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‘You, Me & Tuscany’ takes Black rom-coms to Italy

Will Packer, the blockbuster producer behind hits like “Girls Trip,” the “Ride Along” franchise, and ten U.S. box office No. 1 debuts — including “Night School,” “This Christmas” and “Think Like a Man” — delivers a charming new rom-com in “You, Me & Tuscany.” This new film features a stellar cast and a stunning Italian villa, as well as the unexpected romantic entanglement of two people caught in love’s whirlwind. The cast and the producer recently launched the first look of the film and spoke about the creative process behind the new romantic comedy. He explained that the Italian vineyards played a major part in the film. “I’ve engaged in various projects in this area, but nothing compares to this experience,” Packer said. “The backdrop and the element of wish fulfillment are unique, you know? “We had so much fun on this set, and I believe you can tell when the energy in a movie is organic and genuine,” he continued. “Surrounded by beautiful vineyards and enjoying plenty of wine and pasta, we managed to create a really fun film.” Halle Bailey, who fans may know from the 2023 live-action “The Little Mermaid” and “The Color Purple,” stars as Anna, a young woman who has given up on her dreams of becoming a chef and is now wandering through her 20s, making a series of poor choices. After Anna unexpectedly loses her house-sitting job and her place to stay, she meets Matteo, a charming Italian who has an empty villa in Tuscany. This chance encounter inspires her to travel to Italy, despite the advice of her always-honest best friend, Claire (played by Aziza Scott from “Home Before Dark” fame). Anna’s plan to crash at Matteo’s villa for one night, without permission, falls apart when Matteo’s mother, Gabriella (played by Italian film icon Isabella Ferrari), unexpectedly arrives at the house. In a state of panic, Anna gives Gabriella the impression that she is Matteo’s fiancée. “I was genuinely excited to be a part of this project because, when I read the script, I thought, ‘This is a movie I want to watch with my sister.’ This is the kind of film I want to enjoy with my friends,” Bailey said. “This is a movie that makes me feel positive. It’s joyful. “I was also truly inspired to portray Anna’s character,” she continued. “Her journey of exploring her passions and rediscovering what she wants for herself resonated with me, especially the self-doubt that can creep in and how she ultimately regains her power. Additionally, I found her inspiration from Regé’s character to be compelling.” However, Anna’s little lie turns into a significant problem when Matteo’s cousin, Michael (Regé-Jean Page; known for “Bridgerton” and “Black Bag”), shows up. Anna soon realizes that the chemistry between her and Michael could spark a change that transforms her life. Page, who established himself as a romantic leading man with his breakout role in “Bridgerton,” shared his thoughts on the experience of filming and working with Bailey. “I think people sometimes underestimate rom-coms, but what happens when you start telling love stories?” he said. “One reason for the hype is that it’s incredibly easy to fall in love with Halle Bailey. There’s something about the energy she brings to the set that is so light, so full of love and completely lacking in cynicism in any way, shape or form.” The film features an international cast, including Lorenzo de Moor (“The Legend Hunters”) as Matteo, Marco Calvani (“The Four Seasons”) as an Italian taxi driver who befriends Anna, and Academy Award-nominee Nia Vardalos (“My Big Fat Greek Wedding”) as Anna’s house-sitting client, Mrs. Dunn. Acclaimed filmmaker Kat Coiro, known for “Marry Me” and “Matlock,” directed “You, Me & Tuscany.” The screenplay was written by Ryan Engle (“Rampage,” “Beast”), adapting an original idea developed by Ryan and Kristin Engle. Will Packer (“Girls Trip,” “Ride Along”) and Johanna Byer (“Point Blank,” executive producer of “Praise This”) produced the film through Will Packer Productions. Ryan Engle and Kristin Engle served as executive producers. “You, Me & Tuscany” comes to theaters worldwide on April 10, 2026. Stay informed and connected — subscribe to The Philadelphia Tribune NOW! Click Here Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Don’t Threaten. Threats of harming another person will not be tolerated. Be Truthful. Don’t knowingly lie about anyone or anything. Be Nice. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism that is degrading to another person. Be Proactive. Use the ‘Report’ link on each comment to let us know of abusive posts. Share with Us. We’d love to hear eyewitness accounts, the history behind an article.
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Dragon’s Dogma 2 crosses 4 million copies sold

Capcom has announced that Dragon’s Dogma 2 has sold more than 4 million copies since it launched last year. Capcom announced the latest sales milestone for Dragon’s Dogma 2 in a post on X. “Thank you to the 4 million Arisen around the world! We’re grateful to share the immersive fantasy world of Dragon’s Dogma 2 with you all, where freedom and adventure await.” The post was accompanied by a graphic of characters waving as a player flies above on birdback. Dragon’s Dogma has received a handful of content updates and bug fixes since its release, with the last one coming in April of this year. There has been no word on additional content or a sequel.
https://www.shacknews.com/article/146894/dragons-dogma-2-4-million-copies-sold

Saif Ali Khan makes major real estate move; buys commercial offices worth Rs. 30.75 Crore in Mumbai

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has added yet another prime asset to his real estate portfolio, this time in Mumbai’s thriving commercial district of Andheri East. According to property registration documents, the actor has purchased two office units in the Kanakia Wallstreet building for a total consideration of Rs. 30. 75 crore. Saif Ali Khan makes major real estate move; buys commercial offices worth Rs. 30. 75 Crore in Mumbai The combined area of the newly acquired offices measures 5, 681 sq ft and includes six dedicated parking spaces. The seller of the property is Apiore Pharmaceutical, a US-based pharma company, as reflected in the registration filings. The deal was arranged by Volney, a real estate advisory and investor network firm. The transaction was officially registered on November 18, 2025, with a stamp duty of Rs. 1. 84 crore and a registration fee of Rs. 60, 000. Industry experts note that Andheri East has rapidly emerged as one of Mumbai’s busiest commercial corridors, attracting corporates, global enterprises, and creative firms due to its improved connectivity and infrastructure. Volney’s founder, Rohan Sheth, described the area as a market that combines accessibility with strong rental prospects, adding that it continues to draw long-term investors. Saif’s new commercial investment also places him among several high-profile names who have recently secured space in the vicinity. Elon Musk’s satellite internet company, Starlink Satellite Communications Private Limited, recently leased a 1, 294 sq. ft. office in the nearby Chandivali area for a five-year period, with total rent valued at Rs. 2. 33 crore. Additionally, the same building previously housed leased offices where Hrithik Roshan and Rakesh Roshan acquired three commercial units earlier this year for about Rs. 31 crores through HRX Digitech LLP. Beyond his latest acquisition, Saif Ali Khan is already known for his premium residential and commercial holdings across Mumbai. He currently resides in a high-end apartment in Bandra West, a property he purchased nearly a decade ago for Rs. 24 crores. Records also show that he bought a sprawling 6, 500 sq. ft. apartment in April 2012 for Rs. 23. 50 crore from Satguru Builders, further cementing his presence in the city’s luxury real estate landscape. With his latest investment, the actor continues to strengthen his position not just in cinema but also in Mumbai’s top-tier property market. Also Read: Dining with the Kapoors Trailer: Netflix brings together Bollywood’s first family for a grand tribute to Raj Kapoor BOLLYWOOD NEWS LIVE UPDATES.
https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/saif-ali-khan-makes-major-real-estate-move-buys-commercial-offices-worth-rs-30-75-crore-mumbai/

TOUGEN ANKI Crimson Inferno devs on adapting the anime & launching globally

TOUGEN ANKI is a highly popular anime overseas about characters who carry the blood of demons and can manipulate that blood into supernatural weapons, and developer Com2uS has taken on the task of adapting that anime into a game that will eventually launch on PC and mobile devices. When you’ve got a project that already has a fan base, you’d best be prepared to deliver on what those fans want. We recently talked to Crimson Inferno Art Director, Pil-Jong Kim, and Producer, Dong-Won Lee, about just that, as well as the task of introducing a global audience to the TOUGEN ANKI universe. The audience of TOUGEN ANKI was a major contributor to planning for the game’s availability and launch. The developers wanted to make sure that the game was not only as easy to access from a popular platform standpoint (hence planning for PC on Steam from the get-go), but also from a gameplay perspective. The deckbuilding aspect and encounter design allowed the devs to put a focus on letting the characters shine in their combat animations and story highlights. The combat of TOUGEN ANKI is broken up into a color-coded system where attacks have one colored attack or another, and using matching colors powers up abilities when taking your turn. Again, the team felt it was important to create a system that was accessible and intuitive to players, allowing them to easily understand how to get the best out of their characters in any given encounter in both mobile and desktop formats.
https://www.shacknews.com/article/146877/tougen-anki-crimson-inferno-developer-interview-tgs-2025

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 received 12 nominations in The Game Awards 2025

The nominees for every category of The Game Awards 2025 have been announced, and with them came a snapshot of the industry’s favorites when it came to all gaming in 2025. We saw quite a few lovely titles nominated. However, it was Sandfall Interactive and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 that picked up the most nominations this year, grabbing 12 across all categories and heavily beating out all other games in sheer volume. The Game Awards 2025 nominations were revealed by Geoff Keighley and the Game Awards team this week, with the team showing off a video that revealed all potential awards winners this year. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 received the following nominations: Game of the Year Best Art Direction Best Audio Design Best Debut Indie Game Best Game Direction Best Indie Game Best Narrative Best Performance (for which three Clair Obscur characters were nominated) Ben Starr as Verso Charlie Cox as Gustave Jennifer English as Maelle Best Role-Playing Game Best Score and Music (Lorien Testard) Comparatively, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach and Ghost of Yotei were the closest running competitors to Clair Obscur with seven nominations. Surprisingly, Hades 2 picked up six nominations and Hollow Knight: Silksong picked up five nominations. Other much beloved games also failed to do better this year. You can see a breakdown of some of those titles below: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33: 12 nominations Death Stranding 2/Ghost of Yotei: 7 nominations Hades 2: 6 nominations Hollow Knight: Silksong: 5 nominations Silent Hill f/Battlefield 6: 3 nominations Donkey Kong Bananza/Mario Kart World/Doom: The Dark Ages: 2 nominations ARC Raiders/The Outer Worlds 2/ Dispatch/Elden Ring Nightreign: 1 nominations.
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The Game Awards 2025 nominees & how to vote

We’re almost at the end of 2025, giving us another fantastic year of gaming. As we round into the final months of the year, there’s little left other than to talk about Game of the Year, and Geoff Keighley’s The Game Awards once again returns to stir up that conversation in December. This week, the nominees were announced, with the show committee submitting their picks for this year’s categories. Read on to see what made it in for each award and how to vote on the final winners. Last updated on November 17, 2025 at 9: 10 p. m. PT. How to vote for The Game Awards 2025 nominees The Game Awards nominees and voting were shared today in a special presentation. Twitch, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter/X accounts are valid for voting. Once you’re logged in, you can move along to casting your ballot per category. The site may be bogged down in the early hours after nominees are announced. Bear in mind, you only get to make one choice per category, per login, so make it count. The Game Awards 2025 nominees Below is the list of The Game Awards 2025 categories and nominees. The list is broken down alphabetically with the exception of the most-sought award, Game of the Year, at the top. Game of the Year Best Action Game Best Action/Adventure Game Most Anticipated Game Best Adaptation Best Art Direction Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Ghost of Yotei Hades 2 Hollow Knight: Silksong Best Audio Design Battlefield 6 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Ghost of Yotei Silent Hill f Best Community Support Content Creator of the Year Best Debut Indie Game Best Esports Game Best Esports Athlete Best Esports Team Best Family Game Best Fighting Game Best Game Direction Games for Impact Best Indie Game Innovation in Accessibility Best Mobile Game Destiny Rising Persona 5: The Phantom X Sonic Rumble Umamusume: Pretty Derby Wuthering Waves Best Multiplayer Game Best Narrative Best Ongoing Game Final Fantasy 14 Fortnite Helldivers 2 Marvel Rivals No Man’s Sky Best Performance Ben Starr as Verso (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33) Charlie Cox as Gustave (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33) Erika Ishii as Atsu (Ghost of Yotei) Jennifer English as Maelle (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33) Konatsu Kato as Shimizu Hinako (Silent Hill f) Troy Baker as Indiana Jones (Indiana Jones and the Great Circle) Best Role-Playing Game Best Score and Music Christopher Larkin (Hollow Knight: Silksong) Darren Korb (Hades 2) Lorien Testard (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33) Toma Otowa (Ghost of Yotei) Woodkid & Ludvig Forssell (Death Stranding 2: On the Beach) Best Sports/Racing Game Best Strategy/Sim Game Best VR/AR Game.
https://www.shacknews.com/article/146854/the-game-awards-2025-nomimees-voting

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Reclusive’ Barbra Streisand Refuses to Leave Her $20 Million Malibu Estate as ‘She’s Happy Being Unseen’

Nov. 8 2025, Published 10:00 a.m. ET Bashful Barbra Streisand has once again traded in the spotlight for total solitude. RadarOnline.com can reveal the 83-year-old legend is virtually trapped inside her spectacular $20 million Malibu estate – and she’s perfectly fine with that. Barbra’s World Is At Home “Barbra’s world is her home,” said a source close to the bizarrely private actress. “She’s got James [Brolin], her dogs, her gardens. It’s paradise. She doesn’t need anything else.” Streisand has settled into a peaceful routine at her cliffside compound, which overlooks Santa Monica Bay. Friends said she spends mornings pruning her beloved roses, afternoons playing with her fluffy dogs and evenings sharing candlelit dinners with her hunky husband. The sprawling property spans three acres and boasts four houses. There’s a koi pond, and she and Brolin had streams built “because I think water is a very soothing element,” Streisand shared. Inside Barbra’s Stunning, Cozy Home She doesn’t even have to leave to run to the supermarket if she gets a craving for something sweet — one of the homes has its own frozen yogurt and candy shop. “She loves the simple pleasures now,” says a pal. “She doesn’t care about movie premieres or award shows anymore. She’s done with the chaos of Hollywood. She’s earned her peace.” Life Out Of The Spotlight Of course, fans started to wonder whether something was wrong with Barbra when she went M.I.A. But Brolin recently assured them his wife is in “perfect health.” “Barbra just doesn’t feel the need to show up anywhere anymore,” said the friend. “She’s happy being unseen. “She’s given the world enough. She’s got nothing left to prove. Barbra’s final act is living happily ever after out of the spotlight.”
https://radaronline.com/p/barbra-streisand-happy-malibu-estate-private-life/

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Madhuri Dixit shines at “Golden Diva of Bollywood” celebration at The Matrix Club, Chicago – News India Times

Doors opened at 8:00 p.m., and attendees—draped in shimmering sarees, festive Indo-Western outfits, and celebratory winter colors—entered an atmosphere filled with music, memories, and anticipation. The venue, The Matrix Club in Naperville, Illinois, sparkled like a festive mandap, complete with cascading chandeliers, colorful décor, and the aroma of chaat and festive beverages. The celebration of Bollywood nostalgia was organized by Rajshri Events, Mauj Entertainment, and Kashif Khan Events and was entitled, “Golden Diva of Bollywood – Madhuri Dixit.” Families, fans, and Bollywood lovers from across the Midwest gathered to see one of Indian cinema’s most beloved icons. The evening was anchored by Shalin Bhanot, actor and Bigg Boss star, whose high-energy entrance set the tone for the night. With his signature charm, he greeted the crowd with a booming, “Chicago, are you ready?” sparking cheers, whistles, and applause throughout the hall. Bhanot led a lively fan contest to crown “Chicago’s Biggest Madhuri Dixit Fan.” The competition drew laughter, dance-offs, and a spirited performance by Rita Shah, whose rendition of “Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai” won the crowd’s heart. The excitement reached its peak as lights dimmed and music swelled. Shalin announced:“Presenting the incomparable, the eternal Madhuri Dixit!”To thunderous applause, Madhuri Dixit-Nene entered in a stunning crimson lehenga, radiating timeless grace and warmth. She greeted the Chicago audience with a heartfelt:“Namaskar! Thank you for braving the weather to celebrate with me tonight.” What followed was an intimate, unscripted evening filled with conversation, memories, dance, and pure Bollywood magic. Madhuri shared stories from her journey—her early days as a trained Kathak dancer, her first performances, and candid anecdotes from her decades-long film career. The crowd erupted with joy as she reenacted a moment from her 1991 Chicago tour when a broken heel forced her to dance barefoot with Anil Kapoor. She delighted fans by performing select steps from her iconic songs, from “Ek Do Teen” to “Dola Re Dola.” Under the Naperville lights, her Kathak spins and expressive grace transported the audience through Bollywood’s golden era. Shalin added humor and energy with spontaneous skits, including a playful “Devdas” act and a hilarious moment where he donned a ghagra, joking, “Ab samajh aaya why it takes so long to get ready!”
https://newsindiatimes.com/madhuri-dixit-shines-at-golden-diva-of-bollywood-celebration-at-the-matrix-club-chicago/

SEAL Team Reunion: Fire Country Casts Alona Tal As Max Thieriot’s Potential Love Interest — Get Exclusive First Look

Max Thieriot is reuniting with his “SEAL Team” wife Alona Tal on “Fire Country” will their on-screen chemistry burn bright in Edgewater? TVLine has learned that Tal will guest-star in the CBS drama, kicking off a multi-episode arc on Friday, Dec. 12. She will play Chloe Mackenzie, Bode’s former peer tutor in high school who is now “everyone’s favorite teacher,” per the character description. Back in the day, Bode and Chloe “harbored secret crushes on each other, but their feelings were never realized and ultimately they lost touch,” the description continues. “They’re reunited when Chloe’s son a troubled teen who reminds Bode of his younger self catapults into his life. A warm and intuitive straight-shooter, Chloe initially presents as a gentle soul, but when her child is threatened, she morphs into a fierce mama bear with claws of steel.” As Chloe’s arc continues, “she and Bode just might get a second chance at the romance they missed years back.” (!) This won’t be the first time on-screen sparks fly between Tal and Thieriot: Tal appeared as Stella Baxter, the girlfriend-turned-wife of Thieriot’s Clay Spenser, in all seven seasons of “SEAL Team,” which premiered in 2017 on CBS. After four seasons, the drama moved to Paramount+, where it concluded with Season 7 in October 2024. Scroll through TVLine’s exclusive first-look photos below, then hit the comments with your reactions to the “SEAL Team” reunion coming to “Fire Country”! CBS.
https://www.tvline.com/2028865/fire-country-alona-tal-seal-team-reunion-max-thieriot-cast/