ITV Taps Film and TV Charity Chief Alex Pumfrey as Director of Strategic Partnerships

A Stirling couple who are retiring as foster carers after 28 years are encouraging others to offer safe, nurturing homes to children and young people.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter “John Wick: Chapter 4” is aiming to set a new franchise record in its box office debut. The fourth installment in Lionsgate’s action-thriller series, led by Keanu Reeves as a legendary assassin, looks to collect a mighty $65 million to $70 million from 3,800 North American theaters over the weekend. The movie also debuts this weekend in 71 territories at the international box office. By Sunday, ticket sales should climb to at least $100 million to $115 million worldwide. It’s impressive that each film in the “John Wick” franchise has managed to dramatically improve upon its predecessor at the box office, beginning with 2014’s “John Wick” ($14 million to start), 2017’s “John Wick: Chapter 2” ($30.4 million) and 2019’s “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum” ($56.8 million). “Chapter 4,” earning some of the best reviews of the already well-received pack, should continue the trend. It cost more than $100 million to produce, giving it the highest price tag in the series.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent The International Emmy-winning French series “Call My Agent!” is getting a Spanish-language remake, with Eva Longoria on board to produce and direct. Announced during Series Mania Festival in Lille, the adaptation will be co-produced by Mediawan, Elefantec Global and Longoria’s banner UnbeliEVAble Entertainment. It will mark the first adaptation targeting Latin America and the U.S., following successful remakes in Italy, Canada and the U.K., among others. In addition to producing through UnbeliEVAble Entertainment, Longoria will direct the first two episodes. The news comes right on the heels of Longoria’s feature directorial debut “Flamin’ Hot,” which premiered at SXSW and won the Audience Award.

J. Kim Murphy Scott Steindorff and Dylan Russell of Stone Village Television are developing a multi-part TV series based on Brian Muraresku’s book, “The Immortality Key: The Secret History of the Religion With No Name.” Stone Village’s plans come after a competitive bidding war for the rights to the New York Times bestseller. Published in 2020, “The Immortality Key” organizes a decade of research into the history of psychedelics and how substances may connect to humanity’s discovery of God, chronicling practices such as psychedelic beer that dates back to sixth century B.C. to psychedelic wine consumed in ancient Greece. Stone Village bills the upcoming production as “‘Game of Thrones’ but with psychedelics,” teasing an “epic” scale for the project.

J. Kim Murphy Barney’s back. Neil Patrick Harris is set to reprise his star-making role of Barney Stinson on the upcoming mid-season finale of the Hulu original spinoff series “How I Met Your Father.” Harris was a main cast member and a fan favorite on the original CBS comedy series “How I Met Your Mother,” which ran for nine seasons after debuting in 2005. Harris earned four Primetime Emmy Award nominations for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series over the course of his tenure with the show, in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010. Harris will appear in next week’s two-episode mid-season finale of “How I Met Your Father,” which debuts on Hulu on March 28. After the duo of installments, the series will take a hiatus for a few weeks before continuing its 20-episode second season on May 23.

Vanity Fair profile.The Brazilian beauty gave the interview from her Costa Rican home — during which an injured robin that she had been nursing dropped “a little poo-poo” on her seat pillow. Bündchen continued to cradle the wounded bird while speaking to the magazine, revealing that she often communicates with birds, squirrels and butterflies.“It’s an omen!” the nature whisperer gushed as the dazed creature sprang back to life. “Maybe he’s going to fly.

A close call. Aaron Sorkin revealed that he suffered a stroke last year, prompting him to reexamine his habits.

Birthday babe! Olivia Wilde is sharing her wishes for the upcoming year while celebrating her special day.

Reading between the lines? Lala Kent broke down how a moment in season 10 of Vanderpump Rules may have pointed to Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss‘ affair.

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Mother knows best. Married at First Sight season 16 has been a struggle for Airris Williams and Jasmine Secrest, so he looks to her mom for advice in Us Weekly‘s exclusive clip from this week’s episode of the Lifetime reality show.

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Sharing his opinions! Jennifer Aniston revealed that pal Adam Sandler doesn’t hold back with his thoughts about her love life.

A Manchester restaurant has become one of 20 in the UK and Ireland to be awarded a coveted Michelin award.

Jar Jar Binks actor Ahmed Best has returned to the Star Wars franchise in a surprise cameo that’s left fans ‘crying’. The 49-year-old is known for playing Jar Jar in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, having first appeared in 1999’s Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace.

Tekashi 6ix9ine has been hospitalized after suffering an attack inside a Florida gym. The 26-year-old rapper was inside an LA Fitness sauna on Tuesday when he was attacked by multiple men, his attorney told. The Palm Beach Sheriff's Office confirmed deputies responded to an assault inside the gym in Lake Worth and learned the performer, born Daniel Hernandez, suffered injuries as a result of the altercation.

Brazillian supermodel Gisele Bündchen is breaking her silence about her divorce from former NFL superstar Tom Brady.  After 13 years of marriage, Bündchen spoke her truth in a tell-all interview and put a stop to the rumors for good.  The 42-year-old model said the split was "the death of my dream," as she lost who was meant to be her partner for life.  "It’s tough because you imagine your life was going to be a certain way, and you did everything you could, you know?" Bündchen said emotionally as she wiped away tears, according to the media outlet.  "I believed in fairy tales when I was a kid. I think it’s beautiful to believe in that.

Teachers in Manchester have criticised what they claim is a 'broken' Ofsted system following the death of a headteacher.

Former Film and TV Charity CEO Alex Pumfrey has joined ITV to head up partnerships with broadcasters, streamers and telecoms giants.

Alex Pumfrey, CEO of the Film and TV Charity, announced today that she plans to step down from her position after six years.

K.J. Yossman Alex Pumfrey, CEO of the Film and TV Charity, is stepping down after almost six years in the role. She will remain at the organization through the end of May. An interim CEO will be announced in due course. Pumfrey has been CEO of the organization since 2017, where she has re-focused the charity’s efforts on mental health and wellbeing support in addition to financial and later life support, for example launching a 24-hour help line, setting up a mental health taskforce and publishing guidance such as the Whole Picture Toolkit to ensure mentally healthy productions.