Zach Galifianakis Joins Disney’s Live-Action ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Movie

Frank Doelger’s eco-thriller drama The Swarm has made a splash on German TV.

Tunisian Murder Mystery ‘Ashkal’ Triumphs At FESPACOTunisian director Youssef Chebbi’s investigative thriller Ashkal has won the top prize at the Panafrican Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO). The festival, which ran from February 25 to March 4, unfolds every two years in Burkina Faso’s capital of Ouagadougou and is regarded as Africa’s equivalent of Cannes. Chebbi’s murder mystery revolves around a series of killings at a construction site on the outskirts of the Tunisian capital of Tunis. The film world premiered at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight and then played a raft of other festivals including Toronto and London. The FESPACO jury head, producer Dora Bouchoucha, praised the film’s pairing of a strong aesthetic with a politically tuned-in storyline. Burkinabe filmmaker Apolline Traore won the Silver Stallion for Sira, about a woman kidnapped by Jihadists, and Kenyan director Angela Wamai took home the Bronze Stallion for Shimoni, about a schoolteacher rebuilding his life in his remote village after a harsh stint in jail.

Last week, “Vanderpump Rules” starsTom Sandoval and Ariana Madix announced the end of their relationship after being together since 2013 when she first joined the show.

J. Kim Murphy “The Way of Water” has no beginning and no end — even in your living room! James Cameron’s long awaited “Avatar” sequel has finally set a digital platform release date. The sci-fi epic will be available to purchase on March 28, setting course for Prime Video, Apple TV, Vudu and Movies Anywhere.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor TikTok is opening up a new monetization spigot for creators on the popular short-form video app. The Chinese-owned app announced Series, a new way for creators to sell their stories as premium content. With the Series feature, available initially only to select creators, users can post Collections of premium content behind a paywall that viewers can purchase. Each individual Series can include up to 80 videos, each up to 20 minutes long, giving the TikTok community “a new, longer format to watch their favorite creators and content,” the company said. TikTok creators can select the price for their Series. The content can be purchased via direct in-video links or through a creator’s profile page. The company noted that, like all content on TikTok, Series videos must adhere to its community guidelines standards.

Hoda Kotb is a doting mom and was faced with every parents' worst nightmare last week after her youngest daughter, Hope, three, was admitted to ICU.Luckily, the little girl is now on the mend and back home, and Hoda returned to the Today Show on Monday to open up about the ordeal.During the Fourth Hour with Jenna Bush Hager, Hoda told her friend and co-star about a subtle new change to her look and style in the video below.VIDEO: Hoda Kotb explains her new look following daughter Hope's hospitalization She explained that she was now wearing a necklace at all times that says 'God's got this,' that was given to her by a friend.During the segment, fans took to social media to pay tribute to Hoda and wish Hope a speedy recovery.MORE: What Hoda Kotb has said about baby number three plans as she shares cryptic message on 'miracles'MORE: Savannah Guthrie to make big change to personal life "Been there several times with a child with epilepsy and heart conditions. Nothing makes you feel so lost as having a child in ICU.

Helen Skelton appeared upbeat as she shared an uplifting video on Instagram Stories just hours after her ex-husband Richie Myler confirmed his girlfriend's pregnancy on social media.The Strictly Come Dancing star, who shares three children with the professional rugby player, posted a clip filmed during a sunny walk in the countryside with daughter Elsie. Helen also aptly played Bill Withers' iconic song, Lovely Day, in the background of the Instagram Story footage.WATCH: Helen Skelton shares 'lovely day' video after ex-husband confirms girlfriend's pregnancy On Monday evening, her ex Richie took to social media to share an intimate photo of his heavily pregnant girlfriend Stephanie Thirkhill.

Cavetown has announced a huge headline show in London – find all the details below.The singer-songwriter (real name Robin Skinner) is due to perform his biggest headline gig to date at Alexandra Palace on Sunday, September 24 as part of his Bittersweet Daze festival.He personally curated the event’s line-up, which also features special guest openers Alfie Templeman, Dodie, Tessa Violet and Cafuné.In a statement, Cavetown said: “This is going to be such a massive epic time and I can’t wait to play songs with my dear pals in London at this incredible venue :’) !!!”Tickets go on general sale at 10am GMT this Friday (March 10) – you’ll be able to buy yours here. Alternatively, members of the Cave Club can access pre-sale tickets now here.Per a press release, £1 from every ticket sale will be donated to Cavetown’s This Is Home Project.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have reportedly finally found the perfect home for their blended family – and it will set them back a whopping $64 million!The couple, who had two weddings in 2022, is said to be in escrow on an eight-bedroom, 11-bathroom mansion in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood just days after pulling their offer on a $34.5 million home in the same exclusive community.WATCH: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's movie-style love storyAccording to TMZ, Jennifer and Ben decided against the purchase last week after eyeing up the new property, which has canyon-side views and is worth nearly double the home they were initially considering.Should the A-list couple finally close a deal on the new house, they will be surrounded by luxury as it boasts 16,000 square feet of space and sits inside a 1.13-acre compound.TRENDING: Gwen Stefani shares 'incredible' news as fans rush to congratulate her: 'We can't wait'POPULAR: Denise Richards sizzles in skintight swimsuit - and wait 'til you see her legs!The jaw-dropping home also features an 800-square-foot gym, and enough entertainment to keep their children happy thanks to a media room, a game room, and a massive garden with a pool, and spa.

Eddie Izzard has revealed that she will now go by a new name after wanting to change it since she was 10.

Buddies are in for a cold week – with the Met Office issuing a yellow weather warning for snow in the area.

Former Love Island star Paige Turley has thanked her loyal fleet of fans on social media for all their kind donations so far in memory of her late pal from her hometown in West Lothian.

Jenna Ortega is sitting down for an in-depth interview and we have all the highlights for you right here!

Disney‘s string of live-action remakes of animated films continues this year with “The Little Mermaid” this May and “Peter Pan & Wendy” later. Now it’s time to add another to the list.

Back in 2020, Disney announced plans for a live-action remake of “Lilo & Stitch”, the 2002 animated hit about a young Hawaiian girl who befriends a fun-loving alien creature named Stitch.

The first actor for the upcoming Lilo & Stitch live action retelling has been cast!

Zach Galifianakis (The Hangover franchise) has signed on to star in the live-action Lilo & Stitch film from Marcell the Shell With Shoes On filmmaker Dean Fleischer Camp, Deadline can confirm.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter A live-action adaptation of “How to Train Your Dragon” is soaring to theaters in 2025. Dean DeBlois, who wrote and directed the animated trilogy — 2010’s “How to Train Your Dragon,” 2014’s “How to Train Your Dragon 2” and 2019’s “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” — is returning to write and direct the newest entry in the franchise. It’s slated to release on March 14, 2025. The Oscar-nominated “How to Train Your Dragon” takes place in the mythical Viking village of Berk and follows the adventures of a misfit teen named Hiccup who befriends an injured dragon he calls Toothless. The fantasy series, backed by Universal and DreamWorks and based on the books by Cressida Cowell, has generated more than $1.6 billion worldwide. Their journeys have taken them beyond the big screen, spawning three TV series — “DreamWorks Dragons,” “Rescue Riders” and “The Nine Realms” — as well as theme park rides and the live show, “How to Train Your Dragon on Ice.”

Universal/DreamWorks Animation’s How to Trian Your Dragon will return to the big screen, but as a live-action feature adaptation with the franchise’s 3x Oscar nominated and Golden Globe winning filmmaker Dean DeBlois returning to write, direct and produce the newest entry.