Entertainment News Roundup: Korean War blockbuster set to become China's highest-grossing film; Canadian singer Bryan Adams tests positive for COVID after flying to Italy and more

Following is a summary of current entertainment news briefs. Korean War blockbuster set to become China's highest-grossing film The box office takings of the Chinese patriotic film "The Battle at Lake Changjin" hit 5.69 billion yuan ($891 million) on Wednesday, putting it in position to become China's highest-ever grossing film, data from online movie ticket booking platform Maoyan showed.

Following is a summary of current entertainment news briefs.

Korean War blockbuster set to become China's highest-grossing film

The box office takings of the Chinese patriotic film "The Battle at Lake Changjin" hit 5.69 billion yuan ($891 million) on Wednesday, putting it in position to become China's highest-ever grossing film, data from online movie ticket booking platform Maoyan showed. The box office takings by Wednesday had hit the same level as the revenue earned by the 2017 Chinese action film Wolf Warrior 2. But "The Battle at Lake Changjin" is still in cinemas and accounted for 7% of all films being shown on Wednesday.

Canadian singer Bryan Adams tests positive for COVID after flying to Italy

Canadian singer Bryan Adams said on Thursday he had tested positive for COVID-19 after flying into Italy and was going to hospital. Adams, who is also a photographer, came to Milan to promote Pirelli's 2022 calendar, which he had shot.

New comic book celebrates the life of legendary entertainer Tina Turner

The highs and lows of singer Tina Turner's life are being explored in a new comic book. The biographical publication from TidalWave comics details her upbringing in Tennessee, her musical success, her struggles with former husband Ike Turner and her powerful resurgence.

A Minute With: 'Shepherd' actor and director on the horror film

Tom Hughes stars in British indie horror "Shepherd", portraying a widower seeking respite from his wife's death by taking a job on a barren Scottish island. But what first appears as a remote getaway turns into a terrifying nightmare as Hughes' character Eric, a shepherd, is haunted by a mixture of guilt, paranoia and ghostly apparitions.

Tragedy or farce? Furore as Greek actor refuses to play for vaccinated only

A Greek actor has forced the cancellation of a Eugene Ionesco play in Athens after refusing to perform only for vaccinated audiences, drawing criticism and praise in equal measure amid a surge of COVID-19 infections in the country. Coronavirus cases in Greece hit record highs this month, prompting the government to impose more restrictions on the public life of unvaccinated people this week, banning them from indoor venues including restaurants, theatres, cinemas and gyms.

Lights, camera.. anyone? Film studios can't get the crew

Hollywood flocked to central Europe during the pandemic when film producers there were allowed to keep the cameras rolling, making the region an irresistible draw for streaming giants captivated by castles and tax breaks. Now, though, some production companies may have bitten off more than they can chew as the region, one of the world's biggest hubs, has enjoyed a record leap in new U.S. movie and television business to about $1 billion this year.

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