Annecy Animation Festival, begins with a hint of “The Sound of Music.”A young Gizmo stands in his bucolic grassy homeland, hidden down a huge hole in snowbound high Himalayas, chanting from a circular stone dias, replete with mysterious engravings. As his fellow Mogwai chant back, positioned on grassy knolls around him, suddenly the hills are alive with the sound of Mogwai.Then a shadow falls out of the sky – a huge heinous eagle plummeting towards the Mogwai.

Lise Pedersen Oscar-winning director Michel Hazanavicius (“The Artist”) has unveiled his first-ever animation film project at the Annecy Intl. Animation Film Festival.Entitled “The Most Precious of Cargos,” it is an adaptation of the eponymous best-selling book by acclaimed French playwright and children’s books author Jean-Claude Grumberg, who is co-writing the film with Hazanavicius.Told in the form of a classic fairy tale in 2D animation, it is set during World War II, and tells the story of a poor woodcutter and his wife who live deep in the Polish forest.

Marvel Cinematic Universe as his Fantastic Four character the Human Torch.Before he became globally recognised for his role as Captain America, the actor played Johnny Storm (aka the Human Torch) in the 2005’s Fantastic Four and 2007’s Fantastic 4: Rise Of The Silver Surfer.Although it’s been 15 years since he ‘flamed on’ for Tim Story’s comic book adaptations, some fans have been calling for him to reprise his role as the flaming hot superhero – and he’s not against the idea.In a new interview with MTV News, Evans was asked about returning to the MCU as Johnny Storm. “God, wouldn’t that be great?” he told host Josh Horowitz. “Wouldn’t that be great? No, no one’s ever come to me about that.”He continued: “I mean, I don’t exactly look the same anymore.

Kendrick Lamar has visited Accra in Ghana for a new mini-documentary in which he describes his new album as his “most present yet” while also reflecting on going to therapy.The four-minute Spotify film, titled A Day In Ghana With Kendrick Lamar, follows the rapper as he makes his first-ever trip to the capital of the West African country. “I can’t even tell you what day it is,” he said at the start.

Call Of Duty Ricochet Anti-Cheat has updated how it works, with cheaters now having their guns (and fists) taken from them.In a blog post from earlier this week (June 16), the Ricochet team laid out the progress in the system, with the “ebb and flow” of cheaters still to be expected in each of the games (via Eurogamer).“Today we’re sharing another mitigation technique from our toolbox: Disarm.” said the Anti-Cheat team. “Like the name implies, when cheaters are detected, we simply take their weapons away from them (including their fists).“We don’t expect many clips of this to find their way online, but we have seen it in action and the reactions from cheaters are always priceless.”The blog post also endeavours to answer community questions around cheating, as well as the news that Ricochet will be active in both Warzone 2 and Modern Warfare 2 the day each game releases.“Will you encounter cheaters? Sadly, perhaps yes, but we are working endlessly to be faster and better to get them out of the game (by force or by annoyance) and let you focus on fun,” adds the post.Warzone and Vanguard’s upcoming fourth season is also set to launch on June 22, with the roadmap highlighting what players can expect when it releases.

Square Enix has announced that it will be sharing new Final Fantasy 14 patch 6.2 details next month.The next Letter from the Producer will air on July 1 at 11 AM BST and will once again feature director and producer Naoki Yoshida. The broadcast will be showing fans a “first preview of patch 6.2 as well as some miscellaneous updates.”The next major update is set to feature the highly-anticipated Island Sanctuary – a new system that is designed as a casual experience for players to enjoy on the side.

A WHOLE generation of children grew up on the Toy Story series ‒ but what happened to the cast who voiced the iconic inhabitants of Andy’s room? Disney Pixar’s Lightyear was released this weeks, providing eager fans with an origin story for the plucky astronaut the Buzz Lightyear action figure was inspired by. The film has Chris Evans voicing Buzz and tells the story of a young test pilot who is marooned on a hostile planet and confronts the threat of Emperor Zurg.

LOVE Island's Gemma Owen is wearing a £20,000 necklace in the villa according to fans. Michael Owen's daughter, 19, is often seen in the eye-catching jewellery, which features a string of linked Xs.

ELIZABETH Hurley sizzled in a black halterneck bikini with gold chain detail as she gushed over her "favourite" design. The Royals actress, 57, ruffled her brunette locks as she posed by a palm tree in the sexy two-piece.

© GETTY James was 29 when Barbara won a meal cooked by him at her home He said they clicked instantly after she bid £18,000 at an auction for him to cook for her at her Chelsea home. But James would later explain their lives were just too different - and he would get star-struck when she hung out with the Hollywood elite such as Nicole Kidman and Halle Berry. Barbara tried to buy James an £180,000 Aston Martin, and he had to draw the line. © ITV/GETTY 'We're going to fall out' James Martin's warning to wealthy ex-girlfriend Barbara Broccoli "It wasn't as if it was my birthday or Christmas - it was just a spur of the moment thought," James said. "In the end I said, 'If I want something, I'll work for it. Just drop it or we're going to fall out over this'. "It was a defining moment in our relationship. Deep down, I knew there was always going to be an imbalance. "He later said their split was "for the best". © GETTY Barbara tried to buy James an Aston Martin

© GETTY jane seymour dress bikini age pictures instagram monte carlo films news latest update The actress looked ever the A-list star as she walked the red carpet in the tight-fitting garment, which she accessorised with a pink and yellow scarf draped over her arms. © GETTY jane seymour dress bikini age pictures instagram monte carlo films news latest update Jane added a touch of glam to her outfit with a huge pearl necklace, matching earrings and rings. © GETTY jane seymour dress bikini age pictures instagram monte carlo films news latest update She wore a pair of strappy white heels which added to her summery vibe. © GETTY jane seymour dress bikini age pictures instagram monte carlo films news latest update Jane looked fresh-faced as she wore a natural face of make-up, complete with a nude lip, as she swirled around for snaps. © GETTY jane seymour dress bikini age pictures instagram monte carlo films news latest update

JUST IN: Peter Finch health: Actor's 'sudden' death in 70s explained"No one lives more lives than the actor. Movie making is like geometry and I hated maths. But this kind of jigsaw I relish.

Gallery: 'It’s kind of a nice voyeuristic way to see your man, but I am weird in that way!' What the stars REALLY THINK think of their partners' sex scenes. . . (BANG Showbiz)The 'Loot' star's famous scene in the chick flick is when she and her bridesmaids are trying on high-end bridal gowns and after getting food poisoning, Lillian defecates in the middle of the street.

This Morning has dismissed reports that popular presenters Dermot O’Leary and Alison Hammond, who currently host the Friday slot on the ITV show, are “bickering” behind the scenes. The duo replaced previous presenters Eamonn Holmes and his wife Ruth Langsford on the Friday slot earlier this year, with it reported that the new presenting pair are not getting on.

Olympic cyclists Victoria Pendleton has shared her go-to workout routine and what she eats, admitting it "doesn't feel like a chore." The 41 year old former athlete, who has opened up on her mental health battle in the past, said she's more of a "fair-weather cyclist" nowadays, and mixes up her workouts depending on how she's feeling. Victoria told OK!: "I try and do some sort of physical activity every day.

Kim Wilde has a crush on Harry Styles. The 'Kids In America' hitmaker, 61, has confessed she fancies the 28-year-old former One Direction star - who is dating another Wilde, actress-and-filmmaker Olivia Wilde, 38. Asked who her celebrity crush is, Kim told Best magazine: "Don't laugh .

Paul Walker and Jenni Rivera will receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2023. The pair are set to be celebrated posthumously by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, when they, and 22 other celebrities, receive their own stars on the iconic Walk of Fame next year, Deadline reports. Paul, who was just 40 when he died in a car crash in Los Angeles in 2013, will be celebrated in the Motion Pictures category alongside Vince Vaughn, John Waters, Uma Thurman, Bill Pullman, Ludacris and the late Juanita Moore.

Kim Kardashian took to Twitter on Friday to share a funny anecdote about her boyfriend Pete Davidson. The SKIMS founder, 41, revealed that the former SNL star, 28, mistakenly thought that her nephew Reign’s name was Raymond, due to his dad Scott Disick's jokes. 'Funny fact: Pete thought Reign’s name was Raymond for the longest time because that’s what @ScottDisick calls him all the time,' she wrote, adding a crying laughing emoji.

JUST IN: 'Appalling' Rex Harrison 'bullied' Audrey Hepburn and Julie AndrewsDotti also noted how clothes often gave her "a great deal of self-confidence". He added that Hepburn had around "30 or 40" scarves she would wear in order to blend in with the crowd, concluding: "It was a good way to be in disguise, big sunglasses and a scarf. "In the 2020 documentary, Audrey, the Breakfast at Tiffany's legend noted how she was "always self-conscious".

Ted Bundy-obsessed killer Cody Ackland calmly entering a police station to admit to the brutal killing of teenager Bobbi-Anne McLeod.Today (Thursday, May 19), the 24-year-old indie musician was convicted and sentenced to life in prison for the killing of the 18-year-old, who was travelling to see her boyfriend when sick Ackland pounced.Ackland murdered Bobbi-Anne on November 20, 2021 after encountering her waiting by a bus stop near to her home in Leigham in Plymouth, Devon. He pulled over and attacked the stranger with a hammer - hitting her from behind before driving her to Dartmoor and delivering the final fatal blows.Plymouth Crown Court was told that he handed himself in at Charles Cross police station on November 23 and confessed to the killing.Footage of that moment has emerged.

A callous killer who snatched a teenage girl from a bus stop before brutally murdering her with a hammer has been jailed for life.