Village Roadshow Names Tristen Tuckfield Executive Vice President of Feature Film

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefAfter “Parasite” and “Squid Game” struck planet-wide notes with their critique of elitism, Trevor Choi’s “Smashing Frank” is a timely Hong Kong twist on the revenge-against-the-rich theme. It is being pitched at the Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF) that this week runs alongside the FilMart rights market.“This is a comedy-drama about four millennials who form a squad to rob the rich. During the course of the crime, they are outraged as they gradually realize that the older generation will never change their ways.

A gay couple living in Dudley, United Kingdom were targeted by a gang of homophobic teenagers, who hurled vile abuse at them and threw rocks at their house. The West Midlands Police said they are investigating the case as a “hate crime”. Trigger Warning: This story has details of a homophobic attack, 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.The married couple Kieran (24) and Steven Douglas-Lane (33) had recently moved from Liverpool to Dudley to start a new life, reported Pink News. “It’s understood a group of youngsters followed two men from a shop on Birmingham Road at around 4pm, shouting abuse,” a West Midlands Police spokesperson said in a statement. “Objects including stones were also thrown at the home but thankfully no one was injured and no damage reported.

The SXSW 2022 Film Festival Awards:Feature Film Grand Jury AwardsNARRATIVE FEATURE COMPETITION Presented by PanavisionWinner: I Love My DadDirector/Screenwriter: James Morosini, Producers: Bill Stertz, Patton Oswalt, Sean O’Grady, Dane Eckerle, Phil Keefe, Daniel Brandt, Sam Slater“A bold, funny film that marks an impressive feature debut for writer-director-star James Morosini, I Love My Dad finely threads the needle with its tale of an estranged father (Patton Oswalt) who catfishes his son (Morosini) in an attempt to reconnect. Working from a screenplay based on his own real-life story, Morosini displays massive empathy as a filmmaker to get into the mind of the father he feels betrayed by, and also as an actor portraying the impact of that betrayal.

Lisa Kudrow is all in for a  sequel. ET's Matt Cohen spoke to Kudrow at the premiere of her new film,  in Hollywood Tuesday, where she dished on the possibility of revisiting the '90s classic.«Tell Disney you want a sequel!» Kudrow said when asked what it would take for her to return for part two. «Robin Schiff will figure it out.

Simon Rex has revealed one of his most prized possessions.

Gabby Windeyis the next Bachelorette… and Rachel Recchia is too! During Tuesday’s live finale of Clayton Echard‘s season of “The Bachelor”, the nurse and the flight instructor were announced as the dual leading ladies for the show’s upcoming 19th season.

Amy Schumer took to Instagram to admit she ‘can’t stop dancing’ with an eye-catching and hilarious video she filmed while getting fitted for the upcoming Academy Awards.

Kylie Jenner is opening up about her own struggles with post-partum life, following the birth of her son, Wolf Webster.

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff has COVID-19.

There are going to be TWO women leading the upcoming 19th season of The Bachelorette and the season will be making history.

Zoey Deutch hits the red carpet in a sheer lacey ensemble for the premiere of her new movie, The Outfit, held at the Ace Hotel on Tuesday (March 15) in Los Angeles.

Katie Maloney and Tom Schwartz are calling it quits.

Now that’s it’s been made official that the season finale of the current run of “Flip or Flop” will be the HGTV hit’s final episode ever, a sneak peek at the upcoming finale demonstrates that exes Christina Haack and Tarek El Moussa are exiting the series the same way they started it: playfully bickering.

Spoiler alert! Do not proceed if you have not watched Tuesday’s episode of “This Is Us”.

Former Animal Planet star Ernie “Turtleman” Brown Jr. is recuperating in hospital after suffering what he describes as a “bad accident.”

Lisa Kennedy In “Master of Light,” Rosa Ruth Boesten’s superbly intimate portrait of painter George Anthony Morton, shadows matter as much as light. The documentary, which won the grand jury prize at the SXSW Film Festival, deals with Black trauma, gently acknowledging change without over-trumpeting resilience.While serving time in federal prison for selling drugs, Morton studied the works of Rembrandt and other classical painters. Unlike too many formerly incarcerated people, he found work when he was released after a 10-year stint.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentSPOILER ALERT: Do not read ahead, if you have not watched Clayton Echard’s finale of “The Bachelor,” which aired March 14 and 15 on ABC.After replacing Chris Harrison as host of “The Bachelor,” Jesse Palmer has inked a deal to return as host of the franchise’s female-led series, “The Bachelorette,” which will return with its 19th season this summer.“The Bachelorette” Season 19 will make history in a franchise first with two leading ladies: Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia, both finalists from Clayton Echard’s season of “The Bachelor.”On Echard’s dramatic season finale, which aired on Tuesday night, Windey and Recchia faced a dual breakup, shocking viewers who sounded off on Twitter about Echard’s decisions. Over the last few episodes, Echard told both women he was in love with them, in addition to admitting to sleeping with both of them in the fantasy suites.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefPhilippines star Jericho Rosales (“Basurero,” “Siargao,” “Pacquiao: The Movie”) has been announced as headlining the cast of “Sellblock” an upcoming scripted TV prison series. The show is hatched by Manila-based ABS-CBN and its production partner BlackOps Studios Asia.It was first announced last month as part of BlackOps’ genre slate of projects with its creative partner Psyops8, and its coproduction partners Story Arch Pictures and Agog Film Productions.

Jennifer Lopez is currently working on The Mother in Spain, and it looks like Ben Affleck missed his boo so much he hopped on a plane to visit her. On Sunday, Hollywood’s favorite couple was photographed in Gran Canaria, sharing some romantic time.Lopez looked smitten staring into Aflleck’s eyes while they sat on a park bench.The couple didn’t seem to be bothered by paparazzi as they enjoyed a romantic walk on the sidewalk, taking in the sights of Gran Caria.The Mother has been filming in Spain for the last couple of months. Lopez is starring opposite Handmaid’s Tale star Joseph Fiennes, 51, and she is also a co-producer.

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Anne Hathaway, 39, proved she has a stylish attitude when she stepped out in her latest fashionable jumpsuit! The actress’ wardrobe, which she wore for an appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, consisted of various multi-colored polka dots on the sleeveless choice along with a matching jacket she kept open. She had her long hair partly up with the look and showed off natural-looking makeup as she posed outside the show’s studio in front of fans.

Bella Hadid has finally owned up to having plastic surgery work done on her face — and the truth of the situation is causing a LOT of people to think about some of the past events of the model’s childhood.

Jessie James Decker celebrated her husband Eric Decker’s birthday in an extremely cheeky way. She shared some super sexy snaps of her husband posing in nothing but his “birthday suit” while on vacation in Greece. He showed off his chiseled body in such a strategic way to hide his private bits. Her birthday post may have been more of a birthday gift for his fans but they’re certainly not complaining.

Britney Spears is sharing the “whole new perspective” she has on visiting Las Vegas as a non-performer: this is “what it means to live!” The singer, 40, shared a series of photos in an Instagram post shared Tuesday, first wearing a black long-sleeve crop top and fitted, angled black skirt. “The only thing I’ve known when I used to go to Vegas was hour long meet and greets with 40 people every night getting the worst pics of me,” she shared in the caption, adding how she then had to take on a “two hour show.”

Annie Lennox, 67, is embracing the aging process and being cheeky about it as well! The Eurythmics singer took to Instagram to respond to a Twitter trend that had fans defending her after a man named Jason Strummer posted a recent photo of her and asked, “Without looking it up – who is this?” In addition to a message to Jason, she posted a close up selfie in which she was posing in a camouflaged top and clear-framed glasses while standing near some green leaves.

Will Smith is soaking it all in. ET's Rachel Smith spoke to the  star at the National Board of Review Gala in New York City Tuesday about his awards season wins and what it means to him to be recognized for his work in the film.«It feels great! I was saying to someone the other night, this is what I'm always trying to do.

SPOILER ALERT! Do not read unless you’ve watched the season finale of The Bachelor on ABC.

Jennifer Garner is without a doubt one of the most relatable celebrities, from being a mom to revealing her beauty secrets, the 49-year-old star is all about sharing her daily life, including her workout routine, incorporating different styles of exercise, dance, and strength training.And while not everyone has a personal trainer, the actress wants to share what works for her, so her fans and followers can have a better understanding of her regular workouts.Beth Nicely, Jennifer’s trainer, recently talked to Shape about the star’s accomplishments, challenges and goals, describing her as a “great dancer” and explaining that she “likes to work really hard, she’s very, very strong,“Jennifer’s circuit workout starts with a dynamic warm-up and two songs of dance cardio, then her goal is to complete five sets of 8 box jumps, 40 jumps with a jump rope, and 16 leaps over a mini-trampoline while holding a 10-pound medicine ball.A post shared by Beth Nicely (@bethjnicely)“I consider her a professional athlete in what she’s capable of physically.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterVillage Roadshow Entertainment Group has appointed Tristen Tuckfield as the company’s executive VP of feature film.Tuckfield will work with Jillian Apfelbaum, executive VP of feature film, to co-run Village Roadshow Pictures film content across all platforms. Tuckfield and Apfelbaum both report to CEO Steve Mosko.“I know that Tristen will pair perfectly with Jillian to create an opportunity for a dynamic, forward-thinking partnership as we continue to expand our film division,” said Mosko.

Tristen Tuckfield has joined Village Roadshow Entertainment Group as EVP, Feature Film.