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Human Rights Watch has said comedian Aziz Ansari’s performance at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia was no laughing matter—and has refused his proposed donation. The top international rights organization has stated that it “cannot accept” money from Ansari or any of the other “over 50 global stand-up legends” who appeared on stage in the Middle Eastern kingdom. Instead, …

The directorial debuts of comedian Aziz Ansari, “Euphoria” breakout Maude Apatow, “Succession” star Brian Cox and “Split” actor James McAvoy will world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Ansari’s action comedy “Good Fortune,” Apatow’s coming-of-age comedy “Poetic License,” Cox’s British drama “Glenrothan” and McAvoy’s musical biopic “California Schemin’” are among the new additions to the TIFF lineup. Other films …