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The Berlinale has posted a set of questions and answers on its home page laying out its position on freedom of expression, antisemitism and support for Palestinian, as it gears up for the opening of its 75th edition on Thursday against a politically charged backdrop.

Ellise Shafer As the Berlinale prepares to kick off its 75th edition on Thursday, the festival has clarified its position on freedom of expression, including when it comes to showing solidarity with Palestine. In a FAQ post on dialogue and exchange published on Tuesday, organizers — led by Tricia Tuttle in her debut as artistic director — addressed several expression-related topics that are sure to be hot-button as the festival takes place in the lead-up to Germany’s crucial general elections on Feb. 23.

Harrison Ford has appeared in a new Jeep Super Bowl commercial, poking fun at his name being the same as competitor Ford.The new spot premiered as part of yesterday’s (February 9) event, which saw the Philadelphia Eagles triumph over the Kansas City Chiefs, while Kendrick Lamar headlined the Halftime show.One of the many commercials that aired included one for Jeep, which was directed by A Complete Unknown and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny‘s James Mangold, and sees Ford reflect on the idea of “freedom”.“The longest thing we ever do is live our lives, but life doesn’t come with an owner’s manual. Might’ve been nice, huh?” he begins. “But that means we get to write our own stories.“Freedom is: yes, or no, or maybe.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Harrison Ford doesn’t do many TV commercials. And he was pretty sure he wasn’t going to do a Super Bowl commercial for Jeep. For Olivier Francois, the news was most unwelcome.

Harrison Ford stars in an inspiring new ad for Jeep that premiered as a Super Bowl Commercial!

Barcelona players were reportedly unhappy that their club's new-found financial freedom was being used to potentially sign a new talent in Manchester United winger Marcus Rashford.

Vinted has launched a new feature for users that will help them 'make the most' out of the popular second-hand marketplace.

Amber Ruffin will host the 2025 White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

Janelle Monae is ripping into Nelly.

Katcy Stephan Former President Joe Biden has signed with CAA. President Biden was previously represented by CAA from 2017 to 2020, following his eight-year term as the 47th Vice President of the United States.

Lauren Coates Comedian and “RuPaul’s Drag Race” staqr Bob the Drag Queen has announced a 2025 book tour in support of his forthcoming debut novel “Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert.” The novel, published by Gallery Books (an imprint of Simon & Schuster) will drop March 25, simultaneously kicking off a nationwide book tour that will begin with a launch event at The Strand in New York City. Following New York, the week-long book tour will make stops in Baltimore, St.

Marta Balaga “The Haunting of Hill House” star Victoria Pedretti hyped fellow actor – and co-creator of Netflix’s “Anne+” – Hanna van Vliet at International Film Festival Rotterdam Sunday evening. “You are a leader,” she told her. “True.

Two police officers have been arrested as part of a fraud investigation related to payments made available to PSNI members following a major data breach.

Marta Balaga Talking about the newly launched Displacement Film Fund at the International Film Festival Rotterdam on Saturday, Cate Blanchett teased: “It’s the beginning of something wonderful.” “I don’t think it has anything to do with me, but with the urgency of the situation. And yet these stories don’t seem to be getting into the mainstream. These very human stories have been politicized and made toxic.

Karla Sofia Gascon is stepping back from social media.

Marta Balaga Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof watched “There Is No Evil” with his own prison guards “seven nights in a row,” he recalled at Goteborg. “I was still bound to the bed and they were complimenting me: ‘Well done for making such a wonderful film!’ The problem started when new guards came in the next day, and they wanted to watch it with me as well.” It all went down when Rasoulof, who was experiencing health problems following his arrest, needed an operation. Multiple prison guards were making sure he couldn’t escape the hospital.

Ruben Amorim sees Kobbie Mainoo's future as an attacking midfielder after the Manchester United head coach revealed he had struggled with the defensive work in a deeper role.

Pop star Madonna took a swipe at the Trump administration's wave of executive orders with a social media message made in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community. "It’s so sad to watch our new Government slowly dismantling all the Freedoms we have been fighting for and WON over the years," the 66-year-old singer wrote in an X post on Tuesday.

Ellise Shafer Madonna has called out Donald Trump‘s administration for “dismantling all the freedoms we have been fighting for.” In a new post on X, the queen of pop accompanied a selfie with the caption: “It’s so sad to watch our new Government slowly dismantling all the Freedoms we have been fighting for and WON over the years.” She added a Pride flag and broken heart emoji to the post, ending it by encouraging her followers: “Don’t give up the Fight!” In the first week of Trump’s second term as president, he has issued executive orders to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion positions at executive branch department and agencies; repealed directives preventing government discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation and allowing transgender people to serve in the military; and required the government to recognize only two genders — male and female — on passports and other official documents. This isn’t the first time Madonna, a longtime advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, has spoken out against Trump.

Outlander stars Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe have officially wrapped up their final scenes as Jamie and Claire Fraser for the forthcoming eighth and final season of the hit historical drama.

Swedish screenwriter Pelle Rådström has won the first Nordic Series Script Award for his show Pressure Point.