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Netanyahu Demands Probe into Sources of Award-Winning Gaza Film

A demonstrator holds a sign with a picture depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a pro-Palestinian rally, marking the third anniversary of the war in Gaza, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, October 10, 2026. (Reuters)
A demonstrator holds a sign with a picture depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a pro-Palestinian rally, marking the third anniversary of the war in Gaza, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, October 10, 2026. (Reuters)
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Netanyahu Demands Probe into Sources of Award-Winning Gaza Film

A demonstrator holds a sign with a picture depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a pro-Palestinian rally, marking the third anniversary of the war in Gaza, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, October 10, 2026. (Reuters)
A demonstrator holds a sign with a picture depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a pro-Palestinian rally, marking the third anniversary of the war in Gaza, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, October 10, 2026. (Reuters)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on Sunday for an investigation into the anonymous sources featured in the award-winning Gaza war documentary "NAZA".

The film is based on testimony from 24 unnamed Israeli military whistleblowers who accuse the army of killing numerous civilians in Gaza with the use of AI-powered targeting systems.

"Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this evening asked the chief of staff of the Israeli army, the head of the Shin Bet (domestic intelligence), and the state attorney to open a thorough investigation targeting the participants in the film 'NAZA' and to prosecute them," Netanyahu's office said in a statement.

"NAZA" takes its name from the Israeli military term for civilian casualties expected in airstrikes, an abbreviated form of the Hebrew phrase for "collateral damage".

Awarded a special jury prize at the Venice Film Festival, the film received a historic 25-minute standing ovation, but it has triggered a political storm in Israel.

"This film tells a false, misleading and biased story that defames the State of Israel and the army around the world," Netanyahu said, according to the statement.

He has previously declared his intention to back legislation to strip citizenship from people who "defame" soldiers.

The Israeli army, for its part, has "categorically" rejected the accusations contained in the film, expressing doubts about the reliability of the anonymous contributors.

Launched in retaliation for Hamas's deadly October 7, 2023 attacks, Israel's military campaign in Gaza has killed more than 74,000 people, according to the territory's health ministry, which operates under Hamas authority and whose figures are considered reliable by the United Nations.

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‘Other Mommy’ Scares up N. American Box Office Win

Cast member Jessica Chastain attends a fan screening of the film "Other Mommy" at ​Universal Cinema AMC at CityWalk Hollywood in Universal City, California, US, October 8, 2026. (Reuters)
Cast member Jessica Chastain attends a fan screening of the film "Other Mommy" at ​Universal Cinema AMC at CityWalk Hollywood in Universal City, California, US, October 8, 2026. (Reuters)
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‘Other Mommy’ Scares up N. American Box Office Win

Cast member Jessica Chastain attends a fan screening of the film "Other Mommy" at ​Universal Cinema AMC at CityWalk Hollywood in Universal City, California, US, October 8, 2026. (Reuters)
Cast member Jessica Chastain attends a fan screening of the film "Other Mommy" at ​Universal Cinema AMC at CityWalk Hollywood in Universal City, California, US, October 8, 2026. (Reuters)

Horror flick "Other Mommy" starring Oscar winner Jessica Chastain debuted atop the North American box office with $27.5 million in ticket sales, while awards hopeful "The Social Reckoning" flopped with a weak start, industry estimates showed Sunday.

"Other Mommy," from Universal and Blumhouse, stars Chastain in a dual role as a sinister entity terrorizing a child -- made even worse by the fact that the demon resembles the girl's mother.

The film triumphed despite poor reviews and audience reception, according to analyst David A. Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research.

"Horror movies are generally immune to a negative reception, but this is extreme and business is going to drop sharply," said Gross.

"The idea of a possessed and frightening mom, played by Jessica Chastain, is attracting audiences and should work around the world, before poor word-of-mouth catches up with it."

"Verity," Amazon MGM's psychological thriller based on a novel by Colleen Hoover, dropped from first to second place at $11.5 million, according to Exhibitor Relations. It stars Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson.

In third place was Sony's "Resident Evil," with $8.4 million this weekend, bringing its North American total to $138.5 million. It has raked in another $181 million abroad.

Paramount's "Heart of the Beast," starring Brad Pitt as a former soldier and his loyal but traumatized combat dog as they survive in the Alaskan wilderness, finished in fourth place with $7.1 million.

Opening in fifth place at just $5.5 million was Facebook drama "The Social Reckoning," the hotly anticipated sequel to the award-winning 2010 film "The Social Network," which told the origin story of Mark Zuckerberg's social media empire.

"The Social Reckoning," written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, stars Oscar winner Mikey Madison as real-life Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen, who leaked internal documents to a reporter (Jeremy Allen White) revealing some of the company's more nefarious practices.

Jeremy Strong plays Zuckerberg, a role taken on in the original film by Jesse Eisenberg.

"Stories about corporate intrigue, money and power have found a home on TV. They lack the cinematic qualities that excite big screen audiences, like emotion, spectacle and fantasy," Gross said.

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‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Expands with New Prequel Series ‘Avatar Kuruk: Wave of Chaos’

Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko. (Getty Images)
Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko. (Getty Images)
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‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Expands with New Prequel Series ‘Avatar Kuruk: Wave of Chaos’

Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko. (Getty Images)
Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko. (Getty Images)

The world of successful TV franchise "Avatar: The Last Airbender" is expanding once again, with a new prequel series that will follow the story of a rebellious teenager Avatar — a being who controls the elements.

Franchise co-creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko announced the animated TV series, titled "Avatar Kuruk: Wave of Chaos," on ‌Friday at ‌New York Comic Con, ‌with attendees ⁠getting a first ⁠look at Kuruk and his pet, Nikik.

Kuruk aims to stay "one step ahead of his angry teacher, rowdy pirates, and chaotic spirits, all while helping the world in his own unique ways," ⁠said a statement from Skydance.

The ‌series is set ‌to stream on Paramount+. No release date has ‌been announced.

The Asian-inspired "Avatar: The Last Airbender" ‌franchise follows a world divided into four elemental nations, where the Avatar alone can control water, fire, earth and air to maintain balance.

The ‌original TV series has spawned two sequels, "The Legend of Korra," and "Avatar: ⁠Seven ⁠Havens."

"Seven Havens" has been renewed for two additional seasons, the statement from Skydance said.

DiMartino and Konietzko were involved in developing a live-action adaptation of the original "Avatar" series for Netflix before parting ways with the streamer in 2020, citing "creative differences."

In 2021, they teamed with Nickelodeon to launch Avatar Studios, focused on expanding the universe of the original series through new films and television projects.

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US Actor Keegan Allen Says He Was Victim of Armed Robbery

Keegan Allen attends the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s “The Umbrella Academy” held at ArcLight Hollywood on February 12, 2019 in Hollywood. (Getty Images)
Keegan Allen attends the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s “The Umbrella Academy” held at ArcLight Hollywood on February 12, 2019 in Hollywood. (Getty Images)
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US Actor Keegan Allen Says He Was Victim of Armed Robbery

Keegan Allen attends the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s “The Umbrella Academy” held at ArcLight Hollywood on February 12, 2019 in Hollywood. (Getty Images)
Keegan Allen attends the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s “The Umbrella Academy” held at ArcLight Hollywood on February 12, 2019 in Hollywood. (Getty Images)

American actor Keegan Allen said he was violently robbed outside a Los Angeles grocery store, an attack he recounted in a graphic video on social media posted overnight Thursday.

"Robbed at gunpoint and knifepoint by two young men that threatened to KILL me over my watch and would have! God said no tonight. My life for a watch," posted the actor who appeared in the hit television series "Pretty Little Liars."

His post included a video of himself, visibly shaken, describing the episode, blood streaming down his face.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said in a statement that they responded to an alleged armed robbery, without naming Allen.

"According to the victim, one suspect pointed a silver handgun at him while the second suspect brandished a knife. The suspects demanded the victim's watch and bracelet," read the statement.

Officers said the victim was struck in the face with a handgun, leaving a laceration on his forehead, before fleeing in a vehicle with the watch.

Allen's video post included grainy video from an apparent security camera, footage that showed two people wearing black who appeared to threaten the 37-year-old actor, who removes his watch before one of the hooded people pistol whips him.