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All stars were on deck May 2 in Hollywood for the much-awaited premiere of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, the latest offering from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and sequel to the blockbuster, Doctor Strange, in 2016, which grossed over $677 M worldwide. Doctor Stephen Strange’s movie litany other than the eponymously titled film six years ago includes such films as Thor: Ragnarok, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, and most recently Spider-Man: No Way Home.

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore remains in 1st place. Directed by David Yates, and starring Eddie Redmayne, Jude Law, and Mads Mikkelsen, the movie about Albus Dumbledore’s new assignment to Newt grossed $2,309,889.

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Jeroen Perceval (44) was born in the diamond capital of the world: Antwerp. As an aspiring actor, he made his first film appearance in 2007 in Dagen Zonder lief by Felix Van Groeningen.

The 65th edition of the San Francisco Film Festival, the oldest annual film festival in the United States, ran from April 21 to May 1. The documentary-rich festival featured a diverse selection of films highlighting work that has yet to secure financing in the United States, in addition to star-studded and festival circuit darlings.

At 49 years old and with a career that encompasses advertising television projects, film, and television, Rafa Lara, who has been behind the camera for 30 years, considers himself first and foremost a filmmaker. His film Cinco de Mayo: La Batalla (The Battle) (2013), with its spectacular scenes, has become a point of reference in terms of what Mexican cinema can achieve in the epic genre.

Taiwan has been drawn to cinema as an art form since the summer of 1900 when Oshima Inoshi and his projectionist Matu-ura Shozo brought to Taipei and other cities, the dreamy new moving images created by the Lumière brothers, a mere four years after the novelty had been shown to enthralled audiences in Japan and China. The island, caught between history’s many chapters made of darkness and light, seems to still be looking for its own identity after centuries of dispute between European powers, Tokyo and Beijing.

“I’m real proud to introduce this next artist whose name became synonymous with courage and integrity,” Kris Kristofferson says as he introduces Sinéad O’Connor at Bob Dylan’s 30th-anniversary concert. This was 13 days after O’Connor appeared on Saturday Night Live, performing an emotional, acapella version of Bob Marley’s “War.

The poster for director Jean Renoir’s 1946 film Diary of a Chambermaid shows a large photo of Paulette Goddard wearing a (very short) maid’s uniform and a knowing smile, holding up a key and resting her arm on a very large book (the diary) against a bright yellow background. Elsewhere on the poster are pictures of her embracing three different men.

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo, a holiday to commemorate Mexican culture and heritage, is synonymous with the term, Tequila time!  And if you’re looking to spend the day toasting with some of Mexico’s finest, the choices are endless, especially with an ever-increasing array of new brands on offer from your favorite celebrity, some of whom include Michael Jordan, Carlos Santana, Kendall Jenner, Rita Ora, and Nick Jonas.   The gold standard, Casamigos, was founded by George Clooney and friend entrepreneur Rande Gerber and launched in 2013.