Jonathan Majors lands first film role since domestic assault conviction

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Anna Marie de la Fuente Cinekid Festival, touted as the world’s largest festival for children’s film and media, opens October 20 at Pathé Amsterdam Noord with Beta Film’s “Benjamin Bat,” an animated musical adventure pic about a bat with nyctophobia. “Benjamin Bat” follows a timid bat whose fear of the dark (aka nyctophobia), makes him an oddity among his peers. They find his sensitivity and love for singing, an activity reserved for their bird enemies, baffling.

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Jonathan Majors was surrounded by supporters on Friday as he accepted his first award since he was convicted of assault and harassment in December.

Jonathan Majors fought back tears as he accepted a ‘Perseverance Award’ in Los Angeles this week, admitting that he is “imperfect”.The actor was sentenced in April to one year of domestic violence counselling after he was found guilty of assaulting and harassing his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari. Following a two-week trial, he was ordered to complete a 52-week in-person program in Los Angeles.

Jack Dunn Just six months ago, Jonathan Majors was convicted of domestic assault and harassment, but that didn’t stop the Hollywood Unlocked from honoring him with the “Perseverance Award” at the annual Impact Awards on Friday night in Beverly Hills. “I’m imperfect. I have shortcomings — I acknowledge them,” Majors said, fighting tears his during lengthy remarks after being presented with the award by self-help guru and inspirational speaker Iyanla Vanzant.

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As Virgil van Dijk steps onto the pitch in Leipzig to captain the Netherlands against France in the Euros on Friday, 21 June, he'll be supported by his wife and children.The Liverpool captain is known for having been signed by the club as the world's most expensive defender at £75 million in 2018 and is familiar to football fans for his incredible skill and speed. But what does the 32-year-old's life look like outside of football, including his family life, a secret tattoo and his net worth? Here's all you need to know about the Netherlands captain as he and his team get set for their latest Group D match in the tournament.

Rebecca Rubin Senior Film and Media Reporter Jonathan Majors has been cast in the independent revenge thriller “Merciless.” It marks his first film role since he was convinced in 2023 of domestic assault and fired from Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe. Martin Villeneuve, the younger brother of “Dune” filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, is directing “Merciless” and confirmed the news of Majors’ casting.

EXCLUSIVE: Jonathan Majors is set to top line topline the revenge thriller Merciless, which is based on an original screenplay by Frank Hannah. Martin Villeneuve, the younger brother of filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, will direct. The younger Villeneuve is best known for his sci-fi opus Mars et Avril.

Jamie Dornan delighted staff at a Scots hotel as he stayed there whilst filming his new Netflix drama.

Lady Gabriella Kingston had the support of the Royal family this week as she headed for a day out to Royal Ascot in her first public appearance since the tragic death of her husband, Thomas.The 43-year-old, who is daughter to the Prince and Princess Michael of Kent and second cousin to King Charles, was seen sharing a tight hug with Zara Tindall during the day, alongside being comforted by Princess Eugenie. Arriving at Ascot racecourse, Lady Gabriella rode in the second royal carriage alongside Princess Anne, Peter Phillips and the King's riding manager, John Warren.

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