Series Mania’s Rise Reflects Buoyancy of Scripted TV

A toddler who was attacked by several dogs has been moved to a hospital for specialist treatment where he fights for his life.

A total of 61 candidates will contest eight South Ayrshire Council wards at the forthcoming local elections.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission.Some of the biggest names in Hollywood and fashion gathered in West Hollywood Sunday night for Elton John’s annual Oscars viewing party, in support of the music legend’s eponymous AIDS Foundation. This year, the star-studded event was hosted by Billy Porter, Eric McCormack and even Lady Gaga, who made a quick appearance before heading to Dolby Theatre to act as a presenter.For much of the evening , attendees such as Caitlyn Jenner, Sofia Richie and Donatella Versace hovered around the Belvedere Bar at the center of the outdoor-indoor tent before sitting down for dinner — and considering the dramatic events that transpired on the Oscars stage later that night, we can only assume that they were happy to have a few drinks in their system before watching the awards.

A woman who believed a streak that had been growing on her nail for years was something “cool” became horrified when she was told what it really was.

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Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentBrut, the rising digital media startup whose backers include James Murdoch and François-Henri Pinault, is set to bring the Cannes Film Festival into Epic Games’ Fortnite, as well as grow its global presence and creator economy platform.The Fortnite operation is one of the many young adult-skewing initiatives spearheaded by Brut as part of its new media partnership with the Cannes Film Festival.Brut is also planning to host a House of Creators at Cannes and will bring about 100 creators from across the world to the Croisette where they’ll meet high-profile filmmakers, actors and agents in small groups.Guillaume Lacroix, who co-founded Brut with veteran producer Renaud le Van Kim in 2016, said the idea behind the House of Creators was to “bridge the gap between the film and digital-native industries and allow these talented young creators to grow and upscale in the long term.” “Creators [on social media] have often been opposed to traditional content creators, but the truth is that if filmmakers who are now in their 40s and 50s had had smart phone like the ones we have today back when they started out, they would have all jumped on the opportunity to create content instead of using old VHS tapes,” said Lacroix.Brut is also developing blockchain tools to put creators in direct touch with their fans and allow them to maximize their revenue.

Angelique Jackson SPOILER ALERT: Do not read unless you’ve watched the series premiere of Marvel Studios’ “Moon Knight,” now streaming on Disney Plus. “Moon Knight,” the latest entry in to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is as much a story about the gods of Egypt as it is about superheroes.

Carrie Underwood is as busy as it gets these days! Fans have had back to back exciting news with the release of her latest single, Ghost Story, and now the singer delighted them with even more exciting news.MORE: Carrie Underwood and husband's celebration of their 'precious miracle' was so sweetTaking to Instagram to share the announcement, the star revealed that she would be performing at the Grammys on Sunday, 3 April, which will take place in Las Vegas.The performance will be no strange feat for Carrie, since not only is she a seven time Grammy award winner, but she has also been making Las Vegas her home as she currently has a residency at the Resorts World hotel.WATCH: Carrie 'couldn't be more proud of sister' Miranda Lambert after 'long overdue' ACM Awards winMORE: Carrie Underwood captivates fans in daring sparkly jumpsuitThe night promises to be an exciting night for the country singer for multiple reasons, as she is a contender for a possible eighth and ninth Grammy win, since she is nominated for not one but two awards of the night.She is up for the Best Country Duo/Group Performance for her song If I Didn't Love You with Jason Aldean, an award she won during March's Academy of Country Music Awards, as well as for Best Roots Gospel Album for My Savior.Fans rushed to express their anticipation and excitement over the upcoming performance, inundating her comment section with: "Can't wait to hear you sing.

Marvel Studios have released a brand-new series featuring a new character for the MCU – Moon Knight, played by award-winning actor Oscar Isaac and also starring Ethan Hawke and May Calamawy.

The Wanted have paid tribute to bandmember Tom Parker after it was announced that the singer passed away from a brain tumour on Wednesday 30 March.The band formed in 2009 and released their first single in 2010 before going on to have a successful career full of hits and tours until they split up in 2014. In 2021, The Wanted reunited along with Tom — who had been publicly suffering with an inoperable brain tumour for months — and he appeared with his bandmates for their most recent shows this March. Shortly after Tom's wife Kelsey posted an emotional statement announcing his death, The Wanted told fans he died “peacefully” surrounded by his family.

posted all about her zany adventure in several TikTok clips, racking up more than 13 million views and over 2.3 million likes.“I ended up breaking up with him a little over a month before the trip,” Bird told Jam Press. “There were a variety of reasons, but basically things weren’t working and we ended things on relatively good terms.”She initially planned to cancel the trip and didn’t expect any issues, however, after calling the company they booked with — the aptly named Cheap Caribbean — she found out that there was no way to cancel the trip and the tickets were non-refundable.Bird then decided that instead of her ex, she would take her mother to the island destination — but the booking company informed her that mom would have to shell out bucks for her own vacation package.

Tom Parker's devastated wife Kelsey paid a lengthy and emotional tribute to him as she announced that he had passed away from a brain tumour at the age of 33.Taking to her Instagram account on Wednesday, Kelsey wrote: "It is with the heaviest of hearts that we confirm Tom passed away peacefully earlier today with all of his family by his side. "Our hearts are broken, Tom was the centre of our world and we can't imagine life without his infectious smile and energetic presence." Kelsey, who shares children Aurelia, two, and Bodhi, one, with Tom, continued: "We are truly thankful for the outpouring of love and support and ask that we all unite to ensure Tom's light continues to shine for his beautiful children." She concluded her post with: "Thank you to everyone who has supported in his care throughout, he fought until the very end.

Tom Parker's wife has said her family's 'hearts are broken' following the singer's tragic death today. The Bolton-born star, 33, who was in UK band The Wanted, tragically died following a gruelling battle with an inoperable brain tumour.

The government are set to appeal against the refusal of a planning application to build a 'super prison' near Bolton.

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If there's one person who knows how to make a flat pop it's Lady Amelia Windsor.The stylish cousin of Prince William has a beautiful London abode in Notting Hill, which she shares with her sister Lady Marina and it has a colour palette of dreams.The quirky living room is awash with wall prints and quirky patterns, including a zig zag white and red rug.The bookshelf is positively brimming with books and a white desk plays host to candles and ornaments of all shapes and sizes. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter Posing for a photo as the sun beamed down, the 26 year old Cambridge-born star also shared a look at another room, with pillows in different designs on the sofas. Clearly as fond of indoor plants as artwork, the star has a lovely collection inside her home.

Amy Childs has given her fans a sneak peek inside her and boyfriend Billy Delbosq's romantic getaway to Dubai. The Only Way Is Essex star Amy, 31, recently jetted off with her beau Billy, 37, and the pair have been busy documenting their lavish holiday over on Instagram. Amy, who recently enjoyed a luxurious holiday to Marrakech with Billy, took to her Instagram Stories to reveal that she was heading to Heathrow Airport, before sharing a snap of her glamorous outfit with her 754,000 followers.

There are queues stretching more than four miles after a seven car pile-up on the M56 during rush hour. The multi-car crash happened on the eastbound carriageway of the motorway in Wythenshawe at around 4.30pm today.

Series Mania has combined with European content powerhouse Beta Group on an initiative to encourage filmmakers to move into TV.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentSeries Mania Forum, the festival’s industry sidebar, is joining forces with Jan Mojto’s Beta Group to launch Seriesmakers, a creative initiative to support feature film directors venturing into scripted drama.Seriesmakers will select 10 projects which will participate in a tailor-made training program focused on the development of a full pitch deck. Mentored by renowned directors, showrunners, writers and producers, each team will deliver a series bible.Those eligible for Seriesmakers include directors who have have their first or second feature film play in the official selection of A-category film festival.A special jury will award two projects during Series Mania Forum in 2023.

Marta Balaga Returning barely six months after its 2021 edition, which wrapped in September, French TV festival Series Mania welcomed Jury President Julia Sinkevych,who arrived in Lille from war-torn Ukraine.“I didn’t know if I would be lucky enough to be here tonight,” said Sinkevych to a standing ovation, with Laurence Herszberg, Series Mania general director, observing that culture cannot be insensitive to what is happening.“The whole world is now admiring our resistance, the resistance of the Ukrainian people. But there is another battlefield, which is culture, and I want us to be noticed, recognized and admired on the cultural battlefield, too,” added Sinkevych.“This [conflict] has been going on for a long time and there have been many episodes in this TV series.