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Bela Tarr, a film director whose work was marked by long takes and oftentimes bleak imagery, has died at age 70.

The filmmaker's death was announced Tuesday by fellow filmmaker Bence Fliegauf -- who was speaking on behalf of Tarr's family -- on Hungary’s national news agency MTI, Deadline reports.

The European Film Academy wrote Tarr had died after battling "a long and serious illness."

Tarr was born in Pécs, Hungary, in 1955, and he later moved to Budapest. He began his career in film working at the Balázs Béla Stúdió, and he made his directorial debut at the age of 23 with the release of "Family Nest" in 1977.

He garnered further attention for his work on the 1988 feature "Damnation," and received international acclaim for directing the 1994 epic film "Sátántangó," which runs for nearly seven and a half hours.

Tarr's final feature film, "The Turin Horse," was released in 2011, and he subsequently established a film school in Sarajevo, Bosnia.

Despite the often bleak tone of the director's work, he personally saw comedy in his films, and he told The Guardian viewers could "laugh a lot" while watching his movies.

Tarr was 70.

Sydney Sweeney let it all hang out for W Magazine ... she posed nude for a photo shoot dedicated to the year's best performances.

Check out the insanely sexy pics ... Sydney went Old Hollywood glam for the shots, where she wears nothing but a curled coif and a diamond necklace.

In one shot, the photo seems to be rotated on its side, giving the "Anyone But You" star the appearance of floating in mid-air. Her right hand cups her bare breast as she alluringly stares down the camera.

In another, Sydney shoots an over-the-shoulder come-hither look in a dark room where she finds the only light to show off her curves.

American actress Rebecca Lee Meza was just 10 years old when she was cast as the adolescent Selena Quintanilla -- the aspiring American Tejano singer growing up in Corpus Christi, TX -- in the classic music movie "Selena" back in 1997.

Meza shared the script with Hollywood greats like Jennifer Lopez and Jon Seda.

Mickey Rourke has definitely hit a rough stretch -- but a film director tells TMZ he's stepping up ... dangling a "Scarface" spin-off role to help the actor get back on his feet and earn some cash.

Director Eric Spade Rivas tells TMZ he saw the reports about Mickey struggling -- and wants to help by offering the actor a $1,000 cameo in his upcoming flick "Scarface Resurrection" ... just one scene, about two minutes long, quick in-and-out.

For context -- Mickey signed on to Eric's indie flick called "The Duke of New York" for $5K back in 2020 … then ultimately bailed. But Eric tells us there’s no bad blood -- he actually feels bad about how things went down and wants to make things right this time around.

12:07 PM PT -- Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Jayne Trcka's friend called her several times days before her body was found, but no one picked up. The friend got worried and went to Jayne's home to check on her -- finding her unresponsive in the kitchen. After the friend called 911, first responders arrived on scene and pronounced Jayne dead.

Bodybuilder Jayne Trcka -- who played Miss Mann in "Scary Movie" -- has died, TMZ has learned.

Jayne's son tells TMZ ... Jayne passed away December 12 in San Diego.

The San Diego medical examiner also confirmed her death, telling us her cause of death is pending.

The Critics' Choice Awards show's a great time to celebrate some of the most talented people in the biz ... and last night's show was apparently the right place for Chelsea Handler to roast Leonardo DiCaprio.

Here's the deal ... Chelsea, who's hosted the Critics' Choice Awards four consecutive times, blazed through some of the biggest names in Hollywood during her opening monologue before turning her attention to Leonardo, who was up for the Best Actor award, reports the New York Post.

Chelsea pointed out Leonardo almost didn't show up to the show after being "trapped on a boat in St. Barts," which she compared to being on the Titanic, just worse ... because he was hanging out with Jeff Bezos.

Mickey Rourke has been desperately trying to avoid eviction from his L.A. home ... and we now have photos of the actor checking into a hotel.

It's unclear whether MR was officially kicked out of his home, but the 73-year-old Golden Globe winner was snapped Sunday checking into a hotel in West Hollywood with his dog in tow.

Mickey looked a little rough with a bandaged thumb and pants hanging below the waist. He also donned a wig under a cowboy hat, concealing his recently shaved head.

There were no awards for fashion at the 31st Critics Choice Awards Sunday ... but the celebs brought their best looks anyway!

Paul W. Downs and Megan Stalter absolutely won the night, hilariously cosplaying as Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner. They replicated TC and KJ's orange Chrome Hearts look the young couple made headlines with at the "Marty Supreme" premiere.

There are lots of celebs out there who're known for their wild wordplay, but some others are the strong, silent type ... can you guess who this straight shooter is?

We ran into -- well, up to -- this actor back in 2017 when he was leaving LAX ... and you already know we had plenty of questions for him -- but we didn't get a word out of him!

Some guys really make it a point of showing up to show out ... can you can guess who this sharp-dressed star is?

We caught up with this actor while he was being mobbed by fans in the Big Apple, but it was pretty easy to point him out -- on account of his blue velvet jacket!

Mickey Rourke had one tough 2025 ... and it sure seems to have taken a toll on him, judging by recent snaps of the one-time Hollywood heartthrob.

The actor was photographed recently outside his Los Angeles home, as he was picking up some delivered food and groceries -- and he's sadly unrecognizable.

The snaps are the first sighting of Mickey since news broke that he is facing possible eviction.

American actress Aviva Baumann was in her early 20s when she played Nicola -- the popular and confident high school gal -- in the comedy/teen film "Superbad" back in 2007.

Baumann hit the big screen with Hollywood icons like Jonah Hill, Seth Rogen, and Emma Stone!

English actress Sarah Parish was in her late 30s when she played Iris' snarky yet supportive coworker in the 2006 holiday rom-com film "The Holiday."

Sarah joined a stellar cast including Cameron Diaz as the successful movie trailer business owner, Amanda, Jude Law as the sensitive and romantic book editor and widower, Graham, and Kate Winslet as the intelligent society columnist for The Daily Telegraph in London, Iris.

Jack Black also co-starred in the classic!

American actor Reginald VelJohnson was 35 years old when he played Sgt. Al Powell -- the empathetic and brave LAPD patrol cop -- in the holiday classic film "Die Hard" back in 1988.

Reginald shared the big screen with Hollywood legends like Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman.

Some guys just can't keep their eyes away from the gridiron ... can you can guess who this football-loving star is?!

We caught up with this Oscar-winning actor back in 2017 and asked his opinion about how the Dallas Cowboys were doing ... check out his strong opinion!

Ana de Armas might not be a real "Ballerina," but she's certainly got the physique of one ... just check out her slender frame in this form-fitting workout ensemble.

The actress stepped out in Los Angeles Saturday ... baring her abs in a crop top and leggings combo while leaving the gym.

de Armas looked every bit the movie star in her sungalsses ... her face naturally a sexy smolder.