'I woke up in the middle of the night and couldn't recognise my own girlfriend'

Naman Ramachandran International documentary marketplace Sunny Side of the Doc has revealed the 42 projects from 21 countries that make up the official selection for its 2024 edition. As always, the projects are topical and eclectic, ranging from Helene Lam Trong’s “Inside Gaza,” that tells the inside story of the ongoing conflict in the region; to Francois-Xavier Destors’ “Edgar Hilsenrath The Masturbator,” an animated documentary journeying through the transgressive world of Edgar Hilsenrath, the first German-Jewish writer and Holocaust survivor who dared to laugh at death.

Naman Ramachandran U.K.-based sales and distribution outfit Blue Finch Films has boarded worldwide rights, excluding Canada, to 1980s-set wrestling action-horror “Dark Match.” The film is headlined by professional wrestler and rock musician Chris Jericho and written and directed by Lowell Dean (“Wolfcop”). The film will launch later this year with its festival premiere to be announced imminently. Blue Finch will begin sales at the upcoming Cannes Film Market.

Alex Ritman Multi award-winning Filipina actress Ruby Ruiz has landed her first major screen role following her appearance in Amazon’s “Expats.” She will lead “First Light,” the feature directorial debut of James. J.

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Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief David Anthony Chan’s epic fantasy novel “The Kindred Chronicles” is set to be adapted into an animated series and will be the first project flowing from a partnership between HIP Studios and hybrid publisher 8 Letters. The deal between the two companies was announced at the recent Philippine Book Festival. It aims to adapt 8Letters content into television content, movies, animations, mangas and games. A subsidiary of Singapore’s Silver Media, HIP Studios is a Singapore, Sydney and Cebu, Philippines-based IP development and management company.

More than 250 recording artists have signed a letter to the Senate Committee on Commerce in support of a bill advocating for ticket sale transparency and consumer protections against bots.

Carolyn Giardina “The Imaginary,” an upcoming hand-drawn animated fantasy film from Japan’s Studio Ponoc that will play in competition at this year’s Annecy International Animation Film Festival, is set to debut July 5 on Netflix. An Oscar-qualifying run is also planned.

according to the Sun.He was pronounced dead 12 minutes later.Liuzzo’s death is being investigated as an “overdose death”, police told the outlet.His body was transported from Miami, Fla., back to his native, Long Island, NY, where a funeral was held on Feb 16.The Italian-native kickstarted a romance with Princess Beatrice in 2005 when she was 17 and he was 24.The pair’s romance was approved by her parents Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson after they invited him to join the family on a skiing vacation in Verbier, Switzerland.At the time, the Duchess of York shared that she supported her daughter’s romance despite their age gap.“We all have our own journeys and have to learn our way but Beatrice is a sensible girl, soon to be 18, with many friends, including Paolo,” she said in a public statement at the time.Before his romance with the Princess, Liuzzo was charged with the manslaughter of Jonathan R. Duchatellier, a fellow student at the College of the Holy Cross, after they got into a drunken fistfight.His charge was later reduced to assault and battery and he served 100 hours of community service.However, when his romance with Beatrice became public fodder, he was sent back to the US for violating his three-year probation, which was extended by six months.Liuzzo, thought to have inherited his fortune from his dad, was employed as an art industry consultant at the time of his death.

French director Olivier Marchal has begun filming new police thriller Bastion 36 for Netflix, billed as contemporary cop drama adapted from Michel Tourscher’s novel Flic Requiem.

Ant McPartlin and his pregnant wife Anne-Marie were spotted on a double date with Jamie Redknapp last week, ahead of Ant becoming a first-time dad later this year.

A Perthshire family business urged shoppers to “shop local” this week amid what it claimed was its worst week in over a decade.

A Scots dog owner was left fearing for his beloved pet's life after it was brutally attacked by two dogs in the middle of the street.

Fallout fans will be getting their first major update in years as a free upgrade is set to roll out today.

Brendan Rodgers has challenged Celtic to win the Premiership and Scottish Cup double for Joe Hart to sign off his career.

The first osprey egg of the season has been laid at a Perthshire wildlife reserve.

EXCLUSIVE: British actor and screenwriter Jamie Bacon has signed with UK agency United Agents.

Bradley Walsh did something new for the first time during Wednesday's episode of The Chase as he cheered on an impressive contestant.

Vanessa Feltz is leaving her role at TalkTV after two years, with her move away from the brand taking place as it becomes a “completely digital” channel for viewers. She is the second big-name presenter to leave the brand, following Piers Morgan's departure in February.TalkTV launched in April 2022, and presenter and DJ Vanessa joined soon after, presenting the drivetime show. News UK, who operates TalkTV, announced on Wednesday 24 April that there are changes ahead for the brand, with the channel expected to be renamed Talk as it becomes purely digital.

The Scottish Greens have accused the SNP of "cowardice" after they were kicked out of Government by Humza Yousaf.

Following Ralf Little's exit from Death in Paradise, fans of the BBC show are continuing to speculate over who could replace him as the series' lead.The actor played DI Neville Parker for five years, having taken over the role from Ardal O’Hanlon, who played DI Jack Rooney, in 2020. Fans watched Neville decide to leave his post in March, in order to travel with DS Florence Cassell (Joséphine Jobert) and the pair left the Caribbean island together, much to the joy of fans.

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has issued a warning for those considering subbing out their traditional ovens for air fryers, especially after the nation's frenzy over the kitchen gadgets that have taken over households in recent years. Seen as a potential cheaper alternative to regular ovens, there has even been talk of some people planning to cook full roasts in in these chic compact cookers.

Dancing on Ice star Greg Rutherford has opened up about the "tough time" his family is facing following a nasty injury he sustained during the show.The 37 year old former Olympic champion had to withdraw from the ITV competition just before the grand finale due to a severe injury incurred in practice. Greg, who famously clinched Olympic gold, took to social media to reveal the extent of his injury with a photo of his post-surgery scar, joking "effectively gave myself a C-section" after tearing his abs while trying a daring move with pro skater Colin Grafton.

Alex Jones was left confused as she made a blunder on The One Show on Wednesday (24 April), with her co-host Jermaine Jenas stepping in to correct her.The TV presenter was introducing the popular BBC One show when she appeared to have forgotten what day of the week it was. Alex, 47, and Jermaine, 41, were joined on the sofa by singer Will Young and actress Imelda Staunton. Alex enthusiastically introduced them both to viewers, before exclaiming: "What a lovely combo for a Thursday!" Former professional footballer Jermaine then jumped in and corrected her.

Chloe Madeley and James Haskell have been navigating co-parenting their daughter Bodhi, one, since splitting last September, and appear to be doing it so well that some fans were left confused this week. Personal trainer Chloe, who is the daughter of This Morning royalty Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan, enjoyed a day out to London Zoo with her ex-husband and their daughter this week.

Amazon shoppers have been snapping a gorgeous outdoor bistro set in a trendy hue that wouldn't look out of place at a Parisian café. Those who have tried the table and chairs say that set is 'easy to set up' with no assembly required.

Emmerdale star Amy Walsh has been flooded with support after she was seen breaking down in tears over being away from her family to be able to do the job she loves. Fans know the actress for playing Tracy Robinson in the ITV soap, having joined back in 2014.

Detectives are continuing to quiz a teenage girl on suspicion of attempted murder after two teachers and a pupil were stabbed at a school in Wales.

Bayern Munich have approached former Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick to explore the possibility of appointing the German.

Lidl shoppers in Wales were shocked when they spotted two men having sex in the car park's bushes. Anthony Rees, 56, and Quentin Jones were caught romping in the foliage by police who had received reports of exposure.

Bargain Hunt's Caroline Hawley is not just a whizz on the show, helping the red and blue teams uncover hidden treasures, but she's also a savvy businesswoman with her own antiques shop in Yorkshire.The star has given fans a sneak peek into her life away from the cameras, revealing that she lives in the stunning Albion House and boasts an incredible collection of designer dresses. Reminiscing about a lucky find at a car boot sale, Caroline shared with the Yorkshire Post: "I'd just about given up finding anything, but on one stall I saw this bit of old black cloth lying on the ground and I picked it up carefully, and there, without a shadow of a doubt, was that unmistakable label." She recounted the moment she snagged a bargain, saying: "I turned to the guy on the stand and I asked how much he wanted for it.

Kate Hudson opened up about her experience on the set of Glee during a conversation with former costar Jenna Ushkowitz.

A new 9 to 5 movie is in the works!

Kelly Osbourne is addressing all of the rumors about her weight loss.

Lana Del Rey wrapped up her set at the 2024 Coachella Music Festival with one very large fine.

NewJeans were reportedly paid KRW5.2billion (roughly USD3.7million) each in 2023, according to newly released ADOR documents.This is according to a report by Korea JoongAng Daily, which cites an electronic disclosure by ADOR that has been released amid the K-pop agency’s ongoing dispute with its parent company, entertainment giant HYBE.NewJeans – comprising Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin and Hyein – were reportedly paid a total of KRW26.1billion (USD19million) in total last year, which translates to roughly KRW5.2billion (USD3.7million) for each member of the girl group.The disclosure also revealed that ADOR earned KRW110.3 billion (USD80million) in 2023, a fivefold increase from the year prior. It also made ADOR the third highest earning label under HYBE for the year, following Big Hit Music (KRW552.3billion) and Pledis Entertainment (KRW327.2billion).ADOR’s revenue in 2023 also helped it earn an operating profit of KRW33.5billion (USD24.3million), following a KRW4.0billion (USD2.9million) loss in the year prior.In related news, HYBE has said that it will file a complaint against executives of K-pop agency ADOR, including CEO Min Hee-jin, over a breach of trust and other allegations amid an ongoing dispute between the entertainment giant and the management of ADOR over control of the K-pop agency.Despite the growing spat between HYBE and ADOR, NewJeans will reportedly still move ahead with plans to release new music next month, according to a source with “knowledge in the matter”.

Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron has recalled receiving a cease-and-desist letter from KISS when he was a teenager.Speaking on the Howard Stern Show to promote Pearl Jam’s latest album ‘Dark Matter’, Cameron – who was also in Soundgarden – told the story about meeting KISS when he was young and how that resulted in him getting a cease-and-desist a few months later.Cameron revealed that he had been in a KISS cover band growing up: “We played local high schools, keggers, whatnot. And my dad was friends with the head of the stagehand union in San Diego, so when KISS was playing there… during the ‘Alive’ tour, that was ’75, we got to go see KISS do a soundcheck at the San Diego Sports Arena.”Cameron continued: “So I brought the two guys I was in the KISS band with, Tim and Dave Mahoney and we brought our photo album from our stupid KISS cover band to meet Paul Stanley, and we got a photo with him.