The lifelong climate change activist will take to the screens once again this weekend as part of the BBC’s new series ‘Life in Colour’. A favourite among Britons, Sir David first found fame after working in the BBC production team in the Sixties. Since then he has visited every continent and revealed the world’s hidden […]
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Alex Jones shut down by Alison Steadman as she drops spoiler to new film ‘Let’s just say’
Following its absence from the television schedule last night, The One Show returned to its 7pm slot this evening with a star-studded line-up. Joining Alex Jones on the sofa was guest presenter Amol Rajan as the pair discussed with guests Alison Steadman and Ron Howard all about their upcoming work projects. However, when Alex turned […]
Queen of the South: Alice Braga opens up on tough New Mutants scenes to film ‘Was anxious’
More of a horror film than the average superhero blockbuster, The New Mutants follows a team of superpowered teens who awaken in a mysterious hospital, led by Bragas’ Dr Reyes. As the group begins to hone their abilities, they eventually take on a series of terrifying threats, including a supernatural being known as the Demon […]
This Is Us’ Justin Hartley to Star in Netflix’s Noel Diary Film Adaptation
This Is Us star Justin Hartley is taking on another emotional drama in his downtime: The actor is set to lead The Noel Diary, Netflix’s film adaptation of Richard Paul Evans’ 2017 novel. Hartley will play Jacob, a bestselling author who returns home during the holidays to settle his estranged mother’s estate after she passes away. As […]
The Boys in the Band: Ryan Murphy’s Film Adaptation to Hit Netflix in September — See First Photos
RELATED STORIES Consider this your formal invitation to the year’s most dramatic birthday party: Netflix’s film adaptation of The Boys in the Band will drop on Wednesday, Sept. 30, the streamer announced Friday. Produced by Ryan Murphy and directed by Joe Mantello (Hollywood), The Boys in the Band is based on the 1968 play by late writer […]
Olivia de Havilland, Gone With the Wind Actress and Film Icon, Dead at 104
Two-time Oscar winner Olivia de Havilland, one of the last remaining stars from Hollywood’s golden age, died Sunday. She was 104. The news came from the actress’ publicist, Lisa Goldberg, who announced her death of natural causes at her home in Paris, where she lived for more than 60 years. de Havilland’s Oscar wins were […]
Snowpiercer Review: TNT Series Offers a Different Kind of Ride Than 2013 Film
RELATED STORIES Snowpiercer‘s four-and-a-half year journey to the small screen ends on Sunday, May 17, when it pulls into the proverbial station at TNT. When all is said and done, was it the little engine that could? Or not quite? What you get out of TV’s Snowpiercer largely depends on what you expect from it. […]
Night School Sitcom Based on 2018 Film Snags NBC Pilot Order
Kevin Hart is re-enrolling in Night School at NBC’s behest. The Peacock net has placed a pilot order for a multi-cam sitcom based on the 2018 Universal comedy pic that starred Hart and Tiffany Haddish, neither of whom will appear in the TV adaptation. Hart, however, is on board as an exec producer. The Community-esque project […]
The Best and Worst Movies of the 2019 SXSW Film Festival
Well folks, the scooters have been cleared, the venues have been hosed, and SXSW has come to a close. On Friday, your humble correspondent shared a few thoughts on the festival’s non-fiction offerings; here are my impressions on the best and worst of the rest. (Jason Bailey / Flavorwire) TEEVEE SXSW was one of the […]
The Best and Worst Documentaries of the 2019 SXSW Film Festival
AUSTIN, TX: The 33rd annual SXSW Conference and Festivals is winding down this weekend — as is the 26th edition of the SXSW Film Festival, which your correspondent was lucky enough to spend the past week or so covering. I made an effort to split my viewing, as equally as possible, between the festival’s fiction […]