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‘Look Back’ Breakouts Furi Nanase and Rokka Okada on Growing Up on a Hirokazu Koreeda Set
Furi Nanase and Rokka Okada, the 12-year-old co-stars of Hirokazu Koreeda’s coming-of-age drama “Look Back,” spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about becoming close friends while filming the manga-artist rivalry story, despite arriving with very different backgrounds and levels of acting experience. The interview matters as a rare glimpse into how Koreeda, one of Japan’s most…
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Trans Pregnancy Drama ‘Aman’ Boards Parallax Films for Global Sales Ahead of Toronto and London Premieres (EXCLUSIVE)
International sales agent Parallax Films has taken on worldwide sales rights for “Aman,” a short film by writer-director Rahul Roye about a trans man who discovers he is pregnant on the eve of his gender-affirming surgery. The deal was announced ahead of the film’s world premiere in the Short Cuts competition at the Toronto Film…
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Stories to make you smile from across Yorkshire
This upbeat weekly round-up from the BBC highlights several feel-good stories from across Yorkshire, spotlighting community, resilience and animal welfare. It matters as a counterpoint to typical news coverage, offering readers a snapshot of positive local moments involving children overcoming serious illness, an emerging young talent, and animals finding new homes after hardship. Among the…
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What is going wrong at Glentoran this season?
Glentoran have made a disappointing start to the Irish Premiership season, winning just two of their opening six matches despite entering the campaign with high expectations. The poor form has put manager Declan Devine and his squad under intense pressure, with players booed off by sections of their own support and coaching staff publicly demanding…
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Reform’s £72m crypto windfall and Burnham’s Starmer split lead a turbulent day for Labour and BBC’s Today
Farage hails record Reform UK donations as new PM Andy Burnham reportedly plans a break from Starmer’s legacy; elsewhere, Emma Barnett quits Radio 4’s Today, a Saudi pipeline shuts after Houthi drone strikes, and Arsenal’s Arteta slams a “unacceptable” penalty call.
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Award-winning chef’s withering takedown of Melbourne’s crime wave after her cafes are broken into seven times
A Melbourne restaurateur has spoken out about the toll of repeated break-ins at her hospitality venues, saying her staff now work in fear and that “feeling safe should not be a luxury” for business owners. Sutinee Suntivatana, 47, who runs Humble Rays Café and Tori’s Artisan Bakery and Matcha Bar with her husband, said her…
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Spygate saga continues to haunt Southampton as case drags on
Southampton remain in limbo months after their spying scandal, with the Football Association yet to decide what punishment, if any, manager Tonda Eckert will face for authorising the covert filming of rivals’ training sessions. The English Football League moved quickly in May, expelling Southampton from the Championship play-offs and deducting four points after the club…
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“You’ll never beat the originals”: the 2009 album Rod Stewart called his biggest “cock-up”
Rod Stewart has openly described his 2009 record Soulbook, a collection of soul and Motown covers, as his biggest career “cock-up”. The admission stands out for an artist rarely known for self-criticism, and highlights how even seasoned performers can misjudge a project, particularly when tackling beloved originals that remain firmly embedded in popular memory. Stewart…
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Mastodon responds after estate of “dear departed friend” Brent Hinds sue the band
Mastodon have publicly responded after the estate of their former guitarist Brent Hinds filed a lawsuit against the band, alleging he was not properly compensated following his departure and that his likeness was used without permission after his death. The dispute matters because it complicates the legacy of Hinds, who left the Atlanta metal band…
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Title, ring and IVF eye opener – Evans’ whirlwind year
Wales rugby forward Georgia Evans has described a whirlwind year that has included winning the Premiership Women’s Rugby title with Saracens, getting engaged to England World Cup winner Hannah Botterman, and beginning the process of starting a family. It marks a stark contrast to 12 months earlier, when Wales exited the World Cup poorly and…