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Jane Fonda Reveals ‘Best Birthday Present Ever’: Her Cancer Is In Remission
Actress Jane Fonda, who turns 85 next Wednesday, said Friday she received an early birthday present when her doctor told her her cancer was in remission. Fonda revealed in September that she was undergoing chemotherapy for what she said was a treatable form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. She said she has now stopped the chemo.
Amazon aims to give new powers to ‘Warhammer 40,000’ starring Henry Cavill
Amazon.com is looking to bring popular fantasy miniatures game ‘Warhammer 40,000’ starring former ‘Superman’ actor Henry Cavill to screens, after agreeing in principle to produce film and TV content with its UK developer. While the commercial terms of the deal were not disclosed by London-listed Games Workshop, the move demonstrates Amazon’s willingness to make the most of a streaming boom and take on rivals such as HBO Max and Netflix.
Avatar Sequel Makes $17 Million On Its US Premiere Night
Director James Cameron’s highly anticipated “Avatar: The Way of Water” grossed $17 million at the U.S. and Canadian box office when it first screened Thursday night, distributor Walt Disney Co said. With international sales, the sequel of the highest-grossing film of all time has grossed $50.4 million in theaters worldwide since the film began release on Wednesday.
Angelina Jolie leaves UN refugee agency after more than 20 years
Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie will leave her role as special envoy of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) but will remain a humanitarian campaigner, the United Nations announced on Friday. Jolie, who has carried out more than 60 field assignments in her 21 years with UNHCR, said she wanted to continue working with refugees outside the global body.
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