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Director Aaron Sorkin told The New York Times in the latest edition of The Interview that his “Social Reckoning” star Jeremy Strong, a known method actor, was treating his co-stars “the way he imagines” Mark Zuckerberg would treat them during filming. Strong, of course, plays the Meta CEO in “The Social Network” follow-up. “Jeremy does […]
During her introductory remarks at the opening of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art on Saturday night, Mellody Hobson said her husband, famed “Star Wars” director George Lucas, was nervous about the evening’s turnout. “This room is filled with our friends,” Hobson said. “Looking out at your faces, you have no idea how much you […]
Sylvester Stallone may hold the Trump-bestowed title of “special ambassador” to Hollywood, but nearly two years since his appointment, the “Rocky” actor has divulged that he didn’t explicitly sign up for the role. “Well, it just happened,” the Oscar nominee noted in a recent interview with The Sunday Times. “I was watching TV one night […]
Nepal’s floods displace thousands, with survivors mourning loved ones and searching for belongings amid the debris.
The country has battled multiple wildfires amid record-breaking temperatures fuelled by El Nino and drought conditions.
Huawei faces a landmark US trial, accused of theft, fraud and sanctions violations in a high-stakes legal battle.
Plans for the arch had been met with opposition along with other projects by the US president to reshape capital city.
Paramount Skydance is moving closer to the finish line of its yearlong pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery as the company’s weekend settlement negotiations with the state attorneys general reach a critical stage. Meanwhile, opponents of the merger are rallying to protest what it warns is shaping up to be a “cave” by the 12-state coalition […]
“Weapons” director Zach Cregger has electrified the box office again, this time with his take on “Resident Evil.” His reboot of the ’90s zombie video game has collected $60 million in its opening weekend. Those ticket sales are way above expectations, and they register as the largest debut in the 24-year-old horror franchise. Previously, 2010’s […]
Kazakhstani film “Mugalim” (“Múğalim”) had its world premiere at the San Sebastián Film Festival as part of the New Directors section on Sept. 20. Co-written and directed by Ayana Nurdinova, the film tells the story of a music teacher from the small town of Balkhash who dreams of moving to the big city to perform […]
Khan’s party condemns his sister’s arrest as an illegal attempt to silence her over PTI leader’s ongoing imprisonment.
“SNL U.K.” brought back Jack Shep’s fan-favorite Princess Diana impression on Saturday night, this time in a cold open starring Lady Di as King Charles’ personal AI assistant. The sketch riffed on the King’s AI summit in Scotland on Thursday, where he met with several tech executives, as well as the drama over the new […]
Patrick Clancy is sitting down for his first television interview since the murder trial of his ex-wife, Lindsay Clancy, ended in a mistrial earlier this month. The interview will air on CBS’ “60 Minutes” on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. ET/PT, with CBS News correspondent Ross Douthat speaking with Clancy about the deaths of […]
Israeli forces have killed a Palestinian man near Jenin, and an Israeli settler was fatally shot in a separate incident.
Netanyahu storms Western Wall tunnels amid Yom Kippur settler incursions, drawing fierce condemnation.
Iran's latest stipulations come as growing regional escalation causes oil prices to cross $100 per barrel.
Ankara expresses readiness to assist Riyadh as Houthi attacks escalate, testing a recent trilateral defence agreement.
Moscow mayor says Russia has intercepted 1,600 drones since Saturday, including 450 directed at the capital.
The protest comes as the health of one detainee deteriorates after more than a month on hunger strike.
