Coronation Street star Michael Le Vell played another character before Kevin Webster role

Holly Jones Following the success of his dystopian coming-of-age tale “Birdboy,” Spanish illustrator Alberto Vázquez brings another graphic novel to the big screen with his highly anticipated second feature “Unicorn Wars.” The film takes place between two worlds: an unscrupulous and industrial bear Bootcamp, where foul-mouthed pastel warriors prepare for battle, and a serene enchanted forest where black-hued and majestic unicorns frolic alongside pristine tree-lined lakes. The tone grows ever more ominous as the cavalry ride through the woods, drawing nearer, forcing the docile creatures to defend their coveted surroundings.Sold internationally by Charades and distributed by UFO, “Unicorn Wars” is an apt depiction of humanity’s folly leading to internal and external conflict.

Lise Pedersen Speaking on Monday at the 6th Women in Animation (WIA) Summit at the Annecy Animation Festival, Chris Mack, director, Grow Creative at Netflix, addressed issues of labor shortage and inclusivity in the animation industry.“Never before in the history of person kind have we told these many stories, or pumped these many dollars into entertaining the world. The fact is we don’t have enough skilled talent to create and produce this content,” he announced.“There have never been so many opportunities,” he added, noting that his company has executives in some 15 countries, whose jobs are to create pipelines and tap into local talent pools, both new and established.“You need executives who look like the creator you want to work with, who understand cultural storytelling.

Emilio Mayorga Alberto Vázquez’s “Unicorn Wars” is an Annecy  competition frontrunner. “They Shot the Piano Player,” from Fernando Trueba and Javier Mariscal, weighs in as one of the festival’s most anticipated works in progress.A bevy of Annecy MIFA unveils and score of Spanish titles, sometimes sneak peeked at other events, form part of a historic growth on Spain’s animation scene.At March’s Cartoon Movie, only France had a larger number of titles than Spain.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentKinology (“Annette”) has closed a raft of deals on two highlights from its slate, “Argonuts,” an animated feature produced by TAT Productions, the banner behind “The Jungle Bunch,” and Emmanuel Mouret’s “Diary of a Fleeting Affair” which premiered at Cannes. A Pixar/Dreamworks-style family film, “Argonuts” is a comedy adventure set in a magical yet hostile world of Greek mythology. It follows the journey of Pathie, a young, smart and daring mouse, and her mate Sam who set off to fight the most bizarre and dangerous creatures in Ancient Greece, including Poseidon himself.“Argonuts” reunites “The Jungle Bunch” director, David Alaux, and producer, Jean-François Tosti at TAT Productions.

A couple were jailed after police found a gun in his storage container - they then found illicit designer goods in their flat. On February 17 last year, officers attended Manchester Storage, in Miles Platting, and searched a container belonging to Edward Boyce, 42.

A Stockport woman has died after collapsing at an alcoholic support group meeting.

Long-overdue law reforms to ban religious organisations and faith-based schools in Victoria from refusing to hire or sacking teachers and staff for being LGBTQI came into effect Tuesday, June 14, 2022. The Equal Opportunity (Religious Exceptions) Amendment Act passed by the Victorian Parliament in December 2021 commenced on Tuesday. Victoria now joins other jurisdictions in Australia that have enacted laws to protect LGBTQI staff. Tasmania, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) already prohibit religious organisations and schools from sacking staff for being LGBTQI. LGBTQI advocacy organisations and unions said that the Victorian government’s law reforms protect not just school staff but also students.“This is a day to celebrate,” Debra James, General Secretary, Independent Education Union Victoria Tasmania told Star Observer.

Coronation Street favourite Toyah Battersby's life is hanging in the balence next week, after she and Imran Habeeb are involved in a horror car crash.This dramatic week of episodes starts with a flashforward of Imran leaving a chilling message for Toyah in which he reveals everything.

Despite there being plenty of storylines going off on screen, Coronation Street fans couldn't help but be distracted by an everyday item. The latest trip to the cobbles on Wednesday night (May 25) featured a wet cement fight, some adoption news, and a worrying health scare.

Toyah and Imran Habeeb seem to be getting everything they've ever dreamed of in Coronation Street. As fans of the ITV soap know, Toyah has longed to be a mother and earlier in the year was on track to adopt a little girl named Elsie.

Coronation Street actor Charlie De Melo says he’s “out of his depth” on the ITV soap after it was announced he had quit the cobbles for good.The actor is best known for playing lawyer Imran Habeeb on the cobbles, a role he’s had since 2017.Since joining up, Imran has been through plenty, including dealing with the death of his sister Rana Nazir and battling for custody of Alfie, the baby he shares with Abi Franklin.And now, as he’s up for a National Television Award, Charlie says he’s “out of his depth”.Charlie is long-listed for the Serial Drama Performance award at the NTAs, along with his co-stars Sally Carman (Abi), Maureen Lipman (Evelyn), Georgia Taylor (Toyah), Millie Gibson (Kelly) and Harriet Bibby (Summer).Taking to Twitter to share the news, he wrote: “Well this is very thrilling and as close to a metaphor about my working life on’t cobbles as it’s possible to get.“Well out of my depth, propped up, surrounded and bettered by extraordinary, talented, powerful women. Very proud to be in your company.

Coronation Street, after he is accused of trying to 'murder' Imran Habeeb in a car crash.The dramatic week of episodes move back and forth between a major incident, that sees both Toyah Battersby and Imran lying unconscious in the wreckage of a horrific car accident.With emotions boiling over, the stakes are at their highest as Abi, Kevin, Imran and Toyah go head to head next week - but what consequences will their actions have on their futures? And how will their lives be changed forever?Coronation Street spoilers have revealed that the finger of blame is pointed towards Kevin Webster and Abi Franklin as the police suspect that the crash was not an accident.Kevin had previously visited Abi Franklin to tell her that he wanted her in his life for good, but their loving moment is cut short by news of the crash.Although Abi and Kevin are shocked to learn that Imran and Toyah have been involved in a car crash, they are soon taken into custody as the police make a shocking discovery.It is revealed that Kevin worked on the car in the garage, not long before the brakes failed to work when Imran was driving.Did Kevin have something to do with the crash? Or was this just an accident? Kelly Neelan also reveals to the police that Imran was on his way to tell them the truth, after she accused him of bribing Ben to lie in court.Aware he was destroying Abi and unable to bear the guilt anymore, Imran had made the decision to come clean to both the court and Toyah before the devastating car crash.However, with Toyah and Imran's lives hanging in the balance, it seems the truth could be exposed without Imran revealing the truth himself.Toyah had also begun unravelling Imran's lies for himself - but she have the chance to tell Imran that

Coronation Street fans were aghast as Fiz Stape told her daughter Hope about her late father John in Monday night's episode. Corrie viewers blasted Fiz for glossing over the truth as she gave 11-year-old Hope a potted history of the serial killer teacher.

Loose Women star Denise Welch has slammed her steamy onscreen kiss with Coronation Street's Michael Le Vell.The panellist, 64, appeared on Monday's episode of the ITV lunchtime series alongside Ruth Langsford, Judi Love and Kéllé Bryan when a resurfaced clip of her kissing the Kevin Webster actor was played.Pulling a pained expression as a clip of the steamy snog aired, Judi could be heard laughing as Ruth tried to joke with her co-star.Ruth said: "That was a good old snogeroo, wasn't it?"In an unexpected twist, Denise replied: "Actually it wasn't, if truth be told. And I'll tell you [why]."As Judi continued to laugh, a stunned Ruth replied: "Ooh, that's a story for another day."Denise didn't elaborate any further on her onscreen kiss with the Kevin Webster star.The clip was played ahead of a discussion about whether or not it is appropriate for couples to kiss in front of their children, after Kourtney Kardashian's son Reign pleaded with the reality star to stop snogging her new husband Travis Barker in front of him.

Earlier this week tributes came flooding in from the TV world and beyond after it was announced that Kay Mellor had died aged 71. The actress, director and writer of prolific TV shows like The Syndicate, Fat Friends, Band Of Gold and more died on May 15, a spokesperson for her TV production company Rollem Productions said.

Lorraine Kelly was left apologising to Coronation Street star Georgia Taylor following an accidental marriage slip-up. The Toyah Battersby actress appeared live on the presenter's self-titled ITV show on Friday live from her character's home on the cobbles.

Coronation Street's Georgia Taylor has provided fans with a unique opportunity to peek behind-the-scenes of the famous ITV set.The star, who plays Toyah Habeeb on the iconic ITV soap, appeared on Lorraine Kelly's show on Friday morning to show off the set of her character's house on the show. First appearing with the set of Toyah's house behind her, she got the cameraman to spin around to give viewers a look at what behind-the-scenes really looks like.

Coronation Street icon Michael Le Vell has been entertaining the nation as Weatherfield mechanic Kevin Webster for almost 40 years.The 57-year-old actor, whose real name is Michael Robert Turner, has become a Corrie icon and some fans will be surprised to know he played completely different role in the ITV soap before joining as Kevin in 1983.Speaking to Daily Star and other press, Michael explained: "I came in as Neil Grimshaw, the paperboy, first for a few episodes and then when that finished Judy [Hayfield] said we'll find something else for you."I wasn't actually up for Kevin Webster. I was in the corridor waiting to audition for a programme called Scully and then Judy walked passed and asked 'Am I seeing you tomorrow for Kevin Webster?'."I came back and auditioned for Kevin the next day and I got the job which was for 12 episodes."So I finished them 12 episodes, went off and did Panto at Oldham Coliseum and got a call to see if I wanted to come back and that was almost 40 years ago now."Kevin has been involved in several dramatic storylines and he admitted that the hard-hitting scenes are his favourite.The soap star said: "Someone came up to me the other day, well two people, and they'd been watching the old episodes and it was one where baby Jake died and I had that scene with Sally where I broke down.

CORRIE legend Michael Le Vell has revealed he wants to bring back Kevin Webster's famous moustache after it made him a gay icon. The actor, 57, admits he has even asked bosses if the facial fuzz can make an epic comeback to our screens. Michael revealed: "I actually asked Iain [MacLeod, the soap's executive producer] a couple of years ago could we do it for Movember but apparently we can't because it's a specific charity.

Coronation Street star Michael Le Vell has asked bosses to bring back his character's legendary moustache.The 57-year-old actor has played Kevin Webster in the long-running ITV soap since 1983.Over the past four decades, Michael has been inundated with letters from fans sharing their love for his facial hair.He would also make appearances at gay clubs back in the day and Michael is keen to bring back the moustache.Speaking to Daily Star and other press, Michael said: "I actually asked Iain a couple of years ago could we do it for Movember but apparently we can't because it's a specific charity."I thought it would be quite fun. I went to every gay club and as soon as I shaved it off the bookings stopped.He joked: "So I'm thinking of growing it back for some cash."Over in Weatherfield, Kevin has a big decision to make as Abi Webster (Sally Carman) plans to run away with baby Alfie.Abi welcomes Alfie earlier this year as a result of a one-night stand with Imran Habeeb (Charlie De Melo).Kevin was left heartbroken when he learned about his wife's affair but decides to help her in upcoming scenes.Speaking about Kevin and Abi's turbulent relationship, Michael said: "I think she's brought a different dimension to him and she's exciting to him."He doesn't know what he's going to get from her from one day to the next.

Coronation Street star Michael Le Vell may feel like a dear friend to viewers having played Kevin Webster for almost four decades. The actor joined the ITV soap in 1983 as the mechanic and it'd be fair to say he hasn't looked back since.