Small Axe Review: Steve McQueen's Long-Awaited Anthology Brilliantly Tells Unsung Stories of British West-Indians

Marvel‘s new movie Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings, is set to appear in the upcoming Barbie film.The new film, directed by Greta Gerwig (Little Women), will star Margot Robbie in the titular role, with Ryan Gosling taking on the character of Ken.News of Liu’s involvement was reported by Deadline, though there is no indication yet of exactly what role he will play in the film.Others confirmed for the film include American Ferrera (Superstore) in a role that is also currently unidentified.Gerwig wrote the film’s script with Noah Baumbach, with Robbie and Tom Ackerley set to procuce the film alongside Robbie Brenner and David Heyman, with executive production coming from LuckyChap’s Josey McNamara and Mattel’s Ynon Kreiz.Reviewing Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings, NME wrote: “Like so many MCU movies, Shang-Chi slightly overbakes its action-packed climax, but Cretton peppers the overwhelming visual effects with some sneaky sprinkles of levity. It all adds up to a smart and satisfying superhero romp that suggests Marvel is nowhere near ready to relinquish its hold on the genre.”Elsewhere, Margot Robbie said last summer that she has no plans to reprise her legendary role as Harley Quinn in the future.The actor played the DC villain in recent James Gunn film The Suicide Squad, having previously portrayed her in 2016’s Suicide Squad and 2020’s Birds Of Prey.

Dave and Shirley Griffiths always look like they're having lots of fun giving their opinions on the week’s television. And it's no wonder! The Gogglebox stars told new! that they are keeping their spirits up when they work through the long filming day from their home in Caerphilly, South Wales, with a little bit of help from the booze cabinet. Shirley exclusively told us: “Sometimes me and Dave have a little bit too much… We get a little bit drunk!” Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

Love Island favourite Maura Higgins and Capital FM Breakfast DJ Roman Kemp were said to be the talk of the Brit Awards afterparty as they were “all over each other”. Following the star-studded Brit Awards held earlier this week, many headed to The Orange Yard in London for the afterparty including Maura, 32, and Roman, 29.

Anna Williamson has been helping famous faces find love on Celebs Go Dating, but that doesn't mean she's too busy to help out us mere mortals too. Ahead of the release of her book, Where is the Love?: The Honest Guide to Dating and Relationships, Anna has exclusively given OK! her best advice as we head towards Valentine's Day. Whether you're in a relationship, looking for love, happy to be single or just want a friend with benefits, the 40 year old has tips for you.

Katherine Ryan's rarely-seen daughter Violet made an appearance during the latest show on the star's comedy tour over the weekend. Comedian Katherine, 38, performed the latest stint of her Missus tour in De Montfort Hall, Leicester on Saturday 12 February. However, towards the end of the show an argument broke out between some audience members.The mum-of-two's 10 year old daughter Violet then came on stage to correct the rowdy crowd members, which was met with praise and laughter by fans.

Big Brother second series star Glyn Wise has revealed he avoided meeting Easy On Me singer Adele as she made a surprise appearace at London’s Heaven nightclub. After shooting to fame in Big Brother in 2006 at the age of 18, the Welshman won the heart of the nation coming second to that year’s winner Pete Bennett.The popular Channel 4 Big Brother contestant rocked up to the show in his teens famously wearing a life guard out.

Katie Price has shared a beautiful photo of her daughter Princess, who is the spitting image of her famous mum in the sweet snap.The 14-year old showed off her natural curls as she posed with her aunt Sophie Price, wearing a grey sweatshirt and make-up. Katie Price gushed over her lookalike daughter as she shared the photograph on her Instagram page, saying: "Love you.

Love is in the air as we approach Valentine's Day 2022, as millions up and down the country prepare to show their affection for the people they care about. This is often easier said than done, of course, with panic buying and last-minute dinner reservations far from rare. For some people, reading this might be the first reminder they've had that the internationally-recognised day of love is just around the corner.

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner.The 24 hours dedicated to love is often a great way to spice things up in the bedroom - but some people can struggle to raise the heat between the sheets.So busty babe Shirley Flynn, also known as Busty Malone, has shared how women can really get things going in order to unleash their inner beast. Just like she does.Having been in 30 relationships so far in her 40-something years on Earth, Shirley loves a confident man who can handle her 38J boobs.Speaking exclusively to the Daily Star the full chested beauty has shared her top sexy tips to get freaky this Valentine’s.She said: “I think Valentine's day is a good day for couples to show appreciation for one another and for women to be very naughty in and outside the bedroom and to be a w***e for the day for her lover.“What I think gets a man really [going] is confidence, a woman who knows her sexuality and how to use it.“A man needs to be very confident and very powerful and dominant to release the beast within a woman.

Good Morning Britain anchor Kate Garraway has revealed she has found a "new way" to love her husband Derek Draper. The former political lobbyist, 54, has been suffering side effects from coronavirus, having contracted the virus back in March 2020, subsequently becoming the UK's longest hospital inpatient before being discharged one year later.

Michael Jackson's three children share a bond like no other says his eldest son Prince Jackson.With the siblings sprung into the spotlight from birth, they had no choice but to learn to lean on each other in times of need.Their entire family structure was turned on its head when the King of Pop - who had full custody of Prince, Paris and Prince Jackson II (also known as Blanket), tragically passed away on June 25 2009.After their father's sudden death, the trio were sent to live with their grandmother Katherine after she was appointed their legal guardian by the courts.Life wasn't always easy for the two brothers and sister after they'd enjoyed a totally different lifestyle at the notorious Neverland - to later being raised by Katherine who was a strict Jehovah's Witness on a ranch.As Michael's eldest son marks his 25th birthday today, Daily Star wanted to celebrate the special occasion with a glance into his loving relationship with his two siblings.Before the Thriller star had passed away, Prince agreed with his father that he would take on the role of keeping the family together.During a Good Morning Britain interview, the former Soundflowers music producer said: "When we were growing up, my father would say, 'We could have nothing, but you look around in this room, your brother, your sister, and me, that's all you'll ever have.'"He added: "And that always stuck with my siblings and I, and we have such a close relationship.

Ellise Shafer editorVariety is pleased to announce that Mary J. Blige and Marcus Mumford will be keynote speakers at its Music for Screens Week, airing Nov.

Dave McNary Film ReporterBron Media Corp. has finalized a strategic investment and partnership with Turbine Studios, home to Steve McQueen’s “Small Axe” anthology series.Turbine  is a UK-based film and television production outfit headed by “The Crown” producer Andrew Eaton, “Small Axe” producers Tracey Scoffield and David Tanner and “The Fall” producer Justin Thomson.Under the deal, unveiled Thursday, Turbine Studios will work closely with Bron to develop, package, and produce original IP driven from the UK and Europe.

12 Years a Slave won best picture at the 2014 Academy Awards, approaches every project with care and an attention to detail that reflects in every aspect of his films. His latest project, Small Axe, is a five-part anthology series that offers a glimpse into London’s West Indian community in the 1970s.“For me, it was about the influence politically and socially the Black community had on the UK—how the influence has gone through the bloodstream of the country,” said McQueen over a candid Zoom chat.

Dave McNary Film ReporterAaron Sorkin, Steve McQueen, Sofia Coppola, Ramy Youssef and Radha Blank will be honored at the 16th annual Final Draft Awards, to be presented in a virtual ceremony on March 2, 2021.Sorkin will receive the Final Draft zeitgeist award, honoring a writer whose work speaks powerfully to the culture and what’s going on in the world right now. His film “The Trial of the Chicago 7” is currently streaming on Netflix.

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsFinal Draft, a Cast & Crew Company, will honor Aaron Sorkin, Steve McQueen, Ramy Youssef and more at its 16th annual Final Draft Awards. The virtual March 2 awards ceremony is also set to celebrate the work of Sofia Coppola and Radha Blank.“2020 has been a year of cataclysmic change and has amplified the need and appreciation for voices like our honorees who are telling stories that illuminate our culture, history and humanity,” Final Draft president Shelly Mellot said.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorIn “Small Axe,” Steve McQueen’s new Amazon anthology series about the Black experience in the U.K., John Boyega stars in the third installment — “Red, White and Blue” — as Leroy Logan, a real-life police officer in 1980s London.“He’s a scientist, a father, a community man and a husband who decides to join the police force in order to motivate change,” Boyega, 28, says on this week’s episode of the Variety and iHeart podcast “The Big Ticket” from his home in London. “This is essentially a character study into a man who goes through a system that wasn’t ready for him.

James Bond.It comes after the Star Wars actor was touted to take over the role from Daniel Craig by Small Axe co-star Letitia Wright in a new interview.Asked whether Boyega or her Black Panther co-star Daniel Kaluuya would make a better 007, Wright told MTV News: “I say Boyega because I know he would love it, you know?“Daniel is the ‘do the work and stay behind.’ You know, he likes to stay low key. So that’s too much.

Yesterday, U.K. audiences got their first official taste of “Small Axe,” Steve McQueen‘s new film anthology series that comprised of five original films set from the late 1960s to the mid-1980s that tell personal stories from London’s West Indian community, whose lives have been shaped by their own force of will despite rampant racism and discrimination.

Steve McQueen has commented on the British film and TV industry’s failure to embrace its Black talent.The 12 Years a Slave director made the comments ahead of his groundbreaking new film series, Small Axe, premiering on BBC One on 15 November.When asked by David Hare of Homeland fame, in a Guardian piece, why British Black actors continue to have to look to America in order to further their careers, McQueen said of the UK industry: “Because they didn’t care enough. That’s it, really.