Marc Velez Joins UCP As Head Of Development, Naketha Mattocks Joins Universal TV As SVP Drama

In an interview with IndieWire, he said: “The reason I felt very, very much as though I needed to say something when I did was because, particularly since finishing [the Potter franchise], I’ve met so many queer and trans kids and young people who had a huge amount of identification with Potter on that.“And so seeing them hurt on that day I was like, I wanted them to know that not everybody in the franchise felt that way. And that was really important."TV presenter Piers lashed out at the actor in a Twitter post for his remarks against Rowling on Wednesday."Why didn’t the virtue-signalling little twerp stand up for women’s rights?", Piers shared with his 8 million followers.Followers of the controversial TV presenter were divided about the issue on Twitter, with various fans for and against Daniel’s comments.@Pharaway80 wrote: “Just curious.

Finnish director Juho Kuosmanen, who won the Cannes Grand Prize for Compartment No. 6 in 2021, will be guest of honor at the fifth Talent Village of France’s Les Arcs Film Festival, running December 10-17 in the French Alps.

A person has been rushed to hospital after a tractor trailer overturned on the Tay Bridge following a crash.

Matt Hancock is reportedly set to land a bumper pay cheque of £400,000 for 'I'm a Celebrity. . .

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A Labour MP who was the target of a far-right murder plot depicted in Jeff Pope’s Stephen Graham-starring ITV drama The Walk-In has lambasted the broadcaster for its “stupid, stupid, stupid series.”

John Swinney has blamed Brexit for causing a recruitment crisis in Scotland which he claims is impacting every sector of the economy.

A big-hearted local business owner has raised £3,000 for the Vale of Leven Hospital’s cancer unit in support of one of his employees.

I'm A Celebrity is set to return to our screens this weekend and already campmates are said to be fighting over the luxury items to take, with certain things being banned from the jungle.

Tributes have been paid to a 'gentle giant' after a body was found during the search for a missing Scots man.

It's that time of year again as Celtic prepare to host another AGM.

Migos star Takeoff died of gunshot wounds to the head and torso. On Tuesday, the rapper - real name Kirshnik Khari Ball - was shot and killed outside of a bowling alley in Houston, Texas. He was 28.

Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen reportedly had an "ironclad" prenup that simplified the division of their multi-million dollar empire. Following months of split rumours, the supermodel, 42, filed for divorce from Brady, 45, last Friday. According to TMZ, the divorce was finalised within hours.

A family have 'lost everything' after a stray firework flew through their window and destroyed their home. Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service raced to Pasture Road in Wirral just before 7pm on Sunday, October 30.

Sir Ian Rankin’s Rebus detective novels are to be reimagined for Nordic streamer Viaplay, the group’s debut UK drama commission and the first Rebus TV adaptation for nearly 15 years.

Eamonn Holmes faced another health setback by falling at his home and fracturing his shoulder.The 62-year-old's future on GB News has now been addressed by his co-star Isabel Webster.Taking to her Instagram Story, the presenter told fans she was looking forward to seeing Eamonn back in 2023. She wrote: "It's been a tough few weeks for my lovely friend and co-presenter Eamonn Holmes."I can't wait to have him back fighting fit in the new year."Isabel added a gif to her post which read: "Miss you."Gino D'Acampo slams David Beckham 'ruining my life'The presenter went on to say it was "heartbreaking" to see him in "so much pain" over the past few months.Last month, the GB News star underwent spinal surgery to try and ease chronic pain in his back and legs.He has since been receiving rehabilitative treatment and was ordered him to rest for at least eight weeks.Following his recent fall, he now needs a longer period of time to recover.A representative for Eamonn told Express.co.uk: “As a consequence of being laid low by major surgery, Eamonn suffered a fall at home a couple of weeks ago and had to undergo another operation.“He’s naturally gutted by the setback, but the good news is the surgery on his shoulder went well.

Marvin_1_0_1 tweeted: “Linda that's disgusting. Why do people on television talk about wetting themselves like it's funny?“Grotesque, depraved, filthy.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Marc Velez has joined UCP as senior vice president and head of development, Variety has learned. In addition, Naketha Mattocks has joined Universal Television (UTV) as senior vice president of drama development. In his new role, Velez will report to Jennifer Gwartz, executive vice president of UCP. He joins the studio from Lee Daniels Entertainment, of which he was the president. He takes over development at UCP from Garrett Kemble, who left earlier this year for a role at Anonymous Content’s AC Studios. “Marc is a rare executive who is entrepreneurial, creative, and a partner to our talent and buyers,” said Beatrice Springborn, president of UCP and Universal International Studios. “We are fortunate to have him lead our creative team, who represent the best of the best as we continue to evolve and grow our slate.”

Kelly Ripa is marking another year around the sun, marking her 52nd birthday on 2 October, but to her husband Mark Consuelos, she's as stunning as ever.MORE: Kelly Ripa reveals how she feared divorce after 26 years of marriage to Mark ConseulosThe actor took to social media to promptly share a loving birthday tribute to his wife of over 25 years with a slew of photographs.VIDEO: Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' Love StoryHe started things off with a bang, sharing a picture of Kelly reclining against a piano wearing a varsity jacket and a black dress with a sheer skirt.Mark also included several other photos of the star, some of them professional and posed, while some during more candid moments, such as candlelit dinners and vacations.MORE: David Muir praises 'pretty' best friend Kelly Ripa as she shares new picturesHe even included one beautiful photograph of the two kissing, hidden by her hat, against a gorgeous backdrop of water, presumably from their last vacation."Happy Birthday Sexy!!! What a year of accomplishments.