Taika Waititi At Peace With His “Star Wars” Project Potentially Not Happening: “If It’s Not Right, It’s Not Right”

Channel 5. Madge Bishop (Anne Charleston), Sonya Rebecchi (Eve Morey) and Hendrix Greyson (Ben Turland) were all seen partying alongside their living loved ones. Susan Kenny (Jackie Woodbourne) reflected on what made Ramsay Street special in a tear-jerking speech about those who had been lost over the years on the iconic Aussie soap.

Love Island fans were outraged as Ekin-Su and Davide received the most votes for being incompatible tonight - and fumed it was only because the other islanders know they are front-runners to win. The Turkish actress and Italian hunk received the unflattering votes from all the other couples in the villa on Friday (July 29). Adam and Tasha chose Ekin-Su and Davide along with Paige and Adam as their least compatible; Paige and Adam chose Ekin-Su and Davide along with Gemma and Luca as their least compatible; Gemma and Luca chose Ekin-Su and Davide along with Andrew and Tasha as their least compatible and Dami and Indiyah chose Ekin-Su and Davide along with Gemma and Luca as their least compatible.

Channel 5. Read more Neighbours fans crushed over 'insensitive' advert during finale @1wozza said on Twitter: "It brought a tear to my eye seeing a picture of Bouncer at the of #Neighbours.

Joe Swash. The adorable couple tied the knot earlier this week at their Essex mansion, which they have lovingly named Pickle Cottage.

Drake are reportedly among the top offenders when it comes to taking disproportionately-polluting short flights on private jets, according to new analysis. Kim Kardashian’s private plane made four flights of under 20 minutes in the past two months, according to data from celebrity flight-tracker @CelebJets. The private plane belonging to her half-sister, Kylie Jenner, did twice as many, the tracker found.

READ MORE: 5 stunning Gloucestershire Airbnbs with swimming poolsThe Sustainable Travel Report by booking. com said to most holidaymakers, sustainable travel meant finding somewhere eco-friendly to stay as well as helping to reduce environmental impact, such as not flying to holiday destinations.

Neighbours star Stefan Dennis has claimed that he was once involved in a secret romance with co-star Natalie Imbruglia. The actor, 63, who played Paul Robinson, says the pair struck up a relationship despite him being 17 years her senior.While Paul dated Gayle Blakeney, 56, while she and her sister Gillian starred as the Alessi twins in the 1990s, he and Natalie also had a relationship during their time on the series.READ MORE: Hope for Neighbours as soap has been cancelled and renewed before in doomed runHe told Stellar Magazine this week: "Because of my relationship with Gayle, in a well-kept secret, I was also going out with Natalie Imbruglia, there was a rumour that I was making my way through the female cast."It comes as the last-ever episode of the series, which featured Jason Donovan and Kylie Minogue, aired after three decades.Stefan played Paul between 1985 to 1993 and again in 2004, while Natalie starred as Beth Brennan between 1992 and 1994.Aussie singer Natalie, 47, was married to the Silverchair frontman Daniel Johns, 43, from 2003 to 2008.She said on a podcast series last year: "He was the love of my life and I think in time you realise that's a really special thing and you look back on it fondly.

RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under Season one finalist, Art Simone, says she is more than happy to let the Season 2 cast have their day in the Drag Race spotlight. And, she has some advice about dealing with internet trolls who will inevitably come for them. “I’m ready and willing to hand over the reins.

Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake turn up the heat in PDA filled Italian vacationShakira looks stunning smiling on the beach in Mexico with her and Gerard Pique’s childrenVanessa Hudgens’ itty bitty red bikini is the gift that keeps on giving

A Spanish prosecutor is reportedly set to seek a maximum of 8 years in prison and a $23 million fine against superstar singer Shakira for tax evasion, according to documents seen by Reuters.

Scottish actress Karen Gillan is to star in another blockbuster - this time as an aimless millennial who confronts her mother's early-onset of Alzheimer's.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorSPOILER ALERT: This interview contains discussions about some scenes and storylines in “Thor: Love and Thunder.”In “Thor: Love and Thunder,” Tessa Thompson’s Valkyrie is now King Valkyrie of New Asgard. However, she has not found her queen. “You know, she’s flirty,” Thompson tells me on this week’s episode of the “Just for Variety” podcast.” She’s out in the world.

interview with Rolling Stone magazine, the “Thor: Love and Thunder” director said that he had totally forgotten that Natalie Portman had starred in the “Star Wars” prequel trilogy, according to the Wrap. The 46-year-old “Jojo Rabbit” director said that while they were filming “Love and Thunder,” he actually asked Portman if she had ever wanted to be in a “Star Wars” film.“She said to me, ‘What are you up to next?’ I said ‘Oh, I’m trying to work on a “Star Wars” thing. Have you ever wanted to be in a “Star Wars” movie?’ ” said Waititi.“She said, ‘I’ve been in a “Star Wars” movie,’ and I went ‘… should we do another take?’ ”Portman starred as Queen Padmé Amidala in the franchise’s first prequel installment, 1999’s “The Phantom Menace,” alongside Keira Knightley, Liam Neeson and Ewan McGregor and would later reprise her role in 2002 for “Attack of the Clones” and 2005’s “Revenge of the Sith.” Lucasfilm announced on May 4, 2022 that Waititi would be directing his own theatrical “Star Wars” film, but the production company was unclear about when Waititi’s addition to the franchise would debut.

Star Wars, James Bond and The Suicide Squad actors have united for a new film, inspired by true events in Black history. The Woman King tells the story of an all-female unit of warriors called the Agojie, who were the protectors of the African Kingdom of Dahomey back in the 1800s. In the film, a new generation of warriors are led by General Nanisca as they train to fight against a force that want to destroy their very way of life itself: an invasion of Europeans looking to expand their territory overseas and colonise the world.

Rita Ora and Taika Waititi looked more loved up than ever as they shared a sweet kiss on the blue carpet at the premiere of Thor: Love and Thunder.The I Will Never Let You Down singer was among the many celebrities getting a sneaky first look at the new Marvel movie ahead of its release in cinemas on Friday, and put on an affectionate display at the glitzy event in London on Tuesday night.The 31-year-old artist walked hand in hand with her fiancé, who directed the upcoming film, as she showed up in support of him.Rita radiated elegance in a silver Saab Haute Couture dress that was embellished with sparkly jewels.She wore a pair of metallic platform heels and accessorised her look with a pair of diamond chandelier style earrings.Meanwhile, Taika looked dapper in a blue suit with a black lapel and matching black bow tie.In one photo, the couple was pictured posing with one arm wrapped around each other, while another showed Rita planting a kiss on her husband-to-be’s cheek.Taika was also joined by his two daughters Matewa Kiritapu and Te Hinekāhu, who he shares with his ex-wife, film producer Chelsea Winstanle, and proudly wrapped his arms around them.Rita and Taika have mostly kept their romance on the down low since they started dating last year, but it seems they’re becoming more confident with displaying their affection in public.Masked Singer panellist Rita played coy when initially asked about their relationship, and told Australian Vogue last September: ‘I’m in a great place in my life, that’s all I’m going to say about that.’Since then, they’ve enjoyed a series of high-profile events together and haven’t been shy about cosying up on the red carpet.Elsewhere at the Thor: Love and Thunder premiere, Tessa Thompson

With the “Obi-Wan Kenobi” series in the rearview, Lucasfilm is gearing up for its next “Star Wars” show, “Andor,” a prequel series to “Rogue One A Star Wars Story” starring Diego Luna again as the title character. Spearheaded by Tony Gilroy (“Michael Clayton”) — who wrote, directed, and oversaw the reshoots and editing of ‘Rogue One’— the “Andor” series follows Cassian Andor’s early rise within the Rebellion as one of its key spies during the tyrannical reign of The Empire.

Rylan Clark shared a kiss with Ex On The Beach star Declan Doyle during an evening out together, following his split from his husband Dan Neal. The presenter, 33, looked to be having a blast during an outing in London, as he and Declan, 32, flirted outside a restaurant in Marylebone. The pair, who both rocked casual looks for the night in pictures obtained by The Sun, happily chatted away as people sat on picnic benches nearby.

With “Thor: Love And Thunder” hitting theaters next Friday, Taika Waititi‘s Hollywood star continues to ascend. And with another project in the books, the director looks ahead to his upcoming projects: “Next Goal Wins,” another season of “Our Flag Means Death,” and his “Star Wars” film that was announced back in 2020.

EXCLUSIVE: S. Epatha Merkerson and Judith Light have been tapped to star in an episode of Peacock’s Poker Face, a mystery drama series from Rian Johnson, his T-Street banner and MRC Television.

The Pope’s Exorcist.Directed by Julius Avery (Overlord), the film will star Crowe as real-life figure Father Gabriele Amorth, a priest who acted as chief exorcist of the Vatican and performed more than 100,000 exorcisms in his lifetime.Amorth, who passed away in 2016 at the age of 91, detailed his experiences of battling demons in two memoirs titled An Exorcist Tells His Story and An Exorcist: More Stories.“It’s been a goal of mine to work with Russell,” Avery said in a statement (via The Hollywood Reporter). “To collaborate with him on the amazing Pope’s Exorcist is truly a dream come true.”Production is scheduled to start in Ireland in September.Avery’s next film is Samaritan, a superhero film based on the Mythos Comics graphic novels by Bragi F.

Russell Crowe (Thor: Love and Thunder) has signed on to star in Julius Avery’s film The Pope’s Exorcist for Screen Gems, Deadline can confirm.