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I'm not one to be easily swayed, but Claudia Winkleman's account of her recent Maldives getaway had me yearning for a slice of paradise amidst the dreary UK weather last year. Her trip seemed like the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure, with highlights from pancake feasts to seaplane rides in pursuit of whale sharks. Despite my usual aversion to water-based activities, I was determined to embark on my own Maldivian adventure and experience the attractions and cuisine that Claudia couldn't stop raving about.

TV host Lee Mack is gracing our screens every Saturday as a new series of the The 1% Club returned.

The Sandman will end with the upcoming season two.The screen adaptation of Gaiman’s influential graphic novel first debuted on Netflix in August 2022 and was renewed for a second season later that year.There were talks of even more seasons, even before the first one premiered, with showrunner Allan Heinberg telling NME at the show’s London premiere that they wanted to adapt the entirety of the comic book series in future seasons.Now though, it’s been reported that the show’s yet-to-be-released second season will be its last. Per Variety, Heinberg has confirmed the show was set to end at this point prior to filming beginning.He told the publication: “The Sandman series has always been focused exclusively on Dream’s story, and back in 2022, when we looked at the remaining Dream material from the comics, we knew we only had enough story for one more season.”Heinberg continued: “We are extremely grateful to Netflix for bringing the team all back together and giving us the time and resources to make a faithful adaptation in a way that we hope will surprise and delight the comics’ loyal readers as well as fans of our show.”The release plan for the upcoming season will not be impacted by the cancellation, and will still be released this year.It follows the news that Dark Horse Comics, the American publisher that oversaw several of Gaiman’s fantasy titles, including American Gods and Norse Mythology, have cut ties with him and cancelled all upcoming collaborations.“Dark Horse takes seriously the allegations against Neil Gaiman and we are no longer publishing his works,” they wrote in a statement in January.

A one-of-a-kind Caribbean buffet will be feeding hundreds of hungry people this weekend. The Caribbean Kitchen will host the region's only all-you-can eat buffet for the cuisine in Oldham.

Luke Littler is gunning for the first ranking title of 2025 at the Winmau World Masters with an elite field assembled for the star-studded event.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers from Rebecca Yarros‘ “Onyx Storm,” the third book in her “The Empyrean” book series. Rebecca Yarros published No. 3 out of the five books she has planned in her “The Empyrean” series last week and has already broken the record for fastest-selling novel targeted at adults in 20 years with the romantasy title, “Onyx Storm.” “It’s wild.

UPDATED, Friday PM: Universal/DreamWorks Animation’s Dog Man is fetching a great opening of $33 million per afternoon figures, with Friday expected to come in at $10M at 3,885 locations, including previews. That’s higher than the comps for this younger-skewing property (65% of the kids audience was under 9 years old last night), which are Captain Underpants at a $23.8M opening, DC League of Pets at $23M and Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie at $22.7M.

now that I’m a mom. This year, I’ll be adding to her stuffed animal collection, most likely with one of her favorite Jellycat stuffies and a few other little gifts. For older kids, I love giving hands-on holiday-themed gifts like LEGO kits, sticker sets, coloring books, and themed clothing.With so many adorable options to choose from, remember that the perfect gift is one that will make your child light up with a big smile.

Matt Minton mminton@variety.com Over the past few decades, comic book, superhero and action franchises have served as a launching point for many stars. But despite their popularity, there have been plenty of actors who, in the years after finishing out their roles, have either opened up about their negative experiences on these big-budget films or the franchise fatigue and burnout that comes with many years of commitment to one role. Some have been more blunt than others in interviews, with actors like Dakota Johnson and Michael Fassbender being open about the underwhelming reception to their films.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Timothy Olyphant is the latest addition to the cast of the upcoming Apple TV+ limited series “Lucky.” Variety has learned that Olyphant has joined the series alongside previously announced lead Anya Taylor-Joy as well as recently announced cast member Annette Bening. “Lucky” is based on the novel of the same name by Marissa Stapley. The book was a New York Times bestseller and a selection for Reese Witherspoon’s Reese’s Book Club.

Ethan Shanfeld “The You You Are,” the revolutionary self-help book in “Severance” that motivates the innies to liberate themselves from the confines of Lumon, is now available for your outie to read. Eight chapters of “The You You Are” — penned by Dr.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter “House of the Dragon” has found its Ormund Hightower. Variety has learned exclusively that James Norton will join the HBO show’s upcoming third season as Ormund.

Jordan Moreau Watch out, “Wolf Man” and “Better Man,” because the box office is about to be taken over by “Dog Man.” Universal and DreamWorks Animation’s new movie has made $1.36 million at the box office in Thursday previews. It’s expected to make between $25 million to $30 million, though some predictions are as high as $40 million due to the demand for family fare. Set in the kid-friendly world of “Captain Underpants,” “Dog Man” is written and directed by Peter Hastings and follows the adventures of the titular half dog, half police officer who fights crime.

EXCLUSIVE: Dafydd Jones first went to Hollywood in the 1980s to take photographs for Vanity Fair. He would lurk, unfailingly polite and unobtrusive, and take pictures of the rich and famous.

EXCLUSIVE: Russell Brand co-hosted one of the BBC‘s flagship live television events just months after an employee re-filed a decade-old complaint about his conduct.

Naman Ramachandran Payal Kapadia’s “All We Imagine as Light” leads a diverse slate of nominees for the first-ever Network for the Promotion of Asia Pacific Cinema (NETPAC) Aruna Vasudev Award for Best Asia Pacific Film 2024, celebrating the region’s emerging cinematic voices. The winner will be unveiled at the 31st FICA (Vesoul International Film Festival of Asian Cinema) in Vesoul, France, on Feb. 18.

Alex Ritman Locksmith Animation, the London-based studio behind “Ron’s Gone Wrong” and Netflix’s recent “That Christmas,” has announced its first independent animated feature. “Wed Wabbit” will launch at the European Film Market, with Timeless Films handling worldwide sales and produced in association with Cantilever Media.

Coronation Street fans have said their day has been 'ruined' as the soap issued a reminder about its current schedule shake-up. Viewers of the ITV soap are used to getting their Weatherfield fix every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is one of the most popular books in recent years and Netflix announced a movie adaptation of the novel back in 2023.

A woman in West Jordan, Utah died in a totally suspicious manner — and her sister is NOT buying the husband’s version of events! Back on January 13, one of 39-year-old

Kim Kardashian is opening up about her family’s lavish vacations and who pays the bill.