Melanie Clark Pullen dies: EastEnders star passed away after breast cancer battle

Ed Meza @edmezavarWriter-director Tinna Hrafnsdóttir’s critically acclaimed Icelandic psychological-mystery drama “Quake” has sold to Juno Films for North America and the U.K. as well as to Njuta Films for Sweden.British-French production, distribution and sales company Alief is presenting the film at the upcoming Cannes Marché du Film.Anita Briem (“Beautiful Beings,” “Journey to the Center of the Earth”) stars as Saga, a single mother fighting to keep her young son while trying to piece together her life after losing her memory.

Emiliano De Pablos Film Factory Entertainment has picked up international sales rights to Cristian Bernard’s thriller movie “Ecos de un crimen” (“Echoes”), successfully released in Argentina by Warner Bros Pictures and HBO Max.Barcelona-based Film Factory, which previously handled hit Latin American titles such as “Wild Tales,” “La Llorona” and “The Clan,” will introduce “Echoes” to international buyers at next week’s Cannes Film Market.After a Jan. 27 theatrical release, “Echoes” sold more than 105,000 tickets, becoming the biggest local hit at the Argentine box office since March 2020, the beginning of COVID-19 quarantine.“Echoes” is produced by Particular Crowd, the original content label of WarnerMedia Latin America, alongside Buenos Aires-based Tieless Media, the production company founded by Fernando Abadi.

K.J. Yossman The first trailer from upcoming Princess Diana feature documentary “The Princess” has landed and gives audiences a glimpse into the media maelstrom that surrounded the tragic royal.Directed by Ed Perkins (“Tell Me Who I Am”), the film is produced (in association with HBO and Sky) by Lightbox, the producers behind the Oscar-winning documentary “Searching for Sugar Man.”According to the logline, “‘The Princess’ tells the story of Princess Diana exclusively through contemporaneous archival footage creating a bold and immersive narrative of her life and death.

Oliver Hudson is bracing himself for a big change to his appearance but not all of his fans are happy. The Cleaning Lady actor revealed he's planning to cut his mid-length hair in an Instagram post and his social media followers were immediately divided. MORE: Kate Hudson reveals why she stopped inviting her brother Oliver Hudson to her star-studded partiesOliver shared a selfie from inside his car in which he wore an orange hoodie, sunglasses and showed off his 'surfer-dude' hair.WATCH: Oliver Hudson shared a brilliant new video of his mom Goldie Hawn and step dad Kurt RussellHe also boasted a scruffy beard and moustache which completed his look. "I think it's time to chop the salad," he wrote, referring to getting a haircut. Fans immediately began commenting with some writing: "I think so too," and, "yes, I think it's time," but many urged him not to do it. MORE: Goldie Hawn's ex-husband Bill Hudson makes very rare appearance on son Oliver Hudson's social mediaMORE: Oliver Hudson shares the result of unexpected makeover"No way why would you?" questioned a fan, while another added: "Nah, grow a beard and graduate to a man bun," and a third simply wrote: "Noooooooo."A post shared by Oliver Hudson (@theoliverhudson)Oliver said he thinks it's time to cut his hairOliver's latest social media post is in stark contrast to a rather more serious one he recently shared from a hospital - although he still managed to make light of the situation. The actor revealed he was preparing for a loathsome medical procedure and fans commended him for keeping his health in check.MORE: Oliver Hudson sparks debate with photo involving his three kids and home lifeMORE: Oliver Hudson shares family news that leaves fans in stitchesHe posted a

Peter Andre took the step of releasing a personal video on Thursday morning in light of the ongoing Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney libel trial.MORE: Peter and Emily Andre share incredible pictures of 'beautiful' weekend with childrenAppearing on screen in his dressing gown, the father-of-four spoke from the heart as he spoke about the impact the story has had. WATCH: Peter Andre expresses disbelief at daughter Princess in hilarious clipWriting in the caption, Peter said: "My thoughts on Rebekah V: Plse swipe to see all three vids. Here I was this morning sat in my robe feeling like I had to say something.

Laura Hamilton, 40, revealed that her house had caught on fire in the middle of her rebuilding process. Today, The A Place In The Sun presenter confessed to being a “little stupid” by having the bonfire so close to her home that it “nearly ended in disaster”.On Instagram, she shared a video update of her home’s renovation project with her 157,000 followers.Speaking to the camera, Laura said: “So we might have been just a little bit stupid, and had a bonfire in the garden.“Got a bit out of control and now the fire brigade are on their way.She continued: “Yes, a bit silly burning wood so close to the house that nearly ended in disaster, but we're okay, the house didn’t burn down, and Steve and Charlie are here measuring up the staircase.”The home expert shared photos of the roaring bonfire that required emergency services to attend the scene.Underneath the video, Laura reiterated: “So I might have been a little stupid by having a bonfire in the garden which resulted in the fire brigade being called, but the house didn't burn down...“@cdcarpentryservicesltd have been measuring up the staircase.“The roof lights from @roof_maker have been installed.“The hardcore is going down for the driveway and my new sewage treatment plant is being installed @wesoffmainsdrainage“I’ve never lived 'off grid' and knew nothing about sewage treatment plants so in my next instalment Mark for @wesoffmainsdrainage will be explaining more about them and how they work!“#therebuild #nogiftedjustgreat @immaculatepropertyltd @roof_maker @coppardplant @markgward @wesoffmainsdrainage #offgrid #renovation #drainage #rooflight #carpentry.”In response, fans applauded the star’s amazing home renovation as they eagerly anticipated seeing the finished

Police investigating a reported assault in Tameside say they are now satisfied no crime was committed. Officers were called to Audenshaw Reservoir at around 4.30pm on Monday (May 9) following reports a man had assaulted a girl.

A violent prisoner took to Facebook to update his friends that he had been jailed for 12 years after weapons were found in his cell. Convicted robber and knifeman Daryl Abbey even used the social media app to give his family and friends a special happy new years message to let them know how long he had been behind bars.

BRADLEY Walsh was left open-mouthed after Anne Hegerty exposed a contestant on The Chase for being a serial quizzer. Wednesday evening's episode of the ITV quiz show saw Andrew, Amy, Jean and Success join forces to take on one of the country's finest brains.

ITV boss Carolyn McCall has raised concerns that the British cost of living crisis could start hampering broadcaster revenues at a time when they are emerging from the pandemic, while BBC Director General Tim Davie warned against “complacency” over changing audience habits.

It's been a mixed bag at Manchester today - with some people reporting 'absolutely disgraceful' security queues, and others 'sailing through'. One woman said the queue she experienced at security was 'genuinely ridiculous'.

LOVE Island is frantically renovating its new Majorcan villa ahead of the series launch. With just weeks to go until the latest batch of singletons are introduced to the nation, workmen are sprucing up the rural property.

CORONATION Street star Sam Aston's wife Briony has given birth to their baby daughter. The couple announced the happy news to OK!, telling the publication: "Our beautiful girl has arrived".

“Star Wars” fans are excited to see Ewan McGregor reprise the role of everyone’s favorite Jedi master in the upcoming “Obi-Wan Kenobi” limited series helmed by director Deborah Chow. While the show also includes the return of McGregor’s prequels co-star Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader, fans have long assumed that Liam Neeson would return as Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan’s own master that was struck down by Darth Maul in “Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.” Sure, Qui-Gon Jinn is dead, but that’s what Force Ghost appearances are for.

Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.The actor played the Jedi protagonist in the first instalment of the prequel trilogy, alongside Ewan McGregor as his apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi.Speaking to ComicBook.com, Neeson was asked about the possibility of returning to the franchise – in light of McGregor’s return in Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi.“I think so, yeah… if it was a film,” Neeson said. “I’m a bit of a snob when it comes to TV, I must admit, I just like the big screen, you know?”He added: “I can’t believe it’s 24 years since we made The Phantom Menace, I just cannot believe where the time has gone.

Liam Neeson's surprise appearance in the first episode of the new Derry Girls got everyone talking.

BBC EastEnders star Melanie Clark Pullen made a heartbreaking final post as she reunited with her family before her tragic death at 46. The mother of three has died following a three year battle with breast cancer.

EastEnders actress Melanie Clark Pullen has tragically died at the age of 46 following a battle with breast cancer. The EastEnders star who played Pauline Fowler's niece has tragically passed away. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in January 2019.

EastEnders star Melanie Clark Pullen has died at the age of 46 after a battle with cancer. The actress played Mary Flaherty, Pauline Fowler’s niece, on the show between 1997 and 1999. Melanie was diagnosed with breast cancer in January 2019, and received the all-clear in 2020.

ACTOR Melanie Clark Pullen has sadly died at the age of 46. The EastEnders star who played Pauline Fowler's niece has died after a cancer battle.

Naman Ramachandran Oscar, BAFTA and Emmy winner Kate Winslet and her daughter Mia Threapleton (“Shadows”) will star in a feature-length episode of the third season of Dominic Savage’s acclaimed Channel 4 series “I Am.”All episodes in the series are named after their lead characters and Winslet’s episode is titled “I Am Ruth.” Created, written and directed by BAFTA-winning filmmaker Savage, the stories for each episode have been developed in a creative partnership with the leading actors, with semi-improvised dialogue. The series debuted in 2019, with Vicky McClure starring in “I Am Nicola,” Samantha Morton in “I Am Kirsty” and Gemma Chan in “I Am Hannah.” The second season, which bowed in 2021, had Suranne Jones in “I Am Victoria,” Letitia Wright in “I Am Danielle” and Lesley Manville in “I Am Maria.” Filming on “I Am Ruth” will start at the end of April for three weeks.