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If you loved Sherlock and Inside Man and like sleeping with one eye open, then the BBC’s dark new crime thriller Wolf might be your next TV treat. Based on the horror novel by Mo Hayder, Wolf has an all-star cast from Ukweli Roach and Juliet Stevenson, to Game of Thrones stars Owen Teale and Iwan Rheon But Juliet - who plays middle-class hostage Matilda Anchor-Ferrers - admits filming the terrifying horror left her unable to relax in her own home without checking all her cupboards for lucking baddies. “I love thrillers,” confesses Juliet.

Barbie and Christopher Nolan’s epic yet introspective, all-star cast biopic Oppenheimer spawned the summer’s most unlikely double feature.The teams behind both films were smart enough to catch on to the public’s pitting the world’s most famous doll against the man who birthed the Bomb.And the team behind this dual review, having completed the double feature in Barbie–Oppenheimer order, can report that both films are smart enough to recognize, respectively, the stereotypical girlishness that Barbie represents, and the inarguably patriarchal society that J. Robert Oppenheimer both represented and at times resisted.Barbie, co-written by Ladybird and Little Women Oscar nominee Gerwig and her Oscar-nominated husband Noah Baumbach, actually turns examining the toy’s impact on generations of girls and women into its whole raison d’être.

earned several Emmy nominations, including “Best Comedy” and “Best Supporting Actor — Comedy” for co-star James Marsden. Part sitcom, “Jury Duty” is a “Truman Show”-esque faux documentary following the proceedings of a trial by jury over the course of a month. The catch? It’s a fictional trial and everyone is an actor — except for Gladden, a solar contractor from San Diego who found the gig on Craigslist and thought he was participating in a real trial that was being filmed for a local documentary.Marsden plays a conceited blowhard version of himself. “There was always a camera on me,” Gladden told The Post. “But the reason that didn’t make me suspicious was because James [Marsden] was always next to me.

James Austin Johnson is known for his spot-on impressions of Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Bill Walton, Bob Dylan, Adam Driver and many, many more.Yet, this summer, he’s switching gears and striking out on his own.From July 21 through Sept. 10, Johnson is embarking on his 12-show ‘The Age of JAJ’ stand-up tour that will take him all over North America.“See you soon in…the wildfirin’ WEST COAST, the alternately booming and stagnating AMERICAN SOUTHEAST, and the crab-flavored EAST COAST,” the comic shared on Instagram.And if you want to see the freewheeling funnyman live, it isn’t too late to scoop up last-minute tickets.Tickets are available for all upcoming gigs and start as low as $37 before fees on Vivid Seats for select shows.Plus, on select dates, Johnson will be joined by fellow ‘SNL’er’ Andrew Dismukes for what he’s calling the “JAJMukes leg of the tour.”Want to catch the sketch actors/comics live on the road?Here’s everything you need to know and more about James Austin Johnson’s ‘The Age of JAJ’ summer 2023 tour.All prices listed above were found at the time of publication and are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all upcoming tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Mike Birbiglia’s got stories.The popular comedian is known for weaving narratives into his act to create moving one-man shows about marriage, fatherhood, aging and everything in between.Now, he’s on the road either a) testing new jokes or b) refining his “Old Man And The Pool” material for its West End run in London set for late August.All we know is the best way to find out is live.And you can — especially if you’re in New York or New Jersey.Birbiglia, 45, is slated to headline at Levittown, NY’s Governors Comedy Club on Saturday, July 22 and then at New Jersey’s Stress Factory on Thursday, Aug. 3 and Saturday, Aug.

giving a hearty roast at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. He’s also had roles on huge TV hits such as “Only Murders in the Building” and “Better Call Saul.”Roy’s spectacular journey to the limelight is a core example of why you should never let the mistakes of your youth dictate your future path.He was blessed with the gift of gab from an early age.

“Praise Petey,” premiering July 21 (10 p.m.) on Freeform.Annie Murphy headlines the series as Petey, a millennial “It Girl” who, through a series of events, takes command of New Utopia, a small-town cult started by her hedonistic late father (Root). He, in turn, left behind a trove of weird, oft-touching life-lesson videotapes to help guide his daughter on her newfound journey — and looms large over the season arc.The all-star cast includes Christine Baranski, Paget Brewster, Kirsey Clemons, John Cho and Amy Hill.The series, created by Anna Drezen (“Saturday Night Live”), counts among its executive producers Mike Judge and Greg Daniels — co-creators of Fox’s beloved animated series “King of the Hill” (1997-2009), on which Root played sad-sack Army barber Bill Dauterive, pal/drinking buddy of Texas propane salesman Hank Hill (Judge).“He was the first one to contact me [about ‘Praise Petey’],” Root said of Judge.

John Oliver digs deeper into the news and cultural phenomenons than seemingly any other show on the air.From the size of Donald Trump’s hands to Chuck E. Cheese’s pandemic side hustle to setting up a fake church for the tax benefits, Oliver has lifted the veil on topics far off the beaten path for nearly a decade.And now he’s taking it to the stage.From July 23 through Aug.

Jon Lovitz first made his name on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” back in 1985 when his “liar” character Tommy Flanagan broke out in a big way.Now, nearly 40 years later, the indomitable comic is still pounding the pavement.From July 21 through Dec. 3, the “The Critic” and “Rat Race” star has 13 stand-up gigs lined up all over the country.That includes stints in California, Wisconsin, Pennyslvania and North Carolina.To sweeten the deal, some tickets are quite cheap.At the time of publication, we found seats going for as low as $45 before fees on Vivid Seats.Yeah, that’s the ticket.And based on this ridiculous poem he recently recorded on Instagram about the first time he made love, we’d argue that the funnyman still has comedic chops.Want to see the classic “SNLer” live on the road?Here’s everything you need to know and more about seeing Jon Lovitz live on his 2023 tour.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all Jon Lovitz tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available for each show can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

David Tennant may play an immortal demon on Good Omens but he's revealed that he came close to death whilst filming the second series. The Doctor Who star said "it's a miracle" he wasn't "hit by a car" on the Good Omens set after struggling to see thanks to his character's costume.

With the Love Island grand finale looming on the horizon, fans are wondering which couples could be left standing, especially after this week has seen a series of shock dumpings. The one individual that OK! columnist and Love Island super-fan Judi Love thinks will make it all the way is "witty, wise and beautiful" Whitney Adebayo - but the comedy star is sceptical of her new man Lochan Nowacki's true intentions, hoping he doesn't see her as "a ticket to win". Register for FREE to read this article in full.

Brett Goldstein aka Roy Kent, is headed stateside to perform stand-up at the 2023 New York Comedy Festival.On Friday, Nov. 10, the British actor-comedian-writer-podcaster will hit the stage at NYC’s Beacon Theatre for a show he’s dubbed “The Second Best Night Of Your Life.”According to the show description, “there will be swears.”Not familiar with Goldstein outside of “Ted Lasso?”Turns out he’s quite an accomplished comic who had a solo show about working in his dad’s strip club.Yes, you read that right.And if you want to score tickets to see him live in the Big Apple today, we’re here to help.Although inventory is limited on Ticketmaster due to high demand, fans who want to ensure they have tickets ahead of time can purchase on sites like Vivid Seats before tickets are officially on sale.Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.Many comics have been tapped to perform at this year’s Festival in November.Just a few of the biggest names on the bill include Bill Burr, Anthony Jeselnik, Dave Attell, Ilana Glazer and Jimmy Carr.You can find more knee-slappin’ acts set to perform at this year’s comedy extravaganza here.If you can’t make it out to NYC to catch Goldstein live this year, there will be plenty of other silver and small screen stars trekking all over the U.S.

Bill Burr, 55, has been tapped to headline at NYCs Madison Square Garden on Friday, Nov. 10 as part of the annual New York Comedy Festival.This will be Burr’s third NYCF performance at the Knicks and Rangers’ home.And if you want tickets to see the “F Is For Family” star live in the heart of the City That Never Sleeps we’re here to help.Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Monday, July 17, fans who want to ensure they have tickets ahead of time can purchase on sites like Vivid Seats before tickets are officially on sale.Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.Burr is also slated to perform at Syracuse, NY’s Upstate Medical University Arena at Oncenter on Tuesday, Oct.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Coronation Street star Sally Carman proudly displayed the huge tattoo on her arm as she joined co-stars for the soap’s summer party. The 42 year old actress, who plays Abi Franklin in the popular ITV show, flaunted the impressive design of flowers, birds and leaves on her forearm at the event at the Ivy Restaurant in Manchester this week. Sally, who is also known for playing Kelly Maguire in Channel 4 comedy Shameless, has given fans glimpses of the sleeve tattoo on social media before but it is rare for her to show it off publicly.

Celebrity Gogglebox's Katherine Ryan is known for her love of an A-lister - and that includes the British royal family. But speaking to OK!, the 40-year-old writer and star of Netflix’s The Duchess series admits her affections are probably not reciprocated due to her sometimes spicy sense of humour. Katherine revealed she once had a bit of a crush on Prince Harry but due to some close-to-bone jokes at his expense, “there’s probably a restraining order” out against her.

a trick shot.And if you’ve never seen a ping pong ball land on a peanut butter sandwich, a bowling pin roll up a halfpipe and knock over a pin or an egg drop out of a helicopter, you haven’t been paying attention the always entertaining sports comedy group Dude Perfect.However, their best trick of all might be how cheap some of the tickets are to see the quintet on their ongoing 2023 ‘Panda-Monium Tour.’How cheap?Well, at the time of publication, we found some tickets going for just $5 before fees on Vivid Seats.Yes, you read that right.Less than it would cost you for a round at your local bowling alley will get you in the door at a Dude Perfect show on this tour.However, not all shows are quite as inexpensive to see Tyler “Beard” Toney, twins Cory and Coby Cotton, Garrett “Purple Hoser” Hilbert, and Cody “Tall Guy” Jones live.Prices typically hover in the $20 to $40 range.Want to find out how much it costs to see the show closest to you?Dude, that’s perfect — because we’re just about to let you know below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all Dude Perfect tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available for the 2023 ‘Panda-Monium Tour’ can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

“Still Laughing: A Life in Comedy,” recounts his legendary show business career encompassing music, nightclubs — and, most notably, television.“I keep saying this is my first book — and next year I’m going to read another one,” Schlatter joked to The Post in a wide-ranging interview about “Still Laughing,” out July 11 (The Unnamed Press). “They were after me to tell people about my long and illustrious past … so I sat down in the office and I talked into a machine and I talked and talked and flashed back on a lot of memories — some of them more colorful than others.”In “Still Laughing” (“as told to” writer/producer Jon Macks), Schlatter regales readers with stories from his 70-plus-year career in the limelight, including his stint managing Ciro’s nightclub in Hollywood to his years in television, producing five episodes of “The Judy Garland Show” (1963-64 on CBS) and famously creating “Laugh-In,” the hugely popular and groundbreaking quick-hit/groovy/topical sketch-comedy series that aired on NBC from 1968-73 and launched Goldie Hawn and Lily Tomlin, among others, into stardom.

Fans of Benidorm will remember loveable maintenance worker Liam Conroy from the show that started back in 2007, but some can't get over how different he looks now. Actor Adam Gillen, 37, who played Liam in the light-hearted ITV sitcom looks like a changed man since his days on the Spanish shores.The hilarious show, which was axed in 2018, watched British holidaymakers enjoying themselves in the Spanish sun at the fictional Solana resort.

Former Wimbledon champion Andre Agassi “smashed up” every one of his sporting trophies after his ex-wife featured as a guest star on the sitcom Friends. Actor Brooke Shields told how her ex-husband Andre Agassi was fuming at her after she appeared in the show and then smashed his trophies in a jealous rage, following a scene with Matt LeBlanc. Brooke starred in the 1996 episode The One After the Superbowl as Joey Tribbiani's stalker Erika where she believes Joey is actually his Days of Our Lives character Dr.

Dave Chappelle is returning to the road from June 30 through Aug. 2 at arenas and…cornfields.While there’s no word yet on what the controversial Mark Twain Prize winner will say onstage on the run of shows — he’s been known to spout off transphobic and anti-Semitic material in Netflix specials and “Saturday Night Live” monologues over the past few years — we do know that tickets are available for all eight gigs.None are particularly cheap though.At the time of publication, the cheapest tickets we could see to find Chappelle live this summer was $78 before fees on Vivid Seats for his July 12 San Antonio show.That doesn’t sound so bad.However, if you’re hoping to catch the funnyman at the Wirrig Pavilion in his hometown Yellow Springs, OH — the aforementioned cornfield shows — the best price on tickets around are a whopping $1,696 before fees.Those are prices that would make even Taylor Swift fans think twice.Still, it’s hard to put a price on seeing the self-proclaimed GOAT do his thing in person.Plus, who knows? The “Half Baked” star might even bring Elon Musk onstage again.Want to catch the always unpredictable Chappelle live these next few months?Here’s everything you need to know and more.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar of all upcoming Dave Chappelle tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Janelle James that brings her to life onstage all summer long.James, a very funny stand-up vet with a Netflix special under her belt, has 22 shows lined up all over the country from July 7 through Aug. 19.Before that though she’s set to take the stage at New Orleans, LA’s annual Essence Festival on June 30 through July 2 alongside Missy Elliott, Lauryn Hill, Megan Thee Stallion, Salt-N-Pepa, Jill Scott and many more.The following week, she’ll officially launch her tour at West Nyack, NY’s Nyack Levity Live with four shows on July 7 and July 8.Best of all, if you want to catch Ava be funny IRL, you can for reasonable prices.At the time of publication, we found tickets going for as low as $35 before fees on Vivid Seats.Want to find out how much it costs to see James bring the funny live near you?Here’s everything you need to know about Janelle James’ 2023 stand-up tour.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar of all upcoming Janelle James 2023 tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.