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			<title>Ethan Hawke recalls bad-mouthing 'Hamlet' director while unknowingly mic’d up</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 26 17:36:23 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[“I was very mad at Michael [Almereyda] that day and I was just spitting venom about this guy,” Hawke recalled]]>
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				<![CDATA[Ethan Hawke has recalled an awkward moment on the set of Hamlet when he criticised director Michael Almereyda, only to realise that his microphone was still live and the filmmaker had heard everything.

Hawke shared the story on September 28 while moderating a book talk for his former Hamlet co-star Kyle MacLachlan, whose new memoir Fictional Selves was the focus of their conversation. The actors reflected on making the 2000 Shakespeare adaptation, which starred Hawke as Hamlet and MacLachlan as Claudius.

Hawke said the incident happened while they were filming a scene in a car and had to wait for a long period. He admitted that he was particularly angry with Almereyda that day, despite later working with the director several times and considering him a friend.

&ldquo;I was very mad at Michael [Almereyda] that day and I was just spitting venom about this guy,&rdquo; Hawke recalled, explaining that he was complaining about the director without realising the microphone was still picking up his comments.

Hawke eventually noticed MacLachlan making a discreet gesture towards Almereyda. When he looked outside, he saw the director wearing headphones and realised what had happened. MacLachlan then explained that the actors had been mic&rsquo;d up the entire time, meaning Almereyda had heard Hawke&rsquo;s complaints.

Despite the uncomfortable situation, Hawke said Almereyda &ldquo;took it in stride&rdquo;. The incident did not damage their relationship, with Hawke, MacLachlan and Almereyda later reuniting for the 2020 film Tesla.

Looking back on Hamlet, Hawke also described the production fondly, calling it an &ldquo;incredibly low-budget movie&rdquo; made by a group of people who were passionate about their work. The film also featured Julia Stiles, Bill Murray, Diane Venora, Liev Schreiber, Sam Shepard and Steve Zahn.

MacLachlan&rsquo;s memoir Fictional Selves is now available, with the actor reflecting on his career and experiences working on projects including Hamlet.]]>
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			<title>'Digger' bombs with $8m opening as 'Verity' scores $32m debut at box office</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 26 17:08:41 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA['Digger' is expected to finish its opening weekend with around $8 million]]>
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				<![CDATA[Tom Cruise&rsquo;s Digger has suffered a major box office disappointment, opening to around $8 million domestically as Amazon MGM&rsquo;s Verity claimed the No. 1 spot with a $32 million debut.

Directed by Alejandro G. I&ntilde;&aacute;rritu, Digger opened in 3,321 cinemas and earned $3.4 million on Friday, including previews. The film is expected to finish its opening weekend with around $8 million, making it one of the weakest domestic debuts of Cruise&rsquo;s career.

Digger reportedly carries a production budget of between $160 million and $180 million, before marketing costs. The film stars Cruise as Digger Rockwell, a powerful oil tycoon facing an ecological disaster, and also features Mark Ruffalo, Michael Fassbender and Jesse Plemons.

The disappointing result comes despite Cruise remaining one of Hollywood&rsquo;s biggest theatrical stars. The opening is particularly notable because Digger is Cruise&rsquo;s first collaboration with Oscar-winning filmmaker I&ntilde;&aacute;rritu, whose previous films include Birdman and The Revenant.

Meanwhile, Verity dominated the weekend. The Amazon MGM thriller, adapted from Colleen Hoover&rsquo;s bestselling novel, earned an estimated $32 million in its opening weekend from 3,510 locations. The film stars Dakota Johnson as Lowen Ashleigh, a writer hired to complete a successful book series after its author, played by Anne Hathaway, becomes incapacitated.

Verity&rsquo;s debut gives it a strong start against its reported $40 million production budget, while Digger faces a far steeper challenge because of its much larger costs. The contrasting performances make the weekend a particularly significant one for both films, with Verity emerging as the clear box office winner and Digger facing a major commercial setback.]]>
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			<title>John Steinbeck’s 'East of Eden' returns to top of book charts after Netflix adaptation</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 26 16:50:57 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[The classic 1952 novel has seen renewed interest as viewers turn to the original source material behind the new series]]>
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				<![CDATA[John Steinbeck&rsquo;s East of Eden has returned to the top of the book charts following the release of Netflix&rsquo;s new limited series adaptation starring Florence Pugh.

The classic 1952 novel has seen renewed interest as viewers turn to the original source material behind the new seven-episode series. Variety reports that East of Eden has become a No. 1 bestseller following the Netflix adaptation&rsquo;s release.

Steinbeck&rsquo;s novel is a multigenerational story set in California&rsquo;s Salinas Valley and follows the intertwined lives of the Trask and Hamilton families. The book explores themes including family, free will, morality and the struggle between good and evil.

Netflix&rsquo;s adaptation was created by Zoe Kazan, with Jeb Stuart serving as co-showrunner. Florence Pugh stars as Cathy Ames, while Christopher Abbott plays Adam Trask and Mike Faist portrays Charles Trask. Hoon Lee also stars as Lee, the Chinese American cook whose role has been expanded in the series.

The new adaptation covers the story across seven episodes, allowing it to explore considerably more of Steinbeck&rsquo;s novel than the previous 1955 film version. The series is now streaming on Netflix, giving audiences the opportunity to watch the adaptation before or after reading the original novel.

The renewed popularity of East of Eden highlights the continued impact of classic literature when it is brought to a new generation through major screen adaptations. With the Netflix series drawing attention to Steinbeck&rsquo;s story, readers are once again turning to the novel that inspired it.]]>
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			<title>Zach Bryan breaks Gillette Stadium record while wearing ‘Free Palestine’ shirt</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 26 16:07:58 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Bryan's second show at the stadium drew 73,538 fans breaking Ed Sheeran's record of 71,723 set in 2023]]>
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				<![CDATA[Zach Bryan made headlines during both of his sold-out concerts at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, wearing a &ldquo;Free Palestine&rdquo; shirt before breaking the venue&rsquo;s attendance record on the second night.

Bryan performed his first concert at the stadium on Friday, October 2, where he wore a black T-shirt featuring the words &ldquo;Free Palestine&rdquo; alongside &ldquo;An Appeal to Heaven&rdquo; and a pine tree design. Members of his backing band also wore clothing supporting Palestine, including drummer Nate Head, whose jersey featured the name of Hind Rajab, the five-year-old Palestinian girl killed in Gaza in January 2024.

The performance came weeks after rapper Macklemore was removed from the remaining dates of Ed Sheeran&rsquo;s tour following a dispute over his pro-Palestinian messaging. Robert Kraft, the owner of Gillette Stadium, had criticised Macklemore&rsquo;s actions and said they were deeply offensive and hurtful to the Jewish community. Macklemore responded by saying that antisemitism is real but that criticism of Israel and support for Palestine should not be conflated with hatred of Jewish people.

Bryan returned to Gillette Stadium for his second concert on Saturday, October 3. The second show drew 73,538 fans, setting a new attendance record for the venue. The previous record of 71,723 had been set by Sheeran in 2023. Bryan also wore the &ldquo;Free Palestine&rdquo; shirt again during the second concert.

The two concerts were part of Bryan&rsquo;s With Heaven on Tour, which is scheduled to conclude on October 10 at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama. The Gillette Stadium shows marked the final two concerts of his tour before its closing performance.

The shows also followed Macklemore&rsquo;s announcement of his own Free Palestine tour, with proceeds set to support charities aiding Palestinians. Macklemore had previously pledged $1 million from his earnings from Sheeran&rsquo;s tour to pro-Palestinian charities and asked Kraft to match the donation. Kraft later announced a $2 million contribution towards humanitarian aid.]]>
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			<title>Saudi Arabia set to cancel Joy Awards amid budget cuts, sources say</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 26 13:58:47 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[The reported cancellation comes as Saudi Arabia reassesses spending priorities amid financial strain]]>
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				<![CDATA[Saudi Arabia is set to cancel next year&rsquo;s Joy Awards, the star-studded entertainment ceremony held annually in Riyadh, as financial pressures lead to cuts in culture and entertainment spending, according to two people familiar with the matter.

The event, which takes place each January, has become a major fixture on Riyadh&rsquo;s events calendar, attracting international performers including Katy Perry and Robbie Williams this year. The awards recognise achievements across music, entertainment and sport.

The reported cancellation comes as Saudi Arabia reassesses spending priorities amid financial strain and the wider impact of the Iran war. Industry sources told Reuters that budget cuts had already begun before the conflict, putting pressure on the kingdom&rsquo;s plans to establish itself as a major destination for tourism and international events under its Vision 2030 programme.

The General Entertainment Authority, which organises the Joy Awards alongside Saudi media conglomerate MBC Group, did not respond to Reuters&rsquo; request for comment. MBC Group and the Saudi government&rsquo;s media office also did not respond.

The Joy Awards are the latest major entertainment event to face cancellation or postponement in Saudi Arabia. The Red Sea Film Festival was postponed until 2027 last month, while organisers also cancelled Soundstorm, the large desert music festival scheduled for December. Soundstorm, which attracted hundreds of thousands of attendees and featured Cardi B as a headliner last year, is expected to return in 2027.

The Red Sea Film Festival was launched in 2021 as part of Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s efforts to develop its film industry after the kingdom ended its decades-long ban on cinemas. Industry sources said uncertainty surrounding the Iran war had also made it more difficult to secure international stars for events.

The reported changes come alongside wider reductions or delays affecting several major Saudi projects. These include the planned development of The Line at NEOM and a $50 billion cube-shaped structure in Riyadh. Two people familiar with the matter also told Reuters that plans for the NEOM Stadium, one of the projects linked to the 2034 FIFA World Cup, are being quietly shelved.

Mazen Hayek, a Dubai-based media consultant, said the war and its wider economic effects were prompting Gulf states to reconsider their spending priorities. He noted that some major events had been designed not only as entertainment ventures but also as tools for international visibility and influence.

Not all major events are facing cuts. The Future Investment Initiative, a flagship event aimed at driving investment into Saudi Arabia, is still scheduled to take place later this month, according to organisers.

For now, the Joy Awards cancellation has not been officially announced by the organisers. If confirmed, it would mark a significant pause for one of Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s most prominent entertainment events as the kingdom reassesses spending across its expanding cultural and events sector.]]>
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			<title>Meryl Streep’s 'Narnia' casting sparks backlash over Greta Gerwig’s Aslan</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 26 12:37:08 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA['Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew' is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on February 12, 2027]]>
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				<![CDATA[Greta Gerwig&rsquo;s upcoming The Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician&rsquo;s Nephew is facing controversy over the casting of Meryl Streep as the voice of Aslan, with some conservative Christian commentators objecting to a woman voicing the character.

Aslan is widely regarded as a representation of Jesus Christ in C.S. Lewis&rsquo; The Chronicles of Narnia books. The character is depicted as male in the novels, leading some critics to argue that Streep&rsquo;s casting represents a significant departure from Lewis&rsquo; Christian symbolism.

The casting does not necessarily mean that Gerwig&rsquo;s version of Aslan will be portrayed as female. However, the decision has already prompted criticism online, particularly from conservative Christian commentators who have accused the production of changing or undermining the character&rsquo;s religious significance.

Seth Udinsky of the Christian Post argued that the casting was part of an attempt to undermine Christian symbols, while other critics have pointed to promotional imagery showing Aslan with rainbow-tinted whiskers.

Gerwig has not directly addressed the gender controversy. Instead, the director has explained that Streep was chosen because she possessed the qualities she wanted for Aslan.

&ldquo;I wanted someone who was profound but not pretentious, who had gravitas but not morose self-seriousness,&rdquo; Gerwig said. She also wanted an actor over 70 who could convey both wisdom and a sense of childlike wonder, describing Streep as &ldquo;one of the greatest actors to ever do it&rdquo;.

Gerwig is also taking other creative liberties with The Magician&rsquo;s Nephew. The story, which was originally published in 1955, is being moved from its early 20th-century setting to the 1950s. The filmmaker has also described the film as having a rock-opera sensibility.

David Bowie is reportedly another influence on the film&rsquo;s visual approach. Aslan has been shown with different-coloured eyes and a bold red stripe across his face, with Gerwig telling Empire that she wanted the film to draw on the idea of Narnia as a world created through music.

The controversy has also prompted some C.S. Lewis scholars and fans to urge audiences to wait before judging the film. Kat Coffin, a Lewis scholar, questioned the casting but said there was a difference between a woman voicing a male character and actually changing the character&rsquo;s gender.

The family of Lewis&rsquo; late wife, Joy Davidman Gresham, has also expressed support for Gerwig&rsquo;s production. In a statement provided by Netflix, the family praised the filmmaker&rsquo;s passion for Lewis&rsquo; work and said they were pleased to be working with her and the production team. The C.S. Lewis Company similarly said it was moved by how deeply Gerwig had embraced Lewis&rsquo; world.

Narnia: The Magician&rsquo;s Nephew is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on February 12, 2027, before its Netflix release on April 2.]]>
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			<title>First documented cases of Marfan syndrome found in two cat siblings</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 26 11:28:11 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[The condition affects around one in 4,000 people and is associated with changes to connective tissues throughout body]]>
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				<![CDATA[Scientists have identified the first documented cases of Marfan syndrome in domestic cats after two feline brothers, Gary and Shaggy, were found to have the rare genetic disorder.

The siblings showed signs of the condition from a young age, including unusually long limbs. As they grew older, veterinary examinations also revealed abnormalities affecting their eyes and enlargement of the aorta, the main artery carrying blood away from the heart. These findings led researchers to investigate whether the cats had Marfan syndrome, a connective tissue disorder best known in humans.

The condition affects around one in 4,000 people and is associated with changes to connective tissues throughout the body, including those in the eyes, bones, ligaments, skin and blood vessels. Until the cases of Gary and Shaggy, it had not been documented in cats.

Researchers from Cornell University&rsquo;s College of Veterinary Medicine and Baker Institute for Animal Health worked with specialists from Ghent University in Belgium, the University of Pennsylvania and the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center in New York City. The team combined detailed veterinary examinations with genetic sequencing to determine the cause of the cats&rsquo; symptoms.

The investigation identified changes in the FBN1 gene, which provides instructions for producing fibrillin-1, a protein that is important for healthy connective tissue. Both Gary and Shaggy carried two altered copies of the gene, with one inherited from each parent.

The finding was particularly unusual because, in humans, a single altered copy of FBN1 can cause Marfan syndrome, while inheriting two altered copies is extremely rare. Researchers discovered that the specific variant carried by the cats did not completely stop the gene from functioning. Instead, it disrupted how the gene&#39;s instructions were processed while still allowing some normal function.

That partial function may help explain why Gary and Shaggy survived into adulthood despite carrying two altered copies of the gene. The study found that the genetic variant caused exon 22 to be skipped in a large proportion of the gene&#39;s transcripts, while a smaller amount of normally processed genetic material was still produced.

The researchers described the discovery as an important step towards improving veterinary diagnosis of the condition. Dr Jacquelyn Evans, the study&rsquo;s senior author and an assistant professor at Cornell&rsquo;s Baker Institute for Animal Health, said the findings could help veterinarians recognise similar cases in the future and potentially contribute to the development of genetic tests.

The findings were published in Scientific Reports on September 19 in a study titled A homozygous hypomorphic FBN1 splice region variant in domestic cats with Marfan syndrome. Researchers said the cases also demonstrate how studying naturally occurring genetic disorders in animals can provide comparative insights into conditions that affect humans.]]>
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			<title>Former 'American Idol' contestant Caleb Flynn found guilty of murdering wife Ashley</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 26 10:02:36 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[During the trial, prosecutors presented messages in which Flynn expressed hatred towards Ashley]]>
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				<![CDATA[Former American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn has been found guilty of murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn, in their Ohio home while she was sleeping.

Flynn, a former worship pastor, was convicted on September 29 of charges including aggravated murder after prosecutors argued that he killed Ashley and staged the scene to make it appear that an intruder had broken into their Tipp City home. He is due to be sentenced on October 5 and faces up to life in prison without parole.

Ashley, 37, was found fatally shot in the early hours of February 16 after police responded to a report of a burglary and shooting. Flynn and the couple&rsquo;s two daughters, who were nine and 12 at the time, were also inside the house but were not injured.

Flynn initially told police that an intruder had entered the home and killed Ashley. During a 911 call, he became emotional and repeatedly cried out as he reported the shooting. He gave investigators different accounts about where he had been when the shooting happened, including saying he was in his daughters&rsquo; room and later that he had been sleeping on the sofa.

Prosecutors ultimately argued that there had been no intruder and that Flynn had staged the home to resemble a break-in. An FBI agent testified that the damage to the door was inconsistent with a forced entry, while the firearm used to kill Ashley was never recovered. Flynn&#39;s defence maintained that prosecutors had not proved he was responsible for the shooting.

A major part of the prosecution&rsquo;s case involved Flynn&rsquo;s affair with Alleigha Botner. The pair had been involved in a relationship for more than two years, according to testimony, and Botner told the court about thousands of messages exchanged between them.

During the trial, prosecutors presented messages in which Flynn expressed hatred towards Ashley and discussed wanting her dead. In one message, Flynn allegedly wrote that he had been thinking about ways to kill her without going to prison. Botner also testified about messages between them in which they discussed Ashley&rsquo;s death.

Flynn and Ashley had been married for 15 years and had two daughters. Ashley was described in her obituary as a devoted mother, substitute teacher, volleyball coach and volunteer. Her family said after Flynn&rsquo;s conviction that no verdict could bring Ashley back or erase the pain her loved ones had endured.

Flynn previously appeared on season 12 of American Idol in 2013. He made it through the audition and early stages but did not reach the live rounds. During his appearance, he described himself as a music pastor from Tipp City and spoke warmly about Ashley.

Following the guilty verdict, Flynn&rsquo;s defence attorney said he expected an appeal, maintaining that the defence was disappointed with the result. Flynn has continued to deny responsibility for Ashley&rsquo;s killing.

Flynn is scheduled to return to court for sentencing on October 5, where he could receive a life sentence without the possibility of parole.]]>
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