‘My Friend Pedro: Ripe For Revenge’ launches on mobile today

Jay Weissberg It was a bold move for Stefan Ruzowitzky (“The Counterfeiters” among many others) to conceive of a gritty Expressionist detective-thriller set in the aftermath of World War I, shot almost entirely on blue screen. Whether it’s also fully successful is open for debate.

The fan base for Stephen King has been well fed, but ultimately dissatisfied of late with misfires on Paramount+ (“The Stand”) and Apple TV+ (“Lisey’s Story”). Looking for an adaptation that might provide the same chills and thrills that King’s written word does so effectively might lead fans to Epix’s “Chapelwaite,” based on King’s short story prequel to “Salem’s Lot” titled “Jerusalem’s Lot” (included in his first short story collection “Night Shift”), but the streak will not be broken.

Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!Elon Musk's company SpaceX is reportedly planning to send a satellite into space that can display billboard ads from the cosmos.It is said to be teaming up with Canadian tech startup Geometric Energy Corporation (GEC) on its CubeSat project, which would have a massive screen on one side where people can bid to have their logos and advertisements displayed.The project could even be launched as soon as early 2022, according to reports, with companies able to purchase advertising space in Elon Musk's favourite cryptocurrency Dogecoin.Advertisers will then be able to claim, locate and design a pixel on the display screen.Samuel Reid, CEO and co-founder of GEC told Insider: "There might be

It’s the return of wedding season, and to celebrate, Oasis has launched a brand new range of bridesmaids dresses to keep your bridal party looking their best for less. Shopping for gowns for the big day can be an expensive task – not to mention the added pressure of finding something to fit everyone’s size, shape and style, but thankfully, these ones from Oasis cost less than £120 and are sure to be a crowd pleaser.The high street clothing brand, which is already famed for its feminine dresses and flattering silhouettes, has carried its signature style through to its bridesmaids collection, with a whole spectrum of pastel-hued gowns in swoon-worthy satin and silk fabrics.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaSaltbox TV, a new ad-supported streaming service for older adults, is launching a talent series dubbed “Silver Stars.”The show will put a fresh spin on a formula popularized by the likes of “America’s Got Talent” and “American Idol” by focusing on contenders who are all over the age of 65.

showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterFormer Home and Away star Mat Stevenson has adopted his transgender daughter Grace Hyland's best friend Belle Bambi after her own father allegedly walked away from her when she transitioned from male to female.It comes as Grace proudly revealed the news on TikTok over the weekend, telling her 229,000 followers: "We're sisters now! My BFF's dad left because she's trans.

CORONATION Street star Will Mellor shared a rare snap with his lookalike family while watching Peter Kay's comeback show. The Harvey Gaskell actor, 45, smiled at the camera as he sat with his sister Cheryl and mum Shirley before the show.

Scots street. Emergency services raced to the scene on North Erskine Street in Dundee on Sunday evening.

Frank Ocean is the latest celebrity to get into the fashion game. The "Blonde" singer, 33, announced on Friday the launch of his "independent American luxury brand," called Homer.

PETER Kay hinted he'll bring back his hit sitcom Car Share for a Christmas special at his live stand-up show on Saturday night. The comedian returned to the stage for a charity gig in Manchester after a four year absence and gave fans hope they'll see more of him on TV.

Jamie Lang Expansive Paris-based media group Mediawan has picked up international sales rights to the Jerusalem-set ultra-orthodox drama “The Rabbi,” which participates in this year’s Series Mania Forum at its Co-Pro Pitching Sessions.Abuses of power aren’t unique to any one nationality, gender, sexual orientation or religion. With “The Rabbi,” celebrated filmmaker Eytan Fox proposes a fictionalized drama inspired by a true story which shocked Jerusalem’s ultra-orthodox Jewish community that proves that such abuses can happen almost anywhere.“The Rabbi” turns on a powerful and well-known university professor from Jerusalem’s ultra-orthodox community who uses his position to influence his male students into physical relationships.

showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterStephen Bear has posted an explicit video of his girlfriend Jessica Lily Smith performing oral sex on him in the shower.The Celebrity Big Brother contestant took to Twitter on Sunday evening to post the explicit video, in which he can be seen holding onto Jessica's head as she performs the act.As he stands in the shower, Bear can be seen wearing dark sunglasses, while Jessica has her back to the camera with her blonde hair falling past her shoulders.Bear appears to be holding her head down as Smith places both her hands on his thighs."Showers hit different abroad @Jessica_Smithxo," Bear captioned the video.He also added a link to Jessica’s Admire Me VIP page,

Music Week Hebden and his lawyers have argued that “a reasonable royalty rate…has at all material times been at least 50 per cent”.

Lisa Armstrong has liked a tweet from a friend who sent "lots of love" to her on ex-husband Ant McPartlin's wedding day. The 44 year old hit like on a tweet which had been posted on Saturday that read: "@lisaAmakeup Sending lots of love sweetheart, have a fabulous day!" It's not the first time Lisa, who split from Ant in 2018 following 12 years of marriage, has taken a swipe at her former childhood sweetheart.

We’ve been waiting with bated breath to see the TV adaptation of the 2018 novel by Liane Moriarty, Nine Perfect Strangers and the time is finally here.

Perth store security guard has cost a local man his freedom.

Jamie Waugh whose body was found months after he went missing. The 29-year-old disappeared on January 31 when he was last seen leaving an address in Glen Avenue in the town.Months of frantic searching took place as police alongside friends and family looked for Jamie.

Former Home and Away star Mat Stevenson has symbolically adopted his transgender daughter’s best friend after she was ‘turned away’ by her own father for being transgender.

JEREMY Clarkson has revealed that he once "p****d" in a trophy hunter's shoes in revenge for killing endangered animals. The former Top Gear host, 61, confessed that he "hated" the dentist so much that when he fell asleep, he urinated in his shoes in a bid to teach him a lesson for trophy hunting.

LOVE Island star Amy Day has launched a "savage" Aftersun attack on Hugo Hammond after their bitter split, calling him "awful with women". Earlier today, the Islanders arrived back to the UK separately after Hugo brutally dubbed with time in the villa with bombshell Amy as "tragic".

TripAdvisor which dubbed the place “unreasonable”.In the comments, the reviewer stated: “The staff took a good to use the second we walked in [sic],“We were in a group of five who haven’t seen us since uni.“They told us we were too drunk despite not having any alcohol before entering the establishment.“This pub clearly has an issue with happy people.”Unfortunately for the reviewer, Chloe A, the tale wasn’t quite as simple as she made out and The Hobgoblin hit back.They said: “Hi Chloe, How’s the head this morning?“I’d be surprised if you can actually remember your behaviour last night so, just in case it’s a little foggy, let’s have a recap, shall we?“Although you were initially served a round of drinks, after you stumbled away from the