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Locals on the Italian island of Sicily are protesting Dua Lipa and Callum Turner’s three-day wedding which led to the city being shut down. Photos obtained by the Daily Mail show a heavy police presence outside Palermo’s Valgarnera Ganj Palace. The couple, who tied the knot in a small ceremony in London last weekend, will host a lavish cocktail reception on Friday. Authorities reportedly threw iron rings around several town squares, including Piazza Sant’Anna and Piazza Croce dei Vespri, which are closed to the public during the wedding weekend. Locals on the Italian island of Sicily are protesting the three-day…
The PSA, released by Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s Office of Media and Entertainment, features a group of famous New Yorkers including Spike Lee, Amy Schumer, John Krasinski, Natasha Lyonne, Darren Aronofsky and Celine Song, and promotes New York City as an ideal destination for film production. “We are eliminating red tape and making it the easiest place to film in the country,” Media and Entertainment Secretary Rafael Espinal said in a social media clip introducing the PSA. “People tend to look down on New York because they think it’s too expensive or it’s impossible to film here,” Schumer said in the…
On Wednesday, actor James Handy’s murder suspect called 911 with a chilling confession after the 81-year-old was stabbed to death. “I am the Son of Man, and I have just killed a man who has sinned,” the person told the news agency, according to audio obtained by People. The “Top Gun: Maverick” star was later found unconscious in the front yard of his home in Tarzana, California. After James Handy (pictured above, “K-911”) died on Wednesday, his murder suspect confessed in a chilling 911 call. Universal/Everett Collection The murder suspect (pictured above Wednesday) told the news agency: “I am a…
Toy Story 5 VFX supervisor Thomas Jordan has been keeping it a secret for months, but he revealed during a panel discussion at SXSW London on Friday that he’s known about Taylor Swift’s song for the animated film since February. Swift’s “Toy Story” song, titled “I Knew It, I Knew You,” is the pop star’s return to her rural hometown and was released Friday ahead of the film’s June 19 theatrical release. “It turns out that Taylor Swift, like a lot of us, is a huge fan of ‘Toy Story,'” Jordan said. “She had actually seen an early version of…
“Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” showrunner Alex Kurtzman has been vocal about his love for high-end fashion designer Alexander McQueen, and the name was one of the names that came up in a conversation with the show’s costume designer Avery Prowse when he was brainstorming ideas for the series’ wedding episode. The series is set in the 32nd century after the events of “Star Trek: Discovery,” where Starfleet reopens the titular educational institution outside San Francisco after the Federation has been absent from Earth for more than 120 years. In the series’ seventh episode, “Kozane,” the Kioians perform a “traditional wedding…
YouTuber Jesse Ridgway says he and his wife Ashley Ridgway have received numerous death threats since revealing their decision to abort their pregnancy. The couple made the decision after learning that their fetus was likely to be born with Down syndrome. The YouTuber, known online as Mac Jugger Nuggets, posted a lengthy statement on his Instagram Story on Thursday defending his “disgusting” wife. “I have never seen such hatred and vitriol for two people who grieved the loss of an unborn child and made an impossible decision. The last 24 hours have exposed a deeply disturbing side of humanity. They…
Independent Film Company and Shudder have acquired Alex Goyette’s debut feature, The Breeder. The film tells the story of an eccentric poodle breeder who lures penniless college students to his secluded ranch with the promise of research funding. He soon realized there was a catch. “Bleeder” stars Daniel Doheny, Dot Marie Jones, Maddie Phillips and Tanaya Beatty. In addition to directing the film, Goyette also wrote the screenplay. The agreement covers distribution rights in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. The film will have its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival on June 6th, and…
David Krumholtz isn’t having a happy holiday season because of the holdover from “Santa Claus.” At the May 26th press day for Are You Now or Have You Ever Been, he explained to Page Six that “the residuals are minimal because the movie has so many views.” “This is how residuals work. Every time you play, you get less income. It’s a grade scale.” The actor played elf-headed Bernard in the highly successful 1994 holiday film and its 2002 sequel. Although he did not return for the third film, which was released in 2006, he did appear in the 2022…
Taormina Film Festival begins full-scale efforts to host a “Human Festival” with stars in attendance
Last year, Italian marketing guru Tiziana Rocca returned to the post of artistic director of Italy’s Taormina Film Festival, eight years after being forced to resign due to political infighting, after a successful five-year term. A festival specialist who fosters close ties to Hollywood, she revived Taormina’s competitiveness and invited celebrities like Martin Scorsese to speak at the festival in her return year. It’s set to be another extravaganza this year, with celebrities including Helen Mirren, Russell Crowe, Clive Owen, Jane Campion and Scott Eastwood set to land in the Sicilian town next week. While preparing for the upcoming event,…
‘Alaskan Bush People’ star Matt Brown’s ex-girlfriend Jamie reportedly “did everything she could” to work through his “personal struggles” before his tragic suicide. A source told TMZ on Thursday that Jamie had been pushing Matt to seek professional help for months, believing she couldn’t be his “sole source of strength” during Matt’s “darkest times.” Throughout their breakup and subsequent Matt’s death, Jamie reportedly remained concerned about Matt and “remained committed” to the reality star’s well-being. “Alaskan Bush People” star Matt Brown’s ex-girlfriend Jamie was trying to work through his “personal struggles” before his death, a source tells TMZ (Matt and…