Ricky Gervais speaks out against Channel 4’s potential sale

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentIn spite of a disastrous box office situation, the Italian film industry is staying buoyant thanks to increased exports, a friendly rapport with streaming giants and support from the government of Prime Minister Mario Draghi that is pumping money into a revamp of Rome’s Cinecittà Studios.“Production never stopped and ailing movie theaters have been able to get subsidies,” says Francesco Rutelli, the former Rome mayor who heads Italy’s motion picture association, Anica. The org recently broadened its member base to include executives from Amazon Prime Video, Disney and ViacomCBS, after Netflix had joined.This move — which is unique in Europe — indicates the level of friendly dialogue between film producers and streaming platforms in Italy, best encapsulated by Paolo Sorrentino’s “The Hand of God,” Italy’s international Oscar nominee.

Wyatte Grantham-Philips editorThe season of love is officially upon us — and while many may be looking forward to enjoying time with their significant others this Valentine’s Day (perhaps accompanied by chocolate and a classic rom-com), others may be searching for a good cry.There’s no shame in however you’ll spend the holiday, but if you’re hoping to watch love (or heartbreak) unfold during your celebration this year, rewatching moments from beloved TV shows might be the perfect fit.Television can bring tears to eyes for countless reasons, but watching the ends of some of our favorite on-screen romances never stops us from grabbing that box of tissues. This list features some of the most heart-wrenching breakup moments in TV history — from the devastation following Ross and Rachel’s “break” on “Friends,” to Rue and Jules saying goodbye at that train station in “Euphoria.”These 30 scenes include moments of break-ups, the awkward aftermath and tear-jerking interactions leading up to a couple’s split.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentItaly’s robust 2022 Berlinale representation of a half-dozen titles runs the gamut from the latest works by venerable veterans Paolo Taviani and Dario Argento to pics by fresh new Cinema Italiano voices including Chiara Bellosi, whose first film, “Ordinary Justice,” launched from Berlin in 2020.Taviani, who is 91, is returning to Berlin but alone this time — his filmmaker brother, Vittorio, with whom he won a Golden Bear in 2012 for “Caesar Must Die,” passed away in 2018 — in competition with surreal drama “Leonora Addio,” inspired by a short story by Italian playwright and author Luigi Pirandello. Argento, who set his 1977 chiller “Suspiria” in Germany, will be at the Berlinale for the first time as a director with Rome-set suspenser “Dark Glasses,” though he was on the fest’s main jury panel in 2001.

“Black Like Me” at the Grammys, was the first African-American woman to co-host the ACM Awards and rocked a supersize Afro when she did “Love My Hair” at the CMAs.Now, the 38-year-old singer — whose debut album, “Remember Her Name,” is up for three Grammys in April — will have another memorable moment when she performs the national anthem at the Super Bowl on Sunday. “It’s Black History Month, and a black country singer gets to sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl. Wow,” Guyton told The Post. “This is a huge moment for me.

Manchester United fans have called for Harry Maguire to be dropped and have compared him to a famous club flop following another poor display. For the third time in three games, Ralf Rangnick’s side surrendered a 1-0 lead, as they drew 1-1 against Southampton at Old Trafford.

Liverpool midfielder Graeme Souness said he does not feel sorry for West Ham United defender Kurt Zouma, and that he wouldn't have given the Frenchman another appearance this year as punishment for his actions. The £34million summer signing of Chelsea caused uproar, when a video of him kicking and slapping his pet cat was exposed.Despite the shocking incident, which Zouma swiftly apologised for, West Ham manager David Moyes shocked the footballing universe by opting to start Zouma in the Hammers’ 1-0 home victory against Watford.The Frenchman’s every touch and pass was booed by Watford supporters and, according to reports, by some of his own fans throughout the contest.Nevertheless, Souness said he does not feel any sympathy towards the Frenchman.

Cristiano Ronaldo to "sign for Bournemouth" after the Manchester United superstar extended his goalless run to six matches, his longest drought since 2009.Ralf Rangnick's side have been struggling for consistency for some time and have drawn their last three matches amid rumblings of discontent behind the scenes.Keys says Ronaldo is "part of the problem" at Old Trafford and insists the 37-year-old should leave if he isn't happy with the situation, following reports the former Real Madrid and Juventus man is disillusioned with life back in Manchester."Jorge Mendes was talking to senior Manchester United executives about leaving at the end of the season. My own view of that is that he should he leave now," Keys said speaking on beIN Sports."I’ve been of the opinion all season long that I think he’s as much a part of the problem - not the whole problem - as anything and anybody else."The other night, when he went running down the tunnel at Turf Moor, having recently lectured everyone about being the leader he believes himself to be and that youngsters don’t do the sorts of things he does."How does that encourage team spirit in the dressing room?"Co-host Andy Gray then added: "That was not good to see.

Jamie Carragher during a discussion between the Sky Sports pundits over boyhood clubs.

Machine Gun Kelly looked incredible at the premiere of his new movie Taurus, which debuted at the 72nd annual Berlin International Film Festival. Showing off his bare chest, Megan Fox's fiancé looked hunky as he posed up a storm for the paparazzi.

Connor Ball saw viewers gritting their teeth as he bled through his stitches last weekend (February 6) on Dancing On Ice, now, he shares the true extent of his injury.The Vamps bassist, 25, is currently competing on the ITV skating competition with professional skater Alexandra Schauman but suffered an injury last Sunday, resulting in him requiring stitches.While he initially believed he had just cut his chin, the rocker has now shared the full extent of his injury that left him requiring physio treatment.Despite his painful ordeal, he will still be skating as planned in this weekend's live show (Sunday 13).He told Daily Star: "I was practising the spin backstage, it happened two minutes before the show was meant to go live."The stitches are fine, they never actually split on the show, people thought they'd split but I actually bled through them because the blood was pumping from the routine."The Aberdeen-born star went on to say: "What I didn't know is that I dislocated my shoulder as well, I didn't know at the time because of the adrenaline but the physio popped it back in without me knowing because I was high off of the adrenaline."I was so focused because there was blood everywhere that I just didn't even feel it and she popped it back in and then I did the routine but it kind of came out again."She popped it back in while I was getting stitched up, I'm all strapped up around the shoulder."Away from his music career with The Lunar Year and The Vamps, he recently announced that he was now the co-owner of LDN UTD, an esports organisation that combines gaming and social issues.Having struggled with his own mental health, Connor knew this was the right decision to make.Reflecting on his business venture, he explained:

The Super Bowl Halftime Show is always a big deal as millions tune in to watch the big game and the performance each year.

Kanye West is taking shots at Pete Davidson, the boyfriend of his ex Kim Kardashian, amid his very public efforts to win her back.

Kathy Griffin has a lot to celebrate right now!

Adele, 33, appeared relaxed and warm during her latest touchdown in Los Angeles, CA. The singer arrived in the City of Angels on the morning of Feb. 12, the day after she made headlines for showing up to a gay London club, and seemed to try and keep a low profile while wearing a brown sweat suit that included a hooded top and sweat pants. She also wore slippers and a black face mask and had her hair down as she waved at onlookers while getting in a car that her luggage was being put into.

Love letters rarely include knock-off Barbie dolls engaging in incest, but the conventional is often off the table when it comes to French director Bertrand Bonello. “Coma,” Bonello’s latest, begins with a miscellanea of incongruent images, zoomed in and blurred, an amalgamation of amorphous shapes that exacerbates the sharpness of the accompanying words.

Refresh for latest…: Hitting 15 offshore markets ahead of its domestic debut and further overseas expansion next weekend, Sony’s Uncharted mapped out an international box office launch of $21.5M. The Tom Holland/Mark Wahlberg-starrer was No. 1 in each of its openings, taking advantage of school holidays in some markets and, of course, the Spider-Man Holland halo.

The simmering debate about UK government plans to privatize Channel 4 has boiled over into an all-out war.

The Office and After Life creator Ricky Gervais has spoken out against UK government proposals to sell broadcaster Channel 4.

OUTSPOKEN comic Ricky Gervais is inviting trouble in a new stand-up routine — by claiming he can’t name one funny woman. The Office creator, 60, pokes fun at sitcom star Miranda Hart during his Super Nature show and says the only “females” that make him laugh are Dame Edna Everage and Eddie Izzard.

It was the easiest $3 million James Gandolfini ever made.

Golden Globes five times over the past decade. Now, a new poll has suggested that he might have been the new master of the Emmy Awards, but the comedian himself had something to say about it.