Renaissance in Venice: Film Professionals Smiling as Festival Wraps

accused of killing his two toddlers reportedly told FBI agents that he "felt like Neo from the Matrix" when they hauled him in for questioning.American Matthew Taylor Coleman, 40, allegedly murdered his two-year-old son Kaleo and 10-month-old daughter Roxy after taking them to Baja California, Mexico, in August 2021.He was arrested by authorities as he re-entered the US across the border.An arrest affidavit document shows that Coleman told investigators he felt like the '90s film protagonist as he "saw all the pieces falling into place" while laying on a bed before carrying out the acts.He also began to believe that his wife possessed the DNA of a serpent, and could be a shapeshifter.The affidavit says: "He said visions and signs revealed that his wife, A.C. [Abby Coleman], possessed serpent DNA (M.

EastEnders from 2004 to 2010 - and her life has changed a lot since her exit.In the years since she left, Melissa has landed a handful of acting roles but has mostly centred her focus around body positivity and her businesses including her clothing brand and parenting blog.The 29-year-old shows off body positivity in nearly every snap, and her latest look in her stunning orange swimsuit is no different as the star looked utterly glamorous.Melissa posed in the stunning one-piece which slashed at her waist to show off her stunning inking as the centre of the swimsuit plunged as the star praised jumping for joy "without boobs falling out".She lifted her hands into the air as she flashed a huge smile and donned a pair of sunglasses on top of her head.Melissa's blonde locks fell in waves down past her shoulders as she looked overjoyed to don the stunning ensemble.She shared the snap in front of her 35,000 Instagram followers as she posted a collaboration with CurvyKate and praised the swimsuit for supporting her boobs. As she shared her thoughts on the product, Melissa was inundated with supportive comments from her followers.

Chelsea legend John Terry has paid tribute to Roman Abramovich after the Russian billionaire confirmed he has put the club up for sale. Abramovich has come under the spotlight over the past week following his country’s invasion of Ukraine.

Harry Potter films - and which comedy legend could have appeared in the series.The twins shared behind the scenes secrets from the famous film series on celebrity video platform Cameo, to celebrate World Book Day on March 3, 2022.Before the hugely successful book series became films, both James and Oliver Phelps were fans of the novels - and one in particular holds fond memories.In an exclusive video for Harry Potter fans, Fred actor James Phelps explained that his favourite book from the series is Prisoner of Azkaban, as he was reading the third book while auditioning for the films in the Summer of 2000.He said: "It actually always takes me back so you know the smell that books have? Books have this amazing unique smell right? That smell always takes me back to The Prisoner of Azkaban, no matter what book it is I'm reading."That will always take me back to that specific book and that specific summer, when let's face it, my life changed forever."And the story is awesome obviously."Meanwhile, George actor Oliver Phelps said it was difficult to choose a favourite as they were all "fantastic".However, he explained: "Goblet of Fire was always a really, really good one to read - mainly because when it came out you saw the size of thing and you were like, that's going to take a while to read, but just flying through because it was such an immersive read."After landing the roles of Fred and George Weasley in the Harry Potter films, James and Oliver rose to fame across the world as the lovable duo.However, James has revealed that there is another character from the book that he would have loved to have played, but sadly the character did not make the cut - Peeves the Ghost - saying: "That’s the one character I wish could have

Ukraine have been warned not to post in social media or they could be thrown in horror prisoner of war (POW) camps or paraded on camera for hostage videos. SAS hero Phil Campion issued the worrying warning with scores of foolhardy Brits pledging to join the international legion and fight off the Russians.The ex-special forces soldier is urging those who have travelled to Ukraine to be careful with what they post on their socials, as it could give away their positions and lead to their capture by the Russians or Russian-supporting rebels.The 53-year-old told the Daily Star: “Make sure you know why you want to go, identify the key reasons why you want to go to Ukraine.“If you are out there trying to increase your Instagram hits and try to portray all this and that, there is a good chance that if your personal security isn’t up to scratch, somebody on the wrong side will get their hands on you.“And God forbid if they do.

ITV has announced plans to launch a brand new streaming service set to drop later this year as the popular broadcaster prepares to share shows online first.TV bosses proudly announced the launch of the UK's first integrated advertising and subscription funded streaming service on Thursday (3 March). The new streaming service will be home to ITV's newest shows months before they air on TV with the service also promising documentaries, US series, comedy, reality shows and even blockbuster films.Viewers will be able to watch thousands of hours of content for free in an advertising funded tier or upgrade to the subscription service which provides ad-free content in addition to content from other partners such as BritBox.After the success of other streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime, the media company wanted to adopt a similar digital first approach to new content in 2022.

Twenty Five Twenty One star Kim Tae-ri has tested positive for COVID-19, delaying production for the drama.Kim’s representatives at Management mmm confirmed in a statement to MK Sports yesterday (March 2) that the actress had tested positive for the COVID-19 virus last week and is currently undergoing self-quarantine.“Before filming for her drama, Kim Tae-ri used a self-test kit as a precautionary measure, and when she received a positive result, she underwent PCR testing right away,” Management mmm wrote, as translated by Soompi. “On February 26, her test results ultimately came back positive.”Kim’s agency also went on to clarify that the actress is double-vaccinated against the virus, and had “immediately halted all scheduled activities”.

Jeon Somi has accidentally leaked what appears to be an unreleased BLACKPINK track, during a recent Instagram Live session.The Canadian-Dutch-Korean K-pop idol hosted an Instagram Live session yesterday (March 2) while she was at the YG Entertainment headquarters. During the broadcast, the singer was walking around the building looking for an empty studio to continue her livestream.However, Somi then accidentally wandered into an occupied studio that had been playing an unreleased song via the speakers.

SEVENTEEN are set to premiere their first-ever feature film next month.SEVENTEEN’s label, Pledis Entertainment, announced earlier today (March 3) that the 13-member group would be premiering their first-ever full-length movie, titled SEVENTEEN Power Of Love: The Movie, next month.According to the company, the forthcoming film will be a “love letter in movie form from SEVENTEEN”.

Denise Petski Senior Managing Editor“This is so freakin’ weird,” said a clearly joyful King as she accepted her Emmy for outstanding actress in a limited series or movie for Watchmen, her fourth career Emmy win.King thanked her fellow nominees, Kerry Washington, Cate Blanchett, Octavia Spencer and Shira Haas, and the TV Academy “for choosing me to represent the best in the community.” She also gave a major shout-out to series creator Damon Lindelof. “Thank you for your brilliant mind, thank you for choosing all of us to join this journey as you stepped outside of your comfort zone, led us on a journey where we could bring art and truth to power,” she said from her home.

Stylist Elizabeth Stewart hopes that an ultra-chic bride will place the winning bid for the Alexander McQueen "exploding ruffle" dress worn by Cate Blanchett at the 2020 Venice Film Festival, while Tilda Swinton's Chanel coat also could spark a bidding frenzy. "My personal dream dress is the fringe Prada that Katherine Waterston wore," she adds.

Veteran Hong Kong filmmaker Ann Hui, one of Venice’s two Career Golden Lion recipients this year alongside Tilda Swinton, brings prewar Hong Kong to exquisite if restrained life in her latest historical drama, Love After Love (Di Yu Lu Xiang). This is the veteran Hong Kong New Wave filmmaker’s third adaptation of a work by Chinese-born writer Eileen Chang, whose writings were also the basis for Hui’s Love In a Fallen City from 1984 and 1997’s Eighteen Springs, as well as another film from the Biennale’s storied history: Ang Lee’s Golden Lion winner Lust, Caution.

Guy Lodge Film CriticOn the final night of the Venice Film Festival, the awards ceremony of the official selection is currently in progress.Prizes will be handed out in the virtual reality and debut feature contests, before winners in the Horizons section, under the jury presidency of French filmmaker Claire Denis, are announced.

Nancy Tartaglione International Box Office Editor/Senior ContributorRefresh for latest…: Following a successful two weeks that marked the first major international industry event in the pandemic era, the Venice Film Festival draws to a close tonight as Cate Blanchett’s jury hands out its awards. Despite a lack of major Hollywood fare, there was no shortage of well-received movies — one film from a studio, Searchlight’s Nomadland, energized the proceedings just yesterday, garnering strong notices for Chloe Zhao’s direction and Frances McDormand’s lead performance.

Cate Blanchett wears a big print to the special Campari Boat Cinema screening of Mrs. America during the 2020 Venice Film Festival on Friday (September 11) in Venice, Italy.

Cate Blanchett is serving on the jury of the 2020 Venice Film Festival and when she’s not on the red carpet, she’s still making appearances around the festival.

Call Me By Your Name director Luca Guadagnino has advice for emerging filmmakers: Ignore first reactions to your work. On Friday, Guadagnino told a masterclass at the Toronto Film Festival about his experience ten years ago with Io Sono l’Amore (I Am Love), which was met with a shower of boos at the Venice Film Festival before only days later being celebrated at the Toronto Film Festival.

Venice Film Festival branded this year’s modified version of the event as a trial balloon for future gatherings, industry minds began to wonder: With the festival scene undergoing such shifts, what other conventional wisdom was suddenly less than certain?One idea in particular struck a chord with Venice attendees. Ever since the Berlin Film Festival announced that it would do away with gender-specific acting awards for its upcoming edition, which will run from Feb.

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Manori Ravindran International EditorTo say that every sweaty, masked moment at the Venice Film Festival was nothing short of miraculous would be an understatement.Even now, having returned home to London after eight days in Venice, it’s incredible to me that it even happened. That, for instance, Tilda Swinton declared “Wakanda Forever!” on an actual stage in front of our eyes, and not through Zoom.

Cate Blanchett brings her star style to the red carpet for the premiere of Spy No Tsuma (Wife Of A Spy) during the 2020 Venice Film Festival on Wednesday night (September 9) in Venice, Italy.