Jane Austen: Last News

Jane Austen’s unfinished novel of the same name, saw Charlotte’s first love Sidney (Theo James) abandon her reluctantly in favour of an engagement with a former flame who had the means to save his family from ruin. After the show was initially axed by ITV after its first season, a passionate fan campaign brought it back, courtesy of co-producer PBS Masterpiece and ITV-owned streaming service BritBox – but Divergent actor Theo opted to leave the show. The opening of season two then killed off Sidney in rather mysterious circumstances, leaving Charlotte grieving – but handily open to new relationship prospects.

Persuasion adaptation on Netflix. You know the one. It stars Dakota Johnson as a wine-guzzling, pining, winking Anne Elliott and was much-derided on the internet from the moment .

BBC's magazine-style show was back on Wednesday night (July 20) with Death In Paradise star Kris Marshall discussing the new series of period drama Sanditon, based on the unfinished manuscript by Jane Austen. But it was the presenting duo who distracted viewers as they called for them to be made permanent hosts. Boyzone star Ronan Keating teamed up with Capital FM DJ and Celebrity Gogglebox star Roman Kemp on the green sofa.

EXCLUSIVE: MRC Film has named its romance label, led by Elizabeth Cantillon, Bisous Pictures—also announcing the appointment of Sydney Fleischmann as VP, Development and Production.

Stepping into the past is alright by Henry Golding.

Persuasion with Dakota Johnson as the protagonist is set to premiere on Netflix tomorrow and fans are eagerly waiting upon release.MORE: Netflix's Persuasion: everything we know about the Jane Austen adaptation so farThe actress, best recognised for her part in Fifty Shades of Grey, sits down for an unfiltered interview with Glamour where she talks about how important it was for her to portray a feminist heroine.VIDEO: Netflix releases trailer for upcoming Jane Austen drama PersuasionThe Netflix film follows Anne Elliot, a shy woman who is still single and living at home at the age of 27 (unheard of during those days), and is based on one of Jane Austen's classic novels, Persuasion. She had always regretted rejecting the charming Captain Wentworth's proposal after being urged to do so by her aunt.MORE: Dakota Johnson: what you didn't know about the Hollywood actressMORE: Dakota Johnson reveals a tour of her beautiful Los Angeles homeIn the discussion, Dakota talks about how the Regency era's periodic setting and modern society have "alarming" connections.She said: "I think it's just very omnipresent to me that women have always been, and for some reason are, in an incredibly compromised position in society.

Naman Ramachandran Universal’s keenly anticipated animation “Minions: The Rise Of Gru” debuted atop the U.K. and Ireland box office with £10.4 million ($12.5 million), according to numbers released by Comscore.

Moviegoing is definitely back with viewers flocking to franchise films that 1) continue to roll out in the first sustained barrage of big new titles since Covid, and 2) continue to do huge business as they stick around in theaters. They’re sucking up screens and exacerbating a release-pattern quandary for independent distributors seeking signs that a rising tide raises all boats.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic“Mr. Malcolm’s List” has a scrumptious light charm. It’s a Regency romance set in London in 1818, where someone in the film is being fooled at every moment.

Joel Kim Booster jokes with ET about the fact that several major projects of his have debuted in June.In fact, the month first kicked off with the celebrated release of the Hulu film, which he wrote and starred in, followed by two Netflix standup specials, and, before closing out with the debut of the hilarious Apple TV+ series , in which he plays a devoted assistant to Maya Rudolph’s character, Molly. Considering June is the month when so much LGBTQ-related content is released, Booster has been a part of some of the biggest, most notable and historic ones, more or less making him the unofficial face of Pride in 2022. “No one wanted it, but everyone’s getting it,” he jokes.

The recently accepted fashion of populating period British romantic melodramas with actors of color, notably in Netflix’s ongoing hit series Bridgerton, continues with Mr. Malcolm’s List, a nicely decked-out, dramatically conventional tale of Regency-period matchmaking dizzily spinning out of the participants’ control. Admittedly “loosely inspired” by Pride and Prejudice, this modestly scaled venture deep into Jane Austen territory is bedraped with sumptuous estates and elaborately accoutered young men and women forever gossiping and arguing in the poshest possible accents. As familiar as the genre’s conventions may be, they never seem to get old with audiences, who can be counted upon to lap up this Bleecker Street release when it opens July 1, both in theaters and online.

Dakota Johnson kept it classy in a creme outfit on Wednesday while promoting her movie projects in New York City.The 32-year-old actress wore a light jacket over a bandeau top along with a matching skirt.The Fifty Shades star completed her outfit with ivory Larroudé mule heels. Hollywood actress:Dakota Johnson kept it classy in a creme outfit on Wednesday while promoting her movie projects in New York CityThe daughter of Don Johnson, 72, and Melanie Griffith, 64, had her dark hair down below her shoulders and accessorized with black sunglasses and earrings.She was spotted outside the Today studio in NYC where she promoted her upcoming comedy-drama Cha Cha Real Smooth.

Jane Austen's classic Persuasion is coming to Netflix and fans cannot contain their excitement. However, many are complaining that Dakota Johnson's depiction of the main character Anne Elliot is a little off. We can all fight over the best period dramas and book-to-movie adaptations that have a historical setting - but most will agree that Jane Austen's stories are a delight to read and watch.

Succession crew. It sounds chaotic in theory, but Johnson shows us how it's done: Her cream crochet bra—worn as a top, of course—is flirty and fun, but it gets an upscale edge when paired with a skirt suit, a simple gold necklace, and chic sunglasses. PR agency the Honeyman Agency identified the ensemble as being from the brand , though Johnson's stylist Kate Young hasn't confirmed yet. In the meantime, please enjoy the look for yourself:A bra as a top, a bandeau top, or a bra under a sheer top is quickly becoming a regular style staple. for a red carpet, while for her brother's wedding.

Dakota Johnson is coming clean about her international party-crashing.

Dakota Johnson looked elegant as she stepped out in New York Tuesday.The 32-year-old updated the classic sweater and pants look choosing a cream sweater with large cuffs and black wide leg pants.The Our Friend star styled her hair straight and wore dark sunglasses as she left her hotel in The Big Apple. Elegant:Dakota Johnson looked elegant as she stepped out in New York Tuesday, updating the classic sweater and pants look choosing a cream sweater with large cuffs and black wide leg pants Time together: The Fifty Shades of Grey actress has been spotted in The Big Apple with her partner, Coldplay front man Chris Martin, who played shows there last week Busy: Dakota attended the premiere of her film Cha Cha Real Smooth, which debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival Monday.

Wilson Chapman editorNetflix has released the first trailer for “Persuasion,” the upcoming period film starring Dakota Johnson, based on the classic 1817 Jane Austen novel.Published after Austen’s death, “Persuasion” was the final completed work of the writer (who, as the trailer for the film reminds us, also penned “Emma” and “Pride & Prejudice”), and is considered one of her most mature and sophisticated novels. The story revolves around Anne Elliot (played by Dakota Johnson in the film), an isolated 27-year-old struggling to move on after she broke her engagement with Frederick Wentworth (Cosmo Jarvis), after being persuaded by family friend Lady Russell (Nikki Amuka-Bird).After seven years, the two come back into each other’s orbit when Anne’s family rents their home to his sister and her husband.

The trailer for Dakota Johnson‘s Persuasion has just debuted online and it looks like it’s gonna be a huge hit!

New York City on Monday morning.  The 32-year-old actress donned a sleek, black suit adorned with gold buttons on the jacket and suit pants with a wide leg. The Fifty Shades of Grey star held a small smile as she sent a swift look at the paparazzi camera flashes in the early morning.

Dakota Johnson looked every bit the glamourous movie star as she left her hotel in New York City on Monday morning.The 32-year-old actress donned a sleek, black suit adorned with gold buttons on the jacket and suit pants with a wide leg.The Fifty Shades of Grey star held a small smile as she sent a swift look at the paparazzi camera flashes in the early morning. So glamorous: Dakota Johnson, 32, looked beautiful in a classy, black suit as she left her hotel in NYC Monday morningThe Lost Daughter star looked effortlessly fabulous in a black, double breasted jacket with a V-neck cut.

Angelique Jackson Uma Thurman and Henry Golding are set to join Charlize Theron in Netflix’s “The Old Guard 2.” The “Kill Bill” and “Crazy Rich Asians” stars join previously announced returning cast members Theron, KiKi Layne, Matthias Schoenaerts, Marwan Kenzari, Luca Marinelli, Veronica Ngo and Chiwetel Ejiofor who reprise their roles from the original movie, which follows a covert team of immortal mercenaries who have to fight to keep their identity a secret when they find themselves exposed and an unexpected new member is discovered. It’s yet to be revealed how Thurman and Golding play into the new story, but both stars certainly have action hero experience.