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Japanese author Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s (The Spy’s Wife)’s first period drama and most ambitious feature film to date, “Kurojo: The Samurai and the Prisoner,” has been boarded by Charade for the European film market at the Berlinale. “Kuroro Castle” is a feudal mystery set in 16th century Japan, published by KADOKAWA Co., Ltd. in 2021, and is based on Honobu Yonezawa’s award-winning historical novel “Kuroro Castle” (“The Samurai and the Prisoner”), which has left its mark on history by sweeping the four major Japanese mystery awards, including the 12th Yamada Futaro Award and the 166th Naoki Award. Shochiku, the 130-year-old Japanese…

Nikki Bella has confirmed her romance with Philadelphia Eagles player Cooper DeJean after weeks of dating speculation. The 42-year-old wrestling star (also known as Nikki Garcia) addressed the speculation during his WWE return alongside sister Brie Bella at the Royal Rumble in Philadelphia on Monday night. A video of the twins’ corner shared online showed the sisters entering the ring, where they were met with loud boos from the audience. Nikki Berra, 42, has confirmed that she is in a relationship with Philadelphia Eagles star Cooper DeJean, 22. Nikki Garcia/Instagram She addressed the romance rumors (after weeks of speculation) on…

Disney has revealed the pay packages of its newly appointed top executives, CEO Josh D’Amaro and president and chief creative officer Dana Walden. As Bob Iger’s successor, Mr. D’Amaro will earn an annual base salary of $2.5 million. He is eligible for a performance-based bonus targeted at 250% of his annual base salary. In addition, Mr. D’Amaro will receive a long-term equity incentive of $26.2 million each fiscal year in which he serves as CEO. He will also receive a one-time long-term incentive award with a target amount of $9.7 million in connection with his promotion to CEO. Mr. Walden…

What you need to know SmartLess host isn’t afraid to make his opinions public Will Arnett reveals that a “very famous comedian” recently appeared on the podcast he hosts alongside Jason Bateman and Sean Hayes, but the interview didn’t go well “I cut him off after 10 minutes,” Arnett revealed about the ‘Hole’ guest he didn’t name. SmartLess hosts aren’t afraid to disconnect guests. On the Jan. 26 episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Will Arnett, who hosts Smartless with Jason Bateman and Sean Hayes, revealed that the trio “recently” had a “very well-known comedian” appear on their show, but…

Audio from unearthed recordings has drawn Scarlett Johansson into Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively’s ongoing ‘It’s Us’ legal battle. The recording, provided by filmmaker Claire Ayoub, features Wayfarer co-founder Steve Sarowitz passionately comparing his experience working with Ryan Reynolds’ ex-wife to his experience with Lively. “I love this female empowerment. There’s another first-time director we’re supporting,” Sarowitz, 61, told director Ayoub, Us Weekly reported. Sarowitz collaborated with Johansson on her directorial debut, Eleanor the Great, which was released last September. Ryan Reynolds’ ex-wife Scarlett Johansson has been embroiled in Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s legal feud over Seraph of the…

CineFrance has released the first stills from director Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s French film “All of a Sudden,” a sequel to the Oscar-winning “Drive My Car.” “All of a Sudden” stars Virginie Efira (“Benedatta”) as Marie-Lou Fontaine, the director of a retirement home on the outskirts of Paris who defies convention by adopting the “Humanitude” method despite the opposition of her team. An encounter with Mari Morisaki (Tao Okamoto’s “The Wolverine”), a terminally ill Japanese playwright, changes her life. Together they will transform this facility into a symbol of humanity and resistance to the limits of the system. Efira studied Japanese for…

Television networks and sports leagues rely heavily on Nielsen to tell them how many people are watching football games, tennis matches, and car races at home. Are you counting viewers in bars, hotels, and offices? That can sometimes be a source of controversy. The measurement giant used NBC’s Super Bowl LX telecast on February 8 to announce that it will begin using a new methodology to equip Nielsen panelists with wearable devices that capture audio from the content they are watching. The company believes this will more accurately reflect what the industry calls “co-viewing,” or watching a video screen with…

What you need to know Sen. Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized after experiencing “flu-like symptoms,” a spokesperson said. In a statement shared with PEOPLE, a spokesperson said the Kentucky Republican admitted himself to the hospital on Monday, February 2, out of an “abundance of caution.”The former Senate Majority Leader has been publicly struggling with his health since stepping down as the Senate’s longest-serving majority leader in 2024. Sen. Mitch McConnell was hospitalized over the weekend after experiencing “flu-like symptoms.” The 83-year-old former Senate Majority Leader began experiencing symptoms over the weekend and was hospitalized on Monday night, Feb. 2, according…

Cardi B is reportedly sparing no expense celebrating boyfriend Stefon Diggs at the Super Bowl on Sunday. Diggs’ team, the New England Patriots, is playing the Seattle Seahawks for the Lombardi Trophy, and Diggs is reportedly planning a $1.2 million celebration. “She’s incredibly excited and completely contained,” a source told The Sun. “This isn’t just about attending the game. It’s about showing up for her man in the biggest way possible and celebrating with everyone they love.” The “Bodak Yellow” rapper reportedly invited 100 friends and family from both sides to San Francisco to watch the big game, paying for…

As a new CEO takes over the reins of Disney, television chief Dana Walden will step up to add oversight of Disney’s movie studio operations to her purview. Starting March 18, Mr. Walden will serve as president and chief creative officer, overseeing film and television production and distribution activities within the Disney Entertainment division. She also continues to run the Hulu, Disney+, and TWDC marketing departments. ESPN remains a sports television island within the Mouse House, with chairman Jimmy Pitaro continuing to report to CEO and soon to be replaced by Josh D’Amaro from Bob Iger. Asad Ayaz was named…