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Athlete Dean Patterson grew up idolising Usain Bolt, and wants to leave records crashing in his wake like his hero when he makes the step-up to senior athletics.

Jennifer Griffin has signed a new multi-year deal to serve as Fox News Channel’s chief national security correspondent.

When the Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip passed away last April, it was confirmed he would not be buried until the Queen's own death.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Beta Cinema has revealed that Menemsha Films has taken all rights to Ofir Raul Graizer’s critically acclaimed drama “America” for North America amidst strong interest for the territory. The sensual, visually impressive melodrama about a tragic incident turning upside down the life of a Tel Aviv-based couple and their childhood friend was rewarded with an enthusiastic standing ovation at its world premiere at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival, where it played in the Crystal Globe Competition, and radiant reviews in the trade and consumer press. In “America,” Chicago-based swimming coach Eli returns to his homeland, Israel, after 10 years of absence. A visit to his childhood friend Yotam and his newly engaged fiancée Iris will set a series of events in motion that will affect everyone’s lives.

The oldest veteran of the Royal Scots regiment who fought in rearguard defence during the Dunkirk evacuations, evaded a German massacre in 1940 and survived five years as a prisoner of war has died aged 104.

Anna Marie de la Fuente It’s been a banner year for Chile’s audiovisual industry. According to statistics compiled by promotional org CinemaChile, the country’s cinema amassed 45 international awards during the first half of 2022.

The CNN Originals hub debuted on Discovery+ on Friday, as the new home for the news channel’s streaming library following the abrupt closure of CNN+.

EXCLUSIVE: Ori Elon, writer and co-creator of Shtisel, is currently working on a biographical mini-series about Austrian-Jewish journalist and playwright Theodor Herzl, who played a significant role in founding the modern state of Israel, Deadline has learned.

EXCLUSIVE: Prime Video has added Israeli dramas Kvodo and Just for Today to its service in the U.S.

After Bob Bakish yesterday said said Paramount+ was performing “above expectations” in the UK and Ireland, the streamer has stocked its cupboards with a series of exclusive scripted acquisitions for those countries’ subscribers.

K.J. Yossman Paramount+ has unveiled a slate of exclusive acquisitions for the U.K.

Tom Cruise is checking out a show in London!

A man was found dead after he was sucked into a sinkhole which opened up in a swimming pool in front of shocked partygoers. Around 50 people were attending a work pool party at a villa in the Israeli town of Karmei Yosef, when the tragic accident happened, report Mirror Online.

Manori Ravindran International EditorThe New Yorker has acquired Israeli documentary shorts “Holy Holocaust” and “Herd.”Jerusalem-based sales agent Go2Films has secured a worldwide digital distribution deal with the publication for the pair of award-winning films. “Holy Holocaust” is directed by Osi Wald and Noa Berman-Hertzberg, while “Herd” is helmed by Omer Daida.Both films are currently nominated for Israeli Academy Awards and have played at international festivals.

Malina Saval Associate Editor, FeaturesIsraeli actor Michael Aloni enchanted American audiences as Akiva, a soulful Haredi artist looking for true love in the Net- flix series “Shtisel,” which chronicles an ultra-Orthodox family in Jerusalem’s Geula neighborhood. Aloni, who has appeared in Keshet Media Group’s “When Heroes Fly” and Hagai Levi’s “Scenes From a Marriage,” now stars as patriarch Gabriel Ermoza in “The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem,” Oded Davidoff ’s multigenerational saga about a Sephardic Jewish family living in Jerusalem. The series extends from the Ottoman Empire through Israel’s War of Independence.

Gogglebox star Amy Tapper was praised by fans after showing off her incredible 3. 5 stone weight loss on holiday. The former Channel 4 star is currently enjoying soaking up the sun as she visits cities including Jerusalem and Israel.

Ashgill athlete Dean Patterson returned from the under-18 European Championships in Jerusalem with a bronze medal.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentGreenwich Entertainment has acquired U.S. and Canadian distribution rights to Christophe Cognet’s “From Where They Stood,” a searing WW2-set documentary which premiered at the Berlinale. Represented in international markets by MK2 Films, “From Where They Stood” went on the win the Spirit of Freedom Award for best documentary at last year’s Jerusalem Film Festival.

Marta Balaga Following the success of Ofir Raul Graizer’s debut feature “The Cakemaker,” acquired by Netflix in the U.S. and already optioned for a Hollywood remake, securing financing for his second film “America” was much easier. But then the pandemic came.

Police have launched an attempted murder investigation after three men were 'struck to the head with bricks' in a brutal city centre assault. Officers cordoned off the junction of Peter Street and Deansgate for several hours after discovering the trio with serious head injuries after 2.15am on Monday (June 13).

The 60 year old sommelier was cycling in Oakland, California, when he was hit by a vehicle.He suffered head injuries and died the day after.Mark's sister, Susanna Waters, took to Instagram to pen a moving tribute to their brother.She wrote: "Even meeting him a few times, people immediately felt they were his friend."He lived a brave, true real life, and affected so many people in a positive way."The pain will ease but the joy he gave me, and Fed and our kids, and so many others is a part of us all for ever," she added.Following the announcement on Twitter, theatre fans were quick to offer their condolences.Twitter user @gracermainwari1 wrote: "How horrific, sending thoughts to Mark Rylance and his family at this time."It would be completely understandable if he chooses not to perform for much longer."@SueAllan2 added: "How very sad. Condolences to Mark Rylance."Having seen Jerusalem the first time round, there is simply no-one who could understudy Mr Rylance's performance."If I had tickets for these dates, I would definitely prefer to wait.