Producer Timothy White on Venice Film ‘The Furnace’ and Diversity in Australian Industry

Andy Serkis and Michael Sheen look alike for years, but now even their own kids are getting confused.Andy has revealed that Michael’s daughter mistook the Planet of the Apes star for her dad.People have been confusing Michael and Andy for each other for years due to their similar looks, and the 57-year-old actor can recall one incident when Michael’s child Lily excitedly ran up to him at an airport after thinking it was her dad getting off a flight.Andy – who is world renowned for his performance capture work – was being interviewed by The Guardian when he was asked by a reader if anyone has ever asked him for Michael’s autograph. He replied: ‘Ha! No.

Ralf Rangnick could be the latest victim of player power in the Premier League should he lose his job because Manchester United stars are 'annoyed' by his training sessions. The German coach may only be contracted in his current role at Old Trafford until the end of the season, but United have been quick to act in the past if they don't see things going in the right direction.Rangnick wouldn't be the first to lose a job in that manner, with players on occasion visiting chairman in order to share concerns about the middle man.

A game between historic rivals Porto and Sporting Lisbon descended in utter chaos on Friday, with even matchday staff getting involved.The pair faced off in what ended up being a 2-2 draw - but after the game, tempers flared and an incredible five players were subsequently sent off for their involvement in the scuffle.Agustín Marchesín and Pepe of Porto, along with Sebastián Coates, João Palhinha, and Bruno Tabata of Sporting, all received their marching orders as the Primeira Liga encounter became marred with post-game fighting.Even more remarkably, it appeared that ball boys and stewards got involved as well. Stunner viewers online gave their thoughts to the wild scenes.One jokes that the ending result was like WWE.

The most expensive home in America, described as "a modern masterpiece", could sell for up to a whopping $500 million (£370 million) at auction if it doesn't sell quickly. On Friday, the Los Angeles, California dream property became the most expensive listing in the US when it was listed for $295 million (£217 million).However, if it doesn't sell by February it will be auctioned and could fetch up to $500 million.The 105,000-square-foot mega mansion, which features an excessive 21 bedrooms and 42 bathrooms, was built by Nile Niami, a Hollywood-producer-turned-developer, who promoted the hilltop haunt as the “biggest and most expensive modern home in America".Because of Miami's growing costs the project plunged into mayhem and it was placed into receivership last year, meaning that as part of a bankruptcy agreement it could be flogged to the highest bidder if it doesn't sell quickly.“It’s a modern masterpiece,” said Branden Williams, of The Beverly Hills Estates, which is representing the property along with Aaron Kirman of Aaron Kirman Group at Compass.

Adele seemed to confirm her engagement to NBA Sports agent Rich Paul on the Graham Norton show on Friday (February 11).The 33-year-old chart topper found herself in a bit of a corner when the BBC host quizzed her over the gigantic ring that was placed on her wedding finger.Speaking about Adele's performance at the BRIT Awards 2022 earlier in the week, Graham said: "I don't know if anyone noticed when you were sat at the piano singing, microphone in right hand.... the left hand didn't move as much as normal.Then the host joked: "It almost seemed heavier."The award-winning artist began to laugh, before Graham prompted: "Is there...?"Interjecting, Adele barked back: "As if I would ever tell anyone if I was or wasn't."With the ring in full view of the camera, she added: "It's lovely though ain't it?"Graham commented: "I have to say as a casual observer it looks like you are."Adele laughed and coyly agreed: "Alright," as Graham cheekily chirped: "I'm taking that as a yes."The Rolling In The Deep star's fans were convinced that Adele and Rich Paul had taken their romance to the next level when the songstress stepped out on the red carpet of the BRITs on Tuesday (February 8) with a huge ring on that finger.If one thing was clear, Adele certainly wasn't hiding the diamond from view as she posed for snaps on the red carpet with sparkling jewel in eyesight.It didn't take long for eagle-eyed fans to notice the gigantic rock, with many taking to Twitter to air their thoughts.One person penned: "Anyone else notice Adele wearing a huge diamond ring on her finger.

Drill rap music, which extolls violence in the pursuit of riches, is not something New York Mayor Eric Adams wants on social media.

An Ohio developer says he is moving forward with construction on a controversial housing project in Dave Chappelle’s hometown of Yellow Springs following a heated village council meeting that saw the comic icon threaten to withdraw millions in planned investments in the community. "Construction should commence in early spring," George Oberer, the CEO of Oberer Homes, told Dayton Daily News, the major local newspaper. Chappelle received criticism earlier this week after the paper reported his opposition to the developer’s plan – which sought to add dozens of multiple-family homes to the village, which in 2019 had less than 4,000 residents, according to the U.S.

Denise Richards, 50, gave an update on her daughter, Sami Sheen, after the 17-year-old moved in with her father, Charlie Sheen, 56. “Honestly, I have a strained relationship with her,” Denise told Jeff Lewis on his Sirius XM show on Friday. “It’s very difficult. I know we’ll get back to where we were eventually but right now, it is strained.”

Kerry Chater, the bassist and co-founder of ’60s hitmakers Gary Puckett & the Union Gap who went on to score multiple country hits as a songwriter, has died. He was 77.

Keeping it low-key. Megan Fox wasn’t expecting to hear that her ex-husband, Brian Austin Green, is having a baby with his girlfriend, Sharna Burgess — but she’s also not upset by it.

A 16-year-old boy sexually assaulted a terrified pensioner in her own home.

Wendy Williams just scored a legal victory over her bank.

Zendaya or Kylie Jenner?

“Men in Kilts” is returning for a second season, with stars Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish exploring a whole new continent.

When we learned of Bob Saget‘s death and that it was from natural causes, the blow was devastating enough. But the bombshell reveal from the autopsy this week has made us go from grieving to asking why this had to happen.

Will Smith, and was inspired by a mock trailer for a film that reframed the sitcom as a drama. The reboot will stream exclusively on Peacock starting Feb.

Annette Bening gave fans an idea of the kind of Valentine's Day gifts she receives from husband Warren Beatty. Bening, 63, revealed Beatty's gifts are mostly "economical" and handmade during an appearance on "The Kelly Clarkson Show." "It's pretty no-pressure," Bening told Clarkson about the gifts. "Valentine's is pretty low-key.

Matthew Perry is telling his story. On Thursday, the "Friends" star announced his upcoming memoir, "Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing," which is set to be released in November. "So much has been written about me in the past," Perry began his social media announcement.

Every fan attending Sunday’s Super Bowl at SoFi Stadium will be given a KN95 mask and, according to L.A. County Public Health and SoFi Stadium officials, they’re expected to wear it. But will they? That remains to be seen.

Following in the horseshoe prints of Warwick Thornton's Sweet Country and Justin Kurzel's True History of the Kelly Gang, debuting feature writer-director Roderick MacKay continues to mine the classic archetypes and tropes of the Western to explore the complex cross-cultural historical threads of Australian identity in The Furnace. While the simmering threat of violence could have been dialed up into more visceral climactic set-pieces, the film tells an engrossing story of a little-known chapter in colonial history, unfolding across the ruggedly beautiful desert landscapes of Western Australia.

Christopher Vourlias Bosnian filmmaker Jasmila Žbanić, whose latest feature, “Quo Vadis, Aida?,” world premieres Sept. 3 in competition at the Venice Film Festival, is developing a slate of new projects, including a documentary about the Jewish Bosnian businessman and philanthropist Emerik Blum, Variety has learned exclusively.The untitled project tells the story of Blum, the founder and CEO of Energoinvest, an engineering and energy company that ranked among the largest conglomerates in Eastern Europe.