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Brent Renaud, an acclaimed filmmaker who traveled to some of the darkest and most dangerous corners of the world for documentaries that transported audiences to little-known places of suffering, died Sunday after Russian forces opened fire on his vehicle in Ukraine.The 50-year-old Little Rock, Arkansas, native was gathering material for a report about refugees when his vehicle was hit at a checkpoint in Irpin, just outside the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv. Ukraine's Interior Ministry said the area has sustained intense shelling by Russian forces in recent days.Renaud was one of the most respected independent producers of his era, said Christof Putzel, a filmmaker and close friend who had received a text from Renaud just three days before his death.

An American journalist was killed by Russian troops in Ukraine on Sunday (March 13), according to Ukranian police. Brent Renaud, a 51-year-old award-winning writer and filmmaker, was fatally shot when Russian forces opened fire on a car near the Romanivsky Bridge in the town of Irpin, near the capital of Kyiv, per a Facebook post by the head of Kyiv’s regional police unit, Andriy Nebytov. Another reporter was also wounded in the attack and hospitalized, Nebytov wrote.

Brent Renaud has sadly died.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefBrent Renaud, a U.S. filmmaker and journalist, was killed in Kyiv, Ukraine on Sunday, while reporting on the Russian invasion of the country.

Documentary filmmaker Brent Renaud was killed when Russian troops opened fire while he was covering the war in Ukraine, authorities said on Sunday.

Rustam Ibragimbekov, the renowned Soviet-era writer behind films including 1994 Oscar winner Burnt by the Sun and the 1970 classic White Sun of the Desert, died in Moscow on Friday, according to multiple reports. He was 83.

Vanessa Bryant has revealed that she has welcomed a new member of her family - a German Shepherd puppy named Loki.MORE: Vanessa Bryant supported by fans after bittersweet goodbye to daughter NataliaThe wife of the late basketball player Kobe Bryant shared a sweet snap with her daughters Natalia Capri and Bianka alongside Loki, captioning the post: "My girls are happy. Big Boy~ Loki."VIDEO: Vanessa Bryant makes bittersweet Kobe Bryant discovery Friends and fans were quick to comment with many calling him "handsome" and "a cutie" while others shared how much they "loved" the picture of the happy family.In the pic, Loki had his mouth open and looked straight into the camera as the girls held him still, while a second pic saw Natalia cuddled into his neck while her younger sisters smiled alongside her.MORE: Vanessa Bryant's epic walk-in closet at family home will blow your mindMORE: Vanessa Bryant shares sweetest photo of daughter BiankaVanessa recently paid an emotional tribute to her late husband, NBA star Kobe, and their daughter Gigi in a reflective new post."My babies.

Vanessa Bryant and her daughters opened their hearts to a new puppy after their beloved dog, Crucio, passed away. As we previously reported, in February, the Latina philanthropist and wife to the late Kobe Bryant took to social media to share the sad news alongside several photos of the adorable black labrador.To announce the family’s newest furry addition, the Bryants posted a selfie with Loki, a black German Shepherd that will fill their hearts with love and happiness. “My girls are happy.

Seven Ukrainian filmmakers, who are remaining in the country as Russia continues its invasion, have spoken out about their experiences on the front line of the war in their country. Directors Valentyn Vasyanovych, Roman Bondarchuk, Nariman Aliev, Maryna Er Gorbach , Antonio Lukich, Alina Gorlova and producer Darya Bassel have all called upon the international film and television community to issue cultural sanctions against Russia.

Former Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott believes Ralf Rangnick's gameplan for Manchester United's trip to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday should dictate whether or not club captain Harry Maguire makes the starting line-up.

The three key side events of the Cannes Film Festival – Critics’ Week, ACID and the Directors’ Fortnight – will not be joining the boycott of Russian cinema.

New World will soon get a new weapon and the conclusion of the story of Isabella, according to Amazon Game Studios.In a statement, Amazon has explained the new additions to the New World Public Test Realm (PTR) in March. The big one is the addition of the blunderbuss. A ranged weapon, it promises “high mobility coupled with potent close-to-mid range damage”.That damage will be scaled based on the player’s strength and intelligence which means it’s well suited for “bruiser or age builds”.

The co-founder of Bundobust has called upon hospitality owners to stop using Russian vodka.

Ilkay Gundogan has faced Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland, as well as some of the best players to pass through the Premier League and Bundesliga or the international scene with Germany.

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The Co-Founder of the Ukrainian Film Academy has been named Jury President for this year’s Series Mania.