Michael Morpurgo will not include ‘antisemitic’ The Merchant of Venice in new book

Sir Michael Morpurgo is refusing to include The Merchant of Venice in new children’s book retelling Shakespeare’s plays because of its ‘antisemitic’ attitudes Antisemitic portrayal of Jewish character is ‘too raw for children,’ says Morpurgo Shylock, the antagonist of The Merchant of Venice, is a vengeful money lender The play was said to be popular … Read more

Liev Schreiber films Across The River And Into The Trees in Venice 

Liev Schreiber puffs a cigarette while sporting military uniform as he transforms into a US serviceman to film Across The River And Into The Trees in Venice By Ciara Farmer For Mailonline Published: 14:45 GMT, 17 December 2020 | Updated: 14:45 GMT, 17 December 2020 He is currently spending time in Italy, where he’s shooting … Read more

Venice floods: St Mark’s Square swamped with water after heavy rain

Venice has been flooded with water once again as officials warn of a ‘terrible situation’ a year after the city suffered a billion pounds of damage during high tides.  Bad weather including heavy rain and high winds caused the tide in Venice to rise and flood waters reached a height of 122cm this morning, catching the … Read more

Venice floods again: St Mark’s Square is swamped with water

Venice has been flooded with water once again as officials warn of a ‘terrible situation’ a year after the city suffered a billion pounds of damage during high tides.  Bad weather including heavy rain and high winds caused the tide in Venice to rise and flood waters reached a height of 122cm this morning.  This … Read more

Harrison Ford is dapper in jeans and as the 78-year-old stops in at Venice liquor store 

Harrison Ford is dapper in jeans and tucked-in shirt as the 78-year-old stops in at Venice liquor store By David Lawrance For Dailymail.com Published: 20:14 GMT, 2 December 2020 | Updated: 20:14 GMT, 2 December 2020 He’s rumored to be about to return to work on the upcoming Indiana Jones 5 shoot.  But first Harrison … Read more

Melanie Sykes, 50, enjoys passionate kiss with gondolier lover Riccardo Simionato, 23, in Venice

Melanie Sykes was spotted enjoying a passionate smooch with her toyboy gondolier lover in Venice on Saturday, as they continue to enjoy their revived romance. In pictures exclusively obtained by MailOnline, the 50-year-old TV presenter is seen enthusiastically locking lips with Riccardo Simionato, 23, days after returning to Italy. The star boarded a flight from the … Read more

Melanie Sykes, 50, enjoys romantic stroll with gondolier lover Riccardo Simionato, 23, in Venice

Melanie Sykes, 50, enjoyed a romantic stroll with her new lover Riccardo Simionato, 23, in Venice earlier this week. The presenter has jetted back to Italy to resume her fling with the gondolier, who is 27 years her junior, after enjoying a six-day romance in October.  Stepping out on Monday, Melanie and her lover Riccardo enjoyed a romantic … Read more

Liev Schreiber, 53, and his girlfriend Taylor Neisen, 27, walk their pet dog Scout in Venice

Liev Schreiber, 53, and his girlfriend Taylor Neisen, 27, opt for casual looks as they walk their pet dog Scout in Venice By Rianne Addo For Mailonline Published: 11:41 GMT, 18 November 2020 | Updated: 11:41 GMT, 18 November 2020 They currently reside in Italy as they wait for his upcoming film, Across the River … Read more

Tom Cruise films scene alongside Hayley Atwell on a canal bridge in Venice for Mission Impossible 7

He is thought to be nearing the end of work on his upcoming blockbuster Mission Impossible 7. And Tom Cruise was seen filming a scene for the flick alongside actress Hayley Atwell on the Ponte Minich bridge in Venice, Italy on Friday. The actor, 58, who plays Ethan Hunt in the popular franchise, looked dapper in a … Read more

Liev Schreiber, 53, and his girlfriend Taylor Niesen, 27, head out shopping in Venice

Liev Schreiber, 53, and his girlfriend Taylor Niesen, 27, don face masks to head out shopping with their pet pooch Scout in Venice By Nick Ferris For Mailonline Published: 11:04 GMT, 15 November 2020 | Updated: 11:04 GMT, 15 November 2020  They are currently living the good life in Venice, as they wait for Liev’s new … Read more