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A musician and associate of Chris Brown has been formally charged in connection with an alleged assault on a music producer at a London nightclub in 2023, British police announced Saturday. Omolulu Akinlolu, 38, known professionally as "Hoody Baby," is facing a charge of grievous bodily harm with intent. He is expected to appear before the Manchester Magistrates’ Court. Chris Brown, 36, was taken into custody on the same charge and is currently being held without bail, casting uncertainty over his upcoming tour. His next court appearance is set for June 13 at Southwark Crown Court in London, coinciding with the third day of his scheduled world tour. Top 10 Netflix Originals Streaming in June 2025 Akinlolu, a Dallas-based rapper, has worked with Brown and Lil Wayne and also uses stage names like “Fat Leopard” and “Super Hood.” While police have not specified his exact involvement, they confirmed his charge stems from the same incident involving Brown. According to prosecutor Hannah Nicholls, the assault took place in February 2023 during Brown’s UK tour. She stated that Brown attacked producer Abe Diaw at Tape nightclub in London’s upscale Mayfair district, hitting him repeatedly with a bottle in what was described as an unprovoked assault. Surveillance footage also allegedly captured Brown chasing Diaw and continuing the assault by punching and kicking him in front of clubgoers. During his court appearance, Brown did not enter a plea but confirmed his personal details. He was arrested at the Lowry Hotel in Manchester on Thursday morning. A representative for Brown has not responded to multiple inquiries from The Associated Press. Brown, widely known as “Breezy,” gained fame in 2005 as a teenage R&B artist and has since become a major figure in the music industry with hits like “Run It,” “Kiss Kiss,” and “Without You.” He has received multiple Grammy Awards, including one earlier this year for best R&B album for “11:11 (Deluxe).” Literary world gathers for PEN America dinner-gala hosted by Amber Ruffin Despite the legal developments, Brown is still slated to begin his international tour in June, kicking off the European leg in Amsterdam on June 8, with North American dates starting in July. Joining him on tour are Jhene Aiko, Summer Walker, and Bryson Tiller.

Amber Ruffin stood before a crowd of hundreds—writers, publishers, and editors—gathered for PEN America’s annual gala, where she recounted her own brush with censorship. “I’m technically a banned book now,” she quipped, alluding to her being dropped as a speaker for April’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner. “They invited me, then uninvited me.” The event, held Thursday night at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, served both as a protest against the silencing of voices and a celebration of the freedom to speak freely. Ruffin hosted the evening’s fundraiser, which honored several figures including actor, publisher, and book lover Sarah Jessica Parker; Egyptian poet and activist Galal El-Behairy, currently imprisoned; Wesleyan University President Michael Roth; and Macmillan CEO Jon Yaged. One of the biggest ovations was for a non-speaker, Maine Gov. Janet Mills, who during a White House meeting in February challenged President Donald Trump over her support for transgender athletes, When Trump suspended funds for a Maine child nutrition program, Mills sued in federal court and prevailed. PEN America, the century-old free speech organization, brought in Ruffin to host soon after the WHCA withdrew its invitation, contending it wanted to focus on the achievements of journalism. Ruffin is a blunt and sometimes profane critic of Trump and duly went after him Thursday, calling him “gross,” “incompetent,” “racist” and “sexually deviant.” She also praised PEN for the chance to speak out. “Thank you to PEN America for asking me to host and more importantly, thank you, PEN America, for Googling me at least once before asking me to host,” she said. “I’m looking at you, White House Correspondents Association.” Parker was presented the PEN/Audible Literary Service Award, given in previous years to Patti Smith, Robert Caro and Stephen Sondheim among others. French actor banned from Cannes red carpet amid rape allegations Parker has been a longtime champion of books and literacy and runs the publishing imprint SJP Lit, where authors include Lucy Caldwell, Linda Grant and Elysha Chang. At the Sundance Film Festival in January, she premiered a documentary film for which she served as executive producer, “The Librarians,” about the fight against book bans. “To censor a book is to limit imagination, curiosity, connection, empathy and inspiration,” Parker said during her acceptance speech. “Libraries aren’t just buildings with shelves. They are a beacon. They are warm in the winter and cool in summer, and they are sanctuaries of possibility. They are a heartbeat of the neighborhood.” El-Behairy, who has been imprisoned off and on since 2018 on charges of terrorism and “spreading false news,” won the PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Award, given to dissidents who have been jailed. The prize was accepted by his sister, Naiera, and father, Abdelfattah, who noted his son “paid the price for his opposition with the best years of his life wasted in prison.” Taye Diggs presented the Business Visionary award to Yaged and joked that he liked the Macmillan executive because he didn’t publish his children’s books just because Diggs was an extremely handsome and successful Black actor. Wesleyan President Michael S. Roth, a leading critic of Trump’s threats to cancel research funding at Columbia University and other schools, won the PEN/Benenson Courage Award. During a speech that was loudly cheered, he remembered a happy, outspoken and admittedly privileged childhood during which threats to democracy were rarely considered. “We are going to have to draw on love and support if we are to resist the slide towards authoritarianism that has gathered momentum across the land,” Roth said.      

French actor Théo Navarro-Mussy has been barred from walking the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival due to accusations of rape and sexual assault—a first in the festival’s history. Navarro-Mussy stars in Dossier 137, directed by Dominik Moll, which premieres in competition on Thursday. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actor has been accused of “rape, physical and psychological violence” by three former partners. A court dismissed the initial complaint last month, but the alleged victims have announced plans to pursue a civil case against him. Festival general delegate Thierry Frémaux said that he took the “unprecedented” step to exclude Navarro-Mussy from Thursday’s gala screening, in agreement with the film’s producers. Tom Cruise gets emotional as 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning' earns 5-minute ovation at Cannes Speaking to French outlet Télérama, Frémaux defended the decision, saying, “The case remains ongoing,” and added that the ban would be lifted if the case was dismissed or if Navarro-Mussy is found not guilty. The ban follows a separate development in France’s film industry this week, where veteran actor Gérard Depardieu received an 18-month suspended sentence after being found guilty of sexual assault—marking one of the country’s most prominent #MeToo cases to date.

A 23-year-old Mexican beauty influencer, Valeria Marquez, was shot and killed while livestreaming on TikTok, according to the Jalisco state prosecutor's office. The incident occurred at her beauty salon in Guadalajara when a man entered and allegedly opened fire. Authorities are treating the incident as a femicide— a crime where a woman is killed due to her gender — though the motive remains unclear. Godzilla x Kong: Supernova Teased for 2027 with Another Epic Monster Clash Gender-based violence is a serious issue in Mexico, with the UN reporting that around 10 women or girls are murdered daily, often by relatives or partners. Just before the attack, Marquez was livestreaming from her salon in Zapopan, holding a stuffed toy. The stream captured the moment of the shooting, ending only when someone else stopped the recording by picking up her phone. Reports from local media suggest the gunman approached under the guise of delivering a gift. Police arrived around 6:30 p.m. local time (12:30 GMT) and confirmed her death. No suspect has been named so far. Marquez had nearly 200,000 followers across TikTok and Instagram. Fans expressed shock and sorrow over her death. Zapopan’s mayor, Juan José Frangie, stated there were no prior reports of threats against Marquez. He described the killing as a tragic femicide. The investigation is ongoing, with forensic teams examining the evidence from the scene.   Source: BBC

Aamir Khan has come under fire online after his production house posted a tribute to the heroes of Operation Sindoor just hours before releasing the trailer for his upcoming film Sitaare Zameen Par on May 13. The official X (formerly Twitter) account of Aamir Khan Productions shared a message saying, "Salute to the heroes of Operation Sindoor." The post sparked backlash, with many social media users accusing the actor of attempting to leverage a patriotic moment to draw attention to his film.  Chirkutt releases new album ‘Bhalobashashomogro’ after eight years One user commented, "Kucha jada jaldi nahi kar di post?" (Haven't you posted too early?)—suggesting the timing was strategic rather than sincere. Another post criticized several Bollywood stars by name, stating, "We as Indian should just ignore these morons @AKPPL_Official @iamsrk, @BeingSalmanKhan, @saifalikhan067. They earn their money here in India but at the time of adversity they want to show how intellectual they are. Probably they are also under the illusion about 72 virgins." Yet another user speculated on the motives behind the message, writing, "Dekho koi movie ka announcement bhi ata hoga... Ye paise k liye bolte h lekin dil m Turkey and Pakistan h." Mocking the timing, a different comment read, "Bahut jldi yaad aayi? Movie release ki date ko 10-20 saal aage bda do, fayde m rhoge. Wrna public itna pelegi k jaisi laal singh ki chaddi pili hue thi." The original post by Aamir Khan Productions stated:"Salute to the heroes of Operation Sindoor. Heartfelt gratitude to our armed forces for their courage, bravery, and unwavering commitment to the security of our nation. Thank you to the Honourable Prime Minister for his leadership and determination. Jai Hind." Despite the tribute, the timing of the post ahead of the film’s trailer launch has triggered significant online criticism. Source: NDTV  ‘Utshob’: Star-studded family film awaits Eid release next month

Popular Bangladeshi band Chirkutt has made a powerful return to the music scene with the release of their long-awaited fourth studio album, 'Bhalobashashomogro' on Wednesday. The album comes after an eight-year hiatus and features ten brand new tracks that reflect the band’s creative evolution and deep emotional connection with their audience. The album, composed and written by the band’s frontwoman Sharmin Sultana Sumi, marks the end of a long wait for Chirkutt’s fans both in Bangladesh and abroad. According to the band, 'Bhalobashashomogro' is now available across all major streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and Facebook Music.  “This feeling is beyond words. For us, an album represents our very existence as a band,” Chirkutt said in a statement. The first track from the album, titled 'Dami', has already been released with a music video and has garnered a positive response. Two more music videos are set to follow soon. Speaking about the new release, the band shared that the driving force behind Chirkutt’s 23-year journey has been the unwavering love and support of their listeners. “This journey has been filled with challenges, hard work, creativity, and a deep devotion to our craft and each other,” the band noted. They emphasizsd that the album is rooted in love, which they consider the most powerful force in life. “Life is short, and even that’s not enough for love,” said Chirkutt. “With 'Bhalobashasamagro', we tried to capture love in all its forms through ten diverse songs.” Sharmin Sultana Sumi described the album as a pure reflection of their thoughts and musical journey. “Chirkutt is like our meditation,” she said. “Those who love us will feel that essence in our spontaneous new Bangla songs.” ‘Utshob’: Star-studded family film awaits Eid release next month Sumi added that 'Bhalobashashomogro' holds special significance as it is the first full studio album for the band’s current four core members: Pranto, Dibbo, Iyar, and Shubhra. “They’re thrilled about it, and seeing their happiness brings me immense joy,” she said. The album’s tracks include: Dami, Hiya, Uttore Bhalo Na, Agun, Dak, Keno Tumi Ele Na, Bhalobashi Tomay, Din Jay, Osukh Shere Jay, and Dordi. Chirkutt produced the album, with co-production by talented young artist and producer Zakir Ahmed. The tracks were mixed and mastered by Ifti Khairul Alam Shuvo, with support from Zakir and Iyar Hossain. Three of the songs have been turned into music videos, produced by Live2Web and Affan Aziz Pritul, and the album artwork was made by Rakib Rahman. Recording took place at Studio Kokil and Butter Records, with post-production handled at Butter Records. The lyrical videos of the remaining tracks will be released in stages, beginning with the music video for 'Dami' on May 9. The second music video is scheduled for release the following week, with more to follow. Bonfire is partnering with the band for music distribution. To celebrate the release of 'Bhalobashashomogro', Chirkutt also plans to organize a special solo concert in the near future. The current lineup of Chirkutt includes Sharmin Sultana Sumi on vocals, lyrics, and composition; Pavel Areen on drums and sound production; Raihan Islam Shubhra on rhythm guitar; Dibbo Naser on lead guitar and harmony vocals; Ishmamul Farhad on bass guitar; Raihan Parvez Akand Pranto on banjo, mandolin, ukulele, guitar, and strumstick; Iyar Hossain on keyboard, harmonium, and violin; and Fayez Sagar as the sound engineer.

Much of the cinema world, including Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio and Quentin Tarantino, descended on the Cannes Film Festival as the French Riviera extravaganza got its 78th edition underway Tuesday. Expectations are running high for a potentially banner Cannes. All of the ingredients — loads of stars, top-tier filmmakers, political intrigue — seem to be lined up. Over the next 12 days, Cannes will play host to megawatt premieres including those of “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,” Spike Lee’s “Highest 2 Lowest” and Ari Aster’s “Eddington.” DiCaprio skirted the red carpet but drew a standing ovation when he presented De Niro with an honorary Palme d'Or. The moment, which brought together two of Martin Scorsese's most regular stars, came 49 years after “Taxi Driver” was crowned with the Palme d'Or. DiCaprio praised De Niro as “the archetype” actor, while also praising the 81-year-old performer — a fierce critic of U.S. President Donald Trump — for “fighting for our democracy.” When the crowd rose to its feet for a lengthy ovation for De Niro, DiCaprio handed him the Palme. “Thanks, kiddo,” said De Niro. After thanking the festival, De Niro quickly turned to speaking about Trump, who recently said he wants to enact a tariff on films made outside the country. Cannes bans nudity and ‘voluminous’ outfits on red carpet “Art is the truth. Art embraces diversity. And that's why art is a threat to the autocrats and the fascists of the world,” said De Niro. “America's philistine president has had himself appointed head of one of America's premier cultural institutions. He has cut funding and support to the arts, humanities and education. And now he announced a 100% tariff on films made outside the United States. You can't put a price on connectivity.” A busy opening day The opening ceremony, which preceded the premiere of Amélie Bonnin’s French romance “Leave One Day,” was attended by Tarantino, who emerged to grandly declare the festival open, and then promptly dropped the mic and walked off stage. On Wednesday, Tarantino will pay tribute to Western filmmaker George Sherman. Also in attendance: Sean Baker, the “Anora” director and last year’s Palme d’Or winner. The ceremony capped a busy day at Cannes that included a three-film salute to Ukraine, the introduction of the jury that will decide the Palme d'Or, headed by Juliette Binoche, and the debut of a restoration of Charlie Chaplin's “The Gold Rush” for its 100th anniversary. Cannes is coming off a 2024 festival that produced a number of eventual Oscar contenders, including “Emilia Pérez,” “The Substance,” “Flow” and the best picture winner, “Anora. ” Asked Monday if he's feeling the pressure this time around, festival director Thierry Frémaux said the only kind of pressure he believes in is in beer. (Beer on tap in France is “bière à la pression.”) Cannes launched the same day Gérard Depardieu, one of France’s most famous actors, was found guilty of having sexually assaulted two women on a 2021 film set. In one of France’s most prominent #MeToo cases, Depardieu was given an 18-month suspended prison sentence. The 76-year-old has long been a regular presence at Cannes. The introduction of Binoche's jury This year’s Cannes Film Festival, the premier international cinematic gathering, is also unspooling following Trump’s call for tariffs on movies made overseas. Confusion over the still-unformed plans characterized most responses. “I don’t know what to say, really, about that,” Binoche told reporters Tuesday. “We can see that he's fighting and trying in many different ways to save America and save his ass.” Along with Binoche, the other eight jurors include Halle Berry and Jeremy Strong, who was unable to attend Cannes last year for the premiere of his Trump film “The Apprentice.” Strong referenced that film, which led to his first Oscar nomination, in his comments on the American president Tuesday. “Truth is under assault,” said Strong. “Specifically at this temple of film, the role of film is increasingly critical because it can combat those forces in the entropy of truth, and can communicate truths, individual truths, human truths, societal truths, and affirm and celebrate our shared humanity.” Berry, responding to Cannes' new protocols on attire for the red carpet, said she had “an amazing dress” with a long train for the opening ceremony but wore something else instead. Cannes has outlawed nudity and dresses with long trains for its evening premieres at the Palais. “I had to make a pivot,” said Berry. “But the nudity part, I do think is probably also a good rule.” A starry lineup, with geopolitics playing a co-starring role Tom Cruise urges young actors to learn filmmaking craft Cannes will follow up Tuesday’s festivities with the return Wednesday of Tom Cruise. Three years after he brought “Top Gun: Maverick” to the festival, he’s back with the latest “Mission: Impossible” movie. Twenty-two films will vie for Cannes’ top prize, the Palme d’Or, to be presented May 24. Those films include Wes Anderson’s “The Phoenician Scheme,” Richard Linklater’s “Nouvelle Vague,” Lynne Ramsay’s “Die, My Love,” Joachim Trier’s “Sentimental Value,” Kelly Reichardt’s “The Mastermind,” Oliver Hermanus’ “The History of Sound,” Julia Ducournau’s “Alpha” and Jafar Panahi’s “A Simple Accident.” In Cannes’ Un Certain Regard section, three prominent actors are making their directorial debuts: Harris Dickinson (“Urchin”), Kristen Stewart (“The Chronology of Water”) and Scarlett Johansson (“Eleanor the Great”). Geopolitics are likely to play a starring role at Cannes, which began by screening three 2025 Ukraine documentaries: “Zelensky,” Bernard-Henri Lévy’s “Notre Guerre” and The Associated Press-Frontline coproduction “2000 Meters to Andriivka,” by “20 Days in Mariupol” Oscar winner Mstyslav Chernov. “This ‘Ukraine Day’ is a reminder of the commitment of artists, authors and journalists to tell the story of this conflict in the heart of Europe,” the festival said in a statement. On Tuesday, more than 350 filmmakers, actors and others in the film industry — including Richard Gere, Pedro Almodovar, Javier Bardem, Viggo Mortensen and Mark Ruffalo, published an open letter in the French newspaper Libération and in Variety calling on cinema institutions to more forcefully respond to what they called “genocide in Gaza.” ACID, a Cannes parallel section, includes the documentary “Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk.” It's about Fatma Hassona, a 25-year-old Palestinian photojournalist who was killed the day after the selection of the documentary was announced in April. “Why is it that cinema, a breeding ground for socially committed works, seems to be so indifferent to the horror of reality and the oppression suffered by our sisters and brothers?” the letter read.

A star-studded family film titled 'Utshob' from acclaimed director Tanim Noor is scheduled to release during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha, featuring an ensemble cast of celebrated actors including Zahid Hasan, Chanchal Chowdhury, Jaya Ahsan, Aupee Karim, Afsana Mimi, Intekhab Dinar, Sunerah Binte Kamal, Sadia Ayman, Azad Abul Kalam, Tariq Anam Khan, and Dibya Jyoti, among others. The official poster for the film was unveiled at a ceremony held Tuesday at the Shooting Club in the capital's Gulshan. Director Tanim Noor said the inspiration for 'Utshob' came from the nostalgic charm of 1990s family dramas and films. “The message of Eid is about spiritual cleansing, sacrifice, and celebration. These ideas inspired the name of the film," he said. The poster of the film carries a unique message for viewers, stating: “Warning: Watching this film without family is prohibited.” Regarding this message, Tanim Noor said: "We don’t see many Eid-themed films these days. I wanted to create something that could be watched with the entire family and bring back memories of that time." In response to a question from the UNB correspondent, Noor shared that the film was inspired by English novelist Charles Dickens’ classic novella 'A Christmas Carol'. He noted that while there are numerous films centred on Christmas and other religious holidays, there is a lack of films made about Eid. “That’s something I kept in mind while making 'Utshob'. The film is crafted in a way so that every member of the family can enjoy it together,” he added. Veteran actor Zahid Hasan spoke about his experience working on the film, saying, “We shot until late at night and put in a lot of effort, but it was a delightful experience to work together. These kinds of stories used to be common, but are now rare; so I believe audiences will appreciate the film and my character as well.” Actors Afsana Mimi and Aupee Karim reflected on how working together on ensemble projects used to be more frequent. Aupee Karim said, “When I first heard the story from Tanim Noor, I was immediately drawn to it." "This generation hasn’t seen much of our work," Aupee Karim said. "So when I got the offer, I felt I shouldn’t miss the chance. Let this generation see our work.” Set a minimum standard for civil behavior among civilians: Shayan to govt Afsana Mimi echoed the sentiment, adding gratitude to the director for the ensemble cast. "I got to work with my favourite and respected actors such as Zahid Hasan in this film, after such a long time. We enjoyed the work, now hoping that our audience will enjoy the cinema as much as we enjoyed." Actor Chanchal Chowdhury remarked, “Each character in this film is significant, each one could stand alone as its own story. This is our film, a film about our culture and our celebration - so please come to the theatres with your families to watch it together.” Actor Intekhab Dinar said, “I was the last to be cast, but I thoroughly enjoyed the work. Films suited for family viewing during Eid are rare nowadays. I became nostalgic during the shooting, reminiscing our experiences, and I believe 'Utshob' will be a refreshing experience for viewers this Eid." Also present at the poster unveiling were actress Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed, actor FS Nayeem, director Syed Ahmed Shawki, film critic Syed Nazmus Sakib and others. Redoan Rony, CEO of Chorki, said, “I’ve worked with many of the cast and crew since the beginning of my career as an assistant director, and later as a director. Tanim Noor put in a tremendous effort to bring everyone together, and Chorki is committed to sharing the joy of 'Utshob' with Bangla-speaking audiences around the world.” Others who spoke at the event included Krishnendu Chattopadhyay, Managing Director of Dope Productions; Ayman Asib Shadhin, co-writer of the film and acclaimed writer of the web series 'Kaiser'; and Rashed Zaman, the film’s cinematographer.

The Cannes Film Festival has officially updated its dress code to ban full nudity and “excessively voluminous” outfits on the red carpet, aligning its policies with French law and longstanding festival protocol. The announcement comes after past red carpet incidents, including a topless protestor in 2022 and Bianca Censori’s transparent dress at the Grammys earlier this year, according to Variety. The festival clarified that the move is part of an effort to reinforce rules already in place. “This year, the Cannes Film Festival has made explicit in its charter certain rules that have long been in effect. The aim is not to regulate attire per se, but to prohibit full nudity on the red carpet, in accordance with the institutional framework of the event and French law,” the festival stated. Further, the guidelines mention that Cannes “reserves the right to deny access to individuals whose attire could obstruct the movement of other guests or complicate seating arrangements in the screening rooms.” Tom Cruise urges young actors to learn filmmaking craft While it remains unclear whether medium-sized gowns like Greta Gerwig’s Barbie-pink dress with a modest train would be restricted, larger trains have reportedly created congestion on the Palais steps and raised safety concerns. Cannes has previously sparked debate over its dress code. The requirement to wear “elegant” footwear for evening screenings was criticised for its apparent bias towards high heels — a point of contention among women guests. Although low heels are now generally allowed, sneakers remain frowned upon. In 2022, an Indigenous producer was reportedly turned away for wearing moccasins, reigniting concerns over cultural insensitivity and outdated norms at one of the film world’s most prestigious events.

Tom Cruise, while receiving a British Film Institute Fellowship, has called on aspiring actors to immerse themselves in the technical aspects of filmmaking, criticising film schools for not doing enough to teach production tools and technology. According to the Times of London, Cruise used the prestigious moment to stress the importance of actors understanding elements like lighting and camera blocking, suggesting that strong performances rely on much more than acting alone. His comments were later reported by Variety. “It is important to understand the tools around you,” Cruise said. “There is tech. It is like understanding the stage as an actor but for a lot of artists it is not taught in film school: how to understand the lens and what it can do, and why there is eye movement and recognise the effect it has.” Cumberbatch to executive produce 6-part series ‘The Annecy Murders’ The actor, known for his detailed preparation and hands-on approach to filmmaking, also said he encourages young performers to explore every stage of production. “I always tell actors, spend time in the editing room, produce a movie, study old movies, recognise what the composition is giving you, know what those lenses are, understand the lighting and how to use it for your benefit,” he added. “Understand the art form to that degree. Brando absolutely understood lighting; all the greats did.” So passionate is Cruise about this message that he created a six-hour film school video to educate emerging actors. Glen Powell, who starred alongside Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick, revealed in a GQ UK interview last year that he watched the full session alone in a cinema. “He said, ‘This is just for my friends’,” Powell recalled. “[In the video Cruise] is like, ‘Do we all agree that this is what a camera is? This is the difference between a film camera and a digital camera…’ The funniest part is on flying. It was like he put together this entire flight school. So he would literally go, OK, this is what a plane is. Here’s how things fly. Here’s how air pressure works.” Cruise also told Powell that for a film to be a global success, it must “telegraph universal emotions” and “hit on anxieties that everyone can relate to.” His next release, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, opens in UK and US cinemas on May 23.