Vanessa Bryant Daughters Hang With Kobe’s Sister Sharia For Fun Disneyland Day

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentChiara Bellosi, whose first work, “Ordinary Justice,” launched from Berlin’s Generation 14plus section in 2020, is back with “Swing Ride” (“Calcinculo”) about an overweight 15-year-old named Benedetta pining for attention in an Italian province where she falls in love with the skinny non-binary Amanda.A key difference between the two films is that while “Ordinary Justice,” which examined the lives of two families on opposite sides of a murder case, originated from a deeply researched screenplay that Bellosi wrote, “Swing Ride” — premiering in Panorama on Feb. 13 — stems from a prizewinning script proposed to her by Carlo Cresto Dina, her producer, who also discovered Alice Rohrwacher (“Happy as Lazzaro”) and is known for nurturing the cream of Italy’s new cinematic crop.   “It’s a very different process; it was the first time that I had to start from a world that didn’t germinate from me,” said Bellosi about working from the script penned by Maria Teresa Venditti and Luca De Bei that won Italy’s prestigious Solinas prize in 2018.It was like moving into a new house that she had to make her own, she said.“I worked with the writers; I wanted to make a few tweaks and we did that together,” she added, noting that initially “it was a leap into the void.” But directing from their screenplay actually ended up giving her “more freedom” than her previous pic because “the container is already there; but you can go pretty wild with the rest.”This freedom also made it more fun.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentMK2 Films, the banner behind Joachim Trier’s “The Worst Person in the World,” has boarded “Love Life,” the anticipated next film of laureled Japanese director Koji Fukada. Fukada’s credits include the 2016 movie “Harmonium” which won the jury prize at Cannes’ Un Certain Regard, as well as “A Girl Missing” which played at Toronto. His latest film, “The Real Thing” was part of Cannes 2020’s Official Selection.

K.J. Yossman Fresh from appearing in Netflix hit Adam McKay’s “Don’t Look Up,” Mark Rylance’s latest big screen outing is “The Outfit,” in which he stars as Leonard, a 1950s tailor. It is a role that could not be more dissimilar to the fictional megalomaniac billionaire Peter Isherwell, whom Rylance plays in McKay’s disaster movie.Written and directed by Graham Moore, the Oscar-winning scribe behind “The Imitation Game,” “The Outfit” sees Rylance star as a Savile Row tailor who has fled across the Atlantic to escape his tragic past.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentTrustNordisk has closed a flurry of sales on a pair of 3D-animated family features, “Little Allan — The Human Antenna” and “The Super,” underscoring the market appeal of independent youth-skewing movies.“Little Allan – The Human Antenna” marks Danish film Amalie Naesby Fick’s follow up to her commercially successful debut “The Incredible Story of The Giant Pear,” which premiered in the the Generation Kplus section at Berlin in 2018. This year, the helmer has her daring drama series “Sex” selected for the Berlinale Series.The film takes place during summer vacation, when introverted, 11-year old Allan starts acting as a human antenna for his old neighbor, who thinks a huge invasion fleet from the outer space is on its way.

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorAhead of Sunday’s world premiere of documentary “1341 Frames of Love and War,” which plays in Berlinale Special, Variety spoke to Israeli writer/director Ran Tal about the film and its subject, Israeli war photographer Micha Bar-Am.In some ways “Frames” continues Tal’s interest in Israeli history evident in his previous work, “What If? Ehud Barak on War and Peace,” which centered on the former prime minister of Israel. Bar-Am was born in Berlin in 1930, but grew up in what became Israel, and across a five decade-long career as a photographer he documented many of the major episodes – in particular the wars – in the life of the young country, founded in 1948.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentRAI Com is launching sales at the online EFM on Giuseppe Piccioni’s Fascist-era drama ‘L’Ombra del giorno,” starring Italian A-lister Riccardo Scamarcio (“Three Floors”) and Benedetta Porcaroli (“Baby,” “The Catholic School”).Pic, which Scamarcio produced, is a love story with a thriller twist set in 1938, two years before Italy entered World War II. It unfolds entirely in the central Italian town of Ascoli Piceno, a hidden gem with gorgeous medieval monuments, churches and piazzas.The film’s title translates as “The Shadow of the Day,” a reference to the darkness of Fascism.Luciano (Scamarcio), a wounded World War I veteran and a sympathizer of Fascism like most Italians at the time, runs a classy restaurant overlooking the town’s ancient square.

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentAdding to its notable lineup in Latin American movies, Paris-based sales agent MPM Premium has taken international sales rights to “Fogaréu,” from writer-director Flávia Neves, part of Brazil’s new wave of female filmmakers, which is one of the most exciting developments the country’s cinema currently has going for it.MPM Premium is introducing the film at this week’s Berlin Festival, where it world premieres in Panorama on Feb. 15.First glimpsed at 2020’s Ventana Sur project market, “Fogaréu” shares a sense of attitude and a feminist agenda and a visual verve with fellow Brazilian Ventana Sur titles “The Pink Cloud,” Iuli Gerbase’s a sci-fi character-driven thriller, and “The Joy of Things,” Thais Fujinaga’s portrait of motherhood, also playing at the same market.

Darius Rucker's favorite Super Bowl Sunday tradition involves spending time with his son. The country music star opened up about having the opportunity to attend Super Bowls with his son Jack in a new interview with Fox News Digital. "I've been going a lot in the past few years and taking my son, so that's kind of our thing," Rucker explained.

It’s been nearly 30 years since Kristy Swanson slayed a vampire – but these days, she’s happily finding her footing on a ranch. The actress stars in Pure Flix’s streaming series "Sons of Thunder: Redemption." It tells the tale of a former biker gang member (Rocky Myers) who decides to seek forgiveness from his ex-fiancee at her California horse ranch that is about to close down.The ranch owner (Swanson) decides to host a fundraising rodeo, but trouble isn’t far behind.The show also stars Lorenzo Lamas of "Falcon Crest" and "Renegade" fame. Kristy Swanson attends the 2017 Monster Mania Con on March 10, 2017, in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

Jason Momoa is enjoying a day out with a friend.

Super Bow LVI pitting the Los Angeles Rams against the Cincinnati Bengals kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, the Rams’ home field. The game will air live on NBC as well as for the first time on the Peacock streaming service and Spanish-language network Telemundo.

Zachary Quinto and Lukas Gage are hitting the red carpet!

Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost are about to be on everyone’s television screens thanks to their Super Bowl commercial.

It was yet another disappointing day for Manchester United as they once again took the lead in a match but didn't come away the winners.

Doja Cat is bringing the heat to a Super Bowl party!

Vanessa Bryant has been having fun with her girls since Natalia Bryant graduated high school. The family seems to be on an amusement park tour since the 18-year-old graduated, first stopping at Disneyland with the singer Ciara, then heading to Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park a few days later.

 Vanessa and  Kobe Bryant’s daughter  Natalia Bryant is officially a high school graduate. The 18-year-old model on the rise walked across the stage and accepted her diploma on Friday, June 4 as her family cheered her on.

Life milestone achieved! After Natalia Bryant graduated from high school, her mom, Vanessa Bryant, made sure the world knew how proud she was.

Vanessa Bryant is one proud momma!

Natalia Bryant is officially a high school graduate!

Natalia Bryant is moving on from high school — and onto the University of Southern California! Vanessa Bryant shared a photo of her 18-year-old graduate proudly holding up her graduation cap on June 4, which was bedazzled with the college’s gold and cardinal colors to spell out USC. The borders of the cap were filled with a quote that Natalia’s late father, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, once said: “Everything negative — pressure, challenges — is all an opportunity for me to rise.”

Vanessa Bryant is one proud momma!Natalia Bryant graduated from Sage Hill High School on Friday, and her family couldn't have been happier.

Vanessa Bryant bought an unbelievable gift for Kobe Bryant‘s sister, Sharia Washington.

Vanessa Bryant has been leaning on family quite a bit in the last year and a half — and for very good reason — and now, it’s time to give back and show her love!

Vanessa Bryant's sister-in-law is the recipient of an extravagant gift! The 39-year-old widow of Kobe Bryant took to Instagram on Thursday to reveal that she gifted her late husband's sister, Sharia Washington, a brand new Tesla.In Vanessa's post, she and Sharia share a giant hug as they pose in front of the new car, which is outfitted with a giant red bow.Vanessa also shared a video of the moment she presented Sharia with the car. In the touching clip, Sharia appears shocked as Vanessa opens the car door and hands her the keys.«Surprise @shariawash! We love you!!!» Vanessa captioned her post.

Vanessa Bryant just gave her sister-in-law a sweet gift, and shared the magical moment on social media.

 Vanessa Bryant is not happy after discovering a pair of sneakers that she designed in the hands of a consumer following the end of her family’s contract with Nike.She took to Instagram on Wednesday, June 2 to draw attention to the matter, posting photos of the black and white sneakers she designed as a tribute to her late daughter, Gianna Bryant.

Vanessa Bryant is not happy with Nike right now — and she’s got a good argument backing her side!

Called out. Vanessa Bryant slammed Nike after the “Mambacita” sneaker, which was “not approved for sale,” surfaced online. 

Vanessa Bryant is demanding answers from Nike after photos of a shoe designed in honor of her late daughter, Gianna Bryant, surfaced online. On Wednesday, Vanessa reposted the Twitter user's photo with the shoe she designed in tribute of Gianna, along with a note explaining that the sneaker hadn't been approved to be made and — since she decided not to renew her late husband Kobe Bryant's five-year post-retirement endorsement extension with Nike after it expired on April 13 -- should not have been sold. «This is a shoe I worked on in honor of my daughter, Gianna,» Vanessa's note reads. «It was going to be called the MAMBACITA shoe as an exclusive black and white colorway on her daddy's shoes.

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Vanessa Bryant is rightfully demanding answers from Nike after it appeared as if someone had gotten their hands on one of the shoes she worked on to honor her late daughter, Gianna.

Bianka Bryant, 4, was in absolute heaven this weekend! The toddler got to go on an epic trip to San Diego’s SeaWorld with her gorgeous mom Vanessa Bryant, 39, and little sister Capri, who turns 2-years-old next month. Vanessa took to Instagram to share all the sweetest moments from the animal-filled adventure, including one of Bianka meeting Melanie the dolphin! She flashed an ear-to-ear green as the friendly fish popped out of the water to greet her.