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True Blood‘s Stephen Moyer leads the cast of Acorn TV’s crime drama Art Detectives. The first six episode series will premiere on June 9, 2025, with new episodes debuting on subsequent Mondays.

So, what’s it about? Acorn TV offers this synopsis: “In Art Detectives, art-loving Di Mick Palmer (Moyer) and straight-talking DC Shazia Malik together solve murders connected to the world of art and antiques, from Old Master paintings to Banksy street art, medieval manuscripts, and collectible vinyl.

Each episode follows Mick and Shazia as they navigate a rich and colorful world driven by greed, obsession, lust, and revenge. Throughout the season, the artfully astute detectives encounter a fake Vermeer, Viking gold, a rare Chinese vase, and items rescued from the Titanic. Mick navigates these demanding cases while managing a budding romance with museum curator Rosa and the sudden reappearance of his charismatic father, Ron, who just happens to...

Some shows never really leave us, and Cheers was definitely one of them. For many fans, it wasn’t just a sitcom – it was a cozy corner of television where friendships grew, and regulars became family. Many tuned in just to hear the familiar cheer of “Norm!” as George Wendt walked through the bar doors. While he didn’t say much, his presence was enough to keep the viewers hooked.

Wendt’s recent passing on May 20, 2025, is a reminder of how deeply these characters and the actors behind them have become a part of our lives. While Cheers ended all the way back in 1993, there are several shows that give out the same vibe and Lol moments. So, let’s take a look at some of the most binge-worthy shows that bring out the same energy that made Cheers so unforgettable.

15. Frasier Kelsey Grammer and Peri Gilpin in a still...

Praise be, the news is official: The Testaments has been picked up to series at Hulu and will go into production April 7. The streamer announced the update with a photo from the table read (above) and some news: The Handmaid’s Tale star Ann Dowd, who plays Aunt Lydia, is confirmed to star in the follow-up, as had been expected, and Elisabeth Moss — star, director and executive producer of The Handmaid’s Tale — will be executive producing The Testaments.

Joining the previously announced leads Chase Infiniti, playing Agnes, and Lucy Halliday, playing Daisy, are new cast Mabel Li, Amy Seimetz, Brad Alexander, Zarrin Darnell-Martin, Eva Foote, Isolde Ardies, Shechinah Mpumlwana, Birva Pandya and Kira Guloien. Rowan Blanchard (Shunammite) and Mattea Conforti (Becka) had been previously announced.

The streamer’s follow-up series to The Handmaid’s Tale is adapted from Margaret Atwood’s 2019 novel with creator Bruce Miller as showrunner. Miller also created The Handmaid’s Tale,...

Captain Ray Holt takes over Brooklyn's 99th precinct, which includes Detective Jake Peralta, a talented but carefree detective who's used to doing whatever he wants. The other employees of the 99th precinct include Detective Amy Santiago, Jake's over achieving and competitive partner; Detective Rosa Diaz, a tough and kept to herself coworker; Detective Charles Boyle, Jake's best friend who also has crush on Rosa; Detective Sergeant Terry Jeffords, who was recently taken off the field after the birth of his twin girls; and Gina Linetti, the precinct's sarcastic administrator.

Welcome to this week’s review of Aew’s, Collision, which brings wrestling back to Saturday nights. We’ve got the commentary team of Tony Schiavone and Nigel McGuiness calling the action, so let’s get into our review!

Match #1: Ricochet def. Katsuyori Shibata The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:

Ricochet chopped at Shibata, but Shibata didn’t budge. Shibata served up a strike of his own and wiped out Ricochet with a Pk. Ricochet rocked Shibata with a springboard forearm. Ricochet sat on the mat, mocking Shibata. Shibata positioned himself in front of the very vocal Ricochet. Ricochet smacked Shibata with open palm strikes. Shibata locked on the claw and then booted Ricochet in the head. Shibata slapped the top of Ricochet’s head. Ricochet blasted Shibata with a brain buster, but Shibata came back with a German suplex. Shibata blocked a kick and applied an Stf.

Jonathan Frakes directed Star Trek: First Contact (he was nominated for a Saturn Award for this one) as well as Star Trek: Insurrection. He's since gone on to direct almost thirty episodes of Star Trek, including Discovery and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and there's more coming with Starfleet Academy. Prolific as a director, Frakes has stayed more behind the camera than he has in front of it, and it's paid off. He knows good Star Trek (you can't really count the bad episodes like Sub Rosa from Star Trek: the Next Generation against him), and one can't help but wonder what Section 31 would have been like had Frakes been behind the camera.

Prior to writing Section 31, Craig Sweeney had written one episode of Star Trek for Discovery, which was the series third episode in its first season. That doesn't seem like enough experience to be handed the reins of a Star Trek movie.

The nominations for the most coveted acclaim in the film industry, the Oscars, are known for sparking widespread reactions, with the discussions surrounding the surprising entries and notable snubs. Bradley Cooper’s 2023 film Maestro was no exception, with many labeling it as classic ‘Oscar bait.’

Bradley Coope in Maestro | Credit: Netflix

However, the recently announced 2025 Oscar nominations, which featured several major snubs across multiple categories, have prompted some to reassess the film more favorably. Critics and fans alike are now pointing out that Maestro may not have been as undeserving as initially thought, especially in light of what they perceive as a decline in the quality of this year’s nominations.

2025 Oscar nominations spark debate over snubs and surprises

As the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences revealed its nominations for Oscars 2025, it prompted huge reactions. While many celebrated their favorite stars receiving well-deserved recognition, others expressed disappointment, particularly...

Kaitlin Olson and Daniel Sunjata in ‘High Potential’ episode 10 (Disney/Carlos Lopez-Calleja)

The murder-of-the-week at the center of ABC’s High Potential episode 10, “Chutes and Murders,” is introduced when two little girls literally collide with a dead body. A playground slide turns into a murder scene when the girls find their passage blocked by a corpse.

Nannies reveal the dead woman is Tara Foley, also a nanny who frequents the park. The medical examiner tells the detectives a heavy blow to the head killed her. Her attacker hit Tara nearby, and then she crawled into the slide to escape. She died around 10pm, and unfortunately, there aren’t any CCTV cameras nearby.

The nannies reveal a weird guy had been hanging around the park, and he seemed interested in Tara.

Morgan (Kaitlin Olson) has been quiet during all this, but Tara’s dinging phone is driving her crazy. She puts...

So technically, there’s nothing that really captures everything that The Office was. There’s a reason why the UK version was adapted into the U.S. version and that there’s now an Australian version out there. That being said, there are some great comedies that gets to the heart of it.

The Office was more than just a workplace comedy. It brought us relationship dynamics that shouldn’t have worked, and we got to see character growth we didn’t initially think was possible. It was funny and heartfelt at the same time.

When you need something else like it, you’ll want to turn to these five shows. No, the other versions of The Office are not on the list (but they are worth watching)!

Superstore -- "Perfect Store" Episode 614 -- Pictured: (l-r) America Ferrera as Amy, Lauren Ash as Dina, Mark McKinney as Glenn -- (Photo...

Captain America: Brave New World sees Anthony Mackie embrace the mantle of being the eponymous supersoldier and carrying on the legacy of Chris Evans' Steve Rogers. While Mackie is excited about donning the Captain America suit and shield, he admits there's another hero he cherishes as his favorite Marvel character.

Speaking with Deadline, Mackie revealed that the Marvel hero he's the biggest fan of is the Incredible Hulk, famously portrayed by Mark Ruffalo in the MCU. According to Mackie, he's loved watching Hulk since childhood and admired his portrayal. "My favorite character of all time is the Incredible Hulk," Mackie said. "I've always been a Hulk fan. When I was a kid, I used to watch the TV shows. I just always loved the Hulk."

Related Ryan Reynolds Teases Mystery Holiday Project for Deadpool in Viral Video

Fans are reacting to a video Ryan Reynolds shared online seemingly teasing a new holiday project with Deadpool.

Disney is a true entertainment juggernaut that has built a reputation for producing some of the best films ever across the board, from live-action to timeless animated classics. From spelling-binding fairytales to modern takes on whimsical stories, it's rare for a Disney film not to blast off straight from release to critical acclaim and box office success. However, in the past decade, there have been a few Disney releases that haven't received the same fanfare as their iconic franchises, receiving a mixed reception when first put in front of audiences.

Part of this can be put down to the film itself, but most can be attributed to the enormous expectations and intense comparisons from Disney's best ever films that cast an unfair shadow on these recent releases. Films like Ralph Breaks the Internet, and Onward may have opened to mixed reviews, but they still hold all the weight of a Disney classic,...

Doctor Who is one of the longest-running shows in the history of British television, and as a result, many famous actors have appeared on it at one point or another. And sometimes, those actors are so good in their roles that they return to the show as another character.

Eagle-eyed fans will notice that some actors who play Doctors and Companions have appeared on the show in tiny roles before returning triumphantly as a main character. Sometimes, this recasting is even explained away in the show itself. Spotting the reused actors adds an extra level of entertainment to an already entertaining show.

Updated by Jordan Iacobucci on November 20, 2024: A show that has been on for as many decades as Doctor Who is bound to have certain actors who star in multiple roles. However, Doctor Who fans might be surprised to see just how many major actors (including Doctors and...

On Tuesday November 19 2024, HBO broadcasts Night Is Not Eternal!

Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Night Is Not Eternal” on HBO promises to be a powerful exploration of political activism. Titled “A personal exploration of political activism,” this episode focuses on Rosa Maria Paya, a young Cuban activist who is deeply involved in the fight for democratic change in her homeland. As the daughter of Oswaldo Paya, a five-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee, Rosa carries a significant legacy on her shoulders.

Viewers will follow Rosa as she navigates the challenges of advocating for democracy in Cuba. The episode highlights her determination and the risks she faces in a country where political dissent is often met with harsh consequences. Through her story, the episode sheds light on the broader struggle for freedom and human rights in Cuba, making it relevant not just to Cubans but to anyone interested in activism and social justice.

When it comes to a perfect blend of laughter, crime, and holiday hijinks, nobody does it better than a half-hour sitcom, Brooklyn Nine-Nine. The Halloween Heist tradition has been the highlight of the show. The tradition which started as a simple episode, airing its first Halloween-themed episode in season 1 surprisingly became a fantastic trend and has been repeated every season due to immense love from its fans. It all began with a simple bet between Andy Samberg’s Detective Jake Peralta and Andre Braugher’s Captain Raymond Holt.

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Whether you’re Team Jake, Team Holt, or secretly rooting for Gina’s chaos, each Halloween Heist episodes of Brooklyn Nine-Nine are packed with ridiculous schemes, surprise betrayals, and clever twists, bringing out the best in our beloved squad. So, which Halloween showdown episode of Brooklyn Nine-Nine reigns? Let’s rank all the heist episodes, from sneakily good to criminally epic.

On Friday October 25 2024, Pix broadcasts Karamo!

Unlock: Did My Sister Sleep With My Man?; Unlock: Location, Location, Location Season 3 Episode 30 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Karamo,” titled “Unlock: Did My Sister Sleep With My Man?; Unlock: Location, Location, Location,” promises to be filled with drama and emotional revelations. The episode will air on Pix and features two compelling stories that explore trust and betrayal in relationships.

In the first part of the episode, Rosa finds herself in a tough situation. She suspects that her baby daddy, Jose, may be having an affair with her sister. This shocking possibility creates tension as Rosa grapples with her feelings of betrayal and heartbreak. Viewers will see how Rosa confronts this painful suspicion and what steps she takes to uncover the truth about her relationship.

The second story centers around Jeff, who believes his girlfriend, Cassie, has not been faithful to him. Jeff...

Warner Bros. Discovery has announced the movies, TV shows, and live sports that will be available on the Max streaming service in November. The Max November 2024 lineup includes the debuts of Dune: Prophecy, Like Water for Chocolate, Get Millie Black, and The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 3.

The November schedule also includes Max/Magnolia Network Original series Second Chance Stage, Max Original film Sweethearts, HBO Original documentaries Night Is Not Eternal, Surveilled, and Music Box: Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary, CNN film Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid, and the A24 film Janet Planet.

Dune: Prophecy Featured Programming

Janet Planet (A24 Film)

Debuts November 1

In rural Western Massachusetts, 11-year-old Lacy (Zoe Ziegler) spends the summer of 1991 at home, enthralled by her own imagination and the attention of her mother, Janet (Julianne Nicholson). As the months pass, three visitors enter their orbit, all captivated by Janet and her spellbinding nature.

In her solitary moments,...

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Bad Monkey episode 5.Apple's new crime comedy series Bad Monkey places Yancy in hot water in episode 5, titled "That Damn Arm Is Back.". The first two episodes of Bad Monkey showcase the interwoven narratives of several main characters, including Bonnie/Plover, Christopher/Nick, and Neville. Vince Vaughn leads the cast of Bad Monkey as a former Miami detective trying to get his job back after being demoted to a health inspector and finds himself in the middle of a web of deception and murder. Bad Monkey is one of the many shows created by prolific television producer Bill Lawrence, whose other works include Ted Lasso (2020-2023), Shrinking (2023- ), and Scrubs (2001-2010).

Scrubs alum Zach Braff makes a guest appearance in Bad Monkey episode 3 as the drug-addled doctor named Israel O'Peele. He becomes a point of interest for Vaughn's Andrew Yancy and his impromptu sidekick Rosa, a...

[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for Bad Monkey Season 1, Episode 5, “That Damn Arm Is Back.”] Bad Monkey continues to raise the stakes as Andrew Yancy (Vince Vaughn) and medical examiner Rosa (Natalie Martinez) become more ensnared in Nick Stripling’s (Rob Delaney) disappearance. After leaving his phone behind in an attempted murder of Yancy, Nick believes he and his wife Eve (Meredith Hagner) are on the road to freedom, but with Rosa’s help, Yancy is hot on the fugitive couple’s trail by the end of the latest episode, “That Damn Arm Is Back.” Seeking ways to unlock the phone, Yancy and Rosa take their budding relationship to the next level by hiding out at her family’s house, giving viewers and Yancy a closer look at Rosa’s life. As she continues to put her life on the line for his unsupported investigation into Nick Stripling, Rosa’s limits are tested as she conveys...

Well, that was another riveting episode of “the only point of this title is to connect to the source material,” wasn’t it?

In all seriousness, the monkey is getting further away from being relevant.

However, it is worth noting that the primate who plays Driggs is quite the acting talent.

(Courtesy of Apple TV+)

Still, that’s no excuse for calling a show Bad Monkey when the titular character is only ever around to eat grapes and display how easily he can be picked up.

Then again, the absurdity of the show’s title matches the chill and casual vibes of the series.

But as fun as Bad Monkey is, that doesn’t excuse its somewhat uneven storytelling.

After A Chaotic Start, Bad Monkey Is Shaping Into A Story With Substance And Stamina.

Some shows can have a million different plates spinning in the air without any risk of falling.

Bad Monkey is that show that you can watch with your buddies and discuss theories about what may happen next every week because it’s just so gosh darn fun. I think I’ve had the most fun with episode 5 thus far, and I can imagine it’s just going to get better. From the Dragon Queen’s looks to the banter between Rosa and Yancy, there’s something in it for everybody. At the end of episode 4, Yancy is in a tough situation after Eve tells Nick to get rid of the massive guy. Single-armed Nick decided to smack the guy on the back of his head with a blunt object. Episode 5 starts right where episode 4 ended with Yancy on the floor and Nick hovering above him. This isn’t a Game of Thrones spinoff, so there’s no need to worry for Yancy’s life, but maybe a...

In the midst of World War 2, a mysterious energy source is unearthed that could reshape the global order. Sumerian Six takes us on a stealthy adventure through this history-meets-mythology setting. Developed by Artificer, this real-time tactics game casts us as members of a team racing to contain a dangerous discovery.

During the early 20th century, a British scientist named Alistair Sterling assembled a clever crew to research an intriguing material called Geiststoff. This substance, seemingly drawing power from ancient Sumerian legends, had potential for furthering scientific progress. But after an unfortunate mishap, the so-called Enigma Squad deemed it too unpredictable to toy with further.

Fast forward a few years to the rise of Nazi Germany. One of Sterling’s former colleagues, Hans Kammler, now promises Adolf Hitler control over this mysterious energy source. As head of the shadowy SS-Geistesstärke program, Kammler appears set to weaponize whatever secrets this “Ghost Power” holds.

Un reencuentro que revive viejas heridas. © Vanity Fair

Comienza en Cáceres, Extremadura, el rodaje de “Día de Caza”, la nueva película de Pedro Aguilera, que adapta libremente el clásico del cine español “La Caza”, de Carlos Saura.

“Día de Caza” sigue a Blanca, Rosa y Carmen, tres amigas de mediana edad que tras mucho tiempo sin coincidir todas juntas, quedan junto con Diana, la joven y taciturna sobrina de Rosa, para ir a cazar conejos a un coto de caza que Blanca heredó de su tío José. Entre risas comparten los complicados momentos por los que están pasando en sus vidas. El calor, insoportable, asfixiante, y las conversaciones sobre temas del pasado van subiendo de tono hasta acabar enfrentando a las mujeres. Imposible no recordar que casi 60 años atrás, otro día de caza, en aquella misma finca, acabó en tragedia.

La película está protagonizada por Carmen Machi (“Aída”), Rossy de Palma...

Back in May of 2024, Netflix dropped the animated adaptation of Fujiko Fujio’s manga series, Time Patrol Bon (or T.P. Bon), and over the course of 12 episodes, the show took us on a journey through the history of humanity with Bon, Ream, and Buyoyon. Now, about a month later, Netflix has quietly released the second season of the show. And by “quietly,” I mean there wasn’t any press release or even a trailer for Time Patrol Bon Season 2—just one line on the Netflix page stating that a new season was on its way. Given the quality of the show’s animation, I am certain that Masahiro Ando and his team didn’t animate 12 more episodes in the span of a month. They probably made 24 episodes and released them in the form of two seasons. This is quite unethical, in my opinion, because it’s an ugly way of...

The first installment in a loose trilogy that includes 1967’s Entranced Earth and 1969’s Antonio das Mortes, Glauber Rocha’s Black God, White Devil nonetheless stands alone as a benchmark for the difference between polemic and propaganda. If Rocha’s Italian contemporaries Sergio Corbucci and Damiano Damiani devised the Zapata western to turn the traditional western inside out—critiquing rather than valorizing imperialism—then Black God, White Devil might be called a Lampião western, after the folk hero of Brazilian social banditry who casts a long shadow over the film. More than allegorizing third-world revolutionary and decolonial struggles, Rocha stages a mythmaking intervention into Brazilian history.

As its English title suggests, Black God, White Devil is a film of two halves, each of which slots into a separate western subgenre, and could probably satisfy as a film in its own right. Taken as a whole, though, the film incites a...

Some behind-the-scenes Brooklyn 99 secrets make so much sense given the show's hilarious and original premise. The celebrated comedy series is best known for its zany humor and improvised scenes that quickly made it a cult classic with a dedicated fan base when it aired in 2013. The witty and hilarious characters led by Andy Samberg's Jake contributed to the show's long-running success, producing 153 episodes over eight critically-acclaimed seasons.

The comedic show is also known for facing complicated issues head-on, which separated it from other procedural comedies that tend to rely on familiar punchlines and overdone antics. The show was highly original due to the acceptance of new ideas and mistakes that eventually integrated themselves into Brooklyn 99's core dynamic. For example, an improvised line from Samberg became Jake's accidental Brooklyn 99 catchphrase. It's clear that the environment and chemistry between the actors and creators behind-the-scenes is the main...

Idris Elba, Olivia Colman, Woody Harrelson Lead King Charles III Environmental Short

Idris Elba, Olivia Colman, Woody Harrelson and Glenn Close have featured in a short film launching King Charles III’s Re:tv YouTube channel. The stars make up four of 19 actors and environnentalists who revisit lines from the King’s most inspiring speeches over the last 50 years in The Speeches: 50 Years of Speaking Up For the Planet. Produced by The Real Mo Farah indie Atomized Studios, today’s short film was filmed across the UK. The film marks the launch of the King’s Re: TV YouTube channel. He started Re: TV in 2020 when he was still Prince to showcase sustainable solutions to the climate and biodiversity crisis, and the platform has made more than 100 films, generating more than 10 million views via its website, social channels and partnerships with the likes of Bloomberg and Waterbear, according to Re:tv. The...

Shannon Doherty isn’t letting her ongoing cancer battle bring her down.

A week after sharing her struggles with cancer on social media, Doherty put on a smile as she went out to eat with her mother, Rosa, yesterday in Malibu this week.

The 90210 actress was initially diagnosed with breast cancer in February 2015 and has gone through eight rounds of chemotherapy and radiation treatments, as well as a mastectomy. She entered remission in 2017 but revealed in 2020 that her cancer had advanced to stage 4 breast cancer. Recently, she revealed that her cancer has spread to her brain, which led to the requirement for brain surgery to remove the tumor.

Earlier this month, Doherty began a series of videos showing her time in the hospital, as she went through a Ct scan, got fitted for a mask to wear during radiation treatment and prepared for the surgery.

In the captions, she...

It's traditional for a series finale to, you know, wrap up things.

NCIS: Los Angeles Season 14 Episode 21 took a much different approach in its conclusion.

Callen and Anna's storyline took its next natural step, which was the highlight of the finale. Beyond that, almost every other storyline was left hanging.

The only way this makes any sense is if CBS announces the latest NCIS spinoff this week.

The only other possibility was that producers didn't get word of cancellation in time to rearrange the final season adequately. That doesn't seem likely, as cancellation has been possible for the past few years.

Before anything else could happen, the team had to wrap up its current gunrunning case as quickly as possible to allow time to address all the personal storylines (or so we thought).

Sam and Callen rather expeditiously got out of their threatening situation unscathed, although the Challenger wasn't nearly as fortunate.

A Brooklyn Nine-Nine backstory detail clarifies why Terry Jeffords supported season 1 minor character, Super-Dan. The police procedural sitcom comedy has a habit of providing beautiful character arcs and details within each role of the Nine-Nine to balance out the raucous humor and slapstick circumstances housed in the series. Sergeant Jeffords (Terry Crews) was afforded such elaboration throughout the show's run, and a peripheral season 1 storyline involving a rouge vigilante contributes to Terry's nearly seamless Brooklyn Nine-Nine development.

Among the evolution of Brooklyn Nine-Nine's cast of characters, Jeffords' character development is shown to be especially exceptional in season 1's "Full Boyle" episode where Terry supports the wannabe superhero Super-Dan (Nate Torrence) and his intentions to assist the precinct's looming drug investigation. At first, Super-Dan is rejected by both officers Amy Santiago (Melissa Fumero) and Rosa Diaz (Stephanie Beatriz) who dismiss him as a weird and wonky nuisance. However, Jeffords...

The actor who provides the voice of Mirabel in Encanto is a renowned talent (who has played other iconic roles in both live-action projects and other animation). Encanto is one of Disney’s biggest animated hits in terms of both its critical reception and the response from audiences. As the story of a quirky teenager whose family has been gifted supernatural powers that she doesn’t possess, Encanto looks at transgenerational trauma through the lens of magical realism. Mirabel made a deep connection with viewers and quickly became a cultural icon - and that was thanks to them casting the perfect voice actor, who brought this character to life.

Mirabel is a sweet, sensitive 15-year-old girl and the only member of the Madrigal family with no magical power. Throughout the plot of Encanto, Mirabel takes on the task of saving the family’s magic when their powers start to fade...

John Boyega in Breaking. Image: Bleecker Street Going into Breaking, it’s important to at least know about the tragic true events that inspired Abi Damaris Corbin’s compassionate, if not standard-issue directorial debut. On a sweltering summer day in 2017, 33-year-old Marine veteran Brian Brown-Easley was shot and killed by...

More acts have been added to the BBC's Eurovision Song Contest concert in London next month.

Johnny Logan, Rosa López and The Olsen Brothers will all perform at the 60th anniversary show in London on March 31.

Logan, affectionately known as 'Mr Eurovision', won the contest twice as a performer and once as a writer. He will perform the two songs he performed at Eurovision - 'What's Another Year' and 'Hold Me Now'.

Meanwhile, López will perform a medley of Spain's greatest entries, including her 2002 entry 'Europe's Living A Celebration'.

Danish champions The Olsen Brothers will sing their 2000 winning song 'Fly on the Wings of Love'.

Meanwhile, Anne-Marie David - who won Eurovision for Luxembourg in 1973 will return to perform 'Tu Te Reconnaitras'.

2014 winner Conchita Wurst, Denmark's Emmelie de Forest and Finnish rockers Lordi have already been confirmed to appear at the special event.

Graham Norton and Petra Mede will host...

The Tokyo International Film Festival closed today with a screening of “Cranky Grandfather ’s Flying House.” After the Japanese premiere of Pixar’s “Up” was over it was time for the awards. Similarly to the opening events, the closing ceremony was efficient and to the point. No drawn out speeches, stilted jokes or time wasted. Sadly, however, there was no Hugh Jackman either. And while the absence of the sexiest Aussie this side of Naomi Watts was keenly felt, the awards went off with out a hitch. Highlight of the night-the winning film in the environmentally themed competition winning a Green Globe. And said enviro-competition being sponsored by a car company, Toyota. For the full awards rundown and a mini-review of the Tokyo Sakura Grand Prix winning film hit the jump.

The descriptions are taken from the official Tiff guide. Without further ado:

Japanese Eyes Competition: “Live Tape” dir. Tetsuaki Matsue...