Universal Theme Parks Dip From Post-Covid Highs But Epic Universe Awaits, Fan Enthusiasm “Off The Charts”

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Fandango Sales has taken global distribution rights outside Italy to “Feeling Better” (“Nonostante”), the hospital-set drama by Italian actor-director Valerio Mastandrea which will open the Venice Film Festival‘s Horizons section focusing on new trends in world cinema. “Feeling Better” – in which the Roman actor also stars – marks Mastandrea’s sophomore directorial effort following his 2018 feature debut “Laughing” (“Ride”) that launched from the Torino Film Festival and traveled on the festival circuit.

K.J. Yossman InterTalent has signed “Gywneth Goes Skiing” creators Awkward Productions. Comprised of actors, writers and producers Joseph Martin and Linus Karp, Awkward Productions is the force behind one of last year’s most viral indie stage shows, “Gwyneth Goes Skiing.” The music-infused play is an interactive comedic retelling of the lawsuit between actor Gwyneth Paltrow and ophthalmologist Terry Sanderson following a ski accident in Utah.

Berlinale Festival Director Tricia Tuttle has unveiled the selection committee that will help her shape her inaugural Competition and Berlinale Special line-ups for the 2025 edition.

The report into the tragic death of John Balson will publish in “weeks not months,” Ian Katz has said, as he revealed Channel 4 is considering rolling out additional welfare measures in true crime production.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief China-based video streaming company iQiyi recorded a 5% decrease in revenue in the second quarter and an 80% plunge in net profits. The firm said Thursday that revenues in the April to June period came in at RMB7.45 billion ($1.04 billion at current rates of exchange), down year-on-year and also 6% lower than the first quarter.

Those of us who drive will know that the costs of maintaining a car can be really high. Petrol, insurance and tax can all eat away at our savings - so the last thing we want is to fork out any more money when it's not necessary.

French actor Alain Delon’s family have won their legal fight to stop his healthy dog from being killed so the pup could be buried alongside him. Alain died on Sunday 18 August at the age of 88, and it was revealed that he had asked for his favourite dog, Loubo, to be put down and buried with him at the cemetery at his home in the village of Douchy in northern France. His family and animal rights campaigners objected, and it has now been confirmed that Loubo has been spared.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Under the new leadership of Tricia Tuttle, the Berlin Film Festival has unveiled the members of its selection committee for different Berlinale sections including the Competition, Berlinale Special and Perspectives. The upcoming edition will mark the first spearheaded by Tuttle, who succeeds to Carlo Chatrian and Mariëtte Rissenbeek. The four members of the new-look selection board are Mathilde Henrot, programmer, a producer and the co-founder of Festival Scope.

K.J. Yossman The final ever episode of “The Grand Tour” is almost here and Prime Video is giving fans a sneak peak of what to expect — and when. “The Grand Tour: One for the Road,” a one-off special representing the conclusion of the long-running series, is set to launch on Sept.

Warning: Spoilers for Netflix’s The Influencer below.Netflix has announced that it is withholding the prize money from its South Korean reality competition series The Influencer after the show’s winner leaked the results earlier this year – find out more below.The Influencer features 77 South Korean influencers across platforms like YouTube, Instagram, AfreecaTV and more, each of them with their own niche content. Through several challenges centered around “presence, impact and buzz”, the contestants competed for the title of ‘Best Influencer’ and the biggest portion of their KRW300million (USD$224000) prize pot.Now that the show has concluded, however, Netflix has confirmed that it will not be awarding the prize money to the show’s winner due to a breach in contract after the winner leaked the show’s results in May.In May, after filming for the show had wrapped, information leaked that YouTuber Oking had won the show.

Channel 4 has commissioned a documentary feature about this summer’s race riots in the UK from Leaving Neverland filmmaker Dan Reed. 

During a segment on Thursday's Good Morning Britain, Charlotte Hawkins had to intervene as two guests clashed in a fiery exchange. Charlotte teamed up with Adil Ray to bring viewers their daily dose of news and chatter on the popular ITV breakfast show.The discussion got particularly lively when the topic turned to whether or not people would consider drinking breast milk, following fitness icon Joe Wicks sampling his wife's breast milk and dubbing it "liquid gold" during a trip to see Taylor Swift.

During an intense debate on Good Morning Britain, Charlotte Hawkins had to intervene as two guests clashed fiercely.

Queen Elizabeth II is not only remembered for her commitment to duty but also for her wicked sense of humour. From choosing to slice a cake with not a knife, but a sword to her hilarious response to American tourists asking if she had met the Queen, her love for a good joke is well-known.

Reports that a man jumped into a canal from a bridge in Manchester have sparked an urgent police appeal.

While I'm pretty sure we all wish that the summer weather could last forever, many of us are secretly excited for the cooler temperatures to hit so we can dig out our wearable blankets. I'll be the first to admit that I'm guilty of wearing my Oodie out and about but the brand actually sells an Outdoor Oodie that's specifically made for wearing in public.

Halsey and Lenny Kravitz have been announced as performers for the upcoming 2024 MTV Video Music Awards.The ceremony was initially due to take place on September 10 in New York but was recently rescheduled to September 11 to avoid clashing with the televised presidential debate, which will be the first time candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will face off against each other.Now, it’s been announced that Halsey and Kravitz will join previously announced performers Sabrina Carpenter, Camila Cabello, Chappell Roan, GloRilla and Rauw Alejandro — all of whom are up for awards this year.Benson Boone and Blackpink‘s Lisa were also announced as performers yesterday (August 21).A post shared by Video Music Awards (@vmas)Halsey will perform a song from her upcoming fifth studio album, while Kravitz’s performance will mark his first time playing on the VMA stage in 25 years. He’s also nominated for Best Rock.In other categories, Taylor Swift and Post Malone are leading the nominations for the MTV VMAs this year with 19 nominations between them.Swift is out in front with 10, while Malone only has one fewer, with nine – and many of their nominations are for ‘Fortnight’, Swift’s song which features Malone.

Rod Stewart has given an update on his health, which comes as he worried fans after hinting that his 'days are numbered' following a strep throat, and subsequent diagnosis of Covid.

If you’re looking for a sculpting, confidence-boosting dress you can rely on for any occasion, then hunt no more. I’ve found the perfect little black dress for under £30 at Marks and Spencer and it’s back in stock after months of being sold out.

Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight is set to return with a new period drama centred on the world of illegal boxing.

When it comes to burgers in the city, we’re pretty fortunate to have a number of well-known establishments that serve up some of the very best of the best - so much so that people often travel up far and wide to give them a taste.