Dominic West and wife post united Christmas message with distanced photo

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentChiara Bellosi, whose first work, “Ordinary Justice,” launched from Berlin’s Generation 14plus section in 2020, is back with “Swing Ride” (“Calcinculo”) about an overweight 15-year-old named Benedetta pining for attention in an Italian province where she falls in love with the skinny non-binary Amanda.A key difference between the two films is that while “Ordinary Justice,” which examined the lives of two families on opposite sides of a murder case, originated from a deeply researched screenplay that Bellosi wrote, “Swing Ride” — premiering in Panorama on Feb. 13 — stems from a prizewinning script proposed to her by Carlo Cresto Dina, her producer, who also discovered Alice Rohrwacher (“Happy as Lazzaro”) and is known for nurturing the cream of Italy’s new cinematic crop.   “It’s a very different process; it was the first time that I had to start from a world that didn’t germinate from me,” said Bellosi about working from the script penned by Maria Teresa Venditti and Luca De Bei that won Italy’s prestigious Solinas prize in 2018.It was like moving into a new house that she had to make her own, she said.“I worked with the writers; I wanted to make a few tweaks and we did that together,” she added, noting that initially “it was a leap into the void.” But directing from their screenplay actually ended up giving her “more freedom” than her previous pic because “the container is already there; but you can go pretty wild with the rest.”This freedom also made it more fun.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentMK2 Films, the banner behind Joachim Trier’s “The Worst Person in the World,” has boarded “Love Life,” the anticipated next film of laureled Japanese director Koji Fukada. Fukada’s credits include the 2016 movie “Harmonium” which won the jury prize at Cannes’ Un Certain Regard, as well as “A Girl Missing” which played at Toronto. His latest film, “The Real Thing” was part of Cannes 2020’s Official Selection.

K.J. Yossman Fresh from appearing in Netflix hit Adam McKay’s “Don’t Look Up,” Mark Rylance’s latest big screen outing is “The Outfit,” in which he stars as Leonard, a 1950s tailor. It is a role that could not be more dissimilar to the fictional megalomaniac billionaire Peter Isherwell, whom Rylance plays in McKay’s disaster movie.Written and directed by Graham Moore, the Oscar-winning scribe behind “The Imitation Game,” “The Outfit” sees Rylance star as a Savile Row tailor who has fled across the Atlantic to escape his tragic past.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentTrustNordisk has closed a flurry of sales on a pair of 3D-animated family features, “Little Allan — The Human Antenna” and “The Super,” underscoring the market appeal of independent youth-skewing movies.“Little Allan – The Human Antenna” marks Danish film Amalie Naesby Fick’s follow up to her commercially successful debut “The Incredible Story of The Giant Pear,” which premiered in the the Generation Kplus section at Berlin in 2018. This year, the helmer has her daring drama series “Sex” selected for the Berlinale Series.The film takes place during summer vacation, when introverted, 11-year old Allan starts acting as a human antenna for his old neighbor, who thinks a huge invasion fleet from the outer space is on its way.

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorAhead of Sunday’s world premiere of documentary “1341 Frames of Love and War,” which plays in Berlinale Special, Variety spoke to Israeli writer/director Ran Tal about the film and its subject, Israeli war photographer Micha Bar-Am.In some ways “Frames” continues Tal’s interest in Israeli history evident in his previous work, “What If? Ehud Barak on War and Peace,” which centered on the former prime minister of Israel. Bar-Am was born in Berlin in 1930, but grew up in what became Israel, and across a five decade-long career as a photographer he documented many of the major episodes – in particular the wars – in the life of the young country, founded in 1948.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentRAI Com is launching sales at the online EFM on Giuseppe Piccioni’s Fascist-era drama ‘L’Ombra del giorno,” starring Italian A-lister Riccardo Scamarcio (“Three Floors”) and Benedetta Porcaroli (“Baby,” “The Catholic School”).Pic, which Scamarcio produced, is a love story with a thriller twist set in 1938, two years before Italy entered World War II. It unfolds entirely in the central Italian town of Ascoli Piceno, a hidden gem with gorgeous medieval monuments, churches and piazzas.The film’s title translates as “The Shadow of the Day,” a reference to the darkness of Fascism.Luciano (Scamarcio), a wounded World War I veteran and a sympathizer of Fascism like most Italians at the time, runs a classy restaurant overlooking the town’s ancient square.

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentAdding to its notable lineup in Latin American movies, Paris-based sales agent MPM Premium has taken international sales rights to “Fogaréu,” from writer-director Flávia Neves, part of Brazil’s new wave of female filmmakers, which is one of the most exciting developments the country’s cinema currently has going for it.MPM Premium is introducing the film at this week’s Berlin Festival, where it world premieres in Panorama on Feb. 15.First glimpsed at 2020’s Ventana Sur project market, “Fogaréu” shares a sense of attitude and a feminist agenda and a visual verve with fellow Brazilian Ventana Sur titles “The Pink Cloud,” Iuli Gerbase’s a sci-fi character-driven thriller, and “The Joy of Things,” Thais Fujinaga’s portrait of motherhood, also playing at the same market.

Darius Rucker's favorite Super Bowl Sunday tradition involves spending time with his son. The country music star opened up about having the opportunity to attend Super Bowls with his son Jack in a new interview with Fox News Digital. "I've been going a lot in the past few years and taking my son, so that's kind of our thing," Rucker explained.

It’s been nearly 30 years since Kristy Swanson slayed a vampire – but these days, she’s happily finding her footing on a ranch. The actress stars in Pure Flix’s streaming series "Sons of Thunder: Redemption." It tells the tale of a former biker gang member (Rocky Myers) who decides to seek forgiveness from his ex-fiancee at her California horse ranch that is about to close down.The ranch owner (Swanson) decides to host a fundraising rodeo, but trouble isn’t far behind.The show also stars Lorenzo Lamas of "Falcon Crest" and "Renegade" fame. Kristy Swanson attends the 2017 Monster Mania Con on March 10, 2017, in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

Jason Momoa is enjoying a day out with a friend.

Super Bow LVI pitting the Los Angeles Rams against the Cincinnati Bengals kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, the Rams’ home field. The game will air live on NBC as well as for the first time on the Peacock streaming service and Spanish-language network Telemundo.

Zachary Quinto and Lukas Gage are hitting the red carpet!

Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost are about to be on everyone’s television screens thanks to their Super Bowl commercial.

It was yet another disappointing day for Manchester United as they once again took the lead in a match but didn't come away the winners.

Doja Cat is bringing the heat to a Super Bowl party!

Sign up to the weekly West Lothian Courier newsletter for the latest West Lothian news and sport.Almond Housing Association pulled out the stops for tenants this year with its Operation: Happy Christmas campaign.After a difficult year for many, Almond HA have distributed winter wellbeing Packs, festive food parcels and much more to local families over the Christmas period.Caring for tenants aged 65 and over, Almond HA provided those most in need with a winter check from one of their colleagues in Almond Enterprises Ltd.This check involved stopcock identification, checking the property is secure, reporting any outstanding repairs and clearing any trip hazards on access paths.During this visit, a Winter Wellbeing Pack was given to the

LIZ Hurley stunned fans with a new photo of herself and son Damian posing in matching Christmas jumpers. The actress's followers couldn't believe how alike they looked, branding them 'twins' and heaping praise on the festive photo.

There will be plenty of Christmas cheer in the McGregor household this year.

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Gavin & Stacey Christmas special will not feature the controversial ‘Fairytale Of New York’ lyric that caused a number of viewers to make complaints to the BBC.The uncensored version of the 1987 hit by The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl, featuring the lyrics: “You scumbag, you maggot/ You cheap lousy f****t/ Happy Christmas, your arse/ I pray God it’s our last“, was performed by Nessa and Bryn during last year’s special.After the episode aired, the BBC received nearly 900 complaints about the lyric.

Wigan, this morning. Piles of Class A drugs and cash were found at the property, leading police to arrest three men on suspicion of supplying of drugs.Officers who left the front door broken in half in the bust said 'Happy Christmas, ho ho ho' as they shared their success.A statement posted on the GMP Wigan West Facebook page said: "Neighbourhood officers from Scholes and Wigan West executed a warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act at 79 Scholes this morning."Three males have been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of drugs after Class A drugs and cash were recovered."Happy Christmas.

Sign up to the weekly West Lothian Courier newsletter for the latest West Lothian news and sport.Almond Housing Association has been doing everything in their power to create a happy and safe Christmas for tenants this year with its Operation: Happy Christmas campaign.After a difficult year for many, Almond HA have distributed winter wellbeing Packs, festive food parcels and much more to local families over the Christmas period.Caring for tenants aged 65 and over, Almond HA provided those most in need with a Winter check from one of their colleagues in Almond Enterprises Ltd.This check involved stopcock identification, checking the property is secure, reporting any outstanding repairs and clearing any trip hazards on access pathsDuring this

Dominic West is home for the holidays, alongside his wife, Catherine FitzGerald, and their four children.

Dominic West posed for a Christmas card photo with wife Catherine FitzGerald two months after his flirty outing with Lily James made headlines.“Happy Christmas from Glin Castle!

cheating scandal.On Dec. 23, the couple posed for a socially distanced Christmas picture with their four children outside Ireland's Glin Castle, which belongs to her family.A post shared by Glin Castle (@glin_castle)"Happy Christmas from Glin Castle!," the caption read.The posting comes more than two months after "The Affair" star was spotted getting romantic with Lily James while exploring Rome, despite his and Catherine's 10-year marriage.

Dominic West posed in a socially-distanced family Christmas photo shared by wife Catherine FitzGerald. FitzGerald, 49, is beaming happily alongside their four children in the snap taken in the grounds of their home in Ireland.

DOMINIC West and wife Catherine put on a united front as they posed for a socially distanced family photo in Ireland — two months after he kissed Lily James in Rome. Catherine, 49, shared the snap on Instagram and wrote: "Happy Christmas from Glin Castle." Her actor husband, 51, stood next to eldest daughter Dora, 13, whilst Catherine, a landscape gardener, was flanked by sons Christabel, seven, Francis, 11 and Senan, 12.

DOMINIC West has been caught breaking lockdown rules — being snapped having a slap-up lunch after a shooting party. The Wire actor, 50, was in a group of seven near his home in Wiltshire, which is in Tier 2.

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's official 2020 Christmas card in the mail. According to Hello magazine, NHS staff were among the recipients on the Cambridges' Christmas card list this year.