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Thursday, November 13, 2025

'Wuthering Heights' Trailer: Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi Fight and Kiss in the Rain in Emerald Fennell's Steamy Adaptation by Ellise Shafer

A new trailer for Emerald Fennell's "Wuthering Heights" has dropped, giving viewers a closer look at the star-crossed love story between Cathy (Margot Robbie) and Heathcliff (Jacob Elordi). …

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'Hunger Games on Stage' Director on Building an Arena Just for the Show, Finding His Katniss, New York Ambitions and the Story's Urgent Message: by Ellise Shafer

From the start, "The Hunger Games on Stage" feels dystopian. Taking place in Canary Wharf, London's ultra-modern financial district, the stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins' beloved novel is…

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'Saturday Night Live U.K.' Reveals Creative Team: James Longman as Lead Producer, Liz Clare as Director and Daran Jonno Johnson as Head Writer by Ellise Shafer

The upcoming U.K. version of "Saturday Night Live" has revealed three key members of its creative team. "The Late Late Show With James Corden" alum and two-time Emmy winner James Longman wil…

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Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Sally Kirkland, Oscar Nominee for 'Anna,' Dies at 84 by Ellise Shafer

Sally Kirkland, the effervescent blonde actress who was Oscar-nominated for the independent film "Anna" in 1987, has died. She was 84. Her representative, Michael Greene, confirmed to Variet…

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Saturday, November 8, 2025

'Frankenstein': How Close Is Guillermo del Toro's Film to the Original Novel? A Mary Shelley Expert Answers Our Burning Questions by Ellise Shafer

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Guillermo del Toro's "Frankenstein," now streaming on Netflix. Guillermo del Toro has often said that Mary Shelley's 1818 novel "Frankenstei…

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Thursday, November 6, 2025

'Hamnet' Wins Audience Award for Best Feature at London Film Festival as BFI Reports Highest Attendance Ever by Ellise Shafer

"Hamnet" won the audience award for best feature film at London Film Festival amid its highest attendance ever, the BFI announced on Thursday. Chloé Zhao's moving drama was the Mayor of Lon…

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Monday, November 3, 2025

Diana Silvers on Her Debut Album 'From Another Room' and Following Folk Heroes by Speaking Truth to Power: 'If Your Art Doesn't Scare You, Itâ by Ellise Shafer

Diana Silvers is right where she's supposed to be. The 27-year-old actress and model " who you may recognize from films like "Booksmart" and "Ma" or high-profile campaigns for Celine and Pra…

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Saturday, November 1, 2025

'Paddington the Musical' Reveals First Look at How Iconic Bear Will Come to Life on Stage by Ellise Shafer

Meet Paddington the Bear, the West End's newest star. As previews begin in London, "Paddington the Musical" has revealed a short teaser and first-look images showing a glimpse at how the ico…

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Thursday, October 30, 2025

Lily Allen Unveils 'West End Girl' U.K. Tour Dates by Ellise Shafer

Lily Allen has announced a slew of tour dates across the U.K. in support of her red-hot new album, "West End Girl." The English singer-songwriter made the announcement on Instagram Thursday,…

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Cheryl Hines Says 'The View' Hosts 'Just Wanted to Grill Me' About Husband RFK Jr.: They Didn't Ask 'One Question About My Book' by Ellise Shafer

Cheryl Hines has criticized her interview earlier this month on "The View," saying the hosts "just wanted to grill me" about her husband, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is currently serving as t…

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Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Prunella Scales, 'Fawlty Towers' Star, Dies at 93 by Ellise Shafer

Prunella Scales, the actress best known for playing Sybil Fawlty, the intimidating wife of John Cleese's Basil on the '70s British sitcom "Fawlty Towers," has died. She was 93. Her sons, Sam…

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Monday, October 27, 2025

'América' Trailer: Brazilian Director Aly Muritiba's Timely Short Film Follows a Love Story Threatened by ICE Raids by Ellise Shafer

"América," the latest short film from award-winning Brazilian director Aly Muritiba, has released its first trailer. The 22-minute short, which marks Muritiba's English-language debut, star…

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Steve Coogan Settles Libel Claim Over Richard III Film 'The Lost King,' University Employee Who Sued to Receive 'Substantial Damages' by Ellise Shafer

Steve Coogan, his production company Baby Cow and Pathé Productions have settled a libel claim over their 2022 film "The Lost King," with the university employee who sued over his depiction…

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Thursday, October 23, 2025

'Strictly Come Dancing' Hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman to Exit Show: 'Feels Like the Right Time to Hand Over the Reins' by Ellise Shafer

"Strictly Come Dancing" presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman have announced their departure from the BBC series. In a video posted to both their Instagram accounts, the pair revealed t…

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Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Celia Imrie, Nick Mohammed, Honor Swinton Byrne and More Join Dominic West and Sienna Miller in HBO-Sky Legal Thriller Series 'War' by Ellise Shafer

HBO and Sky's upcoming legal thriller series "War" has added a slew of stars to its cast, including Celia Imrie, Nick Mohammed and Honor Swinton Byrne. The first installment of "Lupin" creat…

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Lorde on 'Laying It All Bare' on Her UltraSound Tour, Subverting the Concept of an Arena Show and Taping Her Chest on Stage: 'It Empowers Me' by Ellise Shafer

For perhaps the first time in her career, Lorde feels at home on stage. It's a surprising notion for the 28-year-old pop star, who has been open about her debilitating struggle with stage fr…

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Monday, October 20, 2025

Glen Powell Needed Stephen King's Approval to Star in 'Running Man': 'I Had to Wait' for Him to Watch 'Hit Man' and 'Hope That I Still by Ellise Shafer

Before he could officially sign on to star in Edgar Wright's film adaptation of the Stephen King novel "The Running Man," Glen Powell had to get approval from the legendary author himself. P…

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Friday, October 17, 2025

Richard Linklater Had to Be a 'Naggy Director' to Get Ethan Hawke to 'Transform' for 'Blue Moon' Role: 'If He Didn't Know Me So Well â by Ellise Shafer

In order to get Ethan Hawke to fully transform into songwriter Lorenz Hart in "Blue Moon," Richard Linklater had to become a "naggy director." During a conversation at the BFI London Film Fe…

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Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Daniel Day-Lewis Says Method Acting Criticism Is From 'People Who Have Little or No Understanding of What It Actually Involves': 'It's Almost by Ellise Shafer

Daniel Day-Lewis rejected misconceptions about Method acting during a wide-ranging conversation at the BFI London Film Festival on Wednesday, saying that criticism surrounding it comes from …

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Tuesday, October 14, 2025

'Amadeus' Teaser: Will Sharpe's Mozart and Paul Bettany's Salieri Face Off in Sky Series by Ellise Shafer

Will Sharpe's Mozart and Paul Bettany's Salieri go head to head in the first teaser for the upcoming Sky limited series "Amadeus," which recounts the famous music rivalry. Based on Peter Sha…

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Sunday, October 12, 2025

Chloé Zhao on Why Hollywood Is 'Not Very Good at Preserving the Language of Ambiguity' and How Neurodivergence Is Her 'Superpower' in Filmmak by Ellise Shafer

During a conversation at London Film Festival on Sunday, Oscar-winning director Chloé Zhao got candid about Hollywood, the difficulty of financing films, how neurodivergence has impacted he…

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Saturday, October 11, 2025

Steven Spielberg Surprises London Film Festival at 'Hamnet' Premiere and Praises Director Chloé Zhao: She Captures the 'Seismic Heartbeat of th by Ellise Shafer

Steven Spielberg made a surprise appearance at the London Film Festival premiere of Chloé Zhao's "Hamnet" on Saturday night, praising the director for her devastating historical drama. The …

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Monday, October 6, 2025

'The Graham Norton Show' Renewed for Three More Seasons at BBC by Ellise Shafer

"The Graham Norton Show" has been renewed for another three seasons at the BBC. The long-running talk show, which is currently airing its 33rd season, had superstar Taylor Swift on for its m…

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Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Aimee Lou Wood Says 'I Don't Regret' Calling Out 'SNL' Over Mean 'White Lotus' Sketch 'No Matter What Chaos Came From It' by Ellise Shafer

Aimee Lou Wood is standing by her decision to call out "Saturday Night Live" over its portrayal of her in a "White Lotus" sketch earlier this year. In April, "SNL" player Sarah Sherman depic…

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TikTok Launches Crescendo, Accelerator Program to Discover Classical Music Talent, in Partnership With London's Southbank Centre by Ellise Shafer

TikTok and London's Southbank Centre have announced Crescendo, a new accelerator program that aims to discover the next generation of classical music talent. The program will support and ele…

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Monday, September 29, 2025

'Louis Theroux Podcast' Sets Season 6 Guests: Florence Pugh, David Byrne, Malala Yousafzai and More (EXCLUSIVE) by Ellise Shafer

"The Louis Theroux Podcast" has unveiled its slate of Season 6 guests, including Florence Pugh, David Byrne and Malala Yousafzai. The Spotify and Mindhouse podcast, hosted by the award-winni…

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'Wuthering Heights' Director Emerald Fennell on Her 'Primal' and 'Sexual' Film Adaptation: 'There's an Enormous Amount of Sadomasochis by Ellise Shafer

Emerald Fennell has spoken for the first time about her already controversial film adaptation of Emily Brontë's 1847 novel "Wuthering Heights." During a panel at the Brontë Women's Wri…

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Friday, September 26, 2025

'Clout' Trailer: 'Jojo Rabbit' Star Archie Yates Leads Short About the Dark Side of Coming of Age Online (EXCLUSIVE) by Ellise Shafer

"Jojo Rabbit" star Archie Yates plays a teen who gets caught up in the dangers of the internet in the trailer for "Clout," a new short film from director Jordan Murphy Doidge. The Oscar- and…

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Eurovision Members to Hold Vote on Israel's Participation in November by Ellise Shafer

Members of the European Broadcasting Union will hold a vote in November to determine if Israel will participate in next year's Eurovision Song Contest. "A vote on participation in the Eurovi…

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Breaking Through the Lens Partners With Stage 32 on Education Initiative for Women and LGBTQ+ Directors, Reveals 2026 Action Grant Jury (EXCLUSIVE) by Ellise Shafer

Breaking Through the Lens, the nonprofit organization dedicated to improving gender equity in film, has announced a new partnership with Stage 32, the world's largest online platform for cre…

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Noel Clarke Arrested as Police Search 'Doctor Who' Actor's London Home by Ellise Shafer

"Doctor Who" star Noel Clarke was arrested on Thursday as his London home was searched by the police, according to The Guardian. Detectives with the Metropolitan Police were seen leaving the…

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