EXCLUSIVE: Another Round star Maria Bonnevie is leading Viaplay’s latest Norwegian original, a comedy-drama inspired by award-winning director Bård Breien’s unusual childhood. In the Name of Love is set in 1970s Norway, where a primary school teacher, played by Bonnevie, does everything to keep her husband Lars’ (Trond Espen Seim) highly profitable porn business secret. Lars sees his […]
The Queen’s son Charles, the former Prince of Wales, is now His Majesty King Charles III. His elder son William will now inherit his title of Duke of Cornwall, although he will not yet become Prince of Wales. Prince Harry will remain Duke of Sussex. The longtime heir to the British throne became King the […]
Viewers of The Crown will know that ‘Operation London Bridge’ – the term used to describe the complicated plan for what happens after the death of the British monarch – has already swung into effect. After the Queen died yesterday at her Scottish castle Balmoral, her eldest son immediately became King Charles III. He will […]
In a few days Kenan Thompson will host his first Primetime Emmys show, but he’s not afraid of an ‘Oscar slap’, he says. Speaking at an Emmy preview event in LA on Wednesday night, the SNL comic reflected on the infamous physical clash between Oscars host Chris Rock and Will Smith, and on the pitfalls […]
As flags flew at half-staff and crowds gathered to mourn, there was one other special tribute from a friend of the late Queen Elizabeth. Paddington Bear, who starred with the Queen in a special short film to celebrate Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee, gave a brief but poignant message for his dining companion on Twitter. “Thank you, […]
The Handmaid’s Tale cast and crew were out in force at the Toronto Film Festival on Thursday evening for the world premiere of the two first episodes of Season 5 ahead of their release on Hulu in the U.S. on September 14. In a Q&A after the screening, creator Bruce Miller announced that a sixth […]
On the Come Up, directed by actress-turned-director Sanaa Lathan and written by Zora Howard (Premature) and Kay Oyegun, is based on the book by acclaimed author Angie Thomas (The Hate U Give). The film explores the many facets of Black girlhood through hip-hop music and the general music industry. The novel is 464 pages, and […]
In an Instagram live session, singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi has revealed that he’s been diagnosed with Tourette syndrome and is being treated with injections to manage symptoms. Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by sudden, repetitive, rapid, and unwanted movements or vocal sounds. The 25-year-old pop singer is best known for his No. 1 Billboard […]
A remarkable range of actors have played Queen Elizabeth II, who died today at the age of 96. The range of takes on her life has been equally remarkable, from Oscar and Emmy-winning biopics, to comedies to family films to animated sendups. One actress has played the Royal for nearly as long as she reigned: […]
Netflix has a number of high-profile movies coming to the Toronto Film Festival, just as it did at Venice and Telluride, but a less heralded title with no instantly recognizable star names was chosen to open the fest tonight, and The Swimmers may turn out to be a surprise winner for the streamer when it […]
Not even the death of Queen Elizabeth II could halt the hustle and bustle of another in-person Toronto International Film Festival during the Covid era as throngs lined up for premieres and chomped off food carts on festival row (aka King Street). However, what did vex festivalgoers in Hogtown was the second year of TIFF’s […]
Historically underrepresented performers will have increased opportunities on television, beginning in the 2022-2023 broadcast season, thanks to the “CBS Performers with Disabilities Talent Initiative,” announced today. The CBS Network aims to create what it terms “meaningful representation and inclusion for all underrepresented groups, including performers with disabilities.” The opportunities are envisioned in series regular, guest […]
After three years away, the red carpet has made its return to the Toronto Film Festival. The 47th annual fest kicked off Thursday night with a panel featuring Elizabeth Moss, Yvonne Strahovski and the cast of The Handmaid’s Tale and the cast of Sally El Hosaini’s opening-night film The Swimmers who walked the red carpet before […]
“They’re trying to kill me! They hate me! They just don’t like women,” a giggling Tucker Carlson said in a high-pitched tone on Fox & Friends this morning. He was mocking a recent GQ cover interview in which Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) said, among other things, “My experience here has given me a front-row seat […]
BAFTA’s traditional pre-Emmy soirée will not take place this weekend as scheduled. Following the news today of Queen Elizabeth II’s death at the age of 96, a decision was made not to proceed with the event. “In light of today’s very sad news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the annual BAFTA […]
The rules of survival in Hollywood have always fascinated me. “Consistency is the key – always present yourself to studios as a total bitch,” Bette Davis once confided. “Never delude yourself into thinking that a star can become a loyal personal friend,” advised Billy Wilder. “Since studios always lie, a producer’s mandate is to come […]
United Scenic Artists, IATSE Local 829, has released its first-ever demographic survey of its more than 5,000 members nationwide. According to the local, the survey revealed a “strikingly” small “inclusion of members who identify as part of the Black Community (1.9%), Asian Community (2.7%), Latin/X Community (3.6%), Indigenous Community (0.4%), and the Middle Eastern/North African […]
EXCLUSIVE: The Good Doctor co-EP David Renaud, Brandon Magee (Redd Zone), and Howard Burkons (Redd Zone, John Q) are developing a limited series based on the young adult memoir, A Small If, written by disability advocate Elijah Stacy when he was 17 years old. Renaud, who was paralyzed at the age of 19, will helm the […]
A man was sentenced today in Los Angeles to 40 months in federal prison for his 12-year campaign of harassment — via letters and phone calls — against actress Eva LaRue and her daughter in which he threatened them with torture, rape and death. James David Rogers, 58, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge John […]
UPDATED with additional details, Thursday PM: Networks dispatching anchors to London as they plan days of special programming to pay tribute to the life of Queen Elizabeth. Norah O’Donnell will fly to London tonight and anchor CBS Evening News and other coverage from there starting on Friday. CNN has scheduled a special for 7 PM […]
EXCLUSIVE: Atlas Artists has upped talent manager Nicholas Todisco to Partner. Todisco has been a rising star at Atlas Artists where he has been since its inception in 2014. He moved to the management company from Mosaic after beginning his career at Brillstein Entertainment Partners. His roster includes 2021 Emmy winner Hannah Waddingham, who is […]
