“Next Year” may be resonating in more ways than the filmmakers originally imagined. A trailer for the short shows Jelani Alladin (“Fellow Travelers) as Robert, a father whose husband has died in a near-future America where “traditional values” have become law and homosexual activity is illegal. Zach Martens (“Sleep No More”) co-stars as Robert’s new love interest. Rounding out the cast is Sherz Aletaha (“First Wives Club”). The trailer explains that queer people have been banned by banks, targeted by police raids at gay bars and are subject to extreme surveillance by the government. “We all know when that asshole won that things would be bad. We had no idea they were going to be this bad,” Robert says in the trailer, after a government official is seen on a video ordering that “all suspicious homosexual activity must be reported immediately.” “Next Year” was written and directed by queer filmmaking duo and Emmy nominees Peter DiMario and Guto Barra. Costumes are by four-time Emmy nominee Joseph La Corte (“Murdaugh: Death in the Family”). “’Next Year’ is a deeply personal and politically resonant film that reflects the challenges facing LGBTQ+ communities today,” a logline of the movies reads. “It serves as both a warning and a testament to the resilience of love in dark times.” The film is currently showing at international film festivals, with the hope of earning an Academy Award qualification for the live-action short film category. Alladin’s credits also include “Tick, Tick. Boom!,’ Michael Schwartz’s short “Strangers on a Beach” with Zane Phillips and Jack Falahee, as well as television’s “Blue Blood” and “The Walking Dead: World Beyond.” DiMario and Bara earned multiple New York Emmy Awards for “Immersive. World” and “Dreams From the Deep End.” DiMario is also a Webby Award winner for “How Art Changed Me,” while Barra, a three-time Emmy recipient, has directed projects for HBO Max, Amazon Studios, Disney+, PBS and more. Their work has screened at MoMA and the Brooklyn Museum.
https://variety.com/2025/film/columns/next-year-trailer-fellow-travelers-star-jaleni-alladin-lgbtq-short-1236587245/
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International Networks Snap Up BBC’s Ozzy Osbourne Documentary
EXCLUSIVE: A host of international networks will air the BBC documentary about the late Ozzy Osbourne. Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home followed Ozzy and wife Sharon as they upped sticks and moved from Los Angeles back to a family home in the UK. The factual film also took in Ozzy’s preparations for his ‘Back To The Beginning’ mega-concert and showed the rockstar tackling health issues as he battled to be ready for the gig. Osbourne died in late July, aged 76, two weeks after performing at that homecoming concert. The doc was produced by Expectation with JOKS Productions and went out on BBC One in early October. Banijay Rights is handling international sales and has already secured a U. S. deal, with NBCU’s Peacock picking it up, as we were first to report last month. The North America picture is now complete after CTV and Crave owner Bell Media took Canadian rights. The other new buyers are Australian public broadcaster ABC, the TV2 network in Denmark, VRT in Belgium and yesTV in Israel. Cathy Payne, CEO Banijay Rights, said: “Providing a deep insight into the closing act of Ozzy Osbourne’s life, this poignant film has already made a huge impact worldwide. It’s an honour for us at Banijay Rights to share Ozzy, Sharon and the family’s story with even more international broadcasters.” Deadline previously went behind the scenes of the making of the doc, and exec producer Rachael Barnes told us the team captured Ozzy at a moment when he was happy to open up and talk about his life. “He’s a great raconteur, he tells amazing stories, but he was also very reflective,” she said. “It was not just nostalgia, but there was a sense of him trying to understand his personal values at this stage of life and where he would feel most at home.”.
https://deadline.com/2025/11/sharon-and-ozzy-osbourne-coming-home-global-sales-deals-1236623363/
Princess Charlene and Prince Albert’s twins, 10, steal the show on Monaco’s national day
Princess Charlene’s daughter dons rule-breaking school uniform Ten-year-old twins Gabriella and Jacques have headed back to school Princess Charlene goes full action hero with flare gun Prince Albert’s wife kicked off the No Finish Line walk, raising funds to support projects for sick or disadvantaged children Princess Charlene is our winter style muse in £700 ballet flats Prince Albert and his wife distributed parcels of the Red Cross to people in Monaco ahead of the festive season and Charlene looked so glamorous Cath Kidston just dropped its AW25 collection 12 products our editors are shopping Iconic British brand Cath Kidston is ushering in a new era of whimsy with its latest collection, named The Board Game. Our editors love these pieces. Princess Charlene could be a ballerina with hairdo that ‘creates a subtle lift’ Prince Albert’s wife stepped out to congratulate students who designed the winning jersey for Monaco’s team at the upcoming Dubai International Tournament Princess Charlene embodies ‘understated luxury’ in jeans alongside rarely-seen pup Prince Albert’s wife swapped her smart suits for a pair of jeans as she stepped out for Rokethon, a dog walk promoting animal welfare, in Monaco Princess Charlene is ‘statuesque’ in widest Max Mara trousers Prince Albert’s wife went for her most oversized suit to date as she stepped out for the inauguration of a commemorative plaque at Stade Louis II.
https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/868377/prince-albert-princess-charlene-twins-monaco-national-day/
Which Premier League teams will lose most players to Afcon?
The Africa Cup of Nations kicks off earlier than usual this year with up to 17 Premier League clubs set to be affected by players jetting off to host country Morocco. The tournament runs from 21 December until 18 January. There has been no official announcement about which date clubs will have to release their players by and it could vary depending on agreements. Players could miss up to six, or in some cases seven, Premier League matches plus FA Cup and Carabao Cup games if they reach the final. The group stages end on 31 December, so quickly eliminated players may only miss half that amount. Arsenal, Chelsea and Leeds do not have any players due to play in the 2025 Afcon with Sunderland and Wolves losing the most players. BBC Sport looks at which teams are due to lose players. Aston Villa (1) Villa’s only player at Afcon will be Ivory Coast forward Evann Guessand. However, the 24-year-old has only started five Premier League matches so Villa will be confident of coping without him. Bournemouth (1) Like Villa, Bournemouth should not be too affected by Afcon. Attacking midfielder Amine Adli is likely to be in the Morocco squad. But the 25-year-old has started only one Premier League match since his summer arrival. Fortunately for boss Andoni Iraola, his star man Antoine Semenyo’s Ghana did not qualify for the competition. Brentford (2) Brentford will have two players going off to Afcon including one first-team regular. Club-record signing Dango Ouattara will feature for Burkina Faso. The £42. 5m forward has scored twice for the Bees. Midfielder Frank Onyeka who has only played 88 minutes in the league this season plays for Nigeria. Brighton (1) Brighton must do without Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba, who has started nearly every game for Albion this season. Yankuba Minteh’s Gambia did not qualify. Crystal Palace (1-4) The biggest blow for Crystal Palace will be the loss of Senegal winger Ismaila Sarr, who has scored eight goals in all competitions this season. Then they have three maybes. Forward Christantus Uche, who has only featured as a substitute for Palace so far, is a Nigeria international but was not in their most recent squad. Neither Morocco defender Chadi Riad nor Mali midfielder Cheick Doucoure have played a competitive game of football since January following serious knee injuries. Whoever does go will miss Palace’s Carabao Cup quarter-final with Arsenal on 23 December. Everton (2-3) Everton will lose two members of their starting XI both to Senegal four-goal forward Iliman Ndiaye and midfielder Idrissa Gueye. Young defender Adam Aznou has not been in a Morocco squad since his summer move from Bayern Munich to Merseyside. Beto is a Guinea-Bissau international but they did not qualify. Fulham (3) Fulham will see three players all go off to join the Nigeria squad. Midfielder Alex Iwobi and defender Calvin Bassey have played every game in the league this season, while winger Samuel Chukwueze has only been used off the bench. Liverpool (1) Eighth-placed Liverpool will only lose one player to Afcon but that one player is one of their greatest footballers ever. Mohamed Salah, who has scored five times so far in an underwhelming campaign, will certainly be in the Egypt squad. Manchester City (2) Title-chasing City have two players going off to Afcon, but neither have played all that much this season because of injury. Egypt forward Omar Marmoush has started two Premier League games, with three starts for Algeria left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri. Manchester United (3) Manchester United’s right-hand side will have a very different look to it over the festive period. Cameroon forward Bryan Mbeumo and two players who have featured at right wing-back Ivory Coast’s Amad Diallo and Morocco’s Noussair Mazraoui are all heading off next month. Newcastle (0-1) The only potential departure for Newcastle is a player who has yet to play for the club. DR Congo forward Yoane Wissa, a summer signing from Brentford, injured his knee on international duty in September. A return is thought to be imminent, although there are reports DR Congo will not call him up. Nottingham Forest (1-4) Nottingham Forest have up to four players who will leave for Afcon but it could be as low as one. Midfielder Ibrahim Sangare is certain to be in the Ivory Coast squad, while defender Willy Boly will hope to be but has barely played this season and was not in their most recent squad. Full-back Ola Aina and forward Taiwo Awoniyi are both Nigeria internationals. But Aina has not played since hamstring surgery in September and Awoniyi has not been in a squad this year. Sunderland (7) This season’s surprise package, fourth-placed Sunderland will be the worst affected team by far by Afcon 2025 with seven players due to leave. They are Morocco winger Chemsdine Talbi, Senegal midfielder Habib Diarra, Mozambique full-back Reinildo, Ivory Coast winger Simon Adingra, Burkina Faso forward Bertrand Traore and DR Congo pair Arthur Masuaku and Noah Sadiki. The majority of them are first-team regulars, with 50 Premier League appearances between them this season. Diarra has been out since September through injury. Tottenham Hotspur (1-2) Tottenham might have two midfielders going off to Afcon Senegal’s Pape Matar Sarr and Mali’s Yves Bissouma. Bissouma has not played for Spurs this season and had ankle surgery in October. Mohammed Kudus will be available for his club because Ghana failed to qualify. West Ham (2) Struggling West Ham will lose both of their starting full-backs for a few weeks. Right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka will link up with DR Congo, while left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf will play for Senegal. Wolves (5) Wolves are bottom of the Premier League and without a win and five players will jet off. Zimbabwe pair Marshall Munetsi and Tawanda Chirewa, Ivory Coast defender Emmanuel Agbadou, Nigeria striker Tolu Arokodare and Cameroon full-back Jackson Tchatchoua will all be heading off. Chirewa has not played for Wolves this season, but the rest are all regulars. Get news, insight and fan views on your Premier League team All your football quizzes in one place.
https://sports.yahoo.com/article/premier-league-teams-lose-most-070647595.html
Plane Forced to Land After Passenger Makes Bomb Threat
A plane flying from Dallas to Chicago made an emergency landing in St. Louis after a passenger alerted the flight crew about a bomb in his wife’s luggage, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported on Sunday morning.
The United Airlines flight departed from Dallas-Ft. Worth International Airport shortly before 7 a.m. However, it landed unexpectedly at Lambert St. Louis International Airport at around 8:40 a.m. Upon landing, the flight crew evacuated all passengers so that bomb and arson units could conduct a thorough search of the plane.
The passenger who raised the alarm, an unidentified male, is currently in custody. According to Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge, the airport’s director, no passengers have reported any injuries.
As of around 11 a.m. local time, bomb and arson crews were still searching the aircraft. Newsweek reached out to Lambert St. Louis International Airport via email on Sunday morning for further information.
This is a breaking news story. Updates will follow.
https://www.newsweek.com/plane-forced-landing-passenger-bomb-threat-11055815
“I don’t know the reason why he went” – Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler claims Reds are ‘missing’ player they sold in the summer
Robbie Fowler believes Liverpool are feeling the effects of Luis Diaz’s departure, arguing that the winger’s absence has contributed to the club’s inconsistent start to the season.
After three-and-a-half seasons at Anfield, Diaz joined German giants Bayern Munich in July 2025 in a deal worth £65.5 million. Interestingly, the Reds seemingly didn’t sign a replacement for the Colombian international during the summer transfer window, as none of their new recruits included a winger.
After winning the Premier League title last season, Liverpool have endured a topsy-turvy 2025-26 campaign and currently sit eighth in the league table. Amid their struggles, Fowler said his former side are ‘missing’ Diaz.
“I don’t know the reason why he went, but it looks as though he wanted to go because it was a very quick sale, wasn’t it?” Fowler told Metro. “That tells you he probably wanted to, but for me he was probably one of Liverpool’s standout players last year. So, I’m actually genuinely surprised that not more has been made of how much Liverpool are missing him.
“Because when you look at Liverpool and certainly the tough start they’ve had, they maybe struggled to break teams down when teams have sat and kept that low block. Luis Diaz is one of those players who can unlock defenses. So, I think they have genuinely missed him.”
During his time at Liverpool, Diaz won the Premier League, the FA Cup, and two Carabao Cups. He scored 41 goals and provided 23 assists in 148 appearances across all competitions.
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### Fowler Wants Former Liverpool Star Sold in the Summer to Prove Selling Him Was a Mistake
Fowler also spoke about Tyler Morton, who came through the ranks at the Merseyside club. The young midfielder was sold to Olympique Lyon in the summer in a deal worth £15 million.
Fowler pointed out that Morton wasn’t used much last season, suggesting that the player might not fit into the Dutch manager Arne Slot’s philosophy. However, he opined that the academy graduate is a ‘good player,’ expressing his desire to see him succeed at his current club.
“There’s no doubt that he’s good enough because he has played in midfield at Liverpool before,” Fowler said. “But you’ve got to be honest and say, the manager didn’t really play him much last year. So certainly not under this manager could you see him coming back. This is my opinion.
“What I see with Tyler Morton, I do think he’s a good player, but the manager never played him much last year. So that tells you something about, not his performances, but his type of game. It might not fit into what the manager wanted.
“I genuinely hope he does [prove them wrong to have sold him] because he is a local lad who’s obviously come through the ranks. I’m like that with every player who comes through from the academy. I always want to see him do well, I genuinely do.”
Morton made his debut for the Reds during Jurgen Klopp’s tenure and made just five appearances under current manager Arne Slot last season.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/news-i-don-t-know-reason-went-liverpool-legend-robbie-fowler-claims-reds-missing-player-sold-summer
Investors Race to Buy Top Cryptos This Month While BNB and Cardano Retreat
**Crypto Presales: The Next Big Opportunity in High ROI Cryptos for 2025**
Every new market cycle reshapes investor attention, and the latest trend is clear: traders looking to buy top cryptos this month are shifting away from familiar giants and toward high-growth projects with stronger early-stage potential.
While BNB and Cardano remain influential in the long term, the energy around them has softened in recent weeks. In contrast, an emerging presale is capturing nearly all the early-cycle momentum — **BlockchainFX (FX).**
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### BlockchainFX: A Rare Licensed Presale Redefining Early-Stage Trust
BlockchainFX’s rapid climb past **$11.17M raised**, combined with a rare **AOFA international trading license**, has solidified it as one of the most credible and fastest-growing opportunities in the high ROI cryptos 2025 sector.
Presales rarely earn regulatory approval before launch, yet BlockchainFX has already secured an international trading license from AOFA. This achievement has dramatically elevated expectations and helped BFX stand out from countless unverified presales.
At **$0.030** per token, BlockchainFX continues to attract steady inflows. More than **17,800 users** have participated, driving the raise past $11.17M as it approaches the $12M soft cap. With a fully operational multi-market app, BFX is becoming the preferred choice for investors seeking early access before the next market spike.
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### Unmatched Utility and Real-World Functionality
What truly separates BlockchainFX is its core utility. The platform allows users to trade a wide range of global markets — including crypto, forex, stocks, commodities, futures, and ETFs — all through a single, streamlined interface.
This is exactly the type of real-world, cross-market functionality that traders have demanded for years.
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### Built for ROI: Why Early Buyers Are Targeting BFX
Early price positioning is crucial in any presale, and BlockchainFX has created one of the strongest value windows of 2025:
– **Presale price:** $0.030
– **Launch price:** $0.05
– **Example entry:** $3,000 → 100,000 BFX tokens
– **Value prediction:** At $1 → $100,000
Moreover, the limited-time **LICENSE50 bonus** increases this advantage dramatically by giving **50% extra tokens**. That means a $3,000 entry could yield **150,000 BFX tokens**, boosting potential value to **$150,000** at $1.
This tokenomics structure strongly influences traders planning to buy top cryptos this month.
Many analysts predict BFX could reach **$8-$10** in a full bull market, making early entry even more attractive.
Additionally, anyone purchasing $100 or more in BFX gains immediate access to the project’s **$500,000 Gleam reward pool**.
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### BNB: A Strong Giant Experiencing Short-Term Cooldown
BNB continues to dominate as one of the most important multi-utility tokens in crypto, powering the Binance ecosystem and enabling extensive DeFi activity. However, despite its long-term strength, BNB’s market velocity has slowed during the broader reset.
Regulatory pressure and declining speculative trading have created a quieter environment around BNB. While dependable for long-term holding, it currently lacks the sharp, early-cycle acceleration investors seek when deciding where to buy top cryptos this month.
BNB provides stability but not the aggressive upside presale buyers are targeting right now.
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### Cardano: Reliable Development, Limited Short-Term Lift
Cardano has maintained a reputation for research-backed engineering and methodical development. Yet despite its strong academic foundation, ADA’s market energy has weakened over the past year.
On-chain activity has grown modestly but not at the pace required to push rapid short-term performance. For investors seeking gradual progress, Cardano remains appealing. However, for those planning to buy top cryptos this month to maximize early-stage ROI, ADA currently offers slower traction than BlockchainFX.
The difference in short-term potential becomes clearer as presale participation rises.
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### Conclusion
BlockchainFX has quickly become a priority for investors aiming to buy top cryptos this month, driven by its AOFA international license, multi-market utility, and surging presale growth past $11M.
Its combination of regulatory strength and real-world application gives BFX a significant edge over slower-moving assets like BNB and Cardano. With the project nearing its soft cap, rising demand, and the **LICENSE50 promotion** offering 50% bonus tokens, BlockchainFX stands out as the most strategically timed opportunity for investors seeking high ROI in 2025.
Its blend of credibility, utility, and early momentum positions BFX as one of the strongest contenders in the next crypto market cycle.
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The SAG Awards get renamed as The Annual Actor Awards before March 2026 broadcast
The SAG Awards, one of Hollywood’s primary peer-judged honors, will undergo a formal rebranding ahead of its next broadcast. Beginning with the 32nd ceremony on March 1, 2026, the event will be known as **The Annual Actor Awards**. Organizers state that the new name better reflects the ceremony’s identity for viewers in the United States and worldwide.
As reported by Deadline, the decision was announced jointly by Jon Brockett, the telecast’s showrunner and executive producer, and JoBeth Williams, an actress and chair of SAG-AFTRA’s Awards Committee. They described the shift as “a perfect next step in the show’s evolution” and emphasized that the core purpose of the awards remains unchanged: actors honoring actors.
## A Legacy of Celebrating Outstanding Performances
For over three decades, the Screen Actors Guild Awards, commonly referred to as the SAG Awards, have honored outstanding performances in film and television. As the show expanded, particularly after its move to Netflix in 2024, organizers increasingly found that the name did not translate clearly to international audiences.
### Reason for the Name Change
Organizers noted that the acronym ‘SAG’ is widely recognized within the entertainment industry but may be less clear to international audiences unfamiliar with the history of the Screen Actors Guild. The new title is intended to eliminate this ambiguity.
Officials explained that the new name aligns more directly with the award itself, making it easier for audiences to understand what it represents. Jon Brockett, executive producer of the telecast, said:
> “Since the beginning, our statue has been called ‘The Actor,’ and we’re a show that’s entirely about actors, so this new name is a perfect next step in the show’s evolution. The Actor Awards presented by SAG-AFTRA gives viewers in 190-plus countries an immediate understanding of who we are and what we’re about.”
The renaming also reflects the awards’ expanding global reach. Since the move from basic cable to Netflix starting with the 30th edition, the ceremony has drawn viewers from around the world.
## Continuity in Administration and Format
Aside from its new name, the format and process behind the SAG Awards will remain the same. Organizers made it clear that all processes—including submissions, eligibility, voting, and presentation—will remain unchanged.
The show is still to be produced and presented by SAG-AFTRA, the union created in 2012 from the merging of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA).
JoBeth Williams emphasized:
> “The Actor Awards makes that crystal clear to audiences everywhere: when they tune in, they know they’re going to see their favorite actors celebrated by those who truly know the craft.”
The peer-voting model, in which actors recognize the work of fellow actors, remains a defining feature. Organizers note that this element has contributed to the ceremony’s industry respect for more than three decades.
The 32nd edition of The Annual Actor Awards will mark the official launch of the new title. Organizers state that the updated name modernizes the ceremony while preserving its established purpose—to celebrate outstanding performances in film and television through peer recognition.
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**Also read:** [Pamela Anderson stuns at 2025 SAG Awards embracing natural beauty and elegance]
https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/movies/the-sag-awards-get-renamed-the-annual-actor-awards-march-2026-broadcast
Actress Dasha Nekrasova Fired By Gersh, Dropped From Movie Amid Backlash Over Podcast Interview With Far-Right Political Commentator Nick Fuentes
Dasha Nekrasova, an actress known for her work in projects like HBO’s *Succession* and A24’s *Materialists*, has been fired by Gersh following a recent podcast interview with far-right political commentator Nick Fuentes, Deadline has confirmed with a spokesperson for the agency. Deadline has reached out to Nekrasova for comment and will update the story if and when a statement from the actress is issued.
The interview in question was posted on YouTube a month ago and was part of *Red Scare*, a cultural commentary podcast that Nekrasova has co-hosted with Anna Khachiyan since 2018. The video is titled “Fuentanyl OD Nick Fuentes x Red Scare (Dasha Nekrasova and Anna Khachiyan)” and runs for over two and a half hours.
Due to what Nekrasova describes as “technical problems” in the text under the video, the interview is essentially audio-only, alternating repeatedly between a few images of Nekrasova, Khachiyan, and Fuentes together.
The conversation, which has been viewed over 220,000 times to date, touches on numerous controversial topics. The trio discusses “international jewery” multiple times, perpetuating offensive stereotypes about Jews, Italians, Asians, and others. The dialogue also includes troubling remarks about immigrants from developing countries, particularly non-white ones.
Nekrasova and Khachiyan’s guest, Nick Fuentes, is known as the leader of the “Groypers,” a movement of young right-wing activists who critique mainstream conservatism and advocate for more extreme positions.
Fuentes is widely regarded as holding more extreme views than figures like Charlie Kirk—the Trump-allied media personality who was assassinated on September 10 during a Utah debate event. Kirk himself was controversial due to his stances on immigration, race, the January 6th insurrection, and Covid-19.
According to CNN, Fuentes is a “well-known White nationalist and Holocaust denier.” Publicly, the livestreamer has identified as a Christian nationalist, promoting anti-LGBTQ, anti-feminist, and misogynist views. He has also criticized Kirk’s conservative organization, Turning Point USA, for not adopting a sufficiently hardline approach.
This development marks a significant fallout for Nekrasova amid ongoing debates surrounding free speech and accountability in the entertainment industry.
https://deadline.com/2025/11/dasha-nekrasova-fired-gersh-nick-fuentes-podcast-interview-1236617927/
Karan Johar to headline Marrakech International Film Festival’s Conversation series; Homebound secures gala screening
Karan Johar to Represent Indian Cinema at Marrakech International Film Festival; ‘Homebound’ Secures Gala Screening
Karan Johar is set to represent Indian cinema at the prestigious Marrakech International Film Festival this year. He will be joining the festival’s renowned Conversation series—a segment reserved for some of the most influential filmmakers from around the world. The 2025 lineup includes celebrated names such as Bong Joon Ho, Guillermo del Toro, Andrew Dominik, Laurence Fishburne, and Jodie Foster, placing Johar alongside some of global cinema’s most respected voices.
This international recognition coincides with a strong festival run for Johar’s latest production, ‘Homebound,’ which has been chosen for a gala screening at Marrakech. The selection marks yet another milestone in the film’s growing global journey and highlights Johar’s expanding international footprint as a producer.
Just a day before the festival announcement, Karan Johar took to social media to share an update on ‘Homebound’s’ continued global momentum. He wrote:
> “The journey of #Homebound around the world continues, this time in LA, with a screening attended by @belabajaria, Chief Content Officer at Netflix, alongside the cast & crew! Super grateful & thrilled that you could be there for our film, Bela.”
Johar has frequently reflected on how deeply personal the film’s journey has been. In September, ahead of its release, he posted a heartfelt note describing the film’s path at international festivals. He wrote:
> “When I began my journey of telling stories and producing motion pictures, my biggest reason was to empower filmmakers and make them sell their dreams and ideologies to cinegoers across the globe. I dreamt of making movies that cross borders, cultures, and continents. Manifestation won. Thoughts became a movie. That movie is HOMEBOUND.
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> Neeraj Ghaywan is an auteur with a beating heart and a searching soul. He is the soul and all of HOMEBOUND. He told this story in the most emotionally rich way and I am humbled, grateful, and privileged to be able to proudly state that I am the producer of this magnificent movie! We are deeply grateful to @festivaldecannes, @tiff_net, @iffmelbourne, and @filmfederationofindia (we are proud to be India’s official selection to the Oscars). We have travelled the world and are finally releasing in our homeland tomorrow. 26th September. #HOMEBOUND releases worldwide.”
‘Homebound’ has already screened at some of the world’s most prestigious festivals, including Cannes, TIFF, and IFF Melbourne. The film continues to be one of India’s most celebrated global titles of the year.
Stay tuned for more updates and coverage on Karan Johar, ‘Homebound,’ and other Bollywood news!
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https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/karan-johar-headline-marrakech-international-film-festivals-conversation-series-homebound-secures-gala-screening/