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Nicolas Sarkozy , who served as French president between 2007 and 2012, has been found guilty of corruption. He was given a three-year jail term, with two suspended. However, he will be allowed to serve the term under house arrest, wearing an electronic tag. His former lawyer Thierry Herzog and magistrate Gilbert Azibert received the same sentences. Sarkozy has been convicted of trying to bribe Azibert by offering him a prestigious job in return for information about a criminal enquiry into his party. The former president is expected to appeal the verdict. He is also facing a separate trial into alleged fraudulent overspending during his 2012 re-election campaign. … [Read more...] about Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy Found Guilty Of Corruption

EXCLUSIVE : MGM/UA Television and Israel’s Tadmor Entertainment are developing a scripted television series based on the lives of judo world champions Saeid Mollaei and Sagi Muki . The two companies have acquired the life rights to the duo and are working with the International Judo Federation to develop the series, which will feature exclusive footage of the athletes. A documentary about the pair is also in production. Here’s the logline: “The incredible true story of Iranian Saeid Mollaei, one of history’s bravest athletes, who despite threats from his handlers, refused to give in and chose to compete against his friend Sagi Muki from Israel. “As a result, Mollaei was forced to flee from his country and live as a refugee in Germany. Soon these two incredible judokas will meet on the mat for the first time during the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. This is a story of bravery, friendship against all odds, and the true spirit of sport.” The judo series is the second … [Read more...] about MGM/UA Develops TV Series On Judo World Champions Saeid Mollaei & Sagi Muki

Badho Bahu actor Arhaan Khan, who had entered the Bigg Boss 13 house, faced a lot of criticism back then for not sharing much about his past with Rashami Desai, who was also in the house. It was only after host Salman Khan brought up the issue, it created a storm. When Arhaan was asked if he regrets entering the show, which made him a villain on national television, he said that he doesn't regret doing the show. He also added that he got a lot of offers post Bigg Boss stint. The actor was quoted by TOI as saying, "No regrets at all! Bigg Boss gave me a lot of publicity. Now, a lot more people know me. Whatever happened inside the BB house was a part of the show. I believe in forgetting what has happened in the past, accepting the reality and moving on. Though there were things which I wish had not happened, everything is not in your hands." When asked if he tried to reconcile his differences with Rashami, Arhaan didn't want to say much about it and … [Read more...] about Arhaan Khan Doesn’t Regret Doing Bigg Boss 13; Says He Got Several Offers & Is Focussing On Web Series & Films

Vikas Gupta, who is known as the mastermind of season 11, entered Bigg Boss 14 house as challenger, along with Rakhi Sawant, Arshi Khan, Rahul Majahan, Manu Panjabi and Kashmera Shah. It has to be recalled that earlier he was supposed to enter as one of the Toofani Seniors, but makers dropped his name, which left him furious. In an interview with Free Press Journal, the producer revealed what made him take up the show and added that he will go all out to bag Rs 50 lakh. Why Vikas Agreed To Do Bigg Boss 14? Vikas was quoted by the portal as saying, "I was supposed to enter as a senior in the first two weeks with Siddharth and Gauahar. But they dropped my name a day before the promo shoot. I was angry as I have dedicated last three years to Bigg Boss . Whenever they needed me, I was there. I had decided not to work with Bigg Boss ever again. But, when one is in need, one has to keep ego aside. And, I'm grateful to get an opportunity to work in this … [Read more...] about Bigg Boss 14: Vikas Gupta Says He Is In Need Of Money Badly & Will Go All Out To Get Rs 50 Lakh

Platonic love between virtual strangers helps ease the pain of grief in this tender first feature from Natalie Morales, who also stars opposite co-writer Mark Duplass. You have to wonder about the shelf life of all the compact film productions being stitched together around COVID pandemic restraints, particularly those in which the visual field is limited to computer desktops. When we finally escape the confinement of video calls for most of the social interactions outside our immediate circles, is anyone really going to hunger for the dulcet chimes of a Skype connection or the flat images of a Zoom meeting? That question aside, actress-turned-director Natalie Morales shows both resourcefulness and sensitivity in her touching first feature, Language Lessons , starring as a Spanish teacher drawn closer to her student in the wake of devastating trauma. Appearing alongside her co-writer Mark Duplass, Morales pulls off the difficult trick of fostering intimacy out of a long-distance … [Read more...] about ‘Language Lessons’: Film Review | Berlin 2021