American actor and producer, Hollywood icon with multiple accolades
Penelope Keith has died after a battle with cancer at her Surrey home. The beloved British actor rose to fame in The Good Life and To the Manor Born, winning BAFTAs and later returning to theatre. Tributes celebrate her comic genius and long stage career.
The box office features the release of 'Lee Cronin’s The Mummy,' which opens in 3,404 locations earning $13.5 million, and the ongoing success of the 'Mario' sequel, which has now grossed over $747 million worldwide. Meanwhile, streaming platforms debut new series and movies, including 'Dust Bunny' on HBO Max and the return of 'Beef' on Netflix.
Lee Cronin's new horror film 'The Mummy' has been released, drawing criticism for its overlong runtime, tonal confusion, and lack of scares. Critics note it diverges from traditional mummy stories, focusing on gore and visual effects, but fails to deliver suspense or character depth. The film is part of Universal's effort to reboot classic monsters.
Sony Pictures is moving forward with a new Resident Evil film from Zach Cregger, presenting an original story set in the game universe. The release follows CinemaCon teasers and introduces Bryan as the protagonist on a survivalist night, with a supporting cast including Paul Walter Hauser and Kali Reis. The project aims to stay true to the spirit of the games while avoiding direct adaptation.
The TikTok-driven trend of speed running Scientology buildings has spread from Los Angeles to the UK and other countries. Teenagers have sparked investigations as crowds enter centers, prompting police action and church condemnations across multiple cities.
The Tribeca film festival marks 50 years since Taxi Driver’s release. Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster and Paul Schrader gather to reflect on the film’s loneliness and its relevance to today’s digital isolation. Schrader calls the screenplay “like a razor blade,” while Foster notes the antihero’s enduring pull and the film’s shock of its time.
The city council has approved vacating a public road for a church's development, while other reports highlight urban struggles around drug use, street safety, and small business opportunities during World Cup events.