Venice 2024 Film Festival Preview: 15 Must-See Movies To Watch

Emiliana Betancourt The new horror and science fiction anthology, “Deepest, Darkest,” has added yet another cast mate to its already stellar lineup of genre heavyweights. Rahul Kohli, a beloved member of Mike Flanagan’s Flanaverse (“The Haunting of Bly Manor,” “The Fall of the House of Usher”) and essential teammate in the crime-solving “iZombie” series, has officially joined the star-studded cast of “Deepest, Darkest,” a new horror anthology from writer and director Marc Bernardin and actor Tiffany Smith.

Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events The cast and creatives behind “Agatha All Along” are celebrating the Disney+ series’ unprecedented LGBTQ representation. “I would agree with that,” Sasheer Zamata, who plays Jennifer Kale, said when told at Monday’s premiere that “Agatha” has been described as “the gayest project Marvel has ever done. “You’ll see when you watch.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Gary Oldman recently told IndieWire that he believes Sirius Black wasn’t in the “Harry Potter” film franchise enough. The actor debuted as the fan-favorite character in 2004’s “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,” but that movie marked the rare “Potter” film to give Sirius significant screen time. He was just a cameo in “Goblet of Fire” and “Deathly Hallows Part 2,” while his role in “Order of the Phoenix” was mainly just to show up and die.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Paramount Global‘s advertising group conducted a round of layoffs Tuesday, which are part of the media conglomerate’s efforts to slash $500 million in annual costs, Variety has confirmed. Paramount Advertising is the centralized team that manages domestic multiplatform ad sales across CBS, BET, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount+, Pluto TV and other properties. The number of employees affected by the cuts at Paramount Advertising couldn’t be learned.

Pat Saperstein Deputy Editor “The Count of Monte Cristo,” one of four films on France’s shortlist for the country’s official submission to the Academy Awards, will open on Dec. 20 in U.S. theaters.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Science fiction and socially conservative Thailand are an unlikely mix which is explored in upcoming anthology series “Tomorrow and I,” that global streamer Netflix will release later in 2024. Directed by Paween Purijitpanya, the four-part show reimagines everyday scenarios in intriguing ways. The 70-minute episodes cover: bringing loved ones back from the dead through use of cloning technology; intelligent sex robots; how artificial intelligence could move Buddhist teachings on from their fixed traditional position; and how people might come to rely on ‘octopuses’ to get by in perpetually flooded cities. The cast includes Pakorn Chatborrirak, Violette Wautier, Waruntorn Paonil, Treechada Hongsyok, Ray Macdonald, Timethai, Thongchai Thongkuntom, Aelm Thavornsiri, Pongsatorn Jongwilas, Chananticha Chaipa, and Wanichaya Pornpanarittichai. Purijitpanya has previously written, directed or edited segments of 2007 film “Body,” 2008 film “4bia” and its 2009 follow-up “Phobia 2” as well as the 2012 feel-good film “Seven Something,” the boundary-pushing 2021 title “Ghost Lab,” and an acclaimed episode of the “Liberation” episode of “Girl from Nowhere” Season 2. The show was first announced earlier this year when Netflix expanded its Southeast Asian production slate.

Jack Dunn Mike Nelson, a longtime communications executive for CBS Television Stations, is leaving the network after 22 years. “I will be leaving CBS at the end of this month. I believe this is the perfect time for me to spread my wings and pursue my next adventure,” Nelson wrote in announcing his departure.

Clooney moaned at the Venice Film Festival when asked about his paycheck, er, sorry, his movie.Really, the pair should send Apple CEO Tim Cook an Edible Arrangement for saving them the embarrassment of what would have been a giant flop.“Wolfs,” a so-called comedy written and directed by Jon Watts in which Clooney and Pitt play rival New York fixers tasked with discreetly disposing of a dead body, is a dreadful, laugh-free slog that tests the limits of what star power alone can salvage.The A-list presence of Brad and George cannot mask the elementary school dialogue they utter, the jumbled tone and Dollar Store aesthetic. In fact, their attachment to this compost only exacerbates its many, many problems. The boldface names suggest a certain level of quality — or, at the very least, competence — that this movie does not meet.

A six-month-old baby was found at home covered in "50" rat bites and covered in blood. The infant, who was discovered laying in his crib at his parents' home was immediately rushed to hospital and is now at risk of permanent disfigurement.

A woman has died after being attacked by a shark on a catamaran that had sailed out into the Atlantic Ocean from the Canary Islands.

Dominique Pélicot, dubbed 'the Monster of Avignon', has told a court he started arranging for dozens of strange men to rape his wife because he was not kept busy after he retired.

The first Belgian boss to spot star quality in Hamza Igamane believes cash-strapped Rangers stand to rake in millions after snapping up the Moroccan for a snip.

P Diddy hit and abused women for more than a decade and presided over a disgraceful empire of sexual “freak offs”, a criminal indictment has claimed.

As autumn is in full swing, we're all giving our wardrobes a seasonal refresh. But if you're not keen on splashing out on an entirely new wardrobe, one of the simplest ways to elevate your outfits is with a stylish new handbag, and Marks and Spencer's latest addition is just the ticket.The sleek Faux Leather Briefcase Bag, priced at £39.50, has recently landed on the M&S website and it's already proving popular with shoppers, boasting a 4.8 out of 5 star rating.This sophisticated handbag is not only chic and practical, but it also serves as a great budget-friendly alternative to The Row's Nina Leather Tote Bag, which comes with a hefty price tag of £4530.

Married At First Sight UK's latest episode on E4 has introduced viewers to a fabulous same-sex couple, Charlie Curtis and Eve Reid. Eve, the 31-year-old fitness instructor from Omagh, Northern Ireland, was on the lookout for love not too far from home. She found her match in Charlie, a 30-year-old lettings operations coordinator from Surrey.

Rob Burrow's brave widow Lindsey has opened up about the joy her late husband found in recording his final podcast series, telling fans she hopes they will hear some of the "fun and laughter" the former rugby league star experienced before his sad passing from motor neurone disease (MND). Lindsey was there supporting Rob as he made his last audio appearances and desires that listeners "remember what a great guy Rob was" when tuning in.

Dame Carolyn described the interview as a "very, very tricky morning" for ITV and said the broadcaster got "very short notice" that Ms Cooper would be coming on the show, as media regulator Ofcom revealed it would not be pursuing the matter further. Ofcom received more than 8,000 complaints about Mr Balls questioning Ms Cooper, with some complaints also relating to an exchange with Coventry South MP Zarah Sultana.The ITV boss was replying to a question from presenter Amol Rajan at the Royal Television Society (RTS) London Conference, who asked: "How can anyone take ITV seriously on impartiality?" after the incident.

Love Island: All Stars could be in for a cosmic twist this year. Bosses are reportedly keen to get Ekin-Su Culculoglu, winner of the 2022 series, back on board following her split from co-winner Davide Sanclimenti. According to reports, ITV bigwigs made their pitch to Ekin-Su at last week's National Television Awards, but it seems she had other plans in mind and is allegedly keen to host her own documentary series about extraterrestrial life.

Molly-Mae Hague has given her fans a sneak peek into the behind-the-scenes action for her new business endeavour, Maebe, with a little help from her adorable daughter Bambi.The reality TV star-turned-business owner sent fans into a frenzy when she revealed her latest venture, Maebe, and now she's offering a glimpse into the preparations after tickets for an exclusive pop-up shop were snapped up in just minutes. Taking to Instagram Stories, the 25 year old influencer shared the personal touches being added to invitations as she personally signed each one.

Married At First Sight is back on E4 with viewers witnessing the marriage of Holly Ditchfield and Nathan Campbell.The 29-year-old beautician from Huddersfield admitted she struggled to find and build a genuine and lasting connection. Meanwhile, Nathan, a 24-year-old manufacturing engineer from Somerset, said he was willing to take on any challenge in the dating world. Holly was looking for someone cheeky and charming to sweep her off her feet.

After the recent news that Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck had ended their marriage, it was a pleasant surprise to see them out for a family lunch with their children. JLo looked effortlessly chic in a casual outfit consisting of a black roll neck top, oversized sunglasses and a pair of ultra-flattering flared jeans.