Driver desperately trying to escape cops ended up jumping up and down on roof of police car

Parkinson’s disease. After suffering from the disease for over five years, the filmmaker was confirmed dead by his wife on wednesday, who said he died in his sleep at his apartment in New York City.

Shortly after the news broke on Wednesday that Robert Downey Sr., the director of the anti-establishment satirical classic Putney Swope had died in his sleep, his son Robert Downey Jr., paid tribute to his father, calling him “a true maverick filmmaker.”

Robert Downey Sr., the director of the anti-establishment satirical classic Putney Swope and the father of actor Robert Downey Jr., died today in his sleep at home in New York City. He was 85.

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The Cannes Film Festival begins this week and one of the films that is going to debut there will be “Annette,” the movie is helmed by French filmmaker Leos Carax (“Holy Motors“) with a script penned by Carax alongside Ron Mael and Russell Mael, aka The Sparks Brothers, who will also have roles in the film. The siblings were recently the subject of a rock documentary “The Sparks Brothers” directed by Edgar Wright.

Minnie Driver loves nothing more than being a mother, and splits her time between LA and Malibu with her son Henry, 12.MORE: Minnie Driver stuns in mini dress as she poses in her garden in MalibuThe Good Will Hunting star was feeling in a nostalgic mood over the weekend, and ahead of 4 July, she shared an epic throwback photo of herself just before her son's arrival.In the picture, Minnie was seen posing outside in the garden during 4 July celebrations, with her baby bump on display. VIDEO:

Quentin Tarantino is an accomplished filmmaker and, now, a best-selling author. But, first and foremost, he’s a film fan.

Police have confirmed that no one was seriously injured after a smash in Falkirk town centre yesterday, which one local has called an 'accident hotspot'. Emergency services rushed to scene of the two car smash on Newmarket Street, at its junction with West Bridge Street shortly before 5pm last night.

A local band claim their plans to play a gig in Piccadilly Gardens has been 'shut down' by police minutes before it was due to go ahead.

Kate Garraway joined the other 25 million fans who watched England beat Germany at Wembley Stadium - and we have the picture to prove it!MORE: Kate Garraway left devastated after sudden death as she pays emotional tribute to friendThe Good Morning Presenter took to her Instagram Stories to share a rare photo from inside her family home and Kate looked happy with the result mid-match. WATCH: Kate Garraway goes on first holiday without Derek Draper"Yeeeeeeeesss!!! Thank god!! Goooooooaaallllll!!!

tackles road safety, was on patrol when officers pulled over a black Vauxhall car. The car belonged to a Scottish family that had been holidaying in Dorset - but the trip was about to take a turn.Police busted the driver for having no tax on the vehicle since November last year.

Minnie Driver has an idyllic holiday home in Malibu, and shared a rare glimpse inside the stylish space in a new Instagram photo.MORE: Minnie Driver reveals surprising way she got her big acting breakThe Good Will Hunting star took to social media over the weekend to post a picture of herself posing in the garden of the beach side property, dressed in a statement blue mini dress.The mother-of-one looked incredible in the one-piece, which featured a figure-flattering waist tie and capped

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Colin and Justin have been left 'shaken' after being involved in a horror car smash with a police car. The Scots couple, who are now based in Toronto, travelled to Quebec for a short work trip when disaster struck as they made their way through the city in a taxi.

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A video chronicling the uproarious incident currently boasts almost 250,000 views on TikTok. The alleged victim, Emily Mackinnon, set the smelly scene.

Laura Anderson and her boyfriend Dane Bowers have been moving at breakneck speed after they reconnected back in January following a three-year hiatus.The happy couple confirmed their relationship and moved into their dream home together in Dubai, and according to their Instagram, have been going from strength to strength.The pair, who recently revealed to OK! that they want to have children together soon, shared a sweet snap together on a boat out on the open ocean in the gorgeous Middle Eastern

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