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Marta Balaga Erik Poppe’s historical drama “The Emigrants” scored the top Andreas Award at the 50th Norwegian International Film Festival Haugesund. Produced by Fredrik Wikström Nicastro, it is distributed by SF Studios. Poppe is also known for “Utøya: July 22” and “The King’s Choice.”  Based on Vilhelm Moberg’s series of novels about Swedes who decided to leave their country and search for a better future, it “tackles deep questions about cultural and religious identity,” argued the jurors.   “Even though the events in this story are long behind us, the film reminds us of our own present,” they added.

J. Kim Murphy John Seale was considering retirement a decade ago — then fellow Australian George Miller convinced the cinematographer to shoot “Mad Max: Fury Road.” Now, their partnership continues with the fantastical romance “Three Thousand Years of Longing.” During production, Seale decided the two-hander, starring Idris Elba and Tilda Swinton, would be a “fascinating” film to cap his career, electing against reuniting with Miller for “Furiosa,” the filmmaker’s upcoming “Fury Road” prequel, which is currently in production. “It was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done,” Seale recalled. “George said, ‘Well, I’m not going to ask you to do it.’ I thought to myself, ‘Ah great, now I don’t have to go through it all.’ Then he said, ‘I’m going to invite you.’ That one word — ‘invite’ — changed the whole thing and made it even harder.”

Michaela Zee editor Paramount Television Studios has named Kim Rozenfeld as its new senior vice president of current television, the studio announced Thursday. In his latest role, Rozenfeld will oversee scripted projects for the television studio and for Paramount+. He will report to Cheryl Bosnak, executive vice president and head of current for Paramount Television Studios and Paramount+. “I am delighted to welcome Kim to the Paramount Television Studios and the Paramount+ teams,” Bosnak said in a statement. “Kim brings with him an incredible wealth of experience, and he has a deep understanding of television in all its forms today. We are excited to have him across multiple projects.”

BreAnna Bell ABC has enlisted celebrity assistance from Jennifer Aniston, Jimmy Kimmel, Amy Poehler and Octavia Spencer as they come together to celebrate TV legend Norman Lear in the upcoming special, “Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter.” The one-night-only celebration honoring the life and legacy of the famed producer features intimate conversations, special performances and surprise reunions that pay homage to the man behind some of television’s greatest stories in celebration of his 100th birthday. “I’ve always believed music and laughter have added time to my life. I’ve seen a lot throughout my 100 years, but I would’ve never imagined America having a front-row seat to my birthday celebration,” said Lear.

Ethan Shanfeld This year, Neil Gaiman’s comic book series “The Sandman” was finally adapted on screen in Netflix’s popular television series. But this is far from the first time that Hollywood tried to put the sprawling fantasy world to film. In fact, Gaiman declined several movie offers for “The Sandman” throughout the last three decades, but the author recently revealed that he went as far as to sabotage an idea from “Wild Wild West” and “A Star Is Born” producer Jon Peters by leaking the script to the press. “It was the worst script that I’ve ever read by anybody,” Gaiman said in an interview with Rolling Stone.

After announcing their departure from BBC Radio 1 in July, Scott Mills and Chris Stark have completed their final show for the broadcaster, after 12 years of presenting together. Scott, 48, has been a staple at Radio 1 for more than two decades and is set to move to BBC Radio 2, where he will take over the 2-4pm slot, previously held by presenter Steve Wright since 1999. Meanwhile Chris, 35, who started hosting with Scott in 2012, is set to leave the BBC completely and join Roman Kemp on Capital Breakfast.

The home of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) was “swatted” on both Tuesday and Wednesday nights, after someone who disagreed with her proposed transgender policies called in a fake emergencies.Police dispatched five officers to the congresswoman’s Rome, Georgia home at 1:04 a.m.

Manchester United have apologised for the wrongful confiscation of banners at Old Trafford on Monday night.

A teenager was assaulted by a machete wielding gang as shocked motorists drove by. The victim was rescued after one driver stopped and his brave passenger ran towards the attackers.

A British woman has died after she plunged down a cliff while riding an electric scooter at a beauty spot in Spain.

The Loose Women panellists were brought to tears on Thursday’s episode, as regular panelist Denise Welch opened up about her battle with depression. During a frank and candid discussion about her experience with the debilitating illness on 25 August, the 64 year old star even admitted at one point she had willed a plane to crash while she was travelling to Australia with her young son Matt Healy, who has since gone on to write songs about her struggle.

Strictly Come Dancing stars Kai Widdrington and Nadiya Bychkova have been dating for some months now.Their relationship seems to be going from strength to strength ahead of this year’s BBC show starting up and over the past week the pair took a trip to Paris. The dancing professionals were in the city of love to celebrate Nadiya’s 33rd birthday and to mark the big day Kai, 27, posted an adorable tribute calling her his “everything” .

Joe E.Tata, the star of 90’s hit series Beverly Hills 90210 has sadly died at 85 after losing his battled with Alzheimers.The much loved actor appeared on the American drama between 1990 and 2000, with his former costar Ian Ziering sharing the heartbreaking news that he had died on Thursday. Breaking the news on social media, Ian wrote: “In the last few months we've lost Jessica Klein one of 90210's most prolific writers and producers, Denise Douse who played Mrs.Teasley, and now I'm very sad to say Joe E Tata has passed away." Alongside a photo he then continued: “Joey was truly an OG, I remember seeing him on the Rockford files with James Garner years before we worked together on 90210.

Late Star Trek legend Nichelle Nichols will reach the final frontier. Ashes and DNA from the iconic actress - who passed away aged 89 of natural causes last month - will be flown into space in a special 'Enterprise mission' according to space and astronomy news site Universe Today on Thursday. Nichelle's - who played the trailblazing role of Lieutenant Uhura - 'symbolic samples' are scheduled to fly 'beyond the moon' as it will 'reach the final frontier as early as this year' according to the publication. Fitting tribute: Ashes and DNA from Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols - who passed away aged 89 of natural causes last month - will be flown into space according to space and astronomy news site Universe Today on Thursday, she is pictured in August 2008She will not be alone on the mission as ashes and DNA from other departed Star Trek pioneers will join her including James Doohan (Scotty), Majel Barrett Roddenberry (Nurse Chapel), the TV series creator Gene Roddenberry, and visual-effects wiz Douglas Trumbull. United Launch Alliance's Vulcan Centaur mission is set to deliver a robotic lunar lander no earlier than December in order to scout for NASA's future Artemis flights to the moon and will deliver the ashes and DNA samples deeper into the solar system after.

Jessica Simpson is feeling herself! The singer showed off her banging bikini body while on a “sexy” vacation with her husband, Eric Johnson.

An iconic surprise! Olivia Rodrigo joined Billy Joel on stage for a two-song duet with the Piano Man.

Ready to move on? Christine Brown hinted that she’s open to finding love again after her split from Kody Brown — but she won’t date just anyone.

The secret is out — but only to one lucky fan. Kylie Jenner whispered the name of her 7-month-old son in a fan’s ear at a Kylie Cosmetics event, leaving him and social media users in shock.

Not so fast. Debby Ryan shut down a popular fan theory that claimed she and Outer Banks actor Chase Stokes are the same person. No, really.

The Peach Pit will never be the same. Joe E. Tata, who played Nat Bussichio on Beverly Hills, 90210, has died. He was 85.

No room for Virgos on the bus? During one of Jennifer Lopez’s past tours, she allegedly cut potential dancers based on their astrological signs.