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Bullet Train, Starring Brad Pitt, Releases First Trailer

Bullet Train, the film adaptation of Kotaro Isaka’s international best-selling thriller Maria Beetle (Bullet Train), has released its first trailer. The film stars Brad Pitt and is directed by David Leitch, known for directing films like John WickAtomic BlondeDeadpool 2, and Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw. The film also boasts a star-studded cast, including Joey King, Andrew Koji, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Sandra Bullock, Hiroyuki Sanada, Zazie Beetz, Michael Shannon, Logan Lerman, and Benito A Martínez Ocasio (a.k.a. Bad Bunny). Bullet Train will open in theaters this July 15. 

Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky was the Voice of Paddington Bear

Social media went wild when it was uncovered that President Volodymyr Zelensky, the man now seen around the world as the face of the resistance, was the voice of Paddington Bear in the Ukrainian version of the animated film. Studio Canal confirmed that Zelensky voiced Paddington in both the 2014 film and the 2017 sequel Paddington 2. Before becoming president, Zelensky was one of the most successful comedians in Ukraine. Zelensky even starred in a political satire series where he plays a school teacher who becomes Ukraine’s president.

New Books Inspired by Dr. Seuss Feature Work of Diverse Authors and Artists

Sketches of fantastical creatures by Dr. Seuss that have never before been published will see the light of day in a series of new books written and illustrated by up-and-coming authors and artists. The new line of books will include original stories inspired by the illustration and featuring a diverse and inclusive lists of authors and artists. The announcement of the new series comes exactly one year after the business founded by the family of Dr. Seuss announced that it would stop publishing six Dr. Seuss titles because they include racist images. “We look forward to putting the spotlight on a new generation of talent who we know will bring their unique voices and style to the page, while also drawing inspiration from the creativity and imagination of Dr Seuss,” Susan Brandt, president and CEO of Dr. Seuss Enterprises, said in a statement.

Children’s Author Shirley Hughes Has Died at 94

Shirley Hughes, the English author and illustrator of beloved picture books like Out and About, Dogger, and the Alfie series, has died at 94.