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Alex Ritman Mubi has kicked off its 2024 Cannes Film Festival early and in style, acquiring worldwide rights to one of the buzziest films set to premiere in competition. The arthouse distributor, production banner and streamer has landed Coralie Fargeat’s body horror “The Substance,” starring Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley and Denis Quaid, picking up all rights for North America, U.K., Ireland, Germany, Austria, Latin America and Benelux, where it will release theatrically this year. Mubi has also acquired the rights for Turkey and India.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent New Dubai-based distribution and production studio The Plot Pictures is headed for the Cannes Marche du Film after snapping up Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (MENAT) rights to a slew of indie titles across different genres. They include “Locust,” a first feature film from Taiwanese American multidisciplinary artist Keff that is playing in Critics Week, and Nick Hamm’s epic “William Tell.” The Plot Pictures CEO Pratixa Shah and head of sales Ozge Conduroglu – who was previously with Starz Play Arabia – are assembling a slate spanning “different genres, regions, and languages,” as Shah put it in statement.

Marks and Spencer has issued a recall alert to all shoppers, advising them to return certain chicken products sold in stores.

Three major UK airlines have warned UK holidaymakers with trips planned to Turkey that they can't use mobile boarding passes on certain flights back from the destination.

Holidaymakers planning to head to Greece this week have been issued fresh travel advice by UK authorities.

EXCLUSIVE: Republic Pictures has acquired North American rights to Dreamquil, the psychological thriller starring Elizabeth Banks and John C. Reilly.

Judas Priest bassist Ian Hill has claimed that people have been “trying to kill heavy metal” for about 40 years.The metal musician made the comments in a recent interview with music YouTube channel Metal Oda ahead of their concert in Istanbul, Turkey this July.Asked what advice he would give himself if he could go back to the beginning of the band’s career more than 50 years ago, the bassist spoke about the importance of “patience and persistence” (per Blabbermouth).Elaborating on the title of the new album ‘Invincible Shield’, Hill continued: “We’ve had a lot of stuff thrown at us over the years. I mean, people have been trying to kill heavy metal now for about 35, 40 years, so it’s always been a bit of a struggle against the establishment, if you know what I mean.”The artist concluded that the band had “managed to survive and come through it”.Hill’s comments come after Judas Priest’s own Rob Halford reflected on being labelled ‘Metal God’ by fans.Speaking to NME as part of a recent In Conversation video interview, he shared that the nickname “kind of got a life of its own and then I started to take it too seriously”, adding: “So much so that I’ve actually got a trademark on ‘Metal God’ because I cherish it so much – not just not for me, but for the band and the fans as well”.The vocalist said he always has “fun” with it, sharing: “I always say: ‘There was only one Elvis, and there’s only one Metal God.’ And I mean that, you know, with my tongue in my cheek.”Halford also expressed his relief that the band were aligned in their outlooks on fame and music.

Philippe Clement has revealed he’s shelved talks with his out-of-contract stars while Rangers focus on one last big Premiership push.

Connor Goldson's Rangers season is OVER and the defender won't return until pre-season.

Alex Salmond’s company fell into the red for the first time after it was formed nine years ago.

Shoppers are flocking to get their hands on a 'delicious' perfume from the cult classic Kayali that's now 10% off. Sephora have slashed the price of KAYALI Yum Pistachio Gelato | 33 Eau de Parfum Intense, which means it's now available from just £25.10. It opens up with sweet and cool notes that are reminiscent of a day in the sun.

One of Chorlton's most legendary spots is set to give away free Frankfurter sausages this week. The first 100 people through the door at Electrik will be able to claim their Wurst to celebrate the bar's new food collaboration with a German food vendor.

Aramide Tinubu In FX’s gripping new miniseries “The Veil,” right versus wrong isn’t a straightforward calculation, and truth is more confounding than it seems. The action series follows cunning MI6 agent Imogene Salter (a captivating Elisabeth Moss), whose ability to assume a new identity in the blink of an eye makes her a singular asset for the most challenging missions. When Imogene is tasked with extricating a woman named Adilah El Idrissi (an outstanding Yumna Marwan) from a Turkish/Syrian refugee camp and enticing her to disclose her secrets, the spy finds herself analyzing her own moral code and a past shrouded in riddles.

Lauren Goodger has open about the cosmetic procedures she's undergone since finding fame on The Only Way Is Essex, but has now shared her hopes of reversing some of the surgery she's had done.The reality TV star has admitted she feels "uncomfortable" with certain parts of her body, especially since becoming a mum. Lauren, 37, had a boob job in 2014, taking her from a 34D to an E. She explained how she decided to have her boobs enhanced after seeing a girl with hers done while on holiday in Antigua, and within a week of returning to the UK she'd undergone the surgery on London's Harley Street.

Made In Chelsea star Harvey Armstrong worked as a high-flying accountant before joining the cast of the poshest show on telly in 2019.The reality star, 29, ounder of craft beer start-up Prime Time Lager, made a name for himself on the show as Sophie Habboo’s ex, and then for his rollercoaster relationship with model Emily Blackwell.The latter ended in tears after two years in 2021, after Harvey admitted he had cheated. Here, Harvey, 28, who was speaking to OK! at the launch of 2023 Apprentice winner Marnie Swindell 's newly-refurbished Bronx Boxing gym in London, tells us about the new Turkish cast member he’s dating, Zeylo Taylan - and what his devastating split from Emily taught him… Harvey, you’ve embarked on a new romance - tell us more… Yeah, it’s a new girl on the show this series, Zeyno, she’s really sweet. It’s been a serious thing for a few months now at least.

Neslihan Atagül Doğulu is one of the most influential Turkish actresses today, transcending to international audiences far beyond her country’s borders. Best known for her role in Kara Sevda, a drama series with a presence in more than 110 countries, her performances have enchanted a devoted fan base across Latin America—a region where ‘telenovelas’ reign and are an essential part of the culture.

The Cannes Film Festival has named the eight members of its main Competition jury who will join previously announced president Greta Gerwig in deciding the Palme d’Or and other key prizes at 77th edition running from May 14 to 25.

Ryanair has warned passengers flying to three major holiday destinations that they must print off their boarding passes. The budget airline said that airports in Turkey and Morocco do not allow digital boarding passes downloaded onto mobile phones.

Perrie Edwards has opened up about her wedding plans, admitting there's certain tasks she has found difficult.The Little Mix singer got engaged to her footballer boyfriend Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in June 2022. Perrie, 30, who shares two year old son Axel with Alex, also 30, has started to think about planning their big day, with one particular task "keeping her awake at night". She admitted she and Alex have disagreed on certain things, making planning harder.

Elisabeth Moss suffered a broken vertebrae while filming a stunt for the upcoming spy TV series The Veil, leaving her briefly unable to move.The actor disclosed the information during a new interview with Variety, where she confirmed that she was left lying on her back on a roof in Istanbul for two hours.In The Veil, which premieres on Hulu on April 30, Moss plays an MI6 agent trying to stop a terrorist attack. Episode two finds her character Imogen chasing a lead through the Turkish city, when she is attacked on a rooftop above the Grand Bazaar.“The [scene] you see in the show is actually the second time we shot it, about six weeks later,” Moss said.

A Manchester United fan has revealed how he’s shed six stone after making a life-changing decision while on an all-inclusive trip to Turkey.