Movie Review: 'Street Fighter' is a campy '90s nostalgia ride and a complete mess

“Street Fighter,” Kitao Sakurai’s adaptation of the vintage arcade game, is very enthusiastic, weirdly convoluted and a complete mess, writes AP Film Writer Jake Coyle in his review. As much as you’d think a “Street Fighter” movie would, good or bad, at least offer up some bluntly entertaining hand-to-hand combat, the film is so messily plotted and chaotically conceived that it makes a game with six buttons seem comparatively artful. “Street Fighter” is going for a goofy good time, full of kitschy ’90s nostalgia and stuffed with songs like “Who Let the Dogs Out?” and “2 Legit 2 Quit.” But it often forgets who its main characters are, what story it's telling and what tone it's trying to strike.

Al Pacino to get lifetime achievement award from the Screen Actors Guild

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Al Pacino has been named the next recipient of the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award. The 86-year-old actor is known for films like “Dog Day Afternoon” and “The Godfather” trilogy. He is the 62nd actor to receive this honor. Pacino expressed his gratitude, saying the work and his fellow actors have been among the greatest joys of his life. He’ll receive the trophy on Feb. 28 at the 33rd annual Actor Awards in Los Angeles. The award also recognizes his humanitarian work, including disaster relief and support for local theater companies. Pacino has been nominated for nine Oscars and has won numerous other awards.

UK bookstores scramble as Sally Rooney's novels are withdrawn because she supports Palestine Action

LONDON (AP) — Irish novelist Sally Rooney's books are no longer sold in the U.K. because she supports Palestine Action, a group banned as a terrorist organization. Her British publisher, Faber, announced it would stop distributing her works, citing legal concerns over paying her royalties. This decision has reignited debate over the U.K. government's ban on Palestine Action, which it views as a terrorist group. British booksellers are now scrambling to understand the legal implications of selling Rooney's books. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions over free speech and the rights to protest in the U.K.

BBC asks judge to force Trump to sit for deposition in his own lawsuit against the channel

NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers for the BBC say that President Donald Trump is trying to delay sitting for a deposition in the defamation case he brought against the British broadcaster until January 2027. In a filing this week, they asked a Florida court to compel the president to appear in the $10 billion case after they say he canceled an agreed-upon date this week, citing “matters of national importance.” Trump, who has a history of avoiding depositions, filed the lawsuit against the BBC last December, seeking $10 billion in damages.

Prince Harry and Meghan cheered as they make first joint appearances since returning to UK

NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Prince Harry and Meghan have made their first joint public appearances in England since stepping back from royal duties six years ago. On Thursday they visited three charities in Nottingham, where they first appeared together after announcing their engagement in 2017. The events are presented with royal touches, but King Charles III has emphasized their status as non-working royals. The couple continues to support charities but focuses on private ventures. Tensions with the royal family have eased recently, and Harry has expressed a desire for reconciliation. The couple and their children are reportedly living in the Cotswolds.

Movie Review: ‘You Can See Everything’ shows Elizabeth Holmes through Nathan Fielder’s singular lens

Thirty-four days before Elizabeth Holmes was due to start her 11-year prison sentence, she and partner Billy Evans invited a film crew into their home. They wanted to show the public the real Holmes, claiming previous portrayals of the disgraced Theranos CEO were inaccurate. Comedian Nathan Fielder co-directed the resulting film, “You Can See Everything,” which opens in theaters Friday. In her review for The Associated Press, film writer Lindsey Bahr writes that it is part-performance art, part-documentary, and wholly unique. Holmes maintains her innocence, insisting she never lied. The film explores her enigmatic nature and her relationship with Evans. It’s a fascinating, confounding piece that challenges perceptions and expectations.

Berlin Philharmonic planning to vacate Philharmonie for renovation from 2032-40

NEW YORK (AP) — Kirill Petrenko and the Berlin Philharmonic face a big challenge. Renovations planned for their home, the Philharmonie, likely will displace the orchestra from 2032 to 2040. Petrenko, the chief conductor, says it will be difficult to play elsewhere because of the unique sound of the Philharmonie, which opened in 1963. The orchestra is considering a temporary move to Tempelhof Airport hangars. The renovation and makeshift hall are estimated to cost 1.15 billion euros, with the German government pledging up to 225 million euros. Plans are to relocate from the Philharmonie after celebrating the orchestra’s 150th anniversary during the first half of 2032.

Meet the new Dashwoods: Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles star in ‘Sense and Sensibility’

Daisy Edgar-Jones stars as Elinor Dashwood in a new “Sense and Sensibility” adaptation directed by Georgia Oakley. This marks the first major adaptation of the Jane Austen novel directed by a woman. Edgar-Jones highlights the importance of the sisterly bond in the film, which she shares with co-star Esmé Creed-Miles. The two actors previously worked together, enhancing their onscreen chemistry. Oakley aims for a more authentic and earthy portrayal of the characters, drawing inspiration from films like “Wuthering Heights.” Creed-Miles, who has diverse interests beyond acting, hopes the film reaches both Austen fans and newcomers.

Movie Review: Rom-com or sib-com? Sisterhood rules in a 21st-century take on ‘Sense and Sensibility’

Three decades after the Ang Lee-Emma Thompson version, a new adaptation of “Sense and Sensibility” is at hand. This time, the Jane Austen classic stars Daisy Edgar-Jones as the no-nonsense Elinor and Esmé Creed-Miles as Marianne, her turbulent sister. Did we need a new version? Associated Press critic Jocelyn Noveck writes that director Georgia Oakley makes a good case for her 21st-century take by shifting the focus from romance to sisterhood, with the sibling connection forming the real heart of the story. The film features strong performances all around, and delights with engaging dance scenes and a focus on the natural world. Opens Friday in theaters.

Blondie to return with the new album 'High Noon' next year and you can have a taste of it now

NEW YORK (AP) — Blondie is set to release a new album, “High Noon,” early next year, a decade after their last outing. The band dropped the first single, “Spectral Eyes,” on Thursday, written by Johnny Marr, who also plays guitar on the track. Lead singer Debbie Harry describes the album as classic Blondie, blending their influences into something new. The album will feature contributions from Glen Matlock, Zach Condon, Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig. “High Noon” is their first studio album since 2017's “Pollinator.” The 13-track album, produced by John Congleton, drops Feb. 26.