Surreal(ly)? Why ‘Succession’ star Brian Cox is on ‘Aqua Teen Hunger Force’

Home Alone is a classic Christmas film and is rewatched by millions every December, with it becoming a staple to the festive TV guide. The original iconic movie, which was released 33 years ago, stars Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister, who is left behind when his family head off to Paris for Christmas. Kevin's cousin Heather does a headcount before they leave, but she accidentally includes a neighbour, mistaking him for Kevin.

Ethan Shanfeld Fifty-six French stars, including Carla Bruni, Charlotte Rampling and Carole Bouquet, signed an open letter defending Gerard Depardieu, the Oscar-nominated actor who has been charged with rape and accused by more than a dozen other women of sexual assault, harassment or groping. The essay, published in the right-wing French newspaper Le Figaro, reads, in part: “We cannot remain silent in the face of the lynching targeting him, the torrent of hate being dumped on his personality” (via AP). “When Gerard Depardieu is targeted this way, it is the art [of cinema] that is being attacked.

Kylian Mbappe leads a long list of superstars that could be on Manchester United's radar when their contracts run out in 2024.

On Sandra Hüller’s wall is the first piece of art she ever owned: a photograph she bought from a shop in Munich. “I won’t say its name,” she says archly, “because that would be advertising.” It’s a dynamic, joyous image showing the ensemble cast of Stravinsky’s ballet The Rite of Spring as staged by Pina Bausch, the German choreographer famous for saying, “Dance, dance, otherwise we are lost.” “I just love it,” Hüller says admiringly, turning her head for another look. “These people are all making the same movement, as you can see. But everybody is doing it completely differently. They have the same task, but you can see each personality in the way they’re doing it. I love it so much. It’s like they’re almost flying.” It explains a lot about Hüller and her craft.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent French broadcaster France Televisions has been blamed by supporters of Gerard Depardieu, the Oscar-nominated actor of “Cyrano de Bergerac,” for contributing to the downfall of one of country’s most iconic actors with a bombshell documentary about his history of sexual abuse allegations which aired on Dec. 7.

Josephine Bonaparte was a woman with strength, elegance, and an unknowable nature that proved an irresistible combination for the French emperor Napoleon. In researching the role for Ridley Scott’s historical epic Napoleon, Vanessa Kirby discovered that behind this allure lay an unrelenting drive to survive, and, using that as a basis, she found a foothold: a way to show how this “internally mysterious” woman weathered a tempestuous relationship and its constantly shifting power dynamic. Although Josephine would ultimately fall from favor, due to her inability to produce an heir, Kirby notes that her integrity prevailed, in spite of the unbearable pressures she faced.

EXCLUSIVE: Neon Noir‘s latest feature, Brute 1976, will pay homage to horror classics The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and The Hills Have Eyes.

Jude Law's onscreen daughter from The Holiday, Miffy Englefield has grown up since her time playing the role of Sophie.The child star has since become a mum herself and said the film "still feels like a fever dream". After starring in The Holiday alongside Cameron Diaz, Jack Black and onscreen sister Emma Pritchard, Miffy took a step back from acting. She welcomed her first child Frances with partner Alex Whivley-Conway in April 2020.

Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino ain’t afraid of a little crowd action!

EXCLUSIVE: Production has wrapped in Paris on Audrey Diwan‘s (Happening) anticipated erotic drama Emmanuelle, which stars Noémie Merlant (Portrait Of A Lady On Fire) in the title role.

Tyler County District Attorney Lucas Babin came short in federal court a year ago in his attempt to hit Netflix with child pornography charges over the controversial Cuties, and now an appeals court has handed the former School of Rock actor another defeat and the streamer another win.

A doctor who named himself after a Star Wars character while dealing drugs has been jailed for a second time. Shoaib Ahmad sold fake versions of the anxiety-reducing medication Xanax, cannabis and ecstasy online.

EXCLUSIVE: Activist Artists Management has brought on Grant Pennel as a Talent Manager, also signing Moustapha Fall, the Senegalese actor who earned praise for his debut performance in Matteo Garrone’s Golden Globe-nominated Io Capitano.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor European Film Promotion has revealed the 10 emerging actors who will take part in the 27th edition of European Shooting Stars program, which promotes European acting talent. Past Shooting Stars have included Carey Mulligan, Alicia Vikander, Maisie Williams and Riz Ahmed. From Feb.

Emmy winner and Oscar nominee Glenn Close has been tapped to portray the legendary Harper’s Bazaar editor-in-chief Carmel Snow in Apple TV+’s The New Look. The streamer revealed the news today along with two first-look photos of Close as the character. You can see them below. The role marks the first reunion for Close and The New Look creator Todd A. Kessler since their collaboration on the acclaimed series Damages.

Jennifer Garner, who decided never to return after her first run.The 51-year-old actress and mother to Ben Affleck’s kids attended the Met Gala for the first time in 2007 alongside designer Valentino Garavani. Although she maintains a great relationship with the gala organizer and Vogue’s EIC Anna Wintour, she revealed why she hasn’t returned to the publication.The 2024 Met Gala theme revealed: what to expectSalma Hayek reminisces about the moment her look became a representation of 90s fashionMet Gala ink: Celebrities that rocked tattoos on the carpetWhile filming a makeup tutorial for Vogue, Garner said: “I found it a little scary, so I haven’t been back,” she added that despite it, she felt uncomfortable; her Valentino dress was “magical” and elegant.

Michaela Zee Jack Hogan, a retired actor who starred in the WWII drama series “Combat!” from 1962 until 1967, died of natural causes on Dec. 6 at his home on Bainbridge Island, Washington, his son West told Variety. He was 94.

Erin Cahill is starring in a new Hallmark Channel movie!

At 24, Edouard Philipponnat has already worked with powerhouse director Ridley Scott twice and his latest project Napoleon has him going toe to toe with the likes of Joaquin Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby.

Brent Lang Executive Editor Winterstone Pictures has secured the rights to “The Dark Between Stars” and “Love Her Wild,” by the bestselling author Atticus, who is also known as the world’s most “mysterious poet.” Ashley Avis, director of Disney’s “Black Beauty” and the upcoming film “City of Angels” for Warner Bros., is set to write, direct and produce under her own banner. The feature film will draw inspiration from the true story of the enigmatic author, who chose to remain anonymous after the death of a close friend.