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When we dial Locarno chief Giona A. Nazzaro’s line, he’s in the process of slipping into an air-conditioned bar where he can escape the blistering heat that has consumed Southern Europe for much of July.

Marta is a sporting icon. In the realm of women’s soccer, there’s no one like her, with players of all nationalities labeling her as her idol and as the reason why they wanted to play soccer in the first place. This year, the 37 year old athlete is playing her last World Cup, and hopes to take the trophy home, a win that would be historic for herself and for Brazil, who’ve somehow never won the World Cup trophy.

Marta Balaga Six U.K. works-in-progress have been selected for the 12th edition of Locarno’s First Look, an international launchpad for films in post-production taking place during Locarno Pro Days. Since its introduction in 2012, First Look has already focused on Colombia, Mexico, Chile, Brazil, Israel, Poland, the Baltic Countries, Portugal, Serbia, Switzerland and Germany This year, the late Mike Hodges – known for “Get Carter” or “Flash Gordon” – will be celebrated in “All at Sea,” produced by Hurricane Films, a semi-autobiographical documentary depicting his life.

Anna Marie de la Fuente Switzerland’s preeminent Locarno Film Festival has tapped arts patron Maja Hoffmann, founder of the LUMA Foundation, to be its first female president in its 70-plus years of existence. The festival’s Board of Directors unanimously approved Hoffmann to succeed Marco Solari who has held the position for more than two decades.

Toiling Genk have revealed their shaky Champions League 1-1 draw against Servette in Switzerland was due to a tummy bug which ripped its way through the first team.

Elsa Pataky has shared a snippet of her amazing vacation in Switzerland. The actress was joined by her husband Chris Hemsworth, and their kids, India, Tristan, and Sasha, and got up to all manner of sporty activities. Happy birthday Elsa Pataky! Her best moments of the last decadeChris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky prove to be the hottest celebrity couple: See pics of their vacationA post shared by Elsa Pataky (@elsapataky)The photos were shared in a video on Instagram, and show the Hemsworth-Patakys enjoying themselves to the fullest.

Servette and Genk will head into a winner takes all Champions League qualifier in Belgium as Rangers watched their possible third round opponents play out a 1-1 draw.

Debutants Philippines shocked hosts New Zealand with a 1-0 victory to secure their first-ever Women World’s World Cup win on day six of the tournament.

Bob MacIntyre admits a dream debut at the Ryder Cup is within his sights.

Rosalía is an unstoppable force that has taken the world by storm, but still, she manages to add another jaw-dropping feat to her impressive repertoire — and we don’t mean musically. The Spanish singer got her hands on the keys to the Vatican Museum!After wowing the crowds at the Nyon Festival in Switzerland, the “Tuya” songstress decided it was time for a well-deserved Italian escapade. The star took to Rome and couldn’t resist the allure of the Vatican Museum’s wonders.

Dave Coulier is standing by his former Full House costar Candace Cameron Bure following her public drama with Miss Benny.

EXCLUSIVE: There’s not much about the self-tape audition process that Charisma Carpenter likes. There’s hardly any feedback. There are no do-overs. And if she’s not paying a coach to read with her, she’s having to rely on friends in her midwestern town.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Former IFC Films president Arianna Bocco, Berlinale managing director Mariette Rissenbeek and the British Film Institute’s head of industry and international policy Agnieszka Moody are set as keynote speakers for the upcoming Locarno Film Festival’s StepIN think tank on the most pressing issues in the indie film industry. The Swiss fest’s unique event, now at its 11th edition, will explore various aspects of this year’s timely theme, which is “What’s the Deal With Independent Cinema?” A select group of European and international industry players — distributors, exhibitors, producers, sales agents, film institutions, financiers, streaming platforms, broadcasters and film festival and markets reps — will be participating in closed working sessions to exchange thoughts on practices and business models and propose new ideas and strategies.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Vienna-based sales agent Square Eyes has boarded Tana Gilbert’s feature debut “Malqueridas” ahead of its world premiere as part of Venice’s International Critics’ Week. The documentary was shot entirely on clandestine cell phones by the inmates of a women’s prison in Chile. ” ‘Malqueridas’ forms a collective memory of this often abandoned community, and shows how these mothers – and their love – withstand the trials of life in jail, far from family and loved ones,” according to a press statement. “In prison, they find affection in other partners who share their situation as mutual support among these women becomes a form of resistance and empowerment.”

Good Morning Britain was off air on Friday again due to a range of shake-ups to TV schedules across the BBC and ITV to make way for the Fifa Women’s World Cup 2023. Instead of the usual instalment of the daily news show, coverage of the Philippines v Switzerland match was showing instead in the planned change to the running order.

Good Morning Britain fans were left baffled this morning after the ITV show was taken off air. Viewers who usually tune into the news programme from 6am every weekday were surprised to see the show removed from the usual schedule entirely on Friday (July 21).

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Ricky Martin’s twins are having their Blue Ivy moment! Matteo and Valentino,14, jumped on stage with their dad Monday, July 17, at his show in Locarno, Switzerland. They helped hype up the crowd at Piazza Grande, which has a capacity of around 8,000 to 10,000 people.Martin shared a video on Instagram, calling it a “surprise.” “What a beautiful surprise! When my twins jumped on stage with me for the first time,” he wrote in the caption.

Michael Beale suffered a painful defeat on his last attempt to get Rangers into the Champions League promised land.

Ricky Martin is feeling the love! The singer welcomed some very special guests to the stage during his recent show in Switzerland.

Ricky Martin is feeling the love! The singer welcomed some very special guests to the stage during his recent show in Switzerland.Martin, 51, was performing on stage when he was surprised by his 14-year-old twins, Matteo and Valentino.The «Livin' La Vida Loca» artist was all smiles as he performed on stage with his boys, and shared a video of the fun moment to Instagram on Monday.«What a beautiful surprise!» Martin captioned the post. «When my twins jumped on stage with me for the first time in Locarno, Switzerland.»A post shared by Ricky Martin (@ricky_martin)The sweet moment comes amid Martin's divorce from Jwan Yosef — with whom Martin shares a 4-year-old daughter, Lucia, and a 3-year-old son, Renn.In a joint statement shared on their respective Instagram accounts in early July, the music superstar and the 38-year-old visual artist confirmed they are going their separate ways after six years of marriage. «For some time, we have considered transforming our relationship, and it is after careful consideration that we have decided to end our marriage with love, respect and dignity for our children — preserving and honoring what we have experienced as a couple all of these wonderful years,» the statement reads in both English and Spanish.«Our greatest desire now is to continue having a health family dynamic and a relationship centered on our genuine friendship as we continue the joint upbringing of our children,» the statement continued.