STV presenters take on 116-mile TukTuk charity challenge across Scotland in torrential rain and wind

Academy Award and Golden Globe-nominated actress Adriana Barraza (“Blue Beetle”) has joined Jean Reno in the family film “The Penguin and the Fisherman,” TheWrap has exclusively learned.“The Penguin and the Fisherman,” directed by David Schurmann, and co-written by Kristen Lazarain & Paulina Lagudi Ulrich and cinematography by Anthony Dod Mantle (“Slumdog Millionaire,” “127 Hours”) is based on the incredible true story of Joao Perei de Souza (Jean Reno), a Brazilian fisherman, who rescues a penguin (DinDim) covered in oil, near death, and far from his Patagonian home; washed up on a remote island beach off of Brazil. After DinDim returns to the wild, Joao is heartbroken…until a year later when DinDim returns.

Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell both star in the upcoming movie "Spirited," a comedic, musical version of the holiday classic "A Christmas Carol."  A trailer for the Apple TV+ movie was released, showing a bit of the finished project that began filming in Boston, Massachusetts, in 2021.  According to Boston.com, scenes from the movie were shot in various Massachusetts locations, including Boston, Braintree, Devens, Everett, Framingham, Lynnfield, Melrose, Weymouth and Worcester.  Ryan Reynolds plays Clint Briggs in "Spirited" with Will Ferrell and Octavia Spencer. ( Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images) Ferrell plays the Ghost of Christmas Present in the movie, while Reynolds plays Clint Briggs, a reimagined version of Ebenezer Scrooge.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Rome’s innovative MIA market dedicated to international TV series, feature films, and documentaries kicks off its eighth edition Tuesday, headed by new chief Gaia Tridente, who has added an animation section and been busy raising the curated mart’s international profile. The Oct. 11-15 MIA mart – its acronym stands for the Mercato Internazionale Audiovisivo or International Audiovisual Market – this year is positioned prior to the Mipcom content market and conference that runs Oct. 17-20 in Cannes, since Mipcom has shifted its dates back.  But this non-voluntary repositioning has not impacted the number of registered MIA attendees, which is up more than 12% compared with past editions. More than 900 international industry execs are registered for the boutique event being held in central Rome’s Palazzo Barberini, which is Italy’s National Ancient Art gallery that during MIA doubles as the market’s hub where company stands are set up amid Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces. Screenings are held in a nearby state-of-the-art multiplex.

The founder of a Vale charity - campaigning for a cure for her son’s rare condition - said she has become the victim of a smear campaign over a fundraising calendar.

Lorraine Kelly says pop superstar Madonna looks like a "hard boiled egg" after she shared a video of her new look on TikTok.

Shay Mitchell has seemingly come out!

Good evening and welcome to Thursday's Daily Record headline briefing. The rundown keeps you up to date with the latest news from Scotland and beyond.

Lothian MSP Miles Briggs says the Scottish government have ‘rushed through’ rent controls this week that have seen the introduction of a rent freeze across Scotland.

Italy’s International Audiovisual Market MIA is expecting a return to full force this year ahead of its eighth edition in Rome from October 11 to15.

Ryan Strain insists his switch to St Mirren has been a “game-changer”.

Shay Mitchell may have just come out thanks to a new TikTok trend.

Holly Willoughby discussed Kim Kardashian's viral tissue video on Wednesday's This Morning with co-host Phillip Schofield and presenter Lorraine Kelly. Only recently, Kim shared a clip where she teaches fans how to decant a standard box of tissues into a $89 concrete tissue box.

Reality TV stars Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks are at it again with another TikTok dance challenge. The unlikely besties can be seen ‘attempting’ to cut some serious shapes over on their social media channels.

Scots are to get an insight into the country's biggest social media influencer agency in a new BBC Scotland reality TV show.

A royal welcome. King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla enjoyed their first joint engagement in Scotland since the official period of mourning Queen Elizabeth II ended.

Rangers midfielder Ryan Jack revealed he has yet to enter negotiations over a new contract as his current deal continues to run down with no word on extending his stay in Govan.