Udine Festival Unveils Stunning Selection of Asian Films for 25th Anniversary Edition

It’s never too late! Keesha Sharp believes in finding happiness at any age — which is why her new film Spring Breakthrough felt like the perfect fit.

Last week Boots customers rushed to get their hands on a £25 Spring Beauty Box containing almost £100-worth of anti-ageing skincare products. The box proved so popular, it's now sold out.

Stacey Solomon has revealed her first ever tattoo - and it's a sweet tribute to her husband Joe Swash. The mum-of-five showed the inking in a photo posted on her Instagram after a night out with her sister Jemma and friends including cleaning guru Sophie Hinchliffe, best known as Mrs Hinch.

A TikTok star has gone viral after rating a number of celebrities and reality TV stars who he has served whilst working at a luxury restaurant in Manchester

Five men have been arrested after the Old Firm match at Hampden Park.

Former Love Island star Gemma Owen has teased a return to TV amid rumours of a new show with her famous family.The 19 year old stunner, who is the daughter of ex-footballer Michael Owen, shot to fame when she appeared on Love Island last year, and is now an ambassador for PrettyLittleThing and boasts a whopping two million followers on Instagram. In a recent interview, Gemma said "never say never" when asked if she would consider doing a TV show with her family, including dad Michael, mum Louise, and her siblings, James, 16, Emily, 14 and Jessica, 12.

TOWIE star Dan Edgar has sparked speculation that he and longtime girlfriend Amber Turner have parted aways, as he unfollowed her on Instagram as she continues to enjoy a family holiday abroad without him. The 32 year old reality star unfollowed Amber on Saturday, however at the time of writing, Amber is still following her beau online, meaning she hasn’t been blocked by Dan.

Stephen 'tWitch' Boss' affairs have been finalize. According to multiple reports, the late dancer's wife, Allison Holker Boss, has been granted half of of his artistic earrings — following his death in December. In documents obtained by ET, Holker was granted her request for the Spousal Property Petition, by a judge from Superior Court of California in Los Angeles County, which was filed earlier this year. The documents also confirm that Holker is Boss' surviving spouse, and that she was granted «property passing» rights.

Life of Pi leaves audiences in a state of wonder. Not only one that is spiritual, philosophical, and intellectual (more on that later), but one that is more practical. One that forces us to question why other producers sell ticket buyers short when it comes to delivering a quality product on Broadway.

Cruella transformation was dramatic, just wait until you see her in the first look at Poor Things. You'd think the Disney villain's trademark half-black-half-white ‘do would render Stone unrecognizable, but it’s her latest that has me double-checking her IMDB credits. On April 28, Searchlight Pictures released the first photos from their upcoming take on the Frankenstein trope.

Can David Kushner catch up with Calvin Harris & Ellie Goulding this week? After one of the closest Number 1 races in recent chart memory last week, Miracle (1) is holding on for a fourth non-consecutive week at the top of the Official Singles Chart.

The Met Gala is the fashion industry’s biggest night of the year and we’re taking a look back at what the red carpet looked like 10 years ago.

Sideshow/Janus Films is estimating a $36k gross or $18k per theater average for The Eight Mountains on two NYC screens, the strongest opening weekend to date for the team behind Drive My Car and EO.

Stanley Tucci is revealing details of his struggle with oral cancer after a 2017 diagnosis.

Doctor Who, which immediately had fans of both Jinkx and the show excited about what’s to come.Though the character Monsoon will play and how it will fit into the ongoing series have not been revealed, the drag queen’s outfit reveals some clues that may hint at the character’s abilities.One of the significant features of the costume is piano keys, which could imply that her character might have some kind of musical skills – just like Monsoon herself.Here is your first look at @JinkxMonsoon in character… as the Doctor’s most powerful enemy yet! #DoctorWho pic.twitter.com/HndwI1nhW2— Doctor Who (@bbcdoctorwho) April 19, 2023The original images were initially posted on the show’s Twitter, with two pictures going up at once.The program captioned the snaps by referring to Monsoon’s character as “the Doctor’s most powerful enemy yet!” The images seem to depict Monsoon’s character as particularly evil, as her smile can’t be seen as anything other than devilish.The official Doctor Who Instagram account also shared a video of Monsoon showing off the black and white, musically-themed outfit.In the clip, Monsoon turns around slowly and says, simply, “I’m Jinkx Monsoon, and this is my costume for Doctor Who,” ending the snippet with a sinister laugh.A post shared by Doctor Who (@bbcdoctorwho)Earlier this month, the news broke that Monsoon had been officially cast in the long-running TV series.Doctor Who showrunner Russell T. Davies expressed his excitement about having Monsoon on board, saying, “In a galaxy of comets and supernovas, here comes the biggest star of all.

The Ultimatum: Queer Love, which takes the format and introduces some very important representation.In a refreshing departure from traditional cisgendered dating reality tropes, this forthcoming season is set to feature five couples from the LGBTQ community. Each couple will navigate the ups and downs of relationships, with brutal honesty, while hitting significant crossroads along the way.In the show, one partner in each couple will be ready for marriage, while the other may have doubts.

James Bond fans are 'stirring' after some have suggested the upcoming 'shake' up of the franchise could see Richard Madden don the famous white tuxedo. The actor, 36, is best known for his role as Robb Stark in Game of Thrones and has been among the favourites in the race to be the next 007 ever since Daniel Craig called time on his stint as the British secret agent.

Anna Cathcart heads to Korea for school in the first trailer for her upcoming series XO, Kitty!

Date night! Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny have taken their whirlwind romance to the Big Apple.

Don’t ask Bill Hader to sign a piece of “Star Wars” memorabilia — because he won’t.

Britain's Got Talent viewers reckon they've worked out the real identity of CGI cat Noodle.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic I have a little ritual when it comes to animated films. I try to go into them not knowing who the cast members are. That’s not always possible, of course. For the most part, though, I do my best to ignore the publicity and let the voices I hear surprise me — because if you don’t know who the actors are, you respond, I think, in a less biased and more spontaneous way. “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” made my crusade easy, since the film has no opening credits. From the earliest moments, I had no idea who was voicing any of the characters. But I did know this: When the villain, a gigantic fire-breathing horned turtle named Bowser, showed up in his studded-leather arm bands, lowered his fire-red eyebrows into a gleaming, gap-toothed grin of the most insidious megalomania and began to push and order people around, all I could think was, “I like this dude.” 

J. Kim Murphy Adam McKay is partnering with Netflix again for his follow-up to “Don’t Look Up.” The streamer has acquired the director’s next feature comedy, titled “Average Height, Average Build,” which will star Robert Pattinson as a serial killer that looks to leverage American politicians to make murder easier. Amy Adams will star alongside Pattinson. She reunites with McKay after earning an Oscar nomination in best supporting actress for her turn as Lynne Cheney in their 2018 comedy “Vice.” The ensemble also includes Robert Downey Jr., Forest Whitaker and Danielle Deadwyler. Along with writing and directing, McKay will produce under his Hyperobject Industries banner with Kevin Messick. The film does not yet have an official release date.

The Vanderpump Rules drama made it to Capitol Hill.

Rumours are rife about who’ll be cast in Marvel Studios’ upcoming “Fantastic Four” movie, marking Hollywood’s fourth attempt to bring the iconic superhero quartet to the big screen.

Two Ayrshire seaside towns have been ranked as the worst coastal destinations in Scotland, according to visitors.

A gynaecologist who discovered her own stage four cancer has said she was only experiencing two mild symptoms at the time.

Love Island stars Will Young and Jessie Wynter sent fans into a frenzy this weekend when they sparked engagement rumours during a romantic trip to Paris. The 23 year old farmer first got fans talking when he shared a snap of him holding the Aussie bombshell, 26 in his arms outside of the famous Sleeping Beauty castle as Disneyland Paris, a favourite spot with couples hoping to pop the question.

Meghan Markle's estranged family including father, Tom Markle, and half siblings Samantha and Thomas Jr have sat down for an explosive new interview with Australian TV programme 7NEWS Spotlight, where they again discussed the fractious relationship with the Duchess of Sussex. The documentary-style programme aired overnight as the Markles shared "never before seen footage" of Meghan, 41, during her childhood, which showed the close bond that she had with her father, whom she no longer speaks.There were plenty of bombshells to come out of the interview, as Samantha slammed Meghan and Harry's relationship and labelled it "toxic", as well as claiming that Meghan would "still be a waitress" if it wasn't for her father. Here are the biggest bombshells to come out of it...

EXCLUSIVE: Following the success of Don’t Look Up, Netflix and Adam McKay are reuniting as the streamer has acquired Adam McKay’s new star-studded directorial feature, Average Height, Average Build. The film stars Robert Pattinson, Amy Adams, Robert Downey Jr., Forest Whitaker and Danielle Deadwyler. McKay, who has written the script, will direct and produce under his Hyperobject Industries banner with Kevin Messick.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief “Beijing 2022,” the official documentary about the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, has been set as the opening film of the revived Beijing International Film Festival. It is directed by noted narrative and documentary film maker Lu Chuan (“Kekexili,” “City of Life and Death” and Disney’s “Born in China”) and will have its world premiere at the festival. The festival will run April 22-29 and be based in the Huairou district which has become an out of town hub for the film industry, as well as other venues in the Chinese capital. For the past three editions the BJIFF has been held online due to disruptions caused by China’s strict anti-COVID measures.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief The Sydney Film Festival, which this year will celebrate its 70th edition, has unveiled its first dozen selections. Seven are feature films, five are documentaries. “The 2023 program will expand on this legacy, promising to ignite stimulating dialogues and present powerful ideas that will broaden audience perspectives,” said festival director Nashen Moodley. He noted that over the previous 69 editions the Sydney festival has showcased more than 10,000 films. Highlights among the documentaries are two Australian titles. “Rachel’s Farm” follows actor-director Rachel Ward as she revitalizes her beef farm using sustainable farming practices. In “The Last Daughter” Wiradjuri woman Brenda Matthews documents her search to uncover the truth about her government-ordered abduction as a child and to find her white foster family. Both Matthews and Ward will attend the festival in person.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief To stimulate travel to Singapore through TV series and films, the city state’s Infocomm Media Development Authority and the Singapore Tourism Board are launching a $7.53 million (S$10 million) fund. The fund will support selected projects by international media and entertainment companies. These must be set in Singapore and launched before the first quarter of 2027. Successful projects will receive funding support of up to 30% of their qualifying costs related to featuring Singapore, including production and marketing costs. Project proposals will be evaluated based on their distribution and market reach, content concept and creative merit, opportunities to feature Singapore’s offerings and experiences, as well as the number of local talents involved in credited roles.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Michelle Yeoh, star of the globally acclaimed Oscar-winning film “Everything Everywhere All At Once,” will serve as guest of honor and advisor at the fifth Meihodo International Youth Visual Media Festival, a platform for young visual artists and one of the largest short film festivals in the world. The festival takes place in Fukuoka, Japan. Other new guests include Maggie Q (“Mission Impossible: III,” the “Divergent” franchise and CW series “Nikita”), film editor Gabriella Cristiani and Stephen Castor (“Spider-Man”), co-CEO of It’s Just Us Productions, Rocket Science 3D and Rocket Science Motion Capture Studios, franchise.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief The Shanghai International Film Festival has unveiled plans for its return to an in-person event that will mark its 25th edition and its 30th anniversary. The festival was canceled last year, due to the severe restrictions imposed on the city in reaction to a Spring flare-up in the COVID outbreak. The 2023 edition will run June 9-18, 2023, organizers confirmed on Tuesday. They said it would, “open a two-way journey between Chinese films and world films.” The Jinjue (Golden Goblet) Awards competition will this year operate across five categories: main feature film competition, Asian newcomers, documentaries, animation and short films.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Organizers of Thailand’s Suphannahong National Film Awards on Friday evening reversed an earlier rule change that had caused several filmmakers to call for a boycott. Earlier this week it emerged that a recent rule change effectively disqualified independent or low-budget titles. The criteria stipulated that, to qualify for nomination, movies must be shown in cinemas (direct to streaming titles do not qualify), must have had a release in at least five regions or big cities, and attract audiences of at least 50,000 spectators. At least, one local media report said that the rules were introduced in 2019. But the change had little impact in the intervening years due to low levels of film production.