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Pat Saperstein Deputy EditorIt’s fall film festival season and there’s a whole new crop of literary-minded films coming to screens through the rest of the year. Since the films that premiere at festivals like Telluride, Venice, Toronto and New York are the ones that fill awards  nominations lists a few months later, the festivals provide an early peek at the movies that will be front and center at the Oscars, film critics awards and all the other end-of-year kudosfests.But there’s a way to get to know many of these works even before they premiere at festivals and come to streaming or movie screens: get familiar with the books they’re based on.

Zack Sharf J.K. Rowling recently told Graham Norton that her new novel, “The Ink Black Heart,” is not based on her own experience being slammed as transphobic despite featuring a character who finds herself in a similar social media firestorm (via Rolling Stone). The new book, published under Rowling’s pseudonym Robert Galbraith, is part of Rowling’s “Cormoran Strike” crime thriller series and includes a character named Edie Ledwell, a “creator of a popular YouTube cartoon who sees internet trolls and her own fandom turn on her after the cartoon was criticized as being racist and ableist, as well as transphobic for a bit about a hermaphrodite worm.” As reported by Rolling Stone, the character in the novel is “doxxed with photos of her home plastered on the internet, subjected to death and rape threats for having an opinion, and is ultimately found stabbed to death in a cemetery. The book takes a clear aim at ‘Social Justice Warriors’ and suggests that Ledwell was a victim of a masterfully plotted, politically fueled hate campaign against her.”

The drama just keeps getting deeper for Olivia Wilde and Florence Pugh.

Edith Bowman has claimed she was 'edged out' of Radio 1 prior to her axing and felt 'incredibly let down' by station bosses.

Love Island star Amber Gill, who won the series back in 2019, has addressed apparent drug allegations whilst enjoying a night out with friends.Amber was spending time with her pals when she took to Instagram stories to put rumours about drug taking to bed.She appeared to complain about the music before she turned the topic onto the claims.READ MORE: Celebrity SAS's Amber Gill sizzles in smallest bikini yet as she showcases peachy bumIn the caption she wrote: “I ordered songs to Rick Ross f*** with me and get some money, not this. PTSD song! Where everyone thought I was a druggy when I’m actually the only person that’s not,” and added a sad face emoji.It is unclear exactly what she means but it appears that Amber has heard some claims about herself.The former Love Islander is set to appear on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins alongside EastEnders actress Maisie Smith and Strictly Come Dancing’s AJ Pritchard.Amber has admitted that she is scared of “every aspect” of the show.Gill came clean: “I was scared for the whole thing.

Beef behind the scenes. Olivia Wilde hasn’t been getting along with Florence Pugh, the star of her film Don’t Worry Darling, which premieres on September 23.

A woman who kept her huge lottery win a secret from her husband for eight years says she was forced to come clean after he spotted a text on her phone. Posting to Reddit, anonymous winner said that she had scooped the $480,000 jackpot before she married her childhood sweetheart.

before it ever set sail has been given a valuation of £900 million – and just one year to save it. Earlier this year, we reported how the Global Dream ship had been sitting inside a a German shipyard alongside its sister ship Global Dream II.

Lawyers for Kesha have said that the court hearing for her long-running defamation legal battle with producer Dr Luke – currently scheduled for next February – can’t go ahead until the New York Court Of Appeal has ruled on some side disputes. And, they claim, Luke’s legal team are responsible for delays in the appeals court making it less likely that those matters will be addressed before next February.Luke’s defamation lawsuit against Kesha is all that remains of a long running dispute between the former collaborators, which began when Kesha accused Luke of rape.

Whether you’re just starting out on a health kick or you’ve been following an exercise routine for a long time, you’ll know that what you eat before and after your workout can have a big impact. Tom Bennet, Head Chef at MuscleFood and nutrition specialist, has shared the best foods for the job.

Princess Diana "saw her death coming", claims a psychic medium.The Princess of Wales died aged 36 on August 31, 1977 from the injuries she sustained in a car crash in the Pont de l'Alma tunnel in Paris, France.The accident occurred after Diana's car was being chased by the paparazzi and it also took another victim, Diana's boyfriend, Dodi Fayed.READ MORE: Meghan Markle's podcast listeners ask 'why is she inflicting this torture on us'During an exclusive interview, psychic medium Jasmine Rose Anderson opened up about how she believes Diana feels about her death after claiming she connected with her spirit.Jasmine claimed: "She felt it was coming. I get this feeling of being frantic and panicked for some time before as if she's having a premonition.

EastEnders. EastEnders sent shockwaves through fans earlier this year as it announced that Peggy Mitchell would make a comeback in a special flashback episode.The actress admitted she was initially worried that doing so would cause her to be strongly identified with a specific character.However, she changed her mind thanks to a “sign” from the late legendary Barbara Windsor, who had portrayed Peggy Mitchell since 1994.Jaime said: “When I was offered the part, I had such a deep connection with her, I thought, ‘Is this something I should do, or do I risk getting typecast? Or would she want someone else to do it?’”The actress added: “So I had a little word with Barbara [who died in 2020] and asked her for a sign.”She went on: “A little blonde butterfly kept coming into my garden.“We don’t get too many because my dog goes for them.“But you know when you know,” Jaime concluded to Radio Times.Following the announcement of Peggy’s return to the screen, Jaime admitted taking on the role was “scary”.Speaking to Rylan Clark and Ruth Langsford on This Morning on Thursday, Jaime opened up about her fears upon being offered the part."What was going through your mind?" Rylan asked."Was it like an absolute yes because you'd done the Babs stuff or was it like you said earlier, a different thing and it's not Barbara?""It's scary!" Jaime replied.

Goldie Hawn is a doting mom and loving grandmother and loves nothing more than being with her family.MORE: NCIS star Michael Weatherly wows with jaw-dropping vacation photoThe Hollywood star is facing a big change in the very near future, as her oldest grandchild, Ryder, is moving from Los Angeles to New York City to study.Ryder has grown up living just a few blocks away from Goldie and her long-term partner Kurt Russell, and even lives in his mom Kate Hudson's former childhood home.VIDEO: Meet Goldie Hawn's grandchildrenJust before the big move, Goldie was spotted as per Deux Moi in Aspen, enjoying a meal at Meat & Cheese.MORE: Today's Al Roker in disbelief over son Nick's huge changeMORE: Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell's unbelievable throwback photo with their kidsThe mother-of-three has a second property in the mountains, and was no doubt enjoying some quality time over there with her loved ones.Goldie loves Aspen so much, that she isolated there during the pandemic. Goldie Hawn was spotted spending time in Aspen this weekChatting about the experience at the time, Goldie told InStyle: "I'm quarantining in the mountains with Kurt and the kids, and we've been RVing a lot.

EuroMillions jackpot. Rugby player Daniel White says he was dumped by his childhood sweetheart Courtney Davies after the pair had drifted apart.

READ MORE: The CW star Charlbi Dean dies aged just 32 after 'unexpected sudden illness' The former professional boxer told the Sun: "She was perfect, she was awesome. I didn't see anything that she might have had. She was in perfect health and was just happy, smiling, and goofing around.

Will Mellor has revealed the unusual way he and his wife Michelle decided to celebrate their wedding anniversary.Taking to Instagram, the actor, 46, uploaded a video where he revealed the couple would be taking a helicopter ride to Torquay.Will said: "So it’s our anniversary tomorrow, so we’re going up in this! We’re going all the way to Torquay, to stay for a couple of nights, my friend owns this company Adventure 001… Michelle’s over here somewhere."READ MORE: Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps star Will Mellor says reboot is 'revamped'Will pointed the camera to Michelle, who had pretended to bite her nails in fear, as Will said: "She’s a bit scared, but it’s all about the memories right?!"He also uploaded a few pictures of the couple in the plush helicopter, with Michelle waving out of the window to people on the ground and views of the scenery from up in the air, as they flew over the countryside.Will’s followers took to the comment section to wish the pair a happy anniversary, with one writing: "Happy anniversary both!! I hope you still got that wee vid of Ordinary People for the background to your anniversary dinner. Big love and congrats to you both." A second commented: "Happy anniversary! I live in Torquay this is right on my doorstep! We love the Cary arms.

Kesha’s legal team has asked the court to hear the singer’s appeals before her long-running legal battle with producer Lukasz “Dr. Luke” Gottwald reaches trial.Dr. Luke sued Kesha for defamation in 2014, in part claiming she had defamed him by telling Lady Gaga he had raped Katy Perry.

Neighbours heard screeching tyres and loud bangs moments before Ashley Dale, 28, was found lying 'unresponsive' in her backyard, an inquest has heard. The environmental health officer was pronounced dead in hospital after a gunman forced open her front door and opened fire 'indiscriminately' on August 21.

Cameron Diaz's first career choice may surprise you. In celebration of Diaz's 50th birthday, ET is throwing it back to some of our first interviews with the A-list actress, where she revealed that her plan wasn't to be in front of the camera at all.«I always wanted to be a zoologist, you see,» Diaz said at the time.

After the Carolina Panthers took down the Bills in Buffalo on Friday night with a score of 21-0 new Panthers QB1 Baker Matfield threw some gasoline on the already flammable week one matchup against his former team the Cleveland Browns. After the game, Baker Mayfield was talking to one of the sideline reporters when he went on to say this about playing the Browns in week one.

The One Show let rip on PM hopeful Liz Truss after she cancelled and interview at the last minute leaving them with an empty slot.Host Ronan Keating and Alex Jones were on hand to host the magazine-style chat show when they welcomed journalist Nick Robinson on as a guest, before telling fans he was supposed to be interviewing Truss in this exact time slot but that she has bailed on the interview.Nick started his comments by sharing that he hadn’t bothered to shave because “if he had been interviewing a candidate for Prime Minister then maybe the beard would have gone.”READ MORE: BBC The One Show's Jermaine Jenas swipes at Alex Jones as she questions his skillsAles Jones said: "We’re here one BBC One it should have been you interviewing Liz Truss to tell us what’s happened.""Well, the real answer you’ve already given she decided to do it and then at the last minute she cancelled."We thought it would be good to do a long interview and ask questions that viewers of the one show can get answers too. "They eventually agreed in writing and we put it in the TV listing and you might have seen it in your paper or in radio times and then just a few days ago we were told that she was too busy," said Nick.He went on to say that this would have been a good opportunity for her to connect with the public outside of the safety of her own orchestrated media appearances and campaign videos.