Craig Gillespie on Pushing The Limits Of ‘Cruella’ & The Inherent Appeal Of ‘Pam & Tommy’ [Interview]

K.J. Yossman Bullying, harassment and discrimination remain rife in the U.K.

Christopher Vourlias Alexander Rodnyansky’s AR Content is developing a slate of new series as the two-time Oscar-nominated producer continues his push into high-end episodic content.Rodnyansky revealed details of two new projects to Variety during the Berlinale Series Market, just days after Fox Entertainment acquired U.S. rights to AR Content’s upcoming epic action show “Khan: The Series,” as Variety previously reported.“The Doghead” is a series loosely based on the book of the same name by best-selling author Alexey Ivanov, whose previous works adapted for the big screen include Cannes Un Certain Regard prize winner “Tsar.”The series follows Kirill, a homebody historian who prefers stability to change or adventure, but who travels to a remote village to look for his lost girlfriend. Her disappearance is just the first in a chain of mysterious events that started in the 17th century around an enigmatic fresco of an ancient spirit known as the Doghead.

Danielle Lloyd has revealed that Katie Price approached her before she created her OnlyFans account. The model, 38, chatted exclusively to the Daily Stat about the success of her own OnlyFans account and said that celebs like Katie Price and Kerry Katona had come to her for advice before starting their own.When asked by showbiz reporter Carly Hacon during the Facebook Live Carly in Convo series whether it was true Katie had confided in her about starting a racy account, Danielle said that it was indeed.Danielle said: "Well the same with Kerry, she approached me and said how do you feel doing OnlyFans and I said I feel great, it's good money.

A vile former football coach who plied a young player with booze before taking him back to his home and raping him has been locked up.

More than half of the UK’s film and TV industry workforce experienced bullying, harassment or discrimination in the past year, according to alarming statistics from The Film & TV Charity (TFTVC) that did find the “mental health crisis” to be plateauing.

It's been more than three months since Madonna revealed that she was almost done writing the screenplay for her upcoming biopic.With thelegendary pop superstar reportedly leading the casting call, which includes finding that perfect person to play the Material Girl, she's now giving fans an update of sorts.On Tuesday, Madonna took to Instagram and shared a video of herself rocking out and dancing along to a live band playing her hit song, Burning Up. Promo mode: Madonna, 63, promoted her upcoming biopic by posting a video of herself dancing around a rehearsal room on Instagram on TuesdayThe video appears to have been shot in a rehearsal room.In the 45-second clip, Madonna (born Madonna Louise Ciccone), 63,puts her toned legs on display as she dances around in a blue, black and white-patterned corset minidress.

She is known for her ultra-glamorous public persona.But Erika Jayne was spotted on a more casual aspect when she surfaced in Los Angeles to go shopping for beauty products at a Blue Mercury.The 50-year-old Real Housewife Of Beverly Hills was dressed down in a pale pink hoodie and a pair of camouflage leggings. Famed for her glamour:Erika Jayne was spotted on a more casual aspect when she surfaced in Los Angeles to go shopping for beauty products at a Blue MercuryHer latest outing comes days after she complained she had become a 'whipping girl' over her well-publicized legal troubles.Last month Erika was dismissed from a multimillion-dollar fraud and embezzlement suit against her estranged husband Tom Girardi, 82.

Good Morning Britain' s Richard Madeley was happy to be able to proudly speak about the latest addition to his family - but he confessed he accidentally slipped up previously. On Tuesday's episode of GMB, James Haskell appeared on the ITV show to discuss his work on podcasts and his upcoming book, but he dropped some special news before wrapping up.He told viewers that he and Chloe are expecting a baby girl, and on Wednesday morning, Richard thanked fans of the show for all the lovely well-wishes.Richard said: "Before we go on, can I just say a huge thank you to all of you who sent such really lovely messages yesterday after we announced the impending birth of my fifth, fourth is it? Fourth grandchild, a daughter."James Haskell, Chloe's husband, was here and he announced it.

BBC Breakfast weather presenter Carol Kirkwood was left insulted on Wednesday (February 16) as her co-star agreed she could "wipe out" the programme's audience entirely.With Jon Kay and Nina Warhurst once again settled on the red sofa in place of regular hosts Dan Walker and Sally Nugent, the programme was ticking along nicely.But Carol was soon left red-faced by Jon's remarks, as he suggested they skip over the weather forecast for the next few days.With Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice quickly approaching, things aren't looking sunny on the weather front - and Jon is clearly braced for more bad news.Things kicked off when Nina announced: "Let's have a chat with Carol and a look at this morning's weather, because we've been saying this morning - the storms are coming and are going to set in!"Jon joked: "Do we have to do the weather for the next couple of days?"Nina insisted: "Yes, because we love seeing Carol, Jon!"Jon continued: "Stay in and forget it! Carol can sing a song or something instead!"Collapsing into giggles herself, Carol replied: "Oh my goodness, I would absolutely wipe out our audience if I did that!"And Jon couldn't help agreeing with her as he retracted his earlier comments, telling Carol: "Actually, maybe not. Maybe not.""Oh, thanks Jon!" Carol hit back at her co-star.

Emmerdale bosses were taking no chances filming Paige Sandhu’s gun-toting hostage scenes in a bid to avoid an Alec Baldwin-style tragedy.Last night viewers saw Paige’s serial killer character Meena Jutla kidnap newlyweds Dawn Taylor and Billy Fletcher, hold them at gunpoint and order them to choose who will live.And in the wake of the death of Halyna Hutchins – who was killed when Baldwin’s prop revolver discharged on the set of the film Rust – soap chiefs overhauled safety procedures.Paige says: “From speaking to the gun handler people, their safety precautions have increased even more from what they were before due to that.“I wouldn’t rehearse with a gun.“As soon as they called ‘cut’ the handler would grab the gun again.“He would show us there were no bullets in there, or if there were, that they were empty, so you couldn’t possibly hurt anyone.” While she’s already bumped off three of the villagers, this is the first time Meena has been armed. Paige continues: “It’s a step-up.

Amanda Holden is celebrating the turning of another year as the beauty marks her 51st birthday on February 16.When it comes to sultry wardrobe choices, the Britain's Got Talent judge has certainly found herself at the centre of attention throughout the years.Having racked up masses of Ofcom complaints for many of her sassy outfits, age-defying Amanda has proved in recent times that she isn't about to let the odd grievance stand in her way of wearing something that is fantastically revealing. To honour the I Can See Your Voice star, we have scanned through many of our archives to uncover Amanda's all time sexiest moments on camera.From sizzling sheer lingerie, topless Heart FM photoshoots and a sensational leggy display, we've certainly crammed it all in.With Britain's Got Talent axed because of Covid-19, Amanda had more time on her hands to apply for other TV roles.Alongside, Jimmy Carr and Alison Hammond, Amanda appeared on the BBC gameshow I Can See Your Voice as one of the celebrity panel members.Gearing fans up for the Christmas special, Amanda posed in a skintight and shoulder-less satin frock that oozed sex appeal.Sharing the results on Instagram, the starlet captioned: "'Sleigh my name sleigh my name' I Can See Your Voice, Christmas Eve, 9:30pm on BBC 1."As well as being a dynamite TV judge, Amanda also has a day job at Heart FM - every weekday morning from 6:30am.With the help of her co-star Jamie Theakston, she successfully wakes up the nation each day on the popular London radio station.

Prince Andrew received “intense pressure” from his brother Prince Charles and mother the Queen to reach a "settlement in principle" with his accuser Virginia Giuffre, according to a source. It is understood that the settlement, worth £12 million according to the Mirror, was to help avoid further embarrassment for the Royal Family should the case go to trial in the US.The Royal Family reportedly did not want the trial to cause further reputation damage during the Queen’s Jubilee year, despite Andrew denying all the allegations.

Fabulous: “Initially, I would just wear sports clothes but as I started to get more and more proud of my body, I began wearing running clothes which were moisture wicking. “Running tights and trousers are tight, so I tried wearing thongs because I hate visible panty lines (VPLs).“But, going up to running four times a week, it was just extra washing to do.”As the mum has wo young children she begrudged the extra time doing laundry and found putting on pants took up “precious minutes”. Get all the biggest Lifestyle news straight to your inbox. Sign up for the free Daily Star Hot Topics newsletter .

investigation has been launched after a small dog was reportedly stabbed and killed in a "distressing incident". The attack took place at Orchard Park in Hull, with it being reported that the dog was a Yorkshire Terrier.

While theatres in India are far from opening any time soon due to the deadly second wave of the Covid 19 pandemic, North America is back to the movies. This past weekend two big budget films, namely John Krasinski's A Quiet Place Part II and Craig Gillespie's Cruella, opened to audiences across the US and various parts of North America.

German punk princess Nina Hagen isn’t the most obvious inspiration for a Disney movie, but "Cruella " is also not your typical Disney movie.The new live-action origin story about the black-and-white-haired cartoon supervillain is less about a maniacal dalmatian-skinner than an aspiring designer with a punk sensibility out to disrupt the stuffy ways of the past in 1970s London. Departments like hair and makeup and costume design work overtime to blend into the fabric of a film.

German punk princess Nina Hagen isn’t the most obvious inspiration for a Disney movie, but “ Cruella ” is also not your typical Disney movie. The new live-action origin story about the black-and-white-haired cartoon supervillain is less about a maniacal dalmatian-skinner than an aspiring designer with a punk sensibility out to disrupt the stuffy ways of the past in 1970s London.

As we’ve seen so many times before, it appears that Hollywood has yet another case of twin productions, with two Mike Tyson biopic series currently in development.

Kate Middleton and Prince William continue to go about their Scotland tour and on Wednesday organised a drive-in movie screening for the NHS staff who have been working tirelessly amid the pandemic and on the frontline. The movie being screened was Craig Gillespie's Cruella which opens in theatres this Friday.

Lesley McKenzie Managing EditorCruella de Vil has always been known for her notorious and outlandish sartorial statements, but how her signature black-and-white looks came to be is a story unto itself. Director Craig Gillespie traces the Disney villain’s origin story in the new live-action feature film “Cruella,” which follows Estella (played by Emma Stone, who also serves as an executive producer), a young, quick-witted, fashion-obsessed orphan in 1970s London.

“People need a villain to believe in,” says the snarky two-toned haired Cruella (Emma Stone). Based on the Dalmatian thieving megalomaniac fashion designer that first cackled her way through a 1961 Disney animated film, “101 Dalmatians,” and the 1996 same-titled live-action feature, this iteration of the character is caught between villainous madcap swings and heroic revenge.