Robert Downey Jr. becomes

animal whisperer in ‘Dolittle’

Iron Man is showing off his softer side in a new family-friendly fantasy film.

On Sunday the trailer for “Dolittle” — based on Hugh Lofting’s “Doctor Dolittle” children’s character, previously portrayed on screen by the late Rex Harrison and Eddie Murphy — was released.

Busan awards handed to new

talents in Asia

The 24th Busan International Film Festival has awarded its main New Currents prizes to the Iraq-Qatar co-production “Haifa Street” and to Vietnam’s “Rom,” films that jury head Mike Figgis said showed the emergence of exciting new talent.

Jane Fonda arrested protesting climate change

Jane Fonda was arrested at the U.S. Capitol on Friday while peacefully protesting climate change.

VS hires first plus-size model

Victoria’s Secret (VS) has finally hired its first plus-size model. Ali Tate Cutler, a size-14 model, will join the brand’s coveted cult of Victoria’s Secret Angels and will also star in the new Bluebella x Victoria’s Secret campaign.

Violinist Joshua Bell marries opera singer Larisa Martinez

It has just been announced that U.S. violinist Joshua Bell and opera singer Larisa Martinez were married in their New York home last week.

China selects ‘Ne Zha’ for Oscars

China has picked “Ne Zha,” the animated blockbuster from first-time feature director Yang Yu, as its entry for the best international feature film category at the 2020 Oscars.

Drake is ‘so hurt’ after father’s

accusations

Canadian rapper Drake is firing back after his father accused him of exaggerating their strained relationship for money.

(SD-Agencies)