Executive Producer Jed Mercurio on the Search for Justice in New BBC Drama ‘Bloodlands’

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have called on the "global community and its leaders" to stand with the people of Ukraine. following the attacks by Russia.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex said that they stand with the Ukrainian people as they slam Russia's actions as a breach of "international and humanitarian law".The message from the couple on Archewell said: "Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and all of us at Archewell stand with the people of Ukraine against this breach of international and humanitarian law and encourage the global community and its leaders to do the same."Harry and Meghan, who are currently in the US, decided to speak out after Russia's attacks have caused hundreds to flee their homes in fear.Ukrainian forces battled Russian troops on three sides of the country on Thursday after Moscow unleashed the biggest attack on a European state since World War Two.Russia launched the attack in the early hours of Thursday morning following weeks of intelligence suggesting an invasion could take place.The Sussexes statement follows world leaders condemning the attacks including the Present of the United States, Joe Biden.He said: "This is a premeditated attack"Putin is the aggressor.

Barcelona fans have been cheekily thanking Arsenal fans for “gift” Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.The striker, who arrived from the Gunners on a free transfer in January, scored the final goal as Barca ran out 4-2 winners against Napoli in the Europa League.The former Borussia Dortmund player helped the La Liga side secure the win in southern Italy to progress to the last-16.And as a result, Catalan fans have been goading Gunners fans for giving the star to them on a free. Mikel Arteta fell out of favour with the forward and the club needed him gone to free up his hefty wages (£300,000-per-week) in north London.One said: “Thank you @Arsenal for giving us Aubameyang for free.”A second one wrote: “Thank you arsenal, for that gift called Aubameyang.”A third one commented: “Dear Arsenal, thank you for dashing us Aubameyang it was nice doing business with you.

Good Morning Britain presenter Susanna Reid shared a sweet snap of herself and her colleague Kate Garraway while singing her praises online. GMB star Kate, 54, was nominated for Network Presenter of the Year at the Royal Television Society (RTS) Awards and attended the event alongside Susanna, 51, on Wednesday evening.Sharing the black and white selfie with her legion of followers online.

Beer lovers could be paying up to £10.50 for a pint by 2030, experts have warned.The average cost could soar in some pubs if rampant inflation continues.UK inflation is at 5.5% but is predicted to hit a wallet-busting 7.25% this spring.Should the trend carry on, drinkers in London would have to pay £10.50 per pint as we toast a new decade.In Edinburgh, the average price would be £8.65, followed by Brighton (£8.65), Bristol (£7.91), Oxford (£7.86) and Liverpool (£7.84).The next priciest would be Birmingham (£7.81) Belfast (£7.79), Newcastle (£7.58), and Southampton (£7.54).Currently, the average cost of a pint nationally is £3.96, but this could leap to £6.93 by 2030, said market analysts Admirals.Its expert Roberto Rivero said energy prices, labour shortages and the cost of raw materials “are pushing up input costs for businesses, which in turn is putting upward pressure on price”.He added: “Rising inflation should only be transitory until the economy is used to living with Covid-19.

Russia is the world's second-biggest oil producer and the largest natural gas exporter, and mainly sells to other European countries.Pump prices have already been rising as oil edged past $90 (£67) a barrel, but the Ukraine invasion has now seen it jump above $100 (£75).Prime Minister Boris Johnson has already warned that "one of the risks of Putin's venture is that there could be a spike in... oil prices".

EXCLUSIVE: Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias and Ryan McPartlin are set as series regulars in Hungry, NBC’s single-camera comedy pilot, starring and executive produced by Demi Lovato. Additionally, multi-Emmy-winning sitcom director James Burrows will direct the pilot, which comes from Sean Hayes and Todd Milliner’s Hazy Mills, SB Projects and Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.

EXCLUSIVE: Yasmine Aker (FBI) has booked a major recurring role on the upcoming fourth season of Freeform’s Good Trouble in a recasting.

Nick Schager Film CriticRarely have two leads seemed to be starring in different movies more than Andy Garcia and Emory Cohen in “Big Gold Brick.” Then again, it’s difficult to know exactly what type of movie writer-director Brian Petsos’ feature wants to be, so haphazardly does it search in vain for a consistent tone, a measure of lucidity and an overarching purpose. The tale of a suicidal writer who finds salvation through a chance encounter with a man of mystery who hires him to pen his autobiography, it’s a wildly flailing venture in every respect.

Mónica Marie Zorrilla “Vikings: Valhalla” showrunner Jeb Stuart has fathered four kids, and he’s about to pop out his fifth — in the form of the Netflix sequel series.“I’m ready to have this baby,” Stuart says. “There’s so much anticipation, especially when you’ve come to really love a project, and love the group of people you work with and they all care about it and have put so much into it.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorTechnicolor announced plans to spin off Technicolor Creative Studios, housing its visual effects and animation businesses including MPC Film (formerly known as the Moving Picture Co.), through a share distribution to company shareholders.Paris-based Technicolor will remain listed on Euronext Paris. Following the spinoff of Technicolor Creative Studios, the parent company will retain up to 35% ownership.

Sally Kellerman, who was best known as US Army Maj. Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan in Robert Altman’s MASH, has died. She was 84 and died today at an assisted living facilty in Woodland Hills, Calif from complications of dementia.

Black History Month, we've put together a playlist of songs that have moved the needle of the culture, documented the times, inspired or have just moved us to dance. Often imitated, but never duplicated, these songs have become a staple in communities, households and even history.

Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts are making history. The 52-year-old actress and her 39-year-old bride cover the March/April 2022 «Black Women in Hollywood» issue of , becoming the first same-sex couple to cover the magazine.On the cover, Nash and Betts both pose topless, with the former looking at the camera as the latter lovingly cradles her face.

Bill Paxton’s widow and children have reached a partial settlement of their wrongful-death lawsuit, with an anesthesiologist medical group agreeing to pay $1 million.

Naman Ramachandran Jed Mercurio, creator of hit series “Line of Duty” and “Bodyguard,” will executive produce a three-part sequel to BAFTA-winning 1999 single drama “The Murder of Stephen Lawrence,” for U.K. broadcaster ITV.Titled “Stephen,” the series will be directed by Alrick Riley (“NCIS”) and written by Frank Cottrell Boyce (“The Railway Man”) and Joe Cottrell Boyce (“Vivid”).

Jake Kanter International TV EditorBBC One’s hit police drama Line Of Duty is looking to resume production again in late August after being forced to shut down in March due to the coronavirus crisis.Deadline understands that producer World Productions has penciled in the week commencing August 24 as a potential restart date, but nothing is yet set in stone as the pandemic continues to be a fluid situation.Shot in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Line Of Duty was one of the first major BBC productions to be derailed by Covid-19 when it was paused in March, so its resumption will be a symbolic moment for the broadcaster.Line Of Duty’s potential restart comes as creator Jed Mercurio has voiced caution on production work getting back underway.

LINE of Duty boss Jed Mercurio has admitted season 6 may have to be scrapped and re-written due to the lockdown. Despite the show now being able to return to filming, the extended break and significant cost implications of Covid-19 could have an impact on the script.

The stars of Line Of Duty reunited for a virtual chat after filming for the sixth series was postponed due to covid-19.

By Jake Kanter

PIERS Morgan is keen for a role in BBC cop drama Line Of Duty after his interrogation of MP Helen Whately on GMB was praised by the show's creator. Writer Jed Mercurio took to Twitter yesterday suggesting Superintendent Ted Hastings could do with channelling Piers's tenacity.

ABC pickup “The Baker and the Beauty,” BBC’s “Bloodlands,” and “Nasdrovia,” from Spanish powerhouses Movistar Plus and The Mediapro Studio, are among the hot titles selected for this week’s MipTV Drama Buyers Summit.