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The Berlinale has announced the first seven productions, including one series, to be invited to the Berlinale Specials strand of its 74th edition running February 15 to 25, 2024.

Jonathan Majors is out at Marvel and it’s currently unclear as to what will happen to his character Kang the Conqueror in upcoming projects, but one option is to replace him with another actor.

Sheridan Smith is jumping in at the deep end for Paramount+ thriller The Castaways, starring as Lori, a holidaymaker stranded on a remote tropical island after surviving a plane crash.The drama reveals what happened to Lori after the crash and follows her sister Erin, played by Céline Buckens, as she tracks down her missing sibling in Fiji. Despite filming in Greece, Sheridan, 42, admits shooting The Castaways wasn’t much of a holiday thanks to her fear of water. “I was terrified of water and I’m in water for most of the show,” she says, laughing.

Sheridan Smith is stranded on a tropical island, away from friends and family, in the latest Paramount+ thriller The Castaways - but the BAFTA winner has revealed that she got to take her three-year-old son Billy along for the ride on set. The 42-year-old, who shares Billy with her ex partner Jamie Horn, revealed that she took her son with her to film in Greece, although she was sorry to be apart from him when working.

Moms for Liberty — and a slew of anti-LGBTQ policies generally associated with them — and those running on the “Neighbors United for School Board” slate of candidates, who campaigned in opposition to the previous majority’s “book banning, anti-LGBTQIA+ policies, and ‘culture war’ politics.”Karen Smith and Dr. Miriam Mahmud, the most senior Democratic-backed candidates on the board, were elected president and vice president by 7-2 and 8-1, respectively.

Saw XI, the 11th entry in the gory horror franchise.Lionsgate, the studio behind the films, made the surprise announcement on Monday (December 11) via an Instagram post that read: “The game continues”.The post also featured a series of roman numerals, which spell out the film’s official release date of September 27, 2024. No further information about the film have been shared.The quick turnarounds were a regular feature of the franchise’s early instalments, with films commonly being released in consecutive years.The tenth instalment in the Saw franchise, Saw X, was only released in September.

Charley Webb put her marriage split behind her and enjoyed a night out with a male model on Friday. The former Emmerdale actress, who announced she had parted ways with ex-husband Matthew Wolfenden in November after months of speculation, headed to the Chiltern Firehouse for the evening out. Charley, who was not wearing her wedding ring, arrived at the venue in the same car as model Kornelijus Budrys at 11pm but they walked into the venue separately when they saw photographers.The mother of three looked glam for the trip out and wrapped up warm in a brown fur-lined coat which she paired with a patterned paint-splattered skirt.

BreAnna Bell Peacock has renewed “Twisted Metal” for a second season. “I have to give a Sweet Tooth-sized thank you to our incredible fans – I read every comment and was so blown away by everyone’s love, support, and rabid enthusiasm for a paper bag. We are beyond thankful we get to continue the story of John Doe, Quiet, and Sweet Tooth as they face off against familiar faces and new grim foes in the long-awaited Twisted Metal tournament.

Peacock has renewed its action-comedy series Twisted Metal—and no, we’re not clowning around.

UPDATED, 8 AM: We’re seeing the first footage of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Prime Video‘s reimagining of New Regency’s 2005 Doug Liman-directed action comedy film. Donald Glover and Maya Erskine star as John and Jane Smith in the remake set to premiere on February 2 exlusively on Prime Video. Check out the teaser trailer above.

EXCLUSIVE: Brad Ingelsby’s upcoming HBO crime drama series starring Mark Ruffalo has added to its exec producer and director ranks.

It’s crazy to think it’s been almost two years since it was first reported that Warner Bros. was working on a sequel to the hit horror film, “I Am Legend.” But over that time, we really haven’t heard much else about the film.

Will Smith has shared an updated on his highly anticipated I Am Legend sequel – see what he had to say below.Speaking at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia this past weekend (December 2), Smith spoke briefly about the upcoming zombie film’s sequel, which will also star Creed‘s Michael B. Jordan.For the film, Smith will be reprising his role as Robert Neville. Smith confirmed at the film festival that I Am Legend 2 will retcon the original film’s ending, and will instead follow the alternate ending in the film’s DVD version.“I have a call with Michael B.

SPOILER ALERT: The story includes details about the Virgin River Christmas special (Episodes 511, 512)

The Pentagon has said an American warship and multiple commercial ships have come under attack Sunday in the Red Sea. 

Charley Webb stepped out to watch a festive film with her sons on Sunday, days after she was seen without a wedding ring amid her marriage split from Matthew Wolfenden.The former Emmerdale actress, 35, confirmed she had parted ways with the 43 year old actor last week, after months of speculation. Now, Charley has been spending quality time with her children Bowie, seven, and Ace, four, and her pal Sheridan Smith and son Billy, three. They were spotted at the premiere of the Channel 4 film Mog's Christmas in Leicester Square, all wrapped up warm for the freezing temperatures in London.

Will Smith has revealed that the development of I Am Legend 2 is moving at pace, with both him and Michael B. Jordan on board and a first script delivered.

So many stars attended the 2023 WIF Honors presented by Women In Film at The Ray Dolby Ballroom on Thursday night (November 30) in Hollywood, Calif.

Sara Smith In an era dominated by social media, the need to effectively identify and respond to individuals in crisis, especially those expressing suicidal thoughts, has become a pressing concern. Sentinet is at the forefront of addressing this challenge by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, which not only aims to save lives but also looks to contribute pioneering research in the realm of mental health. Sentinet was founded by Yasin Dus, who lost a close friend to suicide.

Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival launched its third edition on Thursday with a characteristically starry red carpet featuring the likes of Michelle Williams, Johnny Depp, Sharon Stone and Will Smith.

EXCLUSIVE: Entertainment veterans Elisabeth Rohm and Kara have partnered to launch Rohm Feifer Entertainment, a film and television production company that will look to tell inspirational, female-forward stories steeped in true crime and true narratives that resonate with audiences of all kinds.  

EXCLUSIVE: Virgin River just completed its fifth season with a two-episode Christmas special. It followed a 10-episode Part 1, which was released in September. The upcoming sixth season won’t follow the same pattern.

While Will Mellor is currently best known as Coronation Street baddie Harvey Gaskell, many people remember him best from the hit noughties show Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps.The 47-year-old actor played mechanic Gaz Wilkinson for over a decade on the BBC sitcom, alongside a cast that included Death in Paradise's Ralf Little and stage star Sheridan Smith. Speaking exclusively to OK!, Will revealed that a script for the reunion - written by the show's original creator Susan Nickson and aptly called Two Pints – Last Orders - is ready and available and he'd love to bring it back to our screens.

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith can’t stop making headlines as details about their personal life continue to make their way to the public. Jada’s memoir “Worthy” left many shocked and confused, with revelations like they’ve been separated since 2016, but have not filed for divorce. With all the headlines, rumors, and admissions about people like Chris Rock, there have been many opinions on the situation.

Season 5 Part 1 of Virgin River featured more heartbreak for Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge) as she suffered a miscarriage while expecting her first child with Jack (Martin Henderson) having previously lost her baby with her late husband Mark in a stillbirth. The plot development, which happened in Episode 5 — the first in a two-episode arc about a massive wildfire threatening Virgin River that also featured Brie’s rape trial — has divided fans.

Over the years, actor Will Mellor has appeared in some of the nation’s best loved shows, from Coronation Street and Broadchurch to Strictly Come Dancing. But there’s one show he’ll never leave behind and that’s Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Having played mechanic Gaz Wilkinson alongside co-stars Ralf Little and Sheridan Smith on the iconic noughties show, Will, now 47, reveals it’s still a huge part of his life.

Emmerdale's Matthew Wolfenden attended the press night after-party for Elf The Musical with his two sons, who looked adorable in Christmas-themed outfits.The actor landed the role of Buddy in the stage show and will be performing throughout its festive run in London. Matthew, who recently announced his split from Charley Webb, opted for a smart casual outfit, wearing a grey suit with a white T-shirt, paired with a burgundy beanie hat at The Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotel in London. Matthew was snapped with his two sons, Bowie, seven, and four-year-old Ace, who were all smiles on the night.

Charley Webb is said to have moved out of her family home and is thought to be leaning on Sheridan Smith for support after her split from husband Matthew Wolfenden. On Wednesday, Charley and Matthew confirmed that they had split and now she is said to be using close pal Sheridan's home as a refuge after leaving the large North Yorkshire house she shared with Matthew and their three children. Cilla star Sheridan, 42, has one son and split from fiance Jamie Horn in 2021.

Once the current season of Strictly Come Dancing ends, fans have a one-off Christmas spectacular to look forward to.