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LONDON (AP) — “Washington Black” just seemed destined for a screen adaptation. The 2018 novel by Canadian writer Esi Edugyan caught actor Sterling K. Brown’s eye.

Julia Roberts, George Clooney , Emma Stone, Dwayne Johnson, Adam Sandler and Idris Elba are just some of the celebrities headlining films at this year’s Venice International Film Festival .

The death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner at just 54 was mourned by fans and admirers of the actor, who played the only son of Bill Cosby’s Cliff Huxtable on the landmark series “The Cosby Show” from 1984 to 1992 and also starred on the UPN sitcom “Malcolm &

Top Movie Purchases and Rentals (US) 1. How to Train Your Dragon (2025) 2. Ballerina: From the World of John Wick 3. Thunderbolts(asterisk) 4. Final Destination Bloodlines 5. M3GAN 2.0 6. Sinners 7. Karate Kid: Legends 8. Warfare 9. Friendship 10.

Top New Shows (US) 1. Provoked with Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton , Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton 2. United States of Kennedy , iHeartPodcasts 3. The Hunter , Wondery 4. Fun for All Ages with Frank Santopadre , Fun for All Ages 5.

Top Paid Books (US Bestseller List) 1. An Inside Job by Daniel Silva (Harper) 2. The Idaho Four by James Patterson & Vicky Ward (Little, Brown and Company) 3. Edge of Honor by Brad Thor (Atria/Emily Bestler Books) 4.

Nonfiction 1. The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, narrated by the author (Audible Studios) 2. The Idaho Four by James Patterson and Vicky Ward, narrated by Elisabeth Rodgers (Little, Brown & Company) 3.

TORONTO — A French film about a young man facing a devastating diagnosis and a portrait of humanity from the perspective of a chicken are among the movies in the Toronto International Film Festival's competitive Platform program.

MAPLEWOOD, N.J. (RNS) — From organ blasts and incense to forced hugs and hand shakes, for folks who struggle to process sensory input, houses of worship can quickly feel anything but holy.

Many of the best investing moves are made on autopilot . Just look at the track record of automatic payroll deductions and savings increases . Other investing decisions, like a transition into retirement , require a more hands-on approach.