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dailymail.co.uk - Lauren Acton-Taylor - Driver filmed napping behind wheel of self-driving Tesla
Driver filmed napping behind wheel of self-driving Tesla
Mail Online

A Tesla driver in California was caught on camera sleeping behind the wheel of the self-driving car while barreling down the freeway. The driver, which appeared to be a woman, was seen with their head comfortably against the seat while they…

dailymail.co.uk - Jimmy Briggs - Kyle and Jackie O star films himself joyously committing a gross act
Kyle and Jackie O star films himself joyously committing a gross act
Mail Online

READ MORE: Jackie O breaks her silence after Kyle Sandilands' hurtful outburst Kyle & Jackie O Show producer 'Intern' Pete Deppeler appears to be taking the end of breakfast program in good stride amid fears most of the staff who worked with Kyle…

newsweek.com - H. Alan Scott - Why 'Zootopia 2' Is the Must-Watch Film for Movie Buffs
Why 'Zootopia 2' Is the Must-Watch Film for Movie Buffs
Newsweek

I have something shocking to tell you: If you're a movie buff, you need to watch Zootopia 2. I know what you're thinking: 'The Disney cartoon?' Yes, the hit Disney animated film is a must-watch for fans of classic cinema. Now if you're still…

theguardian.com - Tom Garry - Calls for lifetime ban on Czech coach who filmed female footballers in changing room
Calls for lifetime ban on Czech coach who filmed female footballers in changing room
The Guardian

The Czech player union has called for a lifetime football ban for a coach who avoided jail despite being convicted of secretly filming his female players in the changing rooms and showers with a hidden camera. Petr Vlachovsky was convicted in May…

deadline.com - Matthew Carey - Sonoma International Film Festival Announces 2026 Lineup Featuring Films From Maude Apatow, Steven Soderbergh, Julian Schnabel, Lucrecia Martel & More
Sonoma International Film Festival Announces 2026 Lineup Featuring Films From Maude Apatow, Steven Soderbergh, Julian Schnabel, Lucrecia Martel & More
Deadline

The 29 annual Sonoma International Film Festival is unveiling its 2026 lineup, including films in feature and documentary competition, and the opening, closing and centerpiece selections. The cinematic event in California wine country, which runs…

mirror.co.uk - Victoria Johns - TV star died at sea aged just 25 in 'tragic day' during filming
TV star died at sea aged just 25 in 'tragic day' during filming
The Mirror

A popular TV star has tragically died aged 25 after filming a show for the Discovery Channel. Todd Meadows was the newest member of the Deadliest Catch crew and had quickly amassed a legion of fans, who tuned in each week to watch the gripping…

koreatimes.co.kr - Baek Byung-yeul - Final film of late actor Kim Sae-ron embroiled in legal battle
Final film of late actor Kim Sae-ron embroiled in legal battle
The Korea Times

Late actor Kim Sae-ron's final film has become entangled in a legal dispute involving contract violations involving financial issues between the production and distribution companies. On Wednesday, Sungwon Pharmaceutical, the production company of…

gardenandgun.com - Gabriela Gomez-Misserian - Eight Film Labs Keeping Old-School Photography Alive
Eight Film Labs Keeping Old-School Photography Alive
Garden & Gun

The “return to analog” trend has brought renewed love for vinyl records, handwritten letters, and, for a growing segment of folks, a curiosity for film photography. Just ask Josh Moates of Montgomery, Alabama, who found his way into…

variety.com - Leo Barraclough - Film Festival Chiefs Rally to the Defense of Berlinale Boss Tricia Tuttle as Her Future Hangs in the Balance
Film Festival Chiefs Rally to the Defense of Berlinale Boss Tricia Tuttle as Her Future Hangs in the Balance
Variety

Film festival chiefs from around the world have signed a joint statement in support of Berlin Film Festival boss Tricia Tuttle, whose future will be debated at a meeting of its governing body tomorrow in Berlin. Among the signatories are the heads…

irishmirror.ie - Mark Kavanagh - Village toasts new documentary film about The Pub That Refused To Die
Village toasts new documentary film about The Pub That Refused To Die
Irish Mirror

A new documentary capturing the true story of one village's fight to save its last pub premiered yesterday at the Dublin International Film Festival. Directed by Irish filmmaker Gar O'Rourke, The Pub That Refused To Die, chronicles the efforts of…

axios.com - Mike D'Onofrio - Film production in Philadelphia region poised for big year
Film production in Philadelphia region poised for big year
Axios

The film industry in the Philadelphia region is gearing up for a busy year. Why it matters: Expect to see more of Philly on the silver and small screens. Driving the news: The region's packed calendar of big-ticket sporting events and America's…

the-sun.com - Juliana Cruz Lima - Iranians film themselves doing the 'Trump dance' after death of Ayatollah
Iranians film themselves doing the 'Trump dance' after death of Ayatollah
The US Sun

EUPHORIC Iranians have flooded social media doing the “Trump dance” after the president wiped out Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a spectacular joint US-Israel strike. Joyous crowds were seen fist-pumping to YMCA – the anthem blasted…

deadline.com - Justin Kroll - Sandra Bullock And 'The Lost City' Writer Are Reteaming On New Film At Sony
Sandra Bullock And 'The Lost City' Writer Are Reteaming On New Film At Sony
Deadline

EXCLUSIVE: While fans still have to wait a few more months for her Practical Magic sequel, Sandra Bullock is looking to build out her future slate. Sources tell Deadline that the Oscar winner is set to star in and produce a new movie for Sony from…

deadline.com - Jake Kanter - BAFTA Inclusion Committee To Discuss Film Awards N-Word Incident Amid Disquiet From Members
BAFTA Inclusion Committee To Discuss Film Awards N-Word Incident Amid Disquiet From Members
Deadline

EXCLUSIVE: BAFTA 's inclusion committee is set to meet today for the first time since the arts charity was plunged into crisis over the N-word incident at the film awards last month. The Learning, Inclusion and Talent Committee will assemble on…

variety.com - Carole Horst - Steven Soderbergh's 'The Christophers,' Maude Apatow's 'Poetic License' and More Unspool at Sonoma Film Festival
Steven Soderbergh's 'The Christophers,' Maude Apatow's 'Poetic License' and More Unspool at Sonoma Film Festival
Variety

Maude Apatow's directorial debut, “Poetic License,” kicks off the 29th Sonoma Intl. Film Festival, with Steven Soderbergh's “The Christophers,” starring Ian McKellen, set for a centerpiece screening. The festival, which…

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