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Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentIn Italian director Francesco Lettieri’s “Lovely Boy,” which is the closing film of Venice’s independently run Venice Days section, a rising star of Rome’s never before depicted trap music scene gets sucked into a spiral of self-destruction.“Lovely Boy” is the sophomore feature by Lettieri, who made his debut with “Ultras,” a drama about Neapolitan soccer hooligans that plays worldwide on Netflix.Both “Ultras” and “Lovely Boy” were lead produced by

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefStreaming service HBO Max this week committed to the first steps in its European rollout and is already looking over the horizon to expansion in Asia.

CD Projekt Red has announced a Kickstarter campaign for a new manga spinoff to its popular RPG series The Witcher.The Witcher: Ronin will see monster hunter Geralt of Rivia reimagined in the style of Japanese mythology, swapping the Euro-centric creatures and legends he pursues in The Witcher III for an assortment of Yokai inspired by folklore and classic fables.The hardback release of the book, which will be exclusive to the Kickstarter campaign, will be written by CD Projekt Red’s Rafał Jaki,

Mark Schilling Japan CorrespondentAn animator long showered with awards and critical praise, beginning with his 2004 full-length directorial debut “Mind Game,” Yuasa Masaaki is no stranger to the festival circuit. But Venice, where his new animated feature “Inu-Oh” is screening in the Horizons section, is his first Big Three festival.

Love Island fans have been left divided over if Laura Whitmore should return as the show's host. Laura, 36, received mixed reviews on social media after she fronted the live reunion show on Sunday 5 September, which wrapped up a whirlwind series.The TV presenter, who is married to the show's voice over star Iain Stirling, took over from Caroline Flack after she temporarily stepped down.Then, following Caroline's tragic death at the age of 40, Laura became the show's permanent host.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film CriticThe white-hot moment of the Romanian new-wave film renaissance is long in the past. “The Death of Mr.

EXCLUSIVE: Japanese action star Rina Takeda, Korean actress and model Go Joon-hee, Hong Kong actress Wiyona Yeung, and Singaporean actors Desmond Tan and Rebecca Lim are in discussions to join Hong Kong zombie movie Chungking Mansions.

Pussycat Dolls’Nicole Scherzinger has allegedly been sued by the founder of the group, Robin Antin in relation to the group’s scheduled reunion tour despite having previously agreed terms.The Daily Mail has reported on claims from The Hollywood Reporter that Robin, 60, filed a lawsuit against the 43 year old star in Los Angeles Superior Court on Friday.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentRising Italian star Michele Riondino, who is on the Lido with Venice Days pic “I Nostri Fantasmi,” is set to play a priest sent by the Vatican to Holland to investigate a crying statue of the Virgin Mary in “The Man From Rome,” from Dutch director Jaap van Heusden (“In Blue”).This English, Dutch and Italian-language pic blending thriller and comedy elements is set to start shooting this month on location in the southern Dutch province of Limburg and in

Nicole Scherzinger is being sued by Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin.

EXCLUSIVE: Netflix has taken worldwide rights (outside France, Benelux, China, Japan and Korea) to animated feature The Summit Of The Gods (Le Sommet Des Dieux). Based on Jiro Taniguchi and Baku Yumemakura’s best selling manga, the movie debuted in the Cinema de la Plage section at the Cannes Film Festival this past July.

Al Roker embarked upon a whole new adventure as part of his job for Today, but it might be one of his most dangerous yet.MORE: Al Roker's wife Deborah Roberts shares very 'difficult day' for her familyHis co-star and friend, Hoda Kotb, understood the risks involved and shared her support for him in a picture that got fans quite panicked.WATCH: Al Roker creates a buzz among his co-hostsThe journalist posted a photograph of the Today weatherman on her Instagram, showing him battling the elements

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Bill Nighy and Anna Wintour have ignited dating rumours after they were spotted enjoying a romantic meal together in Rome.MORE: Anna Wintour actually broke royal protocol when she met the QueenThe Love Actually star, 71, and the US Vogue editor-in-chief, also 71, were all smiles as they ate and drank al fresco at a restaurant in Italy on Thursday night.In pictures obtained by the Daily Mail, Bill could be seen purchasing some roses to gift Anna before they sat down to eat. WATCH: The Queen joins