‘The Night Manager’ Star David Avery Joins ‘Dreaming Whilst Black’ Director’s Indie For Film & TV Push

The boss of the Bectu union has urged British broadcasters to have an “open and honest conversation about what the future looks like” with the ailing freelance workforce, while revealing concerns over future U.S. strike action.

EXCLUSIVE: Buenos Aires-based Filmsharks has sold a series of its EFM titles, including Spanish horror pic The Boogeyman: The Origin of the Myth (El Hombre Del Saco) and a new 4K remastered version of the cult Argentinian thriller Nine Queens, to multiple international territories. 

Russian Pussy Riot Dissident Nadya Tolokonnikova has welcomed a pledge by Alexei Navalny’s widow Yulia Navalnaya to carry on his fight for democracy, following his death in an Arctic penal colony last week.

‘Electronic Beats, Economic Treats 2024’ music report. It took into account the economic impact of electronic music on the UK economy – looking at trends across recorded music, music publishing and the live scene.In the study, it was found that the genre added approximately £2.5billion to the country’s economy throughout 2023, despite the external threats faced by grassroots music venues.The findings showed a nine per cent decline in visitors to nightclubs over the past 12 months, and the total spend on things associated with a night out (transport, drinks etc) had dropped by 14 per cent.It comes as the Music Venue Trust (MVT) recently revealed that over 30 per cent of all nightclubs in the UK had closed their doors permanently since the start of the pandemic, and 2023 was the worst year for live music spaces, with 125 grassroots venues closed in those 12 months alone.“[This report] sheds light on the challenges faced by the industry, providing insights for future growth,” said Maria May, Head of Electronic Music at Creative Artists Agency (CAA) (via DJ Mag).

Matt Damon has confirmed that he is open to the prospect of starring in a new instalment in the Bourne franchise.It was first reported back in November that a new Bourne film might be in the works, with All Quiet on the Western Front director Edward Berger in talks to helm the project.In an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert last week, Damon confirmed that Berger is indeed in the early stages of developing the new film, and expressed an interest in returning as the amnesiac action star.“There is a great director named Edward Berger,” Damon said. “All Quiet on the Western Front is a fantastic film, and he’s wonderful and he said he had an idea.

Nintendo has announced that a Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase is scheduled for February 21, focusing on titles launching in the “first half of 2024” from its external partners.The event will be hosted on the official YouTube channel at 2.00pm GMT (6.00am PST/7.00am MST/8.00am CST/9.00am EST). Approximately 25 minutes of information and footage of these games is expected to air, making this the longest Partner Showcase in the history of the console.Naturally, there is a significant amount of speculation from fans about whether or not Microsoft titles like Hi-Fi Rush will show up in the Showcase.Phil Spencer, Microsoft’s CEO of Gaming, confirmed that four titles are on their way to rival consoles though he stopped short of revealing which ones they were.

the hit Netflix series and went on to receive an Emmy nomination for his work on the show.Recalling bumping into the Duke of Sussex at a polo match a few years ago, Smith revealed what Harry said to him.“He was like ‘alright grandad? I was like ‘alright mate?'” Smith told the BBC.In January 2023, Harry admitted to watching “The Crown” and said he goes so far as to “fact check” the show’s account of the royal family.During his appearance on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” Meghan Markle’s husband discussed the controversial drama when asked if he had “binged” anything on TV lately.Colbert asked if “The Crown” was one of the shows, saying Harry “had to have watched some” of it given that it’s all about his family.“Yes, I have watched some of ‘The Crown,’” he revealed, before Colbert asked if he’s watched any of the recent episodes.“The older stuff and the more recent stuff,” Harry clarified.The runaway royal was then asked if he did any “fact checking” while watching the show, prompting an animated response from Harry followed by laughter from the audience.“Yes, I do actually,” the father of two revealed. “Which, by the way, is another reason why it’s so important that history has it right.”Harry first admitted to dabbling in the hit Netflix show in February 2021 during an expansive interview with former “The Late Late Show” host James Corden.Harry told Corden that he prefers watching the show to reading headlines about himself and his wife.“They don’t pretend to be news — it’s fictional, but it’s loosely based on the truth,” he said of the show.

state records, Masterson was moved to California’s Men’s Colony in San Luis Obispo to serve out his 30-year sentence after being found guilty of two counts of forcible rape that occurred between 2001 and 2003.A third count of rape made by a long-term girlfriend could not be reached b the jury during Masterson’s trial.Men’s Colony is a medium-and-minimum-security facility located in California. According to Deadline, Masterson was transferred due to concerns for “the inmate’s well-being.”Masterson, 47, was sent to Corcoran State Prison in January.

Love Island: All Stars viewers have claimed that one couple were 'robbed' of winning the show after the final. Molly Smith and Tom Clare were crowned the winners of the ITV2 dating show's first-ever spin-off during the live final on Monday night (February 19).

Robin Windsor recently opened up about how his exit from Strictly Come Dancing 'broke his heart' as his former co-stars paid tribute following his shock death. The tragic news of the dancer's passing was confirmed on Tuesday morning (February 20).

Beauty buffs are snapping up an anti-ageing cream that is said to rid skin of fine lines and wrinkles, and slim sagging jawlines 'within days'. Those who have tried the face cream have said that it's 'so powerful' that it tightens and slims the face and jawline in just a week.

Craig Revel Horwood and Anton Du Beke are among those paying tribute following the tragic death of dancer Robin Windsor. The Strictly Come Dancing judges were responding to the news after it was confirmed the show's former star had died, aged 44, on Tuesday (February 20).

Boots shoppers are in for a treat as they can snap up hundreds of pounds worth of bestselling No7 skincare goodies for under £45.

Celtic's transfer dealings have been the hot topic of discussion in recent weeks after the January window closed with a whimper.

Nutrition expert Professor Tim Spector has hailed the benefits of a super vegetable that can help reduce swelling in the body and bring down high blood pressure.

Air fryers are a popular way of cooking almost anything and everything nowadays with many keen to get the handy kitchen essential for themselves.

Stephen Flynn has said it is “deeply disappointing” he has not heard from Labour ahead of his party’s motion calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

Friends, fans and former colleagues of Strictly Come Dancing star Robin Windsor have been paying tribute following his tragic death at the age of 44.

Maya Jama shocked fans during the Love Island All Stars final when she surprisingly spoke about her love life with Stormzy during her chat with exes Molly and Callum. Monday night of the ITV2 series saw Molly Smith and Tom Clare named the winners and Maya handed them their crowns in a live show from South Africa.

If you've never been to visit the perfume counters at Selfridges or Harrods, you don't need to, because Molly-Mae Hague is showing exactly what they look like. The former Love Island star took to Instagram last night to give her 7.9 million followers an inside look at her extensive fragrance collection, which features top brands like Tom Ford, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Jo Malone and Chloé.

Michelle Keegan has an enviable fashion sense and everyone seems to love what she wears.The 36-year-old actress, who stars in Netflix series Fool Me Once, has launched her latest collection with online store Very - which is priced from £25. One particular item from Michelle’s new clothing edit has been flying off the (virtual) shelves. After completely selling out last week, the Premium Knitted Midi Dress has been restocked - but shoppers will need to be quick.