‘Wild Rose’ triumphs at

BAFTA Scotland Awards

The country music drama “Wild Rose” dominated the BAFTA Scotland Awards on Sunday night.

Stars join Guantanamo drama

Jodie Foster, Tahar Rahim and Shailene Woodley are set to join Benedict Cumberbatch in “Prisoner 760” from “The Last King of Scotland” and “Whitney” director Kevin Macdonald.

‘Pennyworth’ renewed for Season 2 at Epix

Premium cable network Epix has renewed its drama about the early days of Batman’s butler for a second season. The series, from Warner Bros. TV and DC Entertainment, will return for a second round of 10 episodes next year. Production on season two will begin in January at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in the U.K.

Weisz to play Elizabeth Taylor

In a project that comes loaded with Oscar-winning pedigree, Rachel Weisz is set to play Hollywood icon Elizabeth Taylor in a new biopic from the producers of “The King’s Speech” and the writer of “Slumdog Millionaire.”

Comedian and 'Friday' star dies

at 77

John Witherspoon, U.S. actor-comedian who for decades made audiences laugh in television shows and films, including the hit “Friday” franchise, died suddenly at his home. He was 77.

Actress Zhang Ziyi confirms 2nd pregnancy

Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi has recently announced her pregnancy, simultaneously debunking previous rumors that she has given birth to her second child.

Beijing Opera Art Festival back in SZ

The First Troupe of China National Peking Opera Company, China’s top Beijing opera troupe, has returned to Shenzhen for the second Beijing Opera Art Festival, bringing shows and events to local fans.

(SD-Agencies)