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Manchester United were rarely beaten at Old Trafford under Sir Alex Ferguson, never mind completely outclassed.

John James revealed he took "method acting" to a "new level" after he was rushed to the hospital while in Serbia filming for the upcoming Hunter Biden biopic. James, 65, took a tumble Saturday at a top Belgrade restaurant while he was off-set.The incident resulted in a head injury.  The actor, who is portraying President Joe Biden in "My Son Hunter," pointed to "method acting" as the reason for his injury.

Davide Abbatescianni Swiss sales outfit Lightdox has acquired “Museum of the Revolution,” the feature debut of U.S.-based, Serbian director Srđan Keča, ahead of its world premiere in IDFA’s Luminous strand, Variety has learned.The documentary is set in Belgrade, where, in 1961, there were plans to build a grand museum as a tribute to Socialist Yugoslavia. Meant to “safeguard the truth” about the Yugoslav people, the plan never got beyond the construction of the basement.

wore during her final concert in 2011 raked in $243,200 at auction over the weekend.The green-and-black dress, which was designed by Winehouse’s stylist Naomi Parry, was initially expected to raise between $15,000 and $17,000. Winehouse’s garment was worn at her last performance in Belgrade, Serbia, in June 2011.

Amy Winehouse wore during her final stage performance has sold for more than $243,000 (£180,000) at an auction of items from her estate.The late singer-songwriter wore the halter mini-dress in Belgrade in June 2011, a month before she died aged 27.

Amy Winehouse for her final stage performance has sold at auction for £180,000, 16 times more than the original estimate. The halter-neck mini dress, which was designed by stylist Naomi Parry, features neon green and black stripes.

JD Linville Gritty crime drama “Awake” is the first Serbian series to be in the official selection at Canneseries. It follows Sonja Kljun, a cold-yet-caring detective relegated from her case in Belgrade to the small city of Subotica where she must work with her new partner to solve a seemingly open-and-shut suicide.

Christopher Vourlias “Rise of the Raven” Producers: Robert Lantos (Serendipity Point Films) and Tibor Krsko Showrunner: George Mihalka Synopsis: An epic drama series about Janos Hunyadi, a fearless warrior who defeated the vast Ottoman army and defended Europe in 1456 at the Battle of Belgrade.

Mirror: 'It's just as popular out there as it is here. A local DJ said it was the only thing that made them smile during their terrible wars.

Alissa Simon Film CriticSerbian director Stefan Arsenijević is competing for Karlovy Vary Film Festival’s Crystal Globe with his second feature, “As Far As I Can Walk.” It’s a surprising and exhilarating blend of contemporary refugee story, love triangle and medieval Serbian poem.Arsenijević’s hometown Belgrade marks an important point on the Balkan migrant route. A few years ago, he could see thousands of new refugees arriving every day.

Guy Lodge Film CriticThe year is 1993, and Yugoslavia is dead. Long live the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, though that, too, will only last another 10 years.

coronavirus rules eased, Nemanja Dragic, 36, said he can't open his balcony door without a thunderous cacophony bursting into his apartment. He used his savings to install a thicker door and sturdier windows, desperate to muffle the sounds coming from over a dozen bars and clubs.Dragic's apartment overlooks a downtown Belgrade street that is one of the hot spots in a European capital with a reputation for partying after dark.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentRobert Lantos’ Serendipity Point Films (“Crimes Of The Future”) and Beta Film (“Gomorrah,” “Babylon Berlin”) are joining forces on “Rise of the Raven” (working title), a big-budget epic drama series about Janos Hunyadi, a fearless warrior who defeated the vast Ottoman army and defended Europe in 1456 at the Battle of Belgrade.

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Ed Meza @edmezavarItaly’s Iervolino Entertainment, the film and television production company founded by producer Andrea Iervolino and co-owned with Monika Bacardi, is planning to invest €100 million ($118.6 million) in the production of animated content along with an additional €8.5 million ($10.1 million) in its new production subsidiary in Serbia.The new Iervolino Studios, which comprises two facilities located in Belgrade and Novi Sad, will produce animated projects for the global market,

Naman Ramachandran In today’s Global Bulletin, Adriatic film festivals create online event; Vertigo takes “Censor” for U.K./Ireland distribution; Rankin mentors BBC photography challenge series; Eccho Rights and Lightbox hire and promote staff; and Blue Ant International reveals MipTV slate.The Sarajevo Film Festival, Zagreb Film Festival, Belgrade Film Festival, and Herceg Novi Film Festival have joined hands for an Adriatic regional online film festival.

A group of film festivals in the former Yugoslavia have teamed to launch an online event that they hope will stimulate the circulation and promotion of independent European film while the pandemic is ongoing.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer has urged Manchester United players to produce a fitting performance to commemorate the anniversary of the Munich air disaster.United host Everton on Saturday night 63 years on from the tragedy that decimated the Busby Babes, killing 23 people who were on board the flight back to Manchester after a European Cup quarter-final second leg win over Red Star Belgrade.

“It reminds me of Williamsburg circa 2010,” said ex-pat Davis Richardson, 27, who was looking to escape New York City a few months ago and wound up putting down roots in Serbia's capital city, Belgrade. “I now pay half what I paid in New York during a pandemic to live out of a suite overlooking all of Belgrade.

straight to your inbox every day, freeScott McTominay is gearing up for an interesting face-off with his Manchester United team-mates after helping Scotland reach the European Championship finals.The Scots beat Serbia on penalties in their qualifying play-off final in Belgrade on Thursday night to book a place at next summer's rearranged tournament.It is the first time Scotland have reached a major finals since 1998 - and they will be in a group with England, along with Croatia and the Czech

straight to your inboxFC Twente have announced the signing of Manchester City youngster Luka Ilic on a season-long loan pending a work permit. Ilic, 21, joined City from Red Star Belgrade in 2017 alongside his brother Ivan but was loaned back to the Serbian side for the rest of the season.

straight to your inboxManchester United U-23 goalkeeper Matej Kovar has joined Swindon Town on a season-long loan deal subject to FA and EFL approval.Kovar, 20, is yet to make a senior appearance for United but was named in their Europa League squad for the group stage game against Partizan Belgrade.The youngster signed a new contract with the Reds back in October 2019 and has been a regular starter for the club's development teams.Kovar is the third United youngster to leave the club on loan

Christopher Vourlias Two years ago, Ivana Mikovic—former COO of public broadcaster Radio Television of Serbia—took a look at the booming local TV landscape and saw an opportunity for a bold new venture.

Novak Djokovic is getting in a workout.

Christopher Vourlias When Marina Abramovic left Yugoslavia as a young artist in the 1970s, she could have hardly imagined what the years ahead would bring.

. Djokovic's wife, Jelena, also tested positive for coronavirus.«The moment we arrived in Belgrade we went to be tested,» Dojokovic said in a statement.

Associated Press on Tuesday. “I am extremely sorry for each individual case of infection.

Novak Djokovic has tested positive for coronavirus after organizing and taking part in an exhibition event in Serbia and Croatia.On Tuesday, June 23, the 33-year-old athlete confirmed that both he and his wife, Jelena, showed positive test results, while their children, 5-year-old Stefan and 2-year-old Tara, tested negative.

Novak Djokovic tested positive for the coronavirus on Tuesday after taking part in a tennis exhibition series he organized in Serbia and Croatia.