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Liam Fox is confident that if his Dundee United players can cut out the mistakes then they have the quality to scramble out of the relegation mire.

Young Belarusian Aleksei (Franz Rogowski) is impatient for a better life in Europe. Coming from a country under dictatorship and with very strong Russian ties, the political isolation of which has made it suffocating for the younger generations, he is seduced by the idea of a borderless, communal whole where everybody counts for something.

As the 73rd Berlin Film Festival rolls into its first weekend, one of the buzziest titles on the ground is the taut political thriller Reality, starring Euphoria and White Lotus breakout Sydney Sweeney.

Bridgerton star Regé-Jean Page took a rather awkward stumble as he, and girlfriend Emily Brown, arrived at the lavish Charles Finch x Chanel pre-BAFTA dinner in London. As the pair arrived at 5 Hertford Street ahead of Sunday's awards ceremony, the actor, who is thought to be in the running to play the next James Bond, was snapped as he appeared to fall off the pavement. Sporting a blush pink suit and a white T-shirt, Regé-Jean, 34, arrived to the glitzy event in style, however his entrance was perhaps not as glam as he expected as he tripped over the pavement.

A senior journalist’s suspension at a leading French TV news channel has brought to light a system of ‘news for hire’ corruption in international media. 

Investigative journalist Christo Grozev, a key figure in the story of acclaimed documentary Navalny, says he and his family have been banned from attending the BAFTA ceremony on Sunday because he poses “a public security risk”.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Nick Frost, Alicia Silverstone and Kevin Connolly will star in the dark comedy “Krazy House” from writers-directors Steffen Haars and Flip van der Kuil, marking the first English-language film by the duo. Dutch Gaite Jansen, Walt Klink, Jan Bijvoet, Chris Peters and Matti Stooker round out the cast. Production on the film has just been completed in Amsterdam. Set in the 90s, “Krazy House” is about religious homemaker Bernie (Frost) and his sitcom family. When Russian workers in Bernie’s house turn out to be wanted criminals, they make Bernie and his family tear the place up in search of some old hidden loot. In order to free himself, Bernie has to man up and save his imprisoned family, while slowly going crazy.

Manchester United hero Dimitar Berbatov has picked out Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic as an ideal transfer alternative to Harry Kane or Victor Osimhen.

David Harbour, who stars as the titular ghost in Netflix’s upcoming horror comedy “We Have A Ghost”, says he wouldn’t mind being haunted by a particular ghost.

EXCLUSIVE: Fabian Forte’s Argenitian horror Legions (aka Legiones) has found buyers at the EFM.

Susanna Reid has lept to her co-star's defence after news of her return to Good Morning Britain was revealed. The presenter has been absent from the ITV news programme this week with both Ranvir Singh and Charlotte Hawkins stepping in to cover over the half-term break.

Hello and welcome back to your weekly International Insider. Berlin’s back and with most of our team in the German capital, it’s Jesse Whittock here bringing you the latest from the worlds of TV and film.

EXCLUSIVE: Vladimir Putin is set to get the Keeping Up With The Kardashians treatment in a deep fake project for Channel 4.

Christopher Vourlias For a country of 11 million that’s spent much of the past decade lurching from one economic crisis to the next, you’d be hard-pressed to suggest the Greek film industry isn’t punching above its weight. In the span of just a few weeks earlier this year, Rian Johnson’s Netflix blockbuster “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” became one of the streaming service’s most-watched films of all time, while Ruben Östlund’s “Triangle of Sadness” was nominated for three Academy Awards: two splashy productions that were both shot in the Mediterranean nation. Since the launch of its cash rebate in 2018, which covers up to 40% of qualifying expenditures along with 30% in tax relief, Greece has become one of Europe’s hottest filming destinations. Last year the industry reached new heights, with the rebate supporting 132 international and domestic productions — including Nia Vardalos’ long-awaited “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3” and the action thriller “Tin Soldier,” starring Jamie Foxx and Robert De Niro — while paying out a record €34 million ($36.2 million).

EXCLUSIVE: Billy Porter has come on to exec produce Black As U R, the first in the independent documentary segment dedicating a feature length film to the misunderstandings of Black queerness and the Trans experience. Porter will produce through his Incognegro Productions with his producing partner D.J. Gugenheim.

Andy Cohen is set to host a reunion forPeacock’sThe Traitors on Friday, Feb. 17, in New York City, and one cast member will be noticeably missing — Reza Farahan.   The Shahs of Sunsetstar’s father, Manoochehr Farahan, died on Feb.

Una Healy is celebrating her son Tadhg turning eight as she marks the occasion with a footy themed bash.The former The Saturdays singer, who recently enjoyed a lavish Costa Rica getaway, took to her social media to share a series of snaps of both her kids enjoying Tadhg’s big day.The 41 year old shared a selfie of herself smiling in a black t shirt and a gold choker, matched with a pair of delicate hoop earrings. She then posted a pic of her son’s immaculately decorated cake, which was a bright blue and covered with pastel blue and white stars, as well as a massive number eight in the centre.

Gisele Bündchen looked stunning during a recent outing, wearing a leopard-printed bathing suit as a bodysuit. The 42-year-old supermodel has embraced the Miami life, spending some quality time with her 10-year-old daughter Vivian, and sporting a casual chic look over the weekend.The model was excited to take her daughter to her horseback riding lessons, while wearing her hair in a loose braid, and completing her outfit with high-waisted shorts, black sandals and big sunglasses.The mother and businesswoman was photographed keeping an eye on her daughter while wearing a pair of earbuds in her ears, while Vivian, who Gisele co-parents with her ex-husband Tom Brady, wore a white T-shirt and navy leggings.

Good afternoon Insiders, Max Goldbart here. The Berlinale is nearly upon us and plenty has been going down in the film and TV world this week. Read on.

EXCLUSIVE: Dafne Keen (His Dark Materials, Logan) has signed with Liebman Entertainment for management.