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Oorbit, the emerging technology company making high-quality interactive entertainment for the metaverse available to everyone, has closed a $5 million (£3.8m) seed round of funding.

Ben Affleck finished a cigarette and a canned beverage before picking up his son Samuel from school in Santa Monica.The 49-year-old actor was spotted pulling up to his son's school in his Tesla, before finishing his cigarette and his beverage.He also donned a mask while walking hand-in-hand with his 10-year-old son on Thursday afternoon. Finished: Ben Affleck finished a cigarette and a canned beverage before picking up his son Samuel from school in Santa Monica.The actor was spotted wearing a navy blue button-down dress shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows.He was carrying a purple beverage can while talking on the phone as he got out of his vehicle and walked towards the school.

EXCLUSIVE: Rhys Ifans (Spider-Man: No Way Home) has signed on to star alongside Annette Bening and Jodie Foster in the Netflix film Nyad, which marks the narrative directorial debut of Oscar, BAFTA and Emmy winners Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin (The Rescue, Free Solo).

Anna Marie de la Fuente Documentaries about the conflict in Ukraine, the Cuban migrant situation and the Palestinian refugee crisis were among top winners at MiradasDoc, Spain’s foremost documentary film festival which wrapped its 15th edition on March 12. Based in Tenerife, Canary Islands, the festival was an in-person event running March 4-12, while its market (March 8-11) remained virtual for the second consecutive year.The best international documentary prize went to “Option Zero” (“La Opcion Cero”) by Cuban filmmaker Marcel Beltran while the best debut feature award was extended to “Trenches” by French journalist Loup Bureau who has covered the Arab Spring in Egypt, the Syrian War and the Russian-Ukrainian conflict in the Donbas region. “Trenches” follows the intrepid young men and women who are fighting Russian-backed separatists in Ukraine’s Donbas region.

A three-way tie for the crown in the demo wars marked Friday’s ratings, as ABC’s Shark Tank and newsmag 20/20 joined Fox’s WWE Friday Night SmackDown atop of the pile with an 0.5.

No Time to Die actor gorgeous, but she's genuinely a fan of the brand. On her must-list is the best-selling “because it's a multi-tasking cream since sometimes I don't have time for all the steps,” she says over Zoom from L.A. “It's lifting, hydrating, firming and has a boost of collagen, plus the texture is amazing.” She says she uses it mainly at night and pairs it with another Estée favorite, their Courtesy of brandCourtesy of brandSo what else does de Armas love as part of her minimalist skin-care and beauty routine? For Glamour's , she tells us the beauty ‘rules’ she swears by, what she always applies to her lips, and the essential part of her day she won't skip.Glamour: What is one beauty trend you are obsessed with right now?Ana de Armas: Attention to beauty.

Samuel L. Jackson is one of the most talented actors in Hollywood. The 73-year-old star has appeared in over 150 films, including the popular Star Wars franchise as Jedi Mace Windu and the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Nick Fury. Samuel’s fame also comes from movies like Goodfellas, The Red Violin, Jurassic Park, Django Unchained, and Pulp Fiction, which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Samuel has also done voice acting in The Incredibles, Turbo, and more animated films. Talk about an impressive career!

Mark Deetjen, recently promoted to Executive Vice President of Global Channels at Fremantle after helping build its game-show channel Buzzr, has died. He was 50 and passed away January 24.

EXCLUSIVE: Audible has snapped up the rights to three podcasts from Audio Up – two series created by James Ellroy, the Demon Dog of American literature, and The Playboy Interviews.

The next chapter of Camila Cabello’s musical career is pushing forward at breakneck speed, and in just the past few days, she has given her legion of fans plenty to enjoy. The former Fifth Harmony star has returned with new single “Bam Bam,” which serves as the latest official promotional cut off her upcoming third full-length Familia.The tune is a jaunty Latin-pop affair, and it perfectly melds the singer’s Cuban heritage with her Top 40 sensibilities.

Oscar Isaac hosted the recent episode of Saturday Night Live, and his opening monologue is one of the best the show has ever had. The 42-year-old joins a shortlist of Latinos who have had the opportunity to host the show, and the Guatemalan/Cuban’s monologue was a tribute to Latinos in entertainment.The poised actor stood on the famous stage as he introduced himself. “My name is Oscar Isaac, but my full name is Oscar Isaac Hernandez Estrada,” he said proudly.

Oliver Stone is well-known for taking contrarian stands both onscreen and off.

Oscar Isaac hosted Saturday Night Live this weekend with Charli XCX as the musical guest.For his opening monologue the Dune actor, 42, took the stage in grey slacks and a dark blazer with his glossy hair neatly slicked back.He was clean shaven as he joked about the pandemic, his name, and his ethnicity being considered 'ambiguous' in Hollywood. New episode! Oscar Isaac hosted Saturday Night Live this weekend with Charli XCX as the musical guest'My name is Oscar Isaac, but my full name is Oscar Isaac Hernandez Estrada,' he began.'I said to Hollywood - I said to them, "You can pick two of these names." Guess what they went with.

Hollywood icons! Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz’s boundary-breaking relationship and career evolution is the subject of Amazon Prime Video’s Lucy and Desi documentary.

Camila Cabello is finally ready to open up about what led to her breakup with Shawn Mendes!

Mutual growth. Camila Cabello opened up about the reason for her split from Shawn Mendes and revealed where the former couple stands now.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large“Entourage” creator Doug Ellin is returning to Hollywood for his next series. Ellin has recruited Charlie Sheen and several of his “Entourage” stars — including Kevin Connolly and Kevin Dillon — to play themselves in “Ramble On,” a scripted dramatic comedy about established stars looking for career reinvention, alongside aspiring performers looking to make their own name.The show, which is currently being shopped to potential distributors, comes from Angry Lunch, a new shingle recently formed by Ellin and Ted Foxman, in association with Action Park Media.

Charlie Sheen is heading back to television.

The Hollywood Reporter.Sources told the publication that contenders must endure a “grueling” audition process with casting director Carmen Cuba as well as a “Madonna boot camp,” intense choreography training sessions lasting up to 11 hours a day with Madonna’s choreographer and the pop icon herself.For the callback portion of the process, the actresses must do readings with Madonna, 63, as well as singing auditions.“You have to be able to do everything,” another insider divulged. According to sources, the flick will feature the “Material Girl” singer’s 1990 Blonde Ambition tour but could be cut since the script is still being written.Madonna appeared on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” last October and explained why she has decided to create a feature about her illustrious career.

The hunt to find Madonna continues!

He shocked his fans last month with the announcement of his separation from his wife of nearly five years Lisa Bonet.But Jason Momoa proved that family was still his top priority on Tuesday when he attended the World Premiere of The Batman in New York City with his daughter Lola, 14, and son Nakoa-Wolf, 13.The 42-year-old star was also there supporting his stepdaughter Zoë Kravitz, 33, who stars opposite Robert Pattinson's Batman as Catwoman. Family: Jason Momoa, 42, was joined by his daughter Lola, 14, and son Nakoa-Wolf, 13, to support his stepdaughter Zoë Kravitz at the premiere of her film The Batman in New York City on Tuesday Jason looked as stylish as ever on the red carpet in a burgundy corduroy suit, which he paired with a plunging green plaid vest that showed off his rugged chest.He matched his suit with burgundy velvet loafers, but dressed down his outfit by skipping socks.