Team GB star fighting for his life in coma after bike crash left him with fractured skull

When people talk about the best films in Kevin Smith’s filmography, it doesn’t typically take long before “Dogma” is brought up. “Dogma” is, by far, his most ambitious film, telling the story of two fallen angels attempting to find a loophole to earn their way back into Heaven.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Jamie Yuccas’ new Los Angeles assignment at KCAL is likely to make waves among followers of local news. But it’s part of a big national effort by the station’s owner, Paramount Global. Yuccas, a veteran correspondent at CBS News, will be one of the anchors of a new seven-hour morning block of local newscasts on the CBS-owned station. Yuccas, who will continue to serve as a CBS News correspondent, will anchor from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. on KCAL each morning, making her one of the faces viewers will likely see as they get ready for their day. KCAL intends to show news from 4 a.m. to 11 a.m. each day. The company is trying to offer more local news via 14 owned affiliates to both their linear and streaming audiences. Local news spurs deeper connections with viewers, says Wendy McMahon co president of CBS’ news and stations unit, in an interview. “The local news we produce drives impact, and that impact is service to our community, she says. “Ultimately, it has a positive impact on the business.”

Antonio Ferme editor There was a lingering feeling of ambiguity and anticipation on Sunday night at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall, the site of 20th Century Studios’ worldwide premiere of David O. Russell’s “Amsterdam.”  Russell has not released a new film in nearly seven years — his last feature was 2015’s “Joy” with Jennifer Lawrence. Given his various controversies and 2011 sexual assault allegation, it was unclear whether Hollywood would re-embrace the director with open arms. And then Drake walked out on stage. “This is just a real moment,” Drake said. “So I am here to introduce the extremely talented, very legendary, one of the most handsome men in Hollywood. He goes by the name of David O. Russell.”

Michaela Zee editor Sandra Oh is set to narrate the upcoming PBS documentary “Rising Against Asian Hate: One Day in March,” slated to premiere Oct. 17. “Rising Against Asian Hate” explores the fight against anti-Asian hate following the 2021 Atlanta spa shootings that killed eight people, six of whom were women of Asian descent. The documentary features interviews with former Georgia State Rep. Stacey Abrams, Rep. Grace Meng, Georgia State Sen. Michelle Au, Georgia State Rep. Bee Nguyen, Georgia State Rep. Samuel Park and Byung J. “BJay” Park, former Senate-confirmed U.S. Attorney and legislator, among others. “With this documentary, we hope to examine this troubling escalation of racism against the AAPI community, pay respect to the lives lost and impacted by the violence, and champion those coming together to fight against the hate,” executive producer Gina Kim said in a statement.

Marta Balaga Fresh off screenings at Toronto and San Sebastian, U.S. director Marian Mathias is still surprised her feature debut “Runner” connected with audiences and programmers alike.  Produced by Joy Jorgensen, the intimate drama is a Killjoy Films production made in association with Pigasus Pictures. Easy Riders Films and Man Alive co-produce. Heretic, which is handling international sales, shared the films trailer in exclusivity with Variety.  “I was thinking about it the other night. As a young filmmaker – and I am very fresh-faced to the scene – how do I navigate these waters? Do I stay true to my voice or shift to satisfy others?” wonders the director. 

Jamie Roberts’ terse, painfully precise documentary “Escape from Kabul” zooms right in on one episode—the massive last-minute airlift of Afghans and remaining American personnel from Kabul in August 2021—and never looks away, even when you might wish that it did. It’s a close-quarters kind of war film that moves in tight and leaves little room to breathe.

Zack Sharf Martin Scorsese got a little too scared by Ti West’s “Pearl,” the A24-backed “X” prequel starring Mia Goth. In a review sent to A24 and published by /Film, Scorsese called “Pearl” a “deeply disturbing” horror movie that is “mesmerizing” and “wild.” West and Goth co-wrote the prequel, which world premiered at the Venice Film Festival. “Ti West’s movies have a kind of energy that is so rare these days, powered by a pure, undiluted love for cinema,” Scorsese said. “You feel it in every frame. A prequel to ‘X’ made in a diametrically opposite cinematic register (think ’50s Scope color melodramas), ‘Pearl’ makes for a wild, mesmerizing, deeply — and I mean deeply — disturbing 102 minutes. West and his muse and creative partner Mia Goth really know how to toy with their audience… before they plunge the knife into our chests and start twisting.”

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. As temperatures fall and time races towards the end of September, there are a few signs that Fall is near: it starts feeling a little more right listening to Taylor Swift during your morning commute, hints of Halloween brainstorming have begun trickling into your group chats, and yes…Williams Sonoma’s new Fall catalogue is convincing you to spend all your money. The brand’s lineup of cozy, warm and overall fall-friendly kitchenware pieces, which always drop at some point before October, never disappoint. They of course have Le Crueset’s famous limited-edition Pumpkin Cocotte but they also have an adorable Peanuts Halloween collection, these more subtle autumnal hand towels and this gorgeous pumpkin loaf pan. Shop Williams Sonoma’s full Halloween Shop here, and check out the best pieces below: Courtesy of Williams Sonoma This special edition of Le Creuset’s famous Cocotte has all the same tried-and-true features of the brand’s year-round cookware, expect it’s shaped like a pumpkin and boasts a deep orange hue that’s perfect for fall. The cast iron is coated with double porcelain enamel distributes heat slowly and evenly ideal for cooking pot roast, braises, soups, stews and casseroles.

After a week filled with tributes and events after Her Majesty’s death, many Royal fans are wondering: Who attended Queen Elizabeth’s funeral? 

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Sylvester Stallone caused quite the stir on social media when he shared a set of photographs of himself with his wife Jennifer Flavin and their three daughters.MORE: Sylvester Stallone speaks out after wife Jennifer Flavin files for divorceThe photos, denoting a relatively loving tone, come on the heels of reports that Jennifer had filed divorce papers after 25 years of marriage.VIDEO: Check out Sylvester Stallone's Oscar-nominated performance in CreedThe post was a pair of throwbacks that showed the two walking into the sunset hand-in-hand, paired with another of them posing with their three daughters as children.Sylvester and Jennifer are the proud parents of daughters Sophie, 25, Sistine, 24, and Scarlet, 20.MORE: Sylvester Stallone's wife Jennifer Flavin shares cryptic message about her family"Wonderful…" he simply captioned his post, leaving many of his followers to post heart emojis and gush over his family, especially their three adorable daughters.A post shared by Sly Stallone (@officialslystallone)Sylvester shared a series of happy family throwbacksJennifer filed for divorce in late August, and per court documents obtained by TMZ, the paperwork read: "Upon information and belief, the Husband has engaged in the intentional dissipation, depletion and/or waste of marital assets which has had an adverse economic impact on the marital estate.""Pursuant to Section 61.075, Florida Statutes, equity dictates that the Wife be compensated and made whole by receiving an unequal distribution of the marital assets in her favor. MORE: Sylvester Stallone breaks silence on Twitter death hoaxMORE: Sylvester Stallone's daughters stole Liam Hemsworth's number from dad's phone - see what happened"Moreover, the Husband should be

waiting on line for 24 hours to see Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin was insane — this devoted mourner is being ripped on social media after claiming that glimpsing her late highness’ casket was better than having kids, as seen in videos amassing millions of views on Twitter.An adoring mourner named Sarah had expressed the cringeworthy sentiment while she and and a guy friend named Mark were being interviewed by BBC One about the event, the Metro reported. The UK outlet had asked the pair what it felt like to be the last ones to see the queen’s casket at Westminster Hall before her funeral Monday.

arrivederci the week before that. So, at this point, critics and pundits have viewed just about every Oscar hopeful.There are just two holdovers that could crash the Hollywood hootenanny: “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” out Nov.

never delivered a manuscript, new court papers reveal.The terms were not disclosed in the settlement papers filed Friday in Manhattan Supreme Court, which said the suit was “discontinued.”In the September 2020 lawsuit, HarperCollins said the “Mean Girls” star and her company Crossheart Productions entered into a contract on March 27, 2014, for a book that was due a year later.Lohan, 36, was slated to write a book about her troubled life based on her journal from her 2013 stint in rehab. The tome was predicted to be worth $1 million.While the publisher gave Crossheart the advance — which was then transferred to the “Freaky Friday” actress — the book never materialized even after a two-year extension to March 15, 2017, the suit claimed.HarperCollins in 2018 canceled the contract and demanded a return of the advance.

disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein.The comedy is not available to be watched online or purchased digitally; meanwhile, Blu-ray DVDs are selling them for almost $100 a pop.“In order to tell the story, unfortunately, I’m gonna have to say the name that nobody wants to hear anymore. But of course, Harvey Weinstein figures into the story,” the “Mallrats” director told The Wrap.“I mean, honestly, not even a thought.

Willie Nelson is lucky to have had good friends to help him face his demons.

Blake Shelton is sharing his thoughts on his new co-worker Camila Cabello.

Joshua Alston Among the entries in television’s recent reboot gold rush, “Quantum Leap,” NBC’s revival of its early-‘90s sci-fi drama, is arguably the series most deserving of a contemporary reimagining. That’s not because “Leap” was a blockbuster. It performed modestly enough to be considered a cult series by the standards of its era, clawing its way to just shy of 100 episodes across five seasons. But the high-concept hook is no less potent now than during the show’s heyday. The original found Dr. Sam Beckett (Scott Bakula), a gifted physicist, desperate to save the time-travel technology he’s been building on the government’s dime with too little to show for it. To prove his concept and save the project, Beckett tests the technology on himself to spectacular, if inconvenient results. Beckett can indeed hurl himself to and fro about the space-time continuum, but each “leap” plops him into the consciousness of a random person facing a consequential challenge. Once he solves the problems of his latest protagonist, he leaps again, each time hoping to land back in his own timeline.

Cooking juicy chicken is an art form, as poultry can quickly overcook, but one technique swears that using kiwis is the best way to keep the meat tender. Nobody wants to eat dried out, stringy chicken, but it can even happen to the best of chefs.

A community cinema in East Kilbride is set to launch this month thanks to funding from the National Lottery.

Jon Burlingame editor It took the combined talents of four Grammy winners, a symphony orchestra and a choir of African-American opera singers to make “The Woman King” resonate with the sounds of 19th-century West Africa. “This was one of those once-in-a-lifetime films,” says composer Terence Blanchard of director Gina Prince-Bythewood’s project, for which he wrote a powerful score – the likes of which haven’t been heard in a period African film since Quincy Jones’ “Roots” 45 years ago. “All of your experiences lead you to this moment, to work on something like this,” says the two-time Oscar nominee and five-time Grammy winner. “As soon as I saw it, I was floored. I looked at these characters as the founding DNA of all the strong African-American women I experienced growing up.”

Roy Trakin Brett Morgen’s “Moonage Daydream,” a freewheeling documentary about David Bowie, doesn’t offer a chronology of the life of the late pop icon. Rather it provides a fever dream of sound and vision, with songs torn apart, reimagined and reassembled in ways that reflect its subject’s chameleonic music and art. The doc, out now in IMAX theaters, was a labor of love for Morgen that took four years to assemble and edit. It was another 18 months constructing the ambitious soundtrack, which required the talents of the Oscar-winning “Bohemian Rhapsody” team of Ventura, Calif.-based rerecording mixer Paul Massey (with David Giammarco); London-based supervising sound and music editor John Warhurst and supervising sound editor Nina Hartstone; and Dolby Atmos Music Studios.

Kate Aurthur editor Sarah Paulson is no stranger to playing real people: Among other roles, she won an Emmy award for her portrayal of Marcia Clark in 2016’s “The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story,” and was recently nominated for an Emmy for “Impeachment: American Crime Story” for playing Linda Tripp. Now, Paulson is attached to star and executive produce the scripted adaptation of “The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin,”  which HBO Max is developing from its own five-part docuseries. Michelle Dean, who was the co-creator of the 2019 Hulu limited series “The Act,” is the showrunner of the scripted adaptation. HBO Max dropped the first three episodes of Marina Zenovich’s investigative docuseries “The Way Down” on Sept. 30 of last year. It detailed Gwen Shamblin Lara’s rise from being a diet guru with her Weigh Down Workshop (launched in 1986) to the founding of her Tennessee church, Remnant Fellowship, in 1999. According to ex-congregants and diet followers featured in “The Way Down,” Shamblin Lara exerted unwelcome, cult-leader-like control over their lives.

Celtic legend Tom Rogic has given a nod to the Hoops' famous No. 7 shirt after being unveiled at West Bromwich Albion following his move last week.

A bonding opportunity. Queen Elizabeth II‘s death may have opened the door for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to reconcile with the royal family following their decision to step down as working royals in 2020.

Not for everyone. Prince William and Princess Kate grappled over possibly bringing their youngest son, Prince Louis, to Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral, a source exclusively tells Us Weekly.

Details about Luke Macfarlane‘s upcoming Hallmark Channel Christmas movie have just been revealed.

Sofia Vergara will surely miss her America's Got Talent co-workers, now that the latest season has wrapped up, she gets to spend even more time with her beloved husband.MORE: Sofia Vergara stuns in animal print dress during Modern Family reunionWhile they tend to keep their marriage out of the spotlight, as she winds down from a busy few months of filming, the star couldn't help but share a glimpse of her time at home with Joe Manganiello.The clip reveals a totally different side to the Magic Mike actor, and fans couldn't help but gush over their loving relationship.WATCH: Sofia Vergara's rise to fameMORE: Sofia Vergara steals the show in dazzling sequin dress at Emmy AwardsThe actress took to Instagram to share a video in which the couple are hanging out in an impressive wellness area of their home, featuring a top-notch gym and sauna.She is sitting and trying to relax in the sauna, but her husband is causing quite the distraction as he dances with "his girlfriend," an adorable miniature chihuahua, to Bill Withers' iconic song, Lovely Day.As Joe continues to show off his dance moves to his wife and raise the sweet pup up in the air, the AGT judge is heard chuckling and joking: "Can I be in peace in the sauna? I have to watch that?"A post shared by Sofia Vergara (@sofiavergara)The adorable video sees the two having so much fun at homeFans raved about the hilarious clip, writing: "This is the best thing I've seen," and: "Dancing with her, but dancing FOR you!" as well as plenty of Modern Family references like: "Reminds me of Jay and Stella," and: "Jay and Stella all over again."MORE: Sofia Vergara talks competing with AGT co-star Heidi KlumMORE: Sofia Vergara receives praise from fans who have encountered herSofia and

A much-loved gastro-pub in Salford has announced it will now open every Monday and will offer a new ‘hearty’ and ‘affordable’ menu. The Black Friar in Salford has promised a ‘tasty’ and ‘wallet-friendly’ menu to beat the Monday blues.

Tributes have been paid to former Oldham council leader Jean Stretton following her death aged 64.

Shania Twain finally gave her fans the news that they'd been waiting for, having announced her grand return to music with a new release.MORE: Shania Twain looks unrecognizable with big curly hair in throwback prom photoThe singer revealed that she would be releasing a new single on Friday 23 September titled Waking Up Dreaming, her first solo release in five years.VIDEO: Shania Twain makes surprise Coachella appearanceAnd she certainly made her return with quite the bang, posing for a bold single cover that featured her topless, covering herself up with her hands.She wore a white skirt, paired with a white and pink pair of heeled cowboy boots and a matching cowboy hat to top it all off.MORE: Shania Twain marks end of Las Vegas residency with major fan sing-alongShania looked absolutely radiant in the image, and it was clear with her message alongside the news that the moment was an absolutely pivotal one for her."Every time I get to announce something like this I get such a rush of adrenaline and nerves - it never gets old…," she wrote. "I am super excited to share with you that my new song Waking Up Dreaming is coming out this Friday!!"A post shared by Shania Twain (@shaniatwain)Shania announced her return to music with a new singleShe continued: "I've spent the last couple years working away on new music...