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EXCLUSIVE: Oscar-nominated director Whit Stillman (Metropolitan) is turning his hand to big budget rom-com adventure TV with The Splendid Affinities, a series set across Paris, Madrid and London.

Bridgerton. The Netflix series was such a hit, in fact, that we're being blessed with a prequel about young and her rise to power. (Because this is a Bridgerton story, you can expect a lot of romance too.) The limited series doesn't have a release date yet, but we expect Netflix to make an announcement soon.This PBS Masterpiece period-drama, adapted from Jane Austen's unfinished final novel, thanks to Bridgerton's popularity. The two Regency-set series share a lot of similarities, including smoldering romantic leads and plucky heroines who challenge societal norms. Watch the third—and final—season to find out why it's gained such a cult following.

This stunning Georgian mansion looks like it has been plucked straight from a Jane Austen novel.

EXCLUSIVE: Amazon Audible has struck a deal with Indian production outfit The Foundry, bringing podcast adaptations of the likes of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Pride and Prejudice to the platform in India.

The upcoming third season of Sanditon will be its last, Masterpiece has announced.

EXCLUSIVE: We understand that Disney has commissioned an original musical feature from Bend It Like Beckham filmmaker Gurinder Chadha and Paul Mayeda Berges, inspired by a dynamic princess from Indian history.

Emma Thompson and Kenneth Branagh were only married for six years, but the scandal that led to their split made headlines for decades.

Reflecting on a dark time. Emma Thompson opened up about her split from ex-husband Kenneth Branagh, who had an affair with Helena Bonham Carter during their marriage.

Alicia Silverstone and Stacey Dash were back together again to celebrate their '90s classic Clueless in a short TikTok Dash posted to her account.The clip saw Silverstone, 46, and Dash, 55, reunite to lip sync along to a popular scene from the teen comedy, which was inspired by Jane Austen's novel Emma.'Would you call me selfish?' asks Alicia while showing a concerned look on her face.  Together at last: Alicia Silverstone, 46, and Stacey Dash, 55, reunited 27 years after their film Clueless was released to lip sync to classic lines from the comedy for a TikTok shared on Sunday'No,' Stacey replies, before adding with a perfect deadpan, 'Not to your face.'After that line, the two women began dancing with their backs to each other and beaming ear-to-ear for the camera.  Stacey's character Dionne could also be heard saying, 'Well there goes your social life,' though she didn't bother to lip sync to that line.Alicia looked ready for business during the meet-up with a chic powder blue double-breasted blazer, which she dressed down with acid wash jeans, a colorful blouse and black square-toed boots.  Classic: The 1995 comedy was a hit at the box office and became Silverstone's most iconic role. The movie was inspired by Jane Austen's novel Emma Having a laugh: 'Would you call me selfish?' asks Alicia, while Stacey responds, 'No.

Masterpiece has released images from the upcoming season of its Jane Austen adaptation Sanditon.

Ulrika Jonsson, 55, has slammed Heidi Klum's decision to pose with her 18-year-old daughter Leni for an underwear campaign.The 49-year-old embraced the cameras with her eldest child as they put their sensational physiques centre-stage in various lingerie items.As part of the campaign, the mother and daughter were also seen dancing around together in a video.In view of her 9.9.

adaptation of Jane Austen’s Mansfield Park, in which she famously went toe-to-toe on screen with Harold Pinter who was playing her uncle Sir Thomas Bertram. Now she has made a really impressive debut as a writer and director with this study of Emily Brontë, intelligently played by the Franco-British star Emma Mackey. It’s beautifully acted, lovingly shot, fervently and speculatively imagined, although Mackey’s portrayal, excellent as it is, may be smoother around the edges and less windblown than the real thing.

Jane Austen’s literary works have inspired many successful film and television adaptations, including the 2005 iteration of Pride & Prejudice.

Jane Austen book that sold for a record price is to go on display in a British museum after its American buyer insisted it stay in the UK. The unique first edition of 'Emma' sold for £375,000, the highest amount for any printed work by the novelist. The three volume book - which carries the handwritten message "From the author" inside - will be displayed at Chawton House in Hampshire.

It will take some time before the monarch on British currency changes over.

Fire Island” will receive The Gotham Film & Media Institute’s ensemble tribute during the 32nd annual Gotham Awards ceremony, Variety has learned exclusively. The announcement comes during the Gotham Week Conference, which concludes Sept. 23 in Brooklyn. The “Fire Island” cast includes Joel Kim Booster, Bowen Yang, Conrad Ricamora, James Scully, Matt Rogers, Tomás Matos, Torian Miller, Nick Adams, Zane Phillips and Margaret Cho. Directed by Andrew Ahn and written by Booster, the LGBTQ romantic comedy follows best friends Noah (Booster) and Howie (Yang) as they embark on a summer adventure with their eclectic group of friends to Fire Island Pines. Inspired by Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice,” the film explores queerness through a diverse, multicultural lens.

Marsha Hunt, one of the last surviving actors from Hollywood’s so-called Golden Age of the 1930s and 1940s who worked with performers ranging from Laurence Olivier to Andy Griffith in a career disrupted for a time by the McCarthy-era blacklist, has died. She was 104.

Sydney’s harbour, while Anya enjoyed a break from filming the Mad Max prequel, Furiosa. The smitten pair made their red-carpet debut in February, but set tongues wagging in June following unconfirmed reports they had tied the knot. The Peaky Blinders actress has also been seen in recent months wearing emerald and diamond sparkling gems on her ring finger.

Serendipity is a key narrative device in romantic storytelling, and it played a role in Jinny Howe’s 2018 move to Netflix after more than 13 years at John Wells Productions. During her job interview, she professed her love for lush romances, especially from her beloved Jane Austen/Regency era, and after she was hired, she got to work on Bridgerton‘s maiden season as her first project.

A beautiful mansion that featured in BBC's Pride and Prejudice has been put on the market for £6 million. The huge house was used as the Bennet's family home in the TV drama which aired in 1995.

Naman Ramachandran UTA has signed BAFTA and Golden Globe winning actor Bill Nighy in all areas. The global talent, entertainment and sports company will help build upon Nighy’s career across a range of verticals.