Jean-Marc Vallée dies at 58 Jean-Marc Vallée, known for directing such films as “Dallas Buyers Club” and “Wild” and the HBO series “Big Little Lies,” has died. He was 58. Jason Bateman named Hasty Pudding’s 2022 Man of the Year Jason Bateman was named the 2022 Man of the Year by Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals, the first recipient of the award since 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic. 3 BTS members COVID positive Three members of the K-pop superstar group BTS have been infected with the coronavirus after returning from abroad, their management agency said. ‘Spider-Man’ sequel Sony’s top-grossing film of all time SONY and Marvel’s superhero sensation “Spider-Man: No Way Home” earned US$19.7 million on Christmas Eve to finish on Friday with US$405.5 million in U.S. domestic ticket sales and become Sony’s top-grossing domestic title of all time, not adjusted for inflation. Romcom hits theaters A star known for hilarious comedies, Xu Zheng has recently toned down his trademark style to bring audience a plain yet thought-provoking romcom, “B for Busy.” Tony Leung Chiu-wai flick eyes 2022 release Bona Film Group’s spy thriller “Anonymous,” starring award-winning actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai, just wrapped shooting. Post-production is underway and an August 2022 release is expected. HBO reveals first look at ‘Westworld’ season 4 HBO Max revealed first looks at several returning series in a 2022 promotional video, including the long-awaited return of “Westworld.” US rapper fatally stabbed at LA music festival American rapper Drakeo the Ruler died after the rising hip hop star was stabbed backstage at a Los Angeles music festival. Jessica Chastain makes sure ‘The 355’ actresses receive same pay In the upcoming female-led action thriller “The 355,” all the actresses will receive the same pay, thanks to producer Jessica Chastain, who also appears in the movie. The other four female leads in the movie are Diane Kruger, Penelope Cruz, Lupita Nyong’o and Chinese actress Fan Bingbing. (SD-Agencies) | 