Andrew Garfield Revealed an Unexpected Benefit of His 'Spider-Man' Days, Talks Being Asked About Franchise

Martin Dale Contributor Arab independent films are enjoying a resurgence in terms of festival and commercial success affirms Antoine Khalife, the Red Sea Film Festival’s director of Arab programs and film classics, citing the example of Egyptian thriller “Flight 404,” which has grossed over $4 million in Saudi Arabia this year. Khalife praises the modern spirit of recent Egyptian independent cinema and has chosen two titles for this year’s official selection – “Seeking Haven for Mr Rambo,” about an evicted man who seeks a new home for himself and his loyal dog, and “Snow White,” about a woman with dwarfism who develops a relationship with a man over the internet.

Holly Jones With an eye on indigenous communities and the women that dutifully anchor them, Bolivian multi-hyphenate Álvaro Olmos Torrico brings his introspective second feature, “The Condor Daughter” (“La hija cóndor”), to Montevideo for Ventana Sur’s Copia Final showcase, touting the fiction prodction at this year’s market, which runs Dec. 2-6.

Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events Olivia Wilde didn’t have any scenes with Charli XCX in Gregg Araki’s “I Want Your Sex.” However, the “Brat” singer did receive quite the cheeky gift from Wilde. “I left it on her chair because I knew she was coming in right after me,” Wilde told me Tuesday at the Baby2Baby Holiday Event at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. “I got her my favorite mug, a Bella Freud mug that says, ‘Hello, Cunty,’ and then I filled it with her favorite cigarettes and put a little rose in the middle of it.

Jordan Moreau Jack Veal, a 17-year-old actor who appeared as Kid Loki in Season 1 of Marvel’s “Loki” series, posted several videos on TikTok saying that he’s homeless and in search of housing accommodations. “Hi. I’m a famous actor, I’m 17 and I’m homeless,” Veal said in the video.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor ESPN and Stephen A. Smith are close to hammering out a new contract that will give the popular Disney sports personality potential access to other parts of the Magic Kingdom. The two sides, who have been in negotiations for several months, are said to be hopeful they can reach a deal over the next several weeks, according to a person familiar with the situation.

J. Kim Murphy Scott L. Schwartz, a former professional wrestler turned screen actor who made an impression playing the heavy Bruiser in Steven Soderbergh’s “Ocean’s” heist trilogy, died Nov.

Rebecca Rubin Senior Film and Media Reporter Regal Cinemas, one of the world’s largest movie theater chains, has secured new financing to restructure a portion of its debt. The exhibition company has arranged a $1.9 billion loan that extends maturity dates to as far out as Dec. 1, 2031.

Selome Hailu The first episode of “Landman” hit 14.6 million viewers in its first week of availability, according to Paramount. That total accounts for streams on Paramount+ as well as linear airings on the Paramount Network. Paramount did not define what it counts as a viewer; therefore, it is unclear how much of the episode the reported number of viewers watched.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Fans will be able to check back into “White Lotus” in February, according to Warner Bros. Discovery global streaming chief JB Perrette.

Metro Weekly that he received a call from the alarm company around 2:43 a.m., indicating that someone had broken in. “Every now and then we get a false signal, but never at that time of the morning,” Bee said. “So I knew something was up.

writing, “Make gay marriage illegal again. This is not remotely controversial, nor extreme.”Make gay marriage illegal again.This is not remotely controversial, nor extreme.— Rep.

Alabama Political Reporter that the city will “ensure all persons are served and respected equally while maintaining a safe Christmas parade event for us all.”“I am committed to fostering a thriving, safe, and vibrant family-friendly community for all of Prattville’s residents,” Gillespie said. “I hope everyone will enjoy the season that we are celebrating and will remember the reason for the season.”Clean Up Alabama has insisted that Gillespie must prevent Prattville Pride from displaying “transgender flags” — it’s unclear whether that includes the traditional rainbow-colored LGBTQ flags — and from having drag performers participate.“[The display of trans Pride flags and drag queens] would be in violation of parade rules which state that ‘political views are not allowed as decoration, in music, or otherwise by any parade participant,’ AND it also states that lewd or offensive entries will not be approved by parade officials,” the anti-LGBTQ group wrote in its email.Prattville Pride told the Alabama Political Reporter that it is “thrilled and proud to be participating in this year’s beloved Christmas parade.”“As the first organization to sign up, we were eager to join in the holiday magic and celebrate alongside our neighbors,” the group’s statement reads.

The Devil Wears Prada, based on the 2006 hit film starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway (which, in turn, was based on a 2003 novel by Lauren Weisberger).John, who wrote the score for the musical — which stars Vanessa Williams as intimidating editor Miranda Priestly — said he struggled to watch the musical due to his vision loss, reported The Associated Press.“I haven’t been able to come to many of the previews because, as you know, I have lost my eyesight,” he said. “I haven’t been able to see the performance, but I have enjoyed it.”He added, “It’s hard for me to see it, but I love to hear it and, boy, it sounded good tonight.”John had previously disclosed in September that an infection had left him “with only limited vision in one eye.”Speaking to ABC News, the “Rocket Man” singer said he hasn’t been recording new music, and instead is focused on his health and improving his vision.

People magazine.The outlet also reported that Chelsea faces four misdemeanor charges for resisting or obstructing a police officer, possession of an illegally obtained prescription and possession of drug paraphernalia.Rosie wasted no time addressing her daughter’s arrest and drug addiction, telling her Instagram followers that she hopes Chelsea will get the “help she needs.”“So yes this is true,” the “A League of Their Own” actress, 62, captioned an Instagram screenshot on Tuesday of a reporter asking her to comment about Chelsea’s latest arrest via email. “After being bailed out by her birth mother – chelsea was arrested again – and is facing many charges related to her drug addiction,” Rosie continued. “We all hope she is able to get the help she needs to turn her life around – #drug-addiction #tragic #sadness #truth.”Chelsea’s latest arrest is her third time behind bars in just three months.The mother of four was taken into custody on Sept.

Kendrick Lamar is “Not Like Us.” In fact, he’s full of surprises.The Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper released multiple diss tracks aimed at Drake earlier this year, dropped his new album “GNX” in November and just announced he’s embarking on the ‘Grand National Tour’ with SZA next year.From April through June, the co-headliners will take their hit-filled catalogs to stadiums all over North America.Midway through the run, they’re slated to play back-to-back nights at East Rutherford, NJ’s MetLife Stadium on Thursday, May 8 and Sunday, May 9.Prior to the nationwide trek, Lamar is slated to perform at the 2025 Super Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Sunday, Feb. 9.

at the “Hotel California” on the Strip.The Eagles are picking up their ‘Eagles — Live In Concert at Sphere’ residency at Las Vegas’ eye-popping Sphere on Friday, Dec. 6 and Saturday, Dec.

died from a gunshot wound to the head on Feb. 25.

Geraldo Rivera is making amends with the father of JonBenét Ramsey.After John Ramsey’s daughter was found murdered at 6 years old in the basement of her family’s Colorado home in 1996, the journalist, 81, staged a mock murder trial on television.On Monday, during NewsNation’s “Cuomo,” Rivera addressed the mock trial that aired on his daytime talk show, “The Geraldo Rivera Show,” in 1997, telling Ramsey, “I deeply apologize to you for what you and your family have suffered.”During the episode, the political commentator’s “jury” found Ramsey and his wife, Patsy Ramsey, liable for their daughter’s death, per NewsNation.Rivera continued, “No one deserves to go through what you went through. That’s my bottom line.

link to a pornographic website on packaging for dolls tied to the blockbuster movie “Wicked.”In a proposed class action filed in federal court in Los Angeles, Holly Ricketson said she bought a “Wicked” doll for her daughter, who then visited an adult entertainment website through the link provided by the toymaker.Ricketson said her daughter showed her hardcore photographs from the website and both were “horrified” by what they saw, suffering emotional distress.The plaintiff said she would not have bought the doll had she known of the mistake, and Mattel has not offered refunds despite recalling the dolls on Nov. 11.Mattel did not immediately respond to requests for comment, but has expressed regret for the error.The El Segundo, California-based toymaker had intended to link purchasers to the WickedMovie.com website, not to a similarly named website for people at least 18 years old.Mattel recommends the dolls for children aged 4 and up.Tuesday’s lawsuit seeks at least $5 million of damages for anyone in the United States who bought “Wicked” dolls whose packaging included the errant link.It accuses Mattel of negligence, selling products unfit for sale, and violating California consumer protection laws.Other products from Mattel include Barbie and Hot Wheels.“Wicked,” from Universal Pictures, stars Cynthia Arivo and Ariana Grande.It has grossed $263.2 million in the United States and $360.3 million worldwide since its Nov.

Pep Guardiola hit out at the suggestion that he has a problem with Kevin De Bruyne as he waits for the star midfielder to return to his best.

Pep Guardiola said that this Manchester City team would be top of the league without their injury crisis.

Taylor Swift’s final three ‘Eras Tour’ concerts with Gracie Abrams at Vancouver’s BC Place Stadium on Dec. 6-8 are selling for less than they have since the dates were announced back in June 2023.At the time of publication, the lowest price we can find to get you in the door for any one show of the three-night swan song was $666 USD before fees on Vivid Seats.While that’s not exactly cheap, prices are significantly lower than they were when our team last reported on Swift’s Vancouver excursion on Nov.

popular subject. The “Wicked” stars have continued to showcase their strong connection while promoting the musical movie, and now Erivo, 37, is speaking on how the pair communicate through touch.

a photo shared to Instagram Monday. The former Food Network star snapped a mirror selfie in a hotel for the post, in which she opened up about embracing her body.“At some point I will talk about the madness my body has been through this year,” she wrote. “But right now every lump bump wrinkle and saggy part of me just feels acceptance and simple appreciation to be standing in front of a mirror in a hotel bathroom in downtown Manhattan ready to color my roots late on a Monday night.”In the photo, Bertinelli let her brunette hair down and held a box of hair color dye in front of the hotel mirror.

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has warned of a coming "storm" and that the team will get "found out".

Gisele Bündchen is turning on the heat with boyfriend Joaquim Valente.The pregnant model, 44, was photographed on a romantic getaway to Costa Rica last week alongside the jujitsu instructor, 35 and her German shepard Alfie.The pair was spotted holding hands on the beach while Bündchen rocked a bikini and short, white sheer coverup.

“Gilmore Girls” stars Lauren Graham and Scott Patterson gave fans of the show a holiday treat by reuniting in a Walmart ad released Tuesday.The 30-second video begins with Sean Gunn (reprising his role as Kirk) dropping off a Walmart box at Luke’s Diner in Stars Hollow.Kirk leaves the diner and is briefly greeted by Graham as Lorelai, who walks in and asks Patterson’s Luke for “coffee, coffee, coffee, please.”“Coming right up,” Luke says to Lorelai, as he hands her the Walmart box. Lorelai, who has a famous coffee addiction, opens it and finds a Keurig inside.

“The Wolf of Wall Street.”The impromptu moment came while the two were supposed to be reading a kissing scene.However, Robbie decided another move would work better for the script. The last line from DiCaprio was, “Come over here and kiss me.”“And in my head I was like, ‘I could totally kiss Leonardo DiCaprio.

Zayn Malik has left fans disappointed after cancelling his Newcastle gig just moments before he was due to take the stage.The former One Direction star is currently on his Stairway to the Sky Tour, which has seen him perform in cities including London, Manchester, Leeds and Wolverhampton, with the tour set to conclude in Edinburgh in a few days. However, fans at Newcastle City Hall were left confused when an announcement over the tannoy confirmed that the show would not be going ahead reports the Mirror. Fans were told: "Will no longer go ahead tonight.

The fourth famous face of this year's season of I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! was sent packing this evening (Monday, December 2) following two weeks in the Australian jungle. After lasting 18 nights in camp, Melvin Odoom was voted out by ITV viewers, leaving fans "gutted." Ant and Dec told the camp either radio DJ Melvin or Love Island star Maura Higgins would be leaving - but the latter is safe for now.

TOWIE heartthrob Pete Wicks has been stirring up a storm of speculation about his love life, with fans eager to decode his relationship status with close friend Maura Higgins and Strictly Come Dancing partner Jowita Przytal.The 36-year-old reality star has been caught sharing a smooch with Maura on more than one occasion, while his bond with Jowita has only deepened through their time on Strictly, leading many to wonder if there's more than just fancy footwork going on. As Maura, aged 34, hints at a "special someone" while chatting in the I'm A Celeb jungle, the buzz around these three is back with a vengeance, sparking whispers of a possible love triangle behind the scenes.

David and Victoria Beckham dazzled at the opulent state banquet at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday 3 December, mingling with royalty as King Charles and Queen Camilla played hosts.The power couple was warmly received following David's influential role as World Cup ambassador for Qatar.The Emir of Qatar, in the UK on a two-day visit, was set to join King Charles in addressing the assembly of notable figures within the palace's majestic ballroom. Queen Camilla was only expected to be present for part of the event due to "lingering side effects" from a chest infection.

Scented candles are a fabulous Christmas gift idea, particularly for those who seem to have everything.They not only make the home smell divine but also create a cosy ambience and serve as a luxurious indulgence that most people wouldn't splurge on themselves. As a self-confessed candle hoarder, I've burned through hundreds in my lifetime and always have a stash ready to go.

Walmart has reunited some of the stars of Gilmore Girls for a new holiday commercial that is brimming with nostalgia.

Andy Carroll and his ex-wife, Billi Mucklow, couldn’t have had very different weeks, according to recent pictures of the former couple.The footballer, 35, and the Towie star, 36, announced their divorce in October after secretly parting ways earlier this year, ending an 11-year relationship.They share five children, two of whom are Andy's from a previous relationship, but Billi has always treated them as her own. Now, they seem to be navigating a co-parenting arrangement.This was evident on Monday night when Andy was seen kissing his new love interest, Lou Teasdale, at Vas J Morgan's British Fashion Awards afterparty, while Billi posted a photo from the hospital with their nine year old son, Arlo.

I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! campmates and viewers watching at home have learned a lot about Coleen Rooney during her time so far in the jungle. In a chat around the campfire on Tuesday, December 3, she heartbreakingly revealed the toll that fame has taken on her and her famous husband Wayne’s family.