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Italian President Sergio Mattarella, left, and French President Emmanuel Macron hold busts of Italian renaissance painter and scientist Leonardo da Vinci during a visit at the Chateau du Clos Luce, as part of a commemoration of the 500th anniversary of his death, in Amboise, central France, on Thursday. — AFP
France, Italy mark 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci’s death
AMBOISE, France – French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian counterpart Sergio Mattarella on Thursday kicked off commemorations to mark 500 years since Leonardo da Vinci died in France, paying their respects to the Renaissance genius in a show of unity after months of diplomatic tensions.“The bond between our countries and our citizens is indestructible,” Macron said after the two men lunched at the Clos Luce, the sumptuous manor house where Leonardo spent the last three years of his life.The two heads of state began their visit at the royal chateau in Amboise, where they laid wreaths at Leonardo’s grave.The joint celebrations come after months of mounting diplomatic tensions between Paris and Rome over the hard-line policies of Italy’s populist government and its support for...
May 02, 2019

France, Italy mark 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci’s death

Jonas Brothers perform during 2019 Billboard Music Awards Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Wednesday. — Reuters
Joe Jonas marries ‘Game of Thrones’ actress Sophie Turner
LONDON — Singer Joe Jonas married “Game of Thrones” actress Sophie Turner in a surprise wedding on Wednesday night, with pictures shared on social media showing the couple tying the knot in front of an Elvis Presley impersonator in Las Vegas.The couple wed just hours after Jonas, part of the Jonas Brothers band, performed with his siblings at the Billboard Music Awards in the city.A representative for Turner, currently on television screens as Sansa Stark in the final series of the hit show “Game of Thrones”, confirmed to Reuters via email that the couple, who got engaged in 2017, had wed.American DJ Diplo shared several videos on his Instagram account of the couple, the first showing Turner, dressed in white, and Jonas arriving at the wedding venue with the caption “Gonna hit...
May 02, 2019

Joe Jonas marries ‘Game of Thrones’ actress Sophie Turner

Director Quentin Tarantino speaks at the opening day of the Lumiere Festival in Lyon, France, in this Oct. 8, 2016 file photo. — Reuters
Tarantino’s new film makes the cut for Cannes
PARIS — Quentin Tarantino’s much-anticipated new film “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” will premiere at the Cannes film festival, organizers said on Thursday, after doubts over whether it would be finished in time.The movie, which stars Brad Pitt as a 1970s Hollywood stuntman alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Margot Robbie, will compete against new films by veteran directors Ken Loach and Terrence Malick for the top Palme d’Or prize at the festival, which begins on May 14.“We were afraid the film would not be ready,” festival director Thierry Fremaux said, adding that Tarantino had finished it after spending four straight months in the editing room.“He’ll definitely be there — 25 years after the Palme d’Or for ‘Pulp Fiction’ — with a finished film screened in 35mm...
May 02, 2019

Tarantino’s new film makes the cut for Cannes

A visitor looks at a scooter on the eve of the inauguration on the exhibition on British actress Audrey Hepburn and US actor and director Mel Ferrer at the Espace Vandenborgh in Brussels. — AFP
Brussels show presents private side of screen icon Audrey Hepburn
Brussels — An exhibition tracing the private life of screen icon Audrey Hepburn through hundreds of photos and personal items opens in her hometown of Brussels this week to mark the 90th anniversary of her birth.The "Intimate Audrey" show features nearly a thousand objects gathered by one of her two sons, Sean Hepburn Ferrer, born from her relationship with the US actor and producer Mel Ferrer.Alongside the glamour of the star who shot dizzyingly to Hollywood fame -- winning an Oscar at just 25 for her role alongside Gregory Peck in "Roman Holiday" -- the exhibition focuses on Hepburn's life as a mother and as a UNICEF ambassador, a role she threw herself into during the five years leading up to her death in 1993."Fundamentally we don't learn anything...
May 01, 2019

Brussels show presents private side of screen icon Audrey Hepburn

Venezuelan filmgoers watch the first screening in Venezuela of Marvel Studios'
'Avengers' finale shatters records with $1.2 billion debut
Los Angeles — "Avengers: Endgame," the hugely-anticipated superhero series-ender from Marvel, set a new standard for Hollywood blockbusters this weekend with stunning hauls of $357 million in North America and $1.2 billion worldwide, industry data showed Monday.The fourth and final chapter in the adventures of Iron Man, Hulk, Thor and company managed 43 times the domestic take of the No. 2 film, Marvel's "Captain Marvel," which made $8.3 million.With a star-studded cast including Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Bradley Cooper and Josh Brolin, it took in a jaw-dropping $330 million in China alone, the highest ever opening in the Middle Kingdom.With a sky-high 96 percent rating from critics on the Rotten Tomatoes...
April 30, 2019

'Avengers' finale shatters records with $1.2 billion debut

John Singleton
'Boyz n the Hood' director John Singleton dead at 51
New York — John Singleton, director of the groundbreaking 1991 movie about US inner city life "Boyz n the Hood," died Monday at the age of 51, his family announced, triggering a flood of tributes hailing him as an "inspiration."Singleton had been placed in a medically-induced coma after suffering a stroke several weeks ago, and his family had earlier made known their intention to take the filmmaker off life support."John passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and friends," they said in a statement quoted by media including USA Today and NBC News."Our hearts are heavier today... as we mourn this tremendous loss," said Directors Guild of America director Thomas Schlamme.Singleton directed "Boyz n the Hood" as a 22-year-old fresh...
April 30, 2019

'Boyz n the Hood' director John Singleton dead at 51

(From L to R) SK Global Entertainment/Ivanhoe Pictures president of international productions Michael Hogan, Netflix director of international originals Erika North, 'Wild Boars' football team coach Ekkapol Chantawong and Thai army Lieutenant-General Werachon Sukondhapatipak pose during a press conference in Bangkok on Tuesday regarding a Netflix series about the rescue of the team from the Tham Luang cave. — AFP
Netflix signs deal for Thai cave boy rescue miniseries
BANGKOK — Netflix said on Tuesday it had secured the rights to make a miniseries about the dramatic rescue of 12 boys and their soccer coach from a cave in northern Thailand last year that captured international attention."The story combines so many unique local and universal themes which connected people from all walks of life, from all around the world," Erika North, Netflix's Director of International Originals, said."Thailand is a very important market for Netflix and we are looking forward to bringing this inspiring local, but globally resonant story...to life," she added.The "Wild Boars" soccer team, aged between 11 and 16, and their 25-year-old coach became trapped on June 23 while exploring the cave complex in the northern province of Chiang Rai...
April 30, 2019

Netflix signs deal for Thai cave boy rescue miniseries

Fans of the Avengers strike a pose while dressed in costumes for a costume contest before the first screening of
Final 'Avengers' blows up Hollywood records with huge weekend take
Los Angeles — "Avengers: Endgame," the hugely anticipated series-ender from Disney and Marvel, set a new standard for Hollywood blockbusters this weekend with stunning hauls of $350 million in North America and $1.2 billion worldwide, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations estimated Sunday.To put the North American figure in perspective, that means the final chapter in the adventures of Iron Man, Hulk, Thor and company took in 43 times what the No. 2 film, Disney's "Captain Marvel," earned for the three-day weekend: a more pedestrian $8.1 million."Avengers" looks likely to remain strong, having drawn a sky-high 96 percent rating from critics on the Rotten Tomatoes website. With a star-studded cast including Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo,...
April 29, 2019

Final 'Avengers' blows up Hollywood records with huge weekend take

Amanda Holden
Amanda Holden's new Heart deal 'makes her UK's best-paid female showbiz host'
London — Amanda Holden has reportedly snapped up a £3million deal to take over from Emma Bunton as a Heart radio breakfast presenter.The sum — more than double Radio 2 rival Zoe Ball’s reported £1.2m salary — will make Holden Britain’s best-paid female showbiz host.The Britain’s Got Talent judge, 48, is estimated to be worth £6million and had also bagged deals with Marks & Spencer and TV shopping network QVC, as well as carrying out presenting roles.Amanda will team up with Jamie Theakston, 48, on the show from June 3. — Agencies
April 29, 2019

Amanda Holden's new Heart deal 'makes her UK's best-paid female showbiz host'

Lisa Armstrong
Lisa Armstrong holds hands with Strictly co-star at 'defiant' red carpet return
Los Angeles — Lisa Armstrong appeared 'defiant' as she celebrated her single status, according to body language expert Judi James.Lisa Armstrong was seen leaving a party holding hands with one of her Strictly Come Dancing co-stars after her defiant red carpet return.The make-up artist looked incredible as she headed to the British Academy Television Craft Awards last night in her first red carpet appearance since her split from Ant McPartlin.After her marriage crumbled last year, Lisa has been keeping a low profile — but she made a triumphant return to the spotlight last night.After the awards, Lisa, 42, was seen leaving the bash holding hands with her Strictly colleague Jason Gilkison, who is head of choreography on the BBC show.Body language expert Judi James has now given...
April 29, 2019

Lisa Armstrong holds hands with Strictly co-star at 'defiant' red carpet return

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