Emmerdale’s Jay Kontzle teases 'roller-coaster’ 50th anniversary scenes

John Leguizamo thinks the casting of James Franco as Cuban revolution leader Fidel Castro is no bueno.

James Franco has been cast as Fidel Castro in an upcoming movie and his casting is being slammed by John Leguizamo.

James Franco has been cast as former Cuban leader Fidel Castro in upcoming film Alina Of Cuba.Directed by Miguel Bardem, Alina Of Cuba is centred around the story of Alina Fernandez (played by Ana Villafañe), the daughter of Castro and Natalia ‘Naty’ Revuelta (Mia Maestro) after they had an affair.Fernandez discovered Castro was her biological father aged 10. She went onto become one of Castro’s most outspoken critics and was arrested multiple times for trying to leave Cuba.

James Franco is stirring up controversy yet again, with news that he has been cast to play former Cuban leader Fidel Castro in a new film, "Alina of Cuba," according to Deadline.This will be one of Franco's first acting roles since he was sued for sexual misconduct in 2019. But the sexual scandal is not the only reason people are upset with the casting news.

Zack Sharf John Leguizamo took to Instagram to speak out against the recent casting of James Franco as Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro in the upcoming independent film, “Alina of Cuba.” Variety confirmed Franco’s casting on Aug. 4.

James Franco has booked his next movie role.

James Franco has landed the role of Fidel Castro in “Alina of Cuba,” an independent film about the Cuban revolutionary’s daughter, Alina Fernandez.The project is the latest of multiple live-action films the actor has recently signed on to, ending the hiatus he took following accusations of sexual misconduct he faced in 2018 and 2019. Last month, he booked a leading role in post-World War II drama “Me, You” with Tom Hollander and Daisy Jacob.Starring Ana Villafañe as Fernandez, “Alina of Cuba” recounts the true story of her exile from Cuba and eventual turn to social advocacy.

Wilson Chapman editorJames Franco has been cast as Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro in the independent film “Alina of Cuba,” Variety has confirmed.Franco joins the previously announced Ana Villafañe, who portrays the title character Alina Fernandez, Castro’s daughter. In addition, Mía Maestro has also joined the cast as Alina’s mother Natalia Revuelta, the Cuban socialite who gave birth to her after an affair with Castro. The film will follow Alina’s life as Castro’s illegitimate daughter and a critic of his reign in Cuba before leaving the country and defecting to Spain in 1993.

Emmerdale ’s 50th anniversary celebration is edging closer and closer and star Mark Charnock, who plays Marlon Dingle, has revealed what’s in store will be nothing short of “sensational”.The village-based drama series is set to air special episodes and a one-off documentary featuring loved cast members, from both past and present, as they discuss and give tribute to the ITV programme. Mark, 53, gave a tease of what viewers can get excited for in the anniversary celebration as he spoke to OK! He revealed: “We’ve just been emailed them [the scripts].They’ve just arrived and it’s nothing short of sensational.” While nothing else was given away about the soap's 50th tribute, it has been shared that the upcoming documentary will include Emmerdale clips from significant plotlines and unearthed moments from the ITV archives never-seen-before by fans.

With Emmerdale’s huge milestone 50th birthday just around the corner, the cast and crew have been treated to an impressive Woolpack cake to mark the occasion. In snaps released of some of the cast, the likes of Lisa Riley, Jay Kontzle, and Mark Charnock beamed as they stood behind the large cake, which undeniably looked just like the iconic Yorkshire pub.The details on the cake included the ivy going up the front of the building, The Woolpack sign on the front, as well as a bench outside the pub with two pints of beer on.

Barbara Mandrell has been retired for over two decades, but she remains an essential member of the Grand Ole Opry, 50 years later. The Grammy award winner celebrated her 50th anniversary of becoming a member of the coveted community, by making a rare appearance at the venue.  The country music singer was graced by a rendition of her notable song, "I Was Country Before Country Was Cool," by eight-time Grammy Award winner, Carrie Underwood.

Lise Riley has thanked fans for their support after she shared a heartbreaking tribute on the anniversary of her mum's death. The Emmerdale star took to Instagram on Friday (July 29) to mark 10 years since her beloved mum Cath died following a long battle with breast cancer in 2012.

Love Island star Jay Younger has teased a potential return to the ITV2 dating show in a cryptic post.

honor former heavyweight boxing champion and mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage; retired Army Command Sergeant Major Gretchen Evans with the Pat Tillman Award for Service and legendary college basketball broadcaster and Hall of Fame inductee Dick Vitale with the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance. “I think those are going to be really powerful moments,” King said of the honorees’ ceremonies.Regarding the show’s host, NBA champion Curry, King added, “Right off the bat, you’ll find that Steph — he’s got a great sense of humor, yes, but he’s also got a really great sense of humility. … I think people will get right away a sense that he is a perfect host choice for this year.”ESPYs presenters include Odell Beckham Jr., John Boyega, Alison Brie, Ciara, Billie Jean King, Dwayne Johnson, Jon Hamm, Simu Liu, Megan Rapinoe, Trevante Rhodes, Lindsey Vonn, Hannah Waddingham and more.

Atari‘s 50th anniversary, the LEGO Group has unveiled the LEGO Atari 2600, a recreation of the iconic console.The LEGO Atari 2600 set was revealed today (July 19) and will be available from August 1 on the LEGO Store for £209. The main console, which is based on the 1980 four-switch revision of the Atari, is black and orange and features recreated toggles and buttons, as well as an open mechanism.