"It's like something off a TV series": Horror as man's body parts found scattered across Salford

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Action choreographer Brahim Chab, who recently staged the action sequences for Deve Patel’s “Monkey Man,” has joined the crew of “Blood Passage.” To be directed by The Philippines’ Pedring Lopez, who recently completed the prison drama series “Sellblock.” “Blood Passage” is a martial arts vampire action horror feature set in Southeast Asia. It s tory follows a rescue mission gone wrong, that pits a private military unit against relentless supernatural forces. The film is the first to emerge from the alliance between Lopez’s Blackops Studios Asia and Alaric Tay’s Very Tay Media.

Jack Dunn As part of Variety‘s Global Conversations Summit at the Cannes 2024 Film Festival, Variety executive editor Tatiana Siegel sat down with New Zealand Film Commission CEO Annie Murray and Philippa Mossman, head of International Screen Attraction at New Zealand Film Commission, to talk about the country’s thriving film industry. Murray’s most recent project with the New Zealand Film Commission is a pop-up intensive film school by writer and director Jane Campion. Campion has hand-picked a class of ten filmmakers from 300 applicants and is taking them through a two-year program where they will develop and shoot original short films.

Ben Croll Ariane Labed simply describes herself as European. Herein is the most concise and expansive way to encompass a career with many footholds, a professional path that kicked off in Greece — where Labed became the emblematic star of the early 2010’s Greek Weird Wave — before winding towards American indie fare from the likes of Richard Linklater, followed by lead roles on primetime French dramas.

Choosing an outfit for a wedding can be a bit of a headache, and it's even more challenging when the event is in a hot, humid location abroad. One of the best options for such occasions is to opt for lightweight, breathable fabrics like linen.

With a heatwave on the horizon and the promise of a sizzling summer, it's the ideal moment to get your skin sun-ready. In the sweltering heat, a hot, sweaty face with the odd patch of sunburn is almost guaranteed, despite slathering on the SPF. But don't fret, beauty lovers, because we've stumbled upon the e.l.f.

Stacey Dooley was all about keeping quiet on the drama surrounding Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice during her chat on BBC Breakfast. Despite host Jon Kay nudging for some insider info, Stacey shut it down with: "I don't have a friendship with Giovanni.

A post shared by Franchino (@franchino_officialpage)Franchino’s management has also confirmed that a private funeral will be held for his friends and family.Per a profile on the late DJ and producer by Italian newspaper Il Tirenno, Franchino was diagnosed with carcinoma in the early 2000s, which he reportedly battled until his death. Carcinoma is a form of cancer that begins in cells that make up the skin or the tissue lining organs, such as the liver or kidneys.Franchino started DJing in 1970 at the 7eleven Disco Club in Florence, Italy before taking on residencies across the country in cities like Tuscany and Elba.

Ex-MediaLink CEO Michael Kassan has had one of those weeks where you lose one and you win one, kinda.

Jon Stewart was back on The Daily Show and compared Donald Trump to Mr. Magoo as the hush money trial continues.

Over a year after Phil Drechsler was arrested on child pornography charges, the former KNBC-TV news producer has made a plea deal with prosecutors that could see him receiving a greatly reduced sentence.

Jared Padalecki‘s Cordell Walker may be riding off into the proverbial sunset. Upfront week, during which the CW unveiled its fall 2024-25 schedule, came and went without decisions on the network’s legacy drama series, including flagships All American and Walker.

Nikki Glaser is not done talking about The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady and is reflecting on Ben Affleck‘s performance.

SPOILER ALERT: This post contains details of the La Casa de los Famosos 2024 winner.

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains details of the winner of So You Think You Can Dance Season 18.

Courteney Cox remembered her Friends co-star Matthew Perry and says she still talks to him.

The most glamorous night in the TV calendar is officially back, as the National Television Awards have confirmed their return this September in a star-studded bash at The 02 London. Broadcast live on ITV and ITVX, the show will once again be helmed by The Masked Singer host Joel Dommett as the best and brightest stars from across the TV industry do battle to take home one of the coveted awards.

Following on from his last poll regarding the length of school holidays, Martin Lewis is back with a poll exploring the sleeping habits of Britain's couples. With 74,000 votes so far, it's stirred quite the debate.

Bob Vylan have announced a new UK and European tour – see the full list of tour dates below.Yesterday (May 20), Bob Vylan took to social media to announce the UK and European leg of the ‘Humble As The Sun’ tour. The tour will see the pair of Bobby Vylan and Bobbie Vylan perform over 20 headlining shows across the UK and Europe in just over a month, including stops in Cardiff, Manchester, London, Berlin, Prague, Paris and more.OCTOBER22 – Chalk – Brighton, UK23 – Guildhall – Portsmouth, UK25 – Marble Factory – Bristol, UK26 – University – Plymouth, UK27 – Great Hall – Cardiff, UK29 – NX – Newcastle, UK30 – SWG3 Galvanizers – Glasgow, UK31 – Leadmill – Sheffield, UKNOVEMBER02 – Academy – Manchester, UK03 – O2 Institute – Birmingham, UK05 – Rock City – Nottingham, UK07 – Brixton Electric – London, UK17 – Luxor – Cologne, DE18 – Headcrush – Hamburg, DE20 – Frannz – Berlin, DE21 – Transformator – Wroclaw, PL22 – Bike Jesus – Prague, CZ23 – Kulturquartier – Stuttgart, DE25 – Petit Bain – Paris, FR27 – Patronaat – Haarlem, NL28 – Trix Hall – Antwerp, BEPre-sale tickets for the tour will be available on Wednesday (May 22) and Thursday (May 23) via the official Bob Vylan website.

Nicola Peltz is mourning the loss of her beloved grandmother, affectionately known as “Naunni.”

Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton are continuing their world tour for Bridgerton with a stop in South America!

There’s a major rule change coming for the upcoming 19th season of America’s Got Talent and it will help several contestants move forward in the competition.

Jack Dunn In 2023, Saudi Arabian film agency Film AlUla formed AlUla Creates, a local initiative that provides funding, mentorship and networking opportunities for Saudi filmmakers and fashion designers. And in just one year, AlUla Creates has exploded into a global brand, already hosting 123 international productions in the scenic valleys of AlUla, Saudi Arabia. “We call it a living museum,” said marketing director at Film AlUla Mahsa Motamedi.

Eva Longoria, who arrived with an array of gowns for the red carpet, Galas, and events celebrating cinema. Longoria, who recently announced her second cookbook, My Mexican Kitchen, has looked stunning in outfits that show off her incredible physique and sense of style.

Taye Diggs returned to All American as Billy Baker for the latest episode of The CW series, over a year after he left the show.

Travis Kelce rocked out on stage over the weekend!

much younger girlfriend’s tech startup.The ex-CEO Google and his longtime spouse — who reportedly enjoy an open relationship — rubbed elbows with fellow billionaires and celebrities at a 60th birthday bash for Obama White House interior designer Michael S.

Bluey-themed event last week, leaving several kids in tears.Dirt Dog held the event, called “Bluey Day!,” at one of its Sin City locations on May 11. The event was dedicated to the Australian children’s show “Bluey,” which is about a blue Australian Cattle Dog. According to the Facebook event, the gathering advertised face-painting, special treats and “meeting Bluey and friends.”“Celebrate Bluey with Us!! Marathon of all the Bluey episodes!” the event promised.More than 3,000 people responded to the event on Facebook.

Katie Holmes goes to creative lengths to protect her identity. The filmmaker was photographed in New York earlier this week, carrying a to-go coffee cup that showed off her pseudonym to remain in disguise the minute her coffee order is ready.Katie Holmes steps out in sophisticated dress at the American Ballet Theatre Spring Gala in NYCSuri Cruise and Katie Holmes look like sisters on a fashionable coffee datePhotos captured Holmes on a walk in New York City, where she’s seen carrying a paper bag filled with purchases, and a coffee cup that shows off her pseudonym to prevent people from ogling her as she picks up her order.

Drake and Kendrick Lamar kicked off some of the best rap beef we’ve seen in decades. With the rappers going back and forth with viral songs, millions have been invested in the drama, including A lister and Hollywood icon, Tom Hanks.On Monday, his son Chet Hanks, who is also a rapper, shared screenshots of the Forrest Gump star’s text messages to him asking for an explanation of the drama.

Jason Momoa and Adria Arjona have confirmed their relationship. Momoa shared the news on social media, sharing an Instagram post packed with photos that included various of the two together. Adria Arjona and Glen Powell stun at the premiere of ‘Hit Man’Amber Heard is all smiles celebrating her birthday with champagneA post shared by Jason Momoa (@prideofgypsies)Momoa shared the post on Instagram, where he discussed the making of his series “On The Road,” which took him and his crew to Japan.

Emily Longeretta SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from “Kids See Ghosts,” the May 20 episode of The CW’s “All American.” Billy Baker lives on… ish. Taye Diggs‘ character, who died in a bus accident midway through Season 5 of the drama, returned to “All American” during the May 20 episode. At the beginning of the Season 6 episode, Olivia (Samantha Logan) struggled to finish her book about Billy, her late father, as Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) found himself at a crossroads about his possible future in the NFL.

Siddhant Adlakha Unfolding in the cramped corridors of Hong Kong’s Kowloon Walled City (it was one of the most dangerously dense urban areas on Earth before being demolished in 1993), Soi Cheang‘s ’80s-set “Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In” delivers on its blockbuster action promise. However, its martial arts spectacle is scattered across a sprawling refugees-and-triads saga that, while adequately laying foundation for the aforementioned fisticuffs, is seldom coherent or engaging on its own.

Katcy Stephan Former President Donald Trump‘s campaign is hitting back following the premiere of the controversial film “The Apprentice,” which chronicles the 2024 presidential candidate’s early years as a real estate developer. “We will be filing a lawsuit to address the blatantly false assertions from these pretend filmmakers,” the Trump campaign’s chief spokesperson Steven Cheung said in a statement to Variety.

Katcy Stephan Indian Paintbrush founder Steven Rales has purchased Criterion and Janus Films. The mission and leadership of the companies will not change following the private transaction.

Jack Dunn Before becoming one of Hollywood’s most beloved leading men, Chris Pratt lived in an apartment behind the TLC Chinese Theater. Well into the early morning, he would wander on the Walk of Fame and stare at the stars beneath his feet, wondering if his time in the spotlight would ever come. Pratt returned to the Hollywood landmark on Sunday, not to lament over broken dreams, but to help introduce Garfield creator Jim Davis as he cemented his signature outside the TLC Chinese Theater at “The Garfield Movie” premiere.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor “The Crown” can only play a pair of Queens at the Emmys. Emmy winner Olivia Colman, who portrayed Queen Elizabeth in the series finale episode of Netflix‘s monarchy drama, is not eligible to submit in the guest drama actress race by only a few seconds.