The highly talented BAFTA winner and Oscar nominee, Kerry Condon, has been recently announced to join Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser in Working Title and Studiocanal’s upcoming D-Day movie “Pressure.” Set to begin filming in the UK next month, Condon will be portraying the character of Captain Kay Summersby, the trusted aide to General Dwight
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The turmoil in the global TV industry has been a topic of discussion recently, with Warren Littlefield, a renowned producer, predicting that it will take at least two more years for the current commissioning downturn to come to an end. This assessment is crucial for indie producers who are trying to navigate through these challenging
In a surprising turn of events, a city bus crashed into London’s Palace Theatre, which is famously known for being the home to the West End production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. The crash occurred this afternoon on Shaftesbury Avenue, near Leicester Square. Fortunately, there have been no reported injuries as a result
The push for improved streaming residuals has been a significant topic of discussion in the entertainment industry, particularly in the United States. However, in the United Kingdom, the battle is just beginning. Directors UK (DUK), a organization representing British directors, has taken a stand by reaching out to major streaming platforms such as Netflix, Amazon,
The Bosnian drama “I Know Your Soul” dominated this year’s Heart of Sarajevo awards for TV Series, receiving a total of seven wins in various categories. It’s clear that the show made a significant impact, especially considering it nearly swept the drama categories. With accolades such as Best Drama, Best Script, Best Directing, and multiple
In a fiery speech at the Edinburgh Film Festival, actor Brian Cox expressed his frustrations with the current state of cinema. He boldly stated that “there are so many people who talk bollocks about film,” calling out what he perceives as a decline in the quality of movies being produced. Cox believes that television has
Jane Campion, a trailblazing filmmaker, thought she had reached the pinnacle of her career after completing the Oscar-winning “Power of the Dog.” She had plans to shift her focus to running a pop-up school for aspiring filmmakers in her native New Zealand. Reflecting on her late-career success, she expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to
The casting choices for Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value seem to lack diversity, with a predominantly white cast. While talented actors such as Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, and Elle Fanning are no doubt skilled in their craft, the absence of actors from different racial backgrounds is noticeable. In an industry that is striving
In a bold move that solidifies their commitment to producing engaging unscripted programs, Jupiter Entertainment and Two Fifteen West Entertainment have officially entered into an overall co-production deal. This partnership brings together the expertise of Jupiter Entertainment, a powerhouse in the industry, and the innovative vision of Two Fifteen West founder, Chris Deaux. The agreement
Showmax, an African streaming service, is set to unveil its latest original sci-fi drama, The Fix, at MIP Africa. This marks the third consecutive year that a Showmax original has opened this prestigious event, which is a branch of MIPCOM. The Fix, written and directed by Kelsey Egan, takes viewers to a dystopian future in