Space Jam sequel and LeBron James' performance slammed by original director

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentFour years after the death of his brother Vittorio, with whom he shared a celebrated career, Paolo Taviani is back in the Berlin competition solo, with “Leonora Addio.” The brothers won the Golden Bear in 2012 with “Caesar Must Die,” about high-security inmates performing Shakespeare.The free-form film he made –– screening on Feb. 15 –– takes its cue from a story titled “Il Chiodo” (“The Nail”) by Italian playwright and author Luigi Pirandello, written shortly before he died in 1936.

Frankie Essex has excitedly announced she's pregnant – and she's having twins! In this week's new! magazine – and here on OK! online – the former TOWIE star is exclusively sharing her joyous news with a stunning shoot.The 34 year old also reveals what happened when she told her family, whether they'll find out the babies' genders and the advice Chloe Sims has been offering. Sign up below, for free, to read Frankie's interview and see all the beautiful snaps from her photoshoot. Are you an OK! VIP ? If not, why not? It’s free and gives you backstage access to stories like this, exclusive home tours, special discounts and so much more! All you need to do is pop your email address below! P.s.

Ben Croll Thrown into uncertainty by the tragic death of star Gaspard Ulliel, production on Betrand Bonello’s “The Beast” will still go forward, the director confirmed to Variety. Bonello and Ulliel recently collaborated on the hybrid, essay film “Coma,” which premiered in Berlin’s Encounters sidebar.A sci-fi melodrama set in 1910, 2014 and 2044 and dealing with questions of reincarnation and technology, “The Beast” was set to reunite Léa Seydoux and Gaspar Ulliel, who both starred in Bonello’s 2014 biopic “Saint Laurent.” Bonello wrote the sweeping project with both actors in mind and planned to start shooting in April.While Ulliel’s sudden passing has upended that specific timeline, the filmmaker still intends to begin production later this year, telling Variety that he will likely recast the role with a non-French star.

Former Emmerdale actor Danny Miller and his fiancée Steph Jones, who share adorable baby Albert together, opened up on how wedding plans are going - and exactly who is on their very exclusive guest list. After forming a strong bromance with former professional footballer David Ginola on I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!, it’s no surprise that he has been invited to the couple’s special day.

After sharing the special news that she is expecting twins with her boyfriend, personal trainer Luke Love, Frankie Essex sat down with OK! VIP’s to tell us all about the moment she shared the news with her family in an exclusive video interview. The TOWIE star recalled the moment that she told, cousin Chloe Sims, and brother Joey Essex about the news and exactly what Joey is going to be like as an uncle.

Rebekah Vardy has taken to social media amid her ongoing court case with Coleen Rooney – dubbed the 'Wagatha Christie' case.MORE: Rebekah Vardy's home with husband Jamie could be a spa retreat – see insideLawyers have alleged that Rebekah authorised her agent Caroline Watt to access her personal Instagram account, which was then used to monitor Coleen's post and to pass information on to the Sun.WATCH: Rebekah Vardy breaks down as she discusses Coleen Rooney rowReturning to Instagram on Sunday evening, 39-year-old Rebekah chose to ignore the continuing legal drama, and instead shared a snapshot showing her and her daughter at Dancing on Ice.READ: Inside Rebekah Vardy's love lifeMORE: Rebekah Vardy's stunning wedding dress had a royal touch – see photosThe sweet selfie sees Rebekah and five-year-old Sofia beaming for the camera after watching the show. Mum-of-five Rebekah was famously a contestant on Dancing on Ice just last year, when she teamed up with pro skater Andy Buchanan.

David and Victoria Beckham welcomed a new addition to the family on Saturday – an adorable bunny for their ten-year-old daughter Harper.PHOTOS: David and Victoria Beckham's 10 sweetest moments with mini-me Harper SevenThe family have now revealed the rabbit's adorable name, and it pays tribute to one of the family's first dogs, a bulldog named Coco.WATCH: David Beckham bonds with Harper's new petThe Beckham family used to own two bulldogs, Coco and Scarlet, plus shar-pei Barnaby. Now, they have three spaniels, Olive, Sage and Fig.SEE: Victoria Beckham's £6million country house is a family party pad – with a lakeINSIDE: David and Victoria Beckham's cosy bedroom at £150k home is so unexpectedTaking to Instagram on Sunday, David shared a video of himself playing with the bunny and wrote: "Someone's getting a lot of attention.

royal expert has claimed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's silence over the announcement that Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, will become Queen Consort is a clear indication that they "never liked her". Royal expert and journalist Tom Bower, who is currently writing a biography on Meghan, claims that the silence from the Sussexes raises questions about their relationship with Camilla.

BBC Breakfast was involved in a major presenting shake-up on Monday (February 14) as both its regular hosts were absent from the iconic red sofa.Permanent presenters Dan Walker and Sally Nugent - who usually host the show on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays - had been replaced by Jon Kay and Nina Warhurst.It represented a major change for viewers, as the last time both presenters were missing from the same episode was around the Christmas period - with both taking annual leave to enjoy the festive season.But both Nina and Jon proved popular with viewers, as one thrilled fan couldn't help but take to Twitter to say: "YESSSSS!!!! What a wonderful day to watch #BBCBreakfast! Two decent presenters - no need for Sky News this morning!"Another suggested: "Much better line up this morning with John and Nina. Should be Dan and Nina!"One baffled fan wrote: "Have Dan & Sally got Valentine's Day off or Jon+1 finally replaced them?"Other regular stars of the show, including weather presenter Carol Kirkwood and business correspondent Ben Boulos, made up a host of familiar faces for fans in Dan and Sally's absence.Dan's absence from the show soon made sense to fans, as he had been busy covering the US Super Bowl, which took place overnight.Though Dan wasn't presenting the show, he has been heavily involved in the run-up along with Jason Bell and Osi Umenyiora - so it made sense he would be watching the game overnight, and having a well-deserved rest in the morning.And as a sports journalist, the same does make sense for Sally - though she has not yet been on social media to confirm the reason behind her absence.

Christopher Vourlias Training their lens on the largely untold story of the atrocities committed against Thessaloniki’s Jewish population during World War II, Syllas Tzoumerkas and Christos Passalis will bow “The City and the City” Feb. 15 in the Berlin Film Festival’s competitive Encounters strand.Unspooling in six fragmented chapters, the film tells the story of Thessaloniki’s Jewish community from the first half of the 20th century until the present day, where contemporary life reflects a city that violently and irrevocably lost its multicultural character, almost overnight.Natives who both left Thessaloniki in their twenties, the directors said they wanted to focus on what Tzoumerkas described as a “blind spot” in their respective upbringings, in which the suffering and near annihilation of the city’s Jewish community went virtually unmentioned.

Over £6000 has been raised for charity in memory of a much-loved Hamilton girl who died suddenly last year.

Emiliano De Pablos Spanish media giant Atresmedia is joining forces with Portocabo, the production outfit behind Movistar Plus hit series “Hierro,” for a remake of Showtime drama “Your Honor,” starring Bryan Cranston.The Spanish redo is currently at the script stage and initiating casting.With an undisclosed number of episodes, the project production is scheduled to kick off this year.The TV series release date is still unknown. But it would be logical for it to launch on platform Atresplayer Premium before airing on Atresmedia’s free-to-air channel Antena 3 primetime, a windowing strategy usually followed by the group with its new fiction releases since Atresplayer Premium bowed in 2019.

Kris Commons reckons Dave Cormack must choose Aberdeen's next manager wisely - or risk losing the fans.

Space Jam film, has hailed its sequel so “boring” that he “couldn’t finish it in one sitting”.In an interview with TMZ, the filmmaker said that it took him five separate sessions to finish the film, which he referred to as “an uninteresting mess”.Pytka also took aim at the film’s star LeBron James, who he believes doesn’t hold the same celebrity appeal that Space Jam‘s star Michael Jordan held in 1996.“The truth is that LeBron ain’t Michael,” he said, while adding that the sequel lacked “a personal connection to LeBron.”Additionally, the director called Space Jam: A New Legacy‘s treatment of its animated characters “heartbreaking”.When describing Bugs Bunny in the film, Pytka said he “looked like one of those fluffy dolls you buy at an

Warner Bros.' Space Jam: A New Legacy put up a solid debut at the box office last weekend with $31 million, though one filmmaker isn't too happy with it: original Space Jam director Joe Pytka.The 82-year-old commercial directing legend, who directed the 1992 Super Bowl commercial dubbed Hare Jordan that lead to him directing Space Jam four years later, spoke to TMZabout the sequel on Wednesday.Pytka revealed that he was so bored with the movie that it took him five separate sittings to get through the 115-minute film.

Joe Pytka, the director of the original Space Jam movie in the 90s, is speaking out with his thoughts on the sequel Space Jam: A New Legacy.

The director of the original “Space Jam” doesn’t seem to be a fan of the new sequel.

Personal foul! Joe Pytka, director of the original Space Jam, has some thoughts on the new sequel, Space Jam: A New Legacy — and they’re not great.

Space Jam film, with Dwayne Johnson as its star.“Dwayne Johnson would be an interesting choice,” the director told Entertainment Weekly.He added: “It would be different. I’m not sure what his skillset would be, maybe he goes back to wrestling.

Just call him The King of the box office.

wrote with a grinning emoji.The sequel to 1996’s Michael Jordan-led “Space Jam” pulled in more than $13 million on Friday, according to multiple reports, despite poor reviews.