Movie lovers who have the dates of the SCAD Savannah Film Festival circled on their calendars have come to expect top-notch programming from the October cinematic celebration. Studios have learned to use the annual film festival as a showcase for top Oscar qualifiers, while also bringing talent to Georgia to interact with Savannah College of
Month: October 2023
Ben Affleck has been making movies, on both sides of the camera now, for more than 30 years. He has won Oscars and been in massive superhero superhero blockbusters. If you’re of a certain age (even if you’re not a movie fan), you certainly know who Ben Affleck is and could pick him out of
For years, the prospect of Quentin Tarantino directing a Star Trek movie had fans and industry insiders buzzing with excitement. The combination of Tarantino’s unique cinematic style and his “bananas” idea for the franchise promised to be a fascinating combo. But as quickly as the project gained traction, it disappeared from the radar. Now the
UEFA’s second in command has quit his role leading sport in Sweden after facing criticism sparked by Sky News revealing he voted to end Russia’s blanket ban from European football. Karl-Erik Nilsson admitted trust in him had been affected by the decision as he stepped down today with immediate effect after barely four months as
Jason Derulo has been accused of sexually harassing a woman he offered a record contract to. Emaza Gibson, 25, alleges that the singer offered her a deal as a solo artist in August 2021 – only to retract it the following September after she refused his sexual advances. The lawsuit, which was filed at the
Why are people acting so crazy these days? Because crazy behavior is becoming the new normal. In other words, what was clearly insane ten years ago is normal today. Why? One of the most potent causes is what researchers call “toxic leadership.” We have an example of toxic leadership in the firing of the Speaker of
Ian King speaks to the head of UK Residential Research at the real estate consultancy, Knight Frank, about house prices – which have fallen for a sixth month in a row. Plus, hear from the boss of Merlin Entertainments about its plans to launch augmented reality games at its attractions – based on hit TV
NASA and SpaceX are set to send a spacecraft to a giant metal asteroid discovered back in the 1800s. The goal? To reveal more about the origins of our solar system. Here’s everything you need to know about the mission. What is Psyche? Psyche is the name of the mission, as well as the name
A man trying to become the youngest person to cross the Pacific Ocean in a handmade boat had to be rescued by a cruise ship after it capsized. Tom Robinson, 24, from Brisbane, Australia, began his 8,000-mile journey in his boat ‘Maiwar’ from the coast of Peru in July last year and was due to
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour blockbuster has become the most profitable concert film in history – a week before it hits cinemas. Its distributor AMC said global advance ticket sales have topped $100m (£82m), overtaking the record set by Justin Bieber’s 2011 film Never Say Never which made $99m (£81m). The film, which was recorded during
A woman has been arrested in Mississippi after showing up to weddings uninvited and stealing. Sandra Lynn Henson was arrested at a wedding last Saturday for trespassing, disturbing the peace and petit larceny. Petit larceny is defined as the theft of property that typically does not have a high value. Henson was also wanted in
This Labour Party conference will feel different. Unlike the Conservatives, they don’t need a big comeback moment to save them from dire polling, nor are there peacocking leadership hopefuls waiting in the wings (or at least, there is no looming vacancy). Instead, particularly after the massive win in the Rutherglen by-election, this is a party
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said his newest MP “blew the doors off” as Michael Shanks won the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election with a swing of 20%. It was triggered after former SNP MP Margaret Ferrier was removed from her seat following a breach of COVID guidelines. The win could have implications for the
Labour is the “party of change”, leader Sir Keir Starmer declared, after its victory in the by-election in Scotland. Michael Shanks’s win in Rutherglen and Hamilton West returned the seat to Labour after it was won by the SNP in 2019. Speaking after the win this morning, Sir Keir said: “We’ve changed. And because we’ve
A Hong Kong-listed company is in talks to buy Stemcor, the historic British steel trading group, amid pressure from its lenders to secure new ownership. Sky News has learnt that GR Life Style, a property company, is the preferred bidder for Stemcor following months of talks with a series of potential buyers. City sources said
Angela Rayner is set to become the UK’s deputy prime minister if Labour wins the next general election. With Labour’s annual conference starting this weekend, here’s what you need to know about the party’s deputy leader – from her early life and career in politics to the abuse and controversy she has faced. Early life