Fencing a stunning pink diamond, they are in the money, but have bigger plans than that. That guessing game is what helps make this all work despite the familiar trappings of the well-worn genre. The rest of the cast does well, particularly the women, and Atour makes the perfect French cop. Gerard Butler in ‘Dens of Thieves 2: Pantera’Rico Torres for Lionsgate Spains Canary Islands doubles for Nice quite well, and the cinematography from Terry Stacey fills the bill....

Lee Danielsis mourning the loss of his sister Lydia, who inspiredTaraji P. HensonsEmpirecharacter Loretha Cookie Lyon. As the fires are burning, so is my heart. My younger sister Lydia has passed, Daniels shared on Instagram. Lee Daniels and Taraji P. Henson as Cookie on ‘Empire’Gilbert Flores / Getty Images / Chuck Hodes / Fox / Courtesy Everett Collection She was also my best friend. InEmpire, the character of Cookie was based partly on her life....

Jurassic Worldfranchise starDaniella Pinedais among the many Hollywood celebs to lose their homes in theL.A. wildfires, the actress seeing the first house she ever bought go up in flames. Pineda detailed the tragedy in a recent emotional Instagram post. Daniella Pineda Instagram This was the first house that I ever bought. I lost everything else. I have 1 pair of shoes to my name. Im happy to be alive. Grateful to be alive....

Damian Hardunghas opened up on filming the sophomore season ofMaxton Hall The World Between Us. So, Im really eager to see how that played out on screen. The first series of the YA romantic drama was a breakout hit for Amazon. Damian HardungGetty, Gerald Matzka It topped thePrime Videocharts in 120 territories making it the streamers biggest ever international original series launch. The UFA Fiction-produced series is based on Mona Kastens book trilogy....

wildfiresthat have displaced thousands of Southern California residents. The devastating fires in LA have taken so much from so many this week. Related Stories Miles Teller & Bryan Greenberg Lose Homes In L.A. Its a place where kindness thrives, friendships are cherished, and neighbors become family. Barbara CorcoranInstagram / barbaracorcoran / John Lamparski / Getty Images

Eager to expand the business, Dominic accepts an assortment of clients and indulges their occasionally questionable demands. Dominics over-eagerness puts Man in the difficult and wholly unpleasant position of preparing a putrefied corpse. It is Wai, however, who is the films true standout. ‘The Last Dance’Emperor Motion Pictures For the 40-year-old actress,The Last Dancefeels like a genuine turning point in her career. The same could be said of Chan. The people have spoken....

The TraitorsUK is made byStudio LambertScotland and is filmed at a castle in remote Inverness. He accused the BBC of de facto cultural bias and said it is refusing to behave fairly. But Strachan described his findings as the tip of the iceberg for TV production in Scotland. The TraitorsBBC / Studio Lambert Strachans post is timely. But issuing a statement yesterday, Smith rejected Valentines notion of the prism. The UKs networkshave long been plagued with criticismfrom the indie sector over their London skew....

If you love your Wednesdays, Kotb explained, youll love your life. This is not a goodbye letter, Kotb read. This is a love letter, a love letter to you. Hoda Kotb on ‘Today’Today vai YouTube Its actually kind of a thank you note as well. So how do I say it? How do I say thank you for more hugs and more love than one person deserves. Watch on Deadline Kotbannounced last yearthat she was stepping down as co-host of the show....

I had no idea who he was. Jude Lawwas supposed to join them. I asked Gabby Tana,Firebrandsproducer. Jude Law and Alicia VikanderLarry D. Horricks/Brouhaha Entertainment Hes in front of you talking to Karim, Tana responded. Watch on Deadline Thats Jude Law? Ive heard awful stories, he adds, clearly shaken. Jude Law as a full-sized Henry VIII in ‘Firebrand’ (Brouhaha Entertainment) That was the point. Im interested in the psychology of him disappearing, of him being totally unrecognizable....

Its amazing watchingMike Leighs filmHard Truths, starring the extraordinaryMarianne Jean-BaptisteandMichele Austin, in an American theater. It was comforting, like being in the presence of my, now long gone, judgmental Nigerian aunties. Shes a chameleon in plain sight that Michele Austin. Michele AustinGareth Cattermole/Getty Images for BFI) She buries herself into roles on screen and stage. The director Rupert Goold returned to her again and again at the Almeida. And so many of us who have seenHard Truthshave recognized friends and family in Pansy and Chantelle....

He said that he would cooperate with the story but did not want to be named. Related Stories Donald Trump Removes Doug Emhoff And Other Joe Biden Appointees From U.S. That seems exorbitant for folks who clearly dont have that kind of money. No Afghan is expected to pay for evacuation costs. None would ever be able to. Lillis pressed him on evacuation costs and wrote, How does the math work?...

Bravo, NBC, NBCs news and sports divisions, local stations and Telemundo are remaining part of NBCU. The team is focused on developing SpinCos independent strategy as a modern multimedia company, a press release said. More execs will be appointed in the coming weeks. A Comcast NBCUniversal building in Universal City, CARonen Tivony/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images The networks continue to generate significant cash flow despite the ongoing decline of viewers and advertising revenue....

DEADLINE:This is the second highest-grossing film in Thailand for 2024. What do you think people are responding to? What are they telling you when they walk up to you? Billkin stars in ‘‘How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies’Vertigo Releasing, GDH PAT BOONNITIPAT:Someone typeda response, I think she was a film student from the States. She said she watched the movie. That was really beautiful for me. DEADLINE:Do you know Taweewat Wanta, who has the first highest-grossing film in 2024?...