Ryan Kent's Rangers numbers game as he delivers honest Hamilton performance verdict

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentUndeterred by the pandemic, the wheels of Switzerland’s film production machine kept on spinning in 2021, churning out the meticulously made multicultural co-productions the country is known for that scored slots at top festivals.Works by young directors such as Elie Grappe, whose coming-of-age drama “Olga” launched at Cannes; Niccolò Castelli’s terrorism-themed “Atlas,” which bowed at Locarno; and also the VR project “Caves” by Carlos Isabel Garcìa, which premiered at Venice; provided a preamble to the exceptionally strong Swiss presence at this year’s Berlinale.Berlin sees a record-breaking two competition slots filled by new works from established Swiss directors, Ursula Meier’s “The Line” and Michael Koch’s “A Piece of Sky,” plus several more Swiss titles in other sections. “In the worst year ever we shot three productions back-to-back during the pandemic; somehow we got used to it,” says Oscar-nominated Max Karli (“My Life as a Zucchini”), who is among the producers of “The Line” via his Geneva-based Bandita Productions, in tandem with Pauline Gygax.In Switzerland, the film and TV industry held firm last year as one of the few sectors where camera crews and actors continued to work, unlike advertising, which shuttered completely for many months.“It was quite hard because we were shooting without insurance pertaining to anything linked to the pandemic,” Karli says, though some government subsidies were made available for physical productions struck by COVID infections.But, as Karli and other Swiss producers point out, Switzerland is a confederation.

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentLola Arabia, the United Arab Emirates label of Oscar-winning Spanish producer Andrés Vicente Gómez (“Belle Epoque”), has struck a 12-movie co-production deal with Dubai-based Charisma Group.The alliance will take in a range of titles, from $2 million-budgeted contemporary comedies to banner productions budgeted at $40 million, revolving around contemporary and historic stories of West Asia.The partners aim to produce an average of four films a year, said Charisma Group co-president Ayham Al Ziyoud.Development has begun on the whole slate. “Although in principle we plan projects with modest budgets, these will be increased in the following year once we find the rights partners outside the Gulf States,” Gómez said.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentAt 81, Italian horror maestro Dario Argento is busier than ever.The director of a string of cult chiller classics starting in the 1970s, including “The Bird With the Crystal Plumage,” “Suspiria” and “Deep Red,” was at Cannes last July with his acting debut in Gaspar Noe’s “Vortex,” about a pair of old lovers. Argento was also celebrated last year with a new book by Italian critic Steve Della Casa and a retro at New York’s Lincoln Center.

Coldplay have reacted to BLACKPINK member Rosé‘s recent cover of their 2008 song ‘Viva La Vida’.The K-pop idol shared a new stripped-down, live studio cover of Coldplay’s seminal 2008 track earlier today (February 11) in celebration of her birthday, accompanied by The Black Label producer LØREN on guitar.The British band have since taken notice of her cover, sharing a link to the video on their Instagram Story, while wishing the Korean-Australian singer a happy birthday. “Love this.

BLACKPINK’s Rosé has unveiled three new live studio covers in commemoration of her 25th birthday.The Korean-Australian vocalist surprised fans with three new “live studio” acoustic covers of songs by Coldplay, Neck Deep and Oasis on her personal YouTube channel today (February 11), in celebration of her 25th birthday.The first, which dropped in the early hours of February 11, was a cover of Coldplay’s 2008 hit ‘Viva La Vida’. “I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing / Roman Cavalry choirs are singing / Be my mirror, my sword and shield / My missionaries in a foreign field,” the K-pop idol sings, while reading the lyrics off her phone.It was followed by a truncated version of Neckdeep’s 2015 single ‘December’, as well as a tender and slowed-down rendition of Oasis’ 1995 classic ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’.

Ashley Graham has shared the first photograph of her newborn twins and revealed their sweet names with a breastfeeding snap. The model, 34, who took to Instagram to announce the exciting news that she has given birth to twin boys in January following a home birth, posted the photo to her 16.4million followers and revealed that the couple had named their sons Malachi and Roman. Ashley was photographed by her husband and film director Justin Ervin, 41, and was seen holding one baby on her shoulder while breastfeeding her second little one.

Trigger Warning: This story has details of homophobic language and violence, which might be distressing to some readers. For 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For Australia-wide LGBTQI peer support call QLife on 1800 184 527 or webchat.Street had earlier pleaded guilty to the charge of assault occasioning grievous bodily harm over the incident dating back to February 25, 2021.Street, a security guard was partying at a night club with his friends at Airlie Beach on his day off. Airlie Beach is a coastal town in the Whitsunday Region of Queensland in Australia.Street had worn a glow stick through his ear. A man yelled out homophobic slurs at Street from across the room, calling him a “poofter” and “fa#%ot”.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentFollowing its recent launch in the U.S., Viaplay has acquired domestic rights to Erik Poppe’s “The Emigrants” from REinvent International Sales.Produced by SF Studios, “The Emigrants” is a big-budget epic drama based on Vilhelm Moberg’s story about Swedes who left misery behind for a new life on the other side of the Atlantic in the mid-19th century. The film’s cast includes Lisa Carlehed (“In Your Arms”) and Gustaf Skarsgård (“438 days”), who star opposite Sofia Helin, Lena Strömdahl and Swedish pop sensation Tove Lo.REinvent International Sales has also closed deals for former Yugoslavia (MCF Megacom), Czech Republic and Slovakia (Film Europe) and Hungary (Vertigo).Helene Aurø, REinvent sales and marketing director, pointed out that “The Emigrants” will be one of the first films shown by Viaplay’s newly launched US platform.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefBlackOps Studios Asia from the Philippines, Story Arch Pictures from the U.S. and Agog Film from Hong Kong have joined forces to develop, produce and finance a slate of genre movies that target the streaming marketplace.The 16-title slate comprises nine films and seven series in the action, horror and sci-fi genres, with 11 flowing from BlackOps, two from Story Arch and three from Agog.

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorGlobal Screen has closed a raft of presales for 3D-animated feature film “My Fairy Troublemaker,” and will present new scenes to buyers at Berlin’s European Film Market.The film has been sold to U.K. and Ireland (Signature Entertainment), Australia and New Zealand (Rialto), Spain and Portugal (Big Picture Films), Italy (Koch), Scandinavia (Selmer Media), Poland (Kino Swiat), CIS (Silver Box), Ukraine (UFD), Baltics (Garsu Pasaulio), former Yugoslavia (Karantanija), Bulgaria (Pro Films), Middle East (Gulf Film), South Korea (Big Film), Malaysia (Suraya) and Vietnam (Lightening McQueen).In the film, Violetta, a cheeky fairy, smuggles herself into the human world.

Elle Driver has acquired world sales rights outside Spain and France to “La Maternal,” the second film from Pilar Palomero.Palomero’s 2019 film “Schoolgirls” (“Las niñas”) made her only the fifth first-feature director to win a Spanish Academy best picture Goya.BTeam Pictures is handling distribution in Spain.“Schoolgirls” also won Goyas for director, original screenplay and cinematography (Daniela Maciela), establishing Palomero as a leading light of Catalonia’s newest — and often female — generation of cineastes, making movies that are grounded in authentic local realities, but alert to broader social trends.Produced by Spain’s Inicia Films (“Schoolgirls,” Carla Simon’s “Summer 1993”) and BTeam Prods., “La Maternal” sees Palomero once more explore the borders between child and adulthood. Billed as a “sensitive and heartbreaking journey into teenage parenthood,” the film follows a pregnant Carla, fleeing social ostracism, eventually arriving at La Maternal shelter.There, she’ll learn to live with her teen classmates and prepare to be a mother.

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Shane Duffy should beef up the rearguard. Midfielder Alfie Doughty is also wanted and the Hoops want Charlton to name their price.

Rangers boss has been linked with Sheffield United's John Lundstram. Leeds United are interested in Ryan Kent and could return with a second offer for the winger, however it's said his agent has told the Elland Road side the player has no desire to leave Ibrox.

Ryan Kent could yet move to the Premier League due to the financial power of the world's richest league.The winger wants to remain at Ibrox for the season ahead - despite Leeds United making a £10m bid for his services - as Steven Gerrard looks to halt Celtic's historic bid for 10 In A Row.But Whites manager Marcelo Bielsa is a big fan of the fleet-footed forward and has now attempted to secure his signature on three separate occasions.And McLeish reckons that the cash reserves afforded by a place in the English elite means that Rangers could be forced into a deal if financial muscles are flexed and they are made an offer they can't refuse.He told Football Insider : "There’s always a price, there’s no doubt about that, there’s always a

Rangers are playing the game as well. Think Joe Aribo, Nikola Katic, Ianis Hagi and a top trio we'll get to in a moment.While seeing top stars linked with big-money moves to England or elsewhere induces anxiety among supporters, it's nevertheless an indication the strategy is showing promise.

Ryan Kent is not interested in a move to England this transfer window, according to a report. The former Liverpool youth, 23, has been linked with Premier League new boys Leeds United over the last few weeks.

Harry Wilson - according to a report. Elland Road boss Marcelo Bielsa is in the market for a new addition on the flanks and has lodged his interest in Rangers' Ryan Kent.

Shane Duffy has joined Celtic on-loan but the defender is already being targeted for an extended stay at Parkhead. Neil Lennon could yet look to add more depth to his squad while working to keep hold of Odsonne Edouard, Kristoffer Ajer and Olivier Ntcham, who have all attracted interest from elsewhere.

Hamilton Accies, debuting against Rangers just months after returning from a loan spell in the juniors. The defender came off the bench in the defeat having returned to New Douglas Park from a temporary stint at Clydebank.

Shane Duffy is set to be unveiled at Celtic in the coming hours as he forced through a loan move from Brighton. Neil Lennon made the Ireland international his number one target and could look to add yet more new faces before the window shuts, while looking to keep hold of Odsonne Edouard.There's also interest from elsewhere in stars Kristoffer Ajer and Olivier Ntcham.

Celtic are looking for reinforcements, with a centre-back the priority at Parkhead. Initial talks have been held with Brighton's Shane Duffy, while Omar Colley of Sampdoria has also been linked.

Do Rangers need to keep Ryan Kent at all costs to mount a title challenge?KEITH JACKSON: Absolutely. Kent has come flying out of the blocks this season and has quickly established himself as Steven Gerrard’s key man.

Steven Gerrard’s faith in him by staying at Rangers.The Ibrox winger was the subject of a £10 million bid from Premier League new boys Leeds United last week, which was rejected.Gerrard is desperate to keep the former Liverpool ace as Gers try to wrestle the Premiership title off Celtic and stop 10 In A Row.And after helping his side stay top of the table with a 2-0 victory over Hamilton Accies last night – Kent insists he’s happy in Glasgow.He’s told fans that he’ll continue to give everything for the jersey and wants to prove Gerrard was right to fork out £7 million for him last summer.Kent said: “Every time I go out on the pitch I just want to give my best for Rangers.“This is a club that has given me opportunities that I’ve not had

Steven Gerrard insists he's expecting more activity in the transfer window before his Light Blues next play. Goals from Ianis Hagi and James Tavernier sealed a routine 2-0 win at Hamilton on Saturday evening.

James Tavernier  struck in the first half for the Ibrox men as they took care of Hamilton at the Foys Stadium with another clean sheet. Steven Gerrard ’s men broke a 91-year-old club record by opening with six shut outs on the bounce and the result was never in doubt as Accies played out the final quarter of the match with 10 men after Scott McMann was sent packing.

Celtic in 1906. Steven Gerrard 's side comfortably defeated Hamilton Accies 2-0 on Saturday evening to register their sixth straight Premiership shut out.

Celtic have finally landed David Turnbull and the midfielder will be looking to make an instant impact. Manager Neil Lennon is still keen to add to his squad though, with a centre-back the priority.

Rangers the priority is to secure a dynamic midfielder who can make the difference in the Ibrox engine room. However, manager Steven Gerrard will likely have his eye on the exit door.

Graeme Souness binned him after just four months in Glasgow.The former England ace urged Ryan Kent not to follow the same road while he’s still wanted by the Light Blues.Sterland admitted he would never have returned to his native Yorkshire in 1989 if it wasn’t for the shock of Souness telling him he was surplus to requirements.The full-back had only joined Gers that March in an £800,0000 move from Sheffield Wednesday and helped them to title success.

Rangers should be compelled to spend every penny of a potential Ryan Kent transfer fee. The former Ibrox star has warned it's not the season for "cheap replacements" as Leeds United remain interested in the winger.Steven Gerrard's side are bidding to stop rivals Celtic winning a historic 10 In A Row but are attracting interest in their star players.Alfredo Morelos looks close to the exit door while Leeds could return with an improved offer for Kent.

Celtic are looking to do as they aim to strengthen their squad as they go for 10 In A Row. Defender Shane Duffy has held talks over a move from Brighton, but there's competition from Leeds and West Ham.