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Comparing the current times to a “reverse-played historical documentary from the 1930s,” he explains how world events seem like “an educational film that failed to teach us anything.” He goes on to say, “It’s a grim reminder of the horror of fascism and totalitarianism – something it appears we have forgotten.” He concludes by stating, “It’s a record of a terrible historical truth that some are trying to reenact in the most disastrous fashion possible.

On SiriusXM’s “Sway in the Morning” (as reported by Entertainment Weekly), the renowned comedian confided in host Sway Calloway that he found himself tearing up when off camera. He described the experience as surprisingly emotional, admitting he shed tears three times during the show, revealing its deep impact on him.

The story unfolds against the grim landscape of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, a tragic incident from Indian colonial history that occurred on April 13, 1919. At the time, a significant crowd gathered peacefully at the Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar, Punjab as part of India’s independence movement. British soldiers, under the command of Brigadier-General R. E. H. Dyer, encircled the area, sealed off the sole exit and indiscriminately fired upon the crowd, leading to the loss of many lives and wounding thousands.

The project under development is a full-length movie adaptation of the acclaimed short film from 2023, produced by Vertigo Films (a U.K. production company owned by Federation Studios) in collaboration with creative AI talents at Native Foreign. Screenwriters Lamont and Foster, known for contributing to the pre-school series “The Adventures of Paddington” and Channel 4 comedy “Wasted” starring Sean Bean, will write the script for this family-oriented adventure. The story aims to further explore the universe of the popular characters called Critterz.

The special showcase, happening concurrently with the festival from March 20-23 in Chandigarh, highlights notable figures from Indian cinema across multiple languages such as Chinese, English, Hindi, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Kashmiri, Urdu, Gujarati, Telugu, Bengali, and Kannada. This event celebrates their significant contributions to the film industry.

The massive UK-based media conglomerate announced a significant 11% rise in group adjusted EBITA (which stands for earnings before interest, taxes, and amortization) to a whopping £542 million ($700 million). This impressive growth was primarily fueled by exceptional profits at ITV Studios and robust expansion within their Media & Entertainment sector.

Speaking recently on the “Pod Meets World” podcast, I shared my feelings about that time period, describing it as somewhat toxic. James Hong, an actor who appeared in the same episode with me, was often being summoned to set, and overhearing the assistant director shout, ‘Where’s the Oriental guy? Get the Oriental guy,’ left a bitter taste.

The earnings met the expected limits as stated by the media group, but the adjusted profit before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization decreased by 4% to reach $602 million compared to the last year.

On Wednesday, it was Scheana Shay from “Vanderpump Rules” who was unveiled as a contestant on Fox’s popular music competition show, “The Masked Singer.” During its “Voices of Olympus: Unmasking of the Gods” special episode, Shay was identified as the Bat.

As a London-based movie critic, I find myself captivated by the life of Pia, a photographer whose perspective on life is anything but ordinary. She thrives in her work and cherishes her independence, yet her world seems to be spiraling out of control. Her beloved studio, a testament to her late grandmother, is teetering on the brink of financial ruin due to her unwillingness to sacrifice her artistic principles for mundane tasks like passport photography. And as I watch her story unfold, it’s clear that her romantic life is equally disorganized, with no significant relationships in sight.

Thankfully, she has Jay by her side, a loyal employee and best friend who happens to be gay. He serves as a reliable confidant amidst the chaos that threatens to consume Pia’s life.