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John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent La Termita Films, the production label of double San Sebastian Golden Shell winners Isaki Lacuesta and Isa Campo, has struck a production alliance with Accidental Films, the newly formed label founded by Sara Gonzalo, managing director over 2011-24 of production powerhouse Bambu Producciones. The alliance catches Lacuesta and Campo at new career highs, Lacuesta having directed Berlin competition player “One Year, One Night” and “Saturn Return,” a Spanish Film and Direction winner at March’s Malaga Festival which has just been selected as Spain’s entry in the International Feature Oscar race; Campo co-wrote Iciar Bollain’s anticipated “I’m Nevenka,” which world premieres in San Sebastian main competition this weekend.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Iranian directorial duo Maryam Moghaddam and Behtash Sanaeeha, who in February were banned by Iranian authorities from traveling to the Berlin Film Festival to launch their film “My Favourite Cake,” have now been subjected to repeated travel bans after their passports were returned. Last week, Moghaddam — who is Swedish-Iranian — was ready to fly to Sweden to visit her family and attend the Swedish premiere of “My Favourite Cake” when she was stopped.

Alejandro Garnacho starred in Manchester United's 7-0 thumping of Barnsley in the third round of the Carabao Cup at Old Trafford on Tuesday night, scoring two and creating two.

BBC Breakfast's Nina Warhurst confessed to shedding a few tears over Snow Patrol's latest powerful album during Wednesday's episode.

It feels like 2024 has been the year where many of London's beloved eateries and venues have discovered the untapped potential of opening up new sites in Manchester. In the last couple of months alone, we've seen Caravan and Flat Iron set down roots here, and now it's time for Blacklock to continue the trend.

An economist has warned that Majorca faces a “very serious problem” which is linked to tourism. Pau A. Monserrat, a professor at the University of the Balearic Islands and a member of the Economics and Social Council, a Spanish Government consultative body, warns that measures must be taken to tackle the islands property crisis otherwise “it will only be solved when no one wants to come as a tourist or come and live here.”

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been told to 'look out' as Fleur East shared an update on her return to screens. The radio and TV presenter recently returned to working on Hits Radio after welcoming her first child into the world.

Married At First Sight UK has started this week as a batch of new singletons are all looking for love.

The wait is over as the new series of Married At First Sight UK launched this week with a fresh batch of singletons looking for love.

Father John Misty has announced a UK and European tour for 2025 – you can find all the details below.The singer-songwriter will hit the road next spring to showcase his sixth album ‘Mahashmashana’, which is due for release on November 22 via Sub Pop/Bella Union (pre-order/pre-save here).FJM – real name Josh Tillman – is set to play headline gigs in Oslo, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Berlin, Paris, Brussels and Utrecht in early April before heading to the United Kingdom.He’ll take to the stage at Edinburgh’s Usher Hall (April 12), Manchester’s O2 Apollo (13) and Brighton Dome (14) ahead of a final concert at the historic Royal Albert Hall in London on April 15.Tickets go on general sale at 10am BST next Friday (September 27) – you’ll be able to buy yours here (UK). Alternatively, fans can access a pre-sale at the same time on Tuesday (24) by pre-ordering ‘Mahashmashana’ from FJM’s official store (no purchase necessary).APRIL 03 – Sentrum Scene, Oslo, Norway04 – Fållan, Stockholm, Sweden05 – Copenhagen Opera House, Copenhagen, Denmark06 – Huxleys Neue Welt, Berlin, Germany 08 – La Cigale, Paris, France09 – Ancienne Belgique, Brussels, Belgium10 – TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht, Netherlands12 – Usher Hall, Edinburgh, UK13 – O2 Apollo, Manchester, UK14 – Brighton Dome, Brighton, UK15 – Royal Albert Hall, London, UK Tillman is currently out on the road in North America.

EA has confirmed that Respawn Entertainment are working on the third and final Star Wars Jedi game.The franchise started with 2019’s Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and continued with 2023’s Survivor. There has been plenty of talk about a third game as well.Stig Ammuson, the director of the first two games, told IGN that he “always” saw the project as a trilogy of games.

The BRIT Awards 2025 has been confirmed, and you can find all the details below.Announced today (September 18), next year’s edition of the prestigious music awards ceremony will take place at The O2 in London on Saturday March 1.This marks the third consecutive year that the event has been locked for in the primetime Saturday night slot and, as usual, the awards will be broadcast exclusively on ITV1 and ITVX.It has also been shared that Damian Christian, Managing Director and President of Promotions at Atlantic Records, will be serving for his third and final year as Chair of the BRIT Committee for 2025. He has been in that role for the duration of Warner Music UK’s three-year tenure and oversees all aspects including performance bookings, hosts, show creative, digital, and award categories.“It is a privilege, once again, to chair The BRITs for the third and final time.

The excitement of boarding a plane for a sunny getaway turned into disappointment for many people travelling to Turkey.

If you thought your pint was safe from the dreaded 'shrinkflation', think again. A recent study by the University of Cambridge suggests that reducing the size of a 'pint' could not only cut beer consumption but also unexpectedly boost pub sales.

Coleen Nolan has opened up about her admiration for Ruth Langsford's dignified handling of her split from Eamonn Holmes.

Entertainment Tonight on September 15, and it was later confirmed by People. The singer’s cause of death has yet to be confirmed, although his former manager Steve Manning believes that the 70-year-old musician suffered from a heart attack while driving from New Mexico to Oklahoma.Now, a new report has been shared by Rolling Stone, highlighting a statement shared by the Gallup Police Department.

Brian May‘s wife Anita Dobson has shared an update on the musician after he recently suffered a stroke.The Queen guitarist, 77, told fans about the health scare in a post on social media earlier this month, but said he was on the road to recovery.May explained that the “minor stroke” came on “all of a sudden, out of the blue”, and left him without any control over one of his arms. He said the incident was “a little scary” before recalling the “fantastic” medical care he’d received.“The good news is that I can play guitar after the events of the last few days,” May told his followers, assuring them that he was doing “OK”.Now, the guitarist’s wife – actor Anita Dobson (EastEnders) – has given an update on May’s current condition.

James Bond franchise, even though he’d like to.READ MORE: ‘No Time To Die’ review: Daniel Craig’s surprisingly emotional final flingIt’s been three years since the last Bond outing, but there’s no further news yet about who will be cast as the next Bond following Daniel Craig’s departure or who will make up the supporting cast.During an appearance on Sunday with Laura Kussenberg last week (September 15), Whishaw was asked if he’d be taking on another Bond project after playing tech boffin Q in the franchise.Whishaw replied: “I don’t think I’m going to be in the next one. I think they’re going to start all over again with a new cast, a completely new cast.

Jeff Brazier has spoken candidly about the challenges of parenting his 19 year old son Freddy, admitting he's "not a perfect parent" but is proud of the support he offered during their time on Celebrity Race Around The World.

Stirling Albion boss Alan Maybury felt his side were hit with a “sucker punch” on Saturday after becoming the latest recipients of a late Rory McAllister winner in a blustery Peterhead.

Diners have been left in shock after it was confirmed the last remaining restaurant in a top TV's chef's chain is closing its doors after 33 years.