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‘I like telling difficult stories about contradictory, messy humans’: Meet 2023’s Bafta Breakthroughs

‘I like telling difficult stories about contradictory, messy humans’: Meet 2023’s Bafta Breakthroughs - From Florence Pugh to Tom Holland, and Letitia Wright to Jessie Buckley, the names included on the yearly Bafta Breakthrough list are often a spot-on indicator of future industry heavyweights. Here are the names you need to know from the 2023 roster

20 TV shows that got spinoffs years after their original run

TV shows often flourish in a given period of time, but thanks to the wonders of streaming, they have a much longer shelf-life.

The French 'Mamma Mia!' musical on stage in Paris

In this edition of arts24, we discover the French version of the global smash hit musical seen by more than 65 million people and based on Abba's catchy tunes, which is on stage in Paris. Also on the programme, we visit the new queer, unapologetic and inclusive Paris exhibition of Austrian artists Jakob Lena Knebl & Ashley Hans Scheirl. Plus we investigate the growing cultural phenomenon of kidulting.

I’m A Celeb issue update on Nella Rose’s jungle future after she was ‘treated by medic’ during filming

I’m A Celeb issue update on Nella Rose’s jungle future after she was ‘treated by medic’ during filming - The 26-year-old YouTuber was missing in action as Ant and Dec revealed that she was being seen by the show’s medical team

'Napoleon' is here - Ridley Scott's answer to superhero movies

Singer Peter Andre joins GB News as guest presenter

Singer Peter Andre joins GB News as guest presenter - The Mysterious Girl star will present Saturday Morning Live throughout December.

The week in TV: I’m a Celebrity…; Squid Game: The Challenge; Doctor Who; Boat Story; Such Brave Girls – review

I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here ITV1 | ITVX Squid Game: The Challenge Netflix Doctor Who: The Star Beast BBC One | iPlayer Boat Story BBC One | iPlayer Such Brave Girls BBC Three | iPlayer Brace yourselves for controversy. Is it possible that Nigel Farage, Brexit architect, former Ukip leader, leading nationalist pub bore and grifter, now appearing on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here, simply isn’t as fascinating as he thinks he is? ITV...

Sir Lenny Henry: Actors’ strikes have made life incredibly tough for UK workers

Sir Lenny Henry: Actors’ strikes have made life incredibly tough for UK workers - In a video, the actor and comedian talks about the financial hardship that workers in the UK’s creative industry are facing.

Miniature model makers Hornby are getting business back on track in Margate

The industry has had to compete with the online entertainment space, so they hope this new immersive centre will transport people back in time.

Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song bring their children to Walk of Fame ceremony

Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song bring their children to Walk of Fame ceremony - The 42-year-old Home Alone star accepted a star on the Walk of Fame in Los Angeles

Girls Aloud explain why they’re not releasing new music ahead of reunion tour

Girls Aloud explain why they’re not releasing new music ahead of reunion tour - Pop group are reuniting for a major tour in 2024, with its members promising ‘wild things’ for the live shows

Saltburn (Barry Keoghan) (REVIEW) | Projector @ LFF | Pretty twisted... then destroys itself

[Ad - Sponsored by Entertainment Earth] Film Brain visits the upper classes in Emerald Fennell's drama, with sumptuous cinematography and a terrific cast, but twists itself into confusion.

Timothee Chalamet braves London cold for Wonka red carpet

Timothee Chalamet braves London cold for Wonka red carpet -

Production company settles with David Walliams after BGT comment leak

Production company settles with David Walliams after BGT comment leak - The comedian, who was a judge on the ITV talent show between 2012 and 2022, was suing Fremantle in the High Court.

LaplandUK 2023: Abbey Clancy and Peter Crouch among stars at festive attraction

LaplandUK 2023: Abbey Clancy and Peter Crouch among stars at festive attraction - The sold out attraction is a firm favourite with celebrities - with the Prince and Princess of Wales attending in the past

What to stream this week: Nicki Minaj's birthday album, Julia Roberts is in trouble and Monk returns

What to stream this week: Nicki Minaj's birthday album, Julia Roberts is in trouble and Monk returns - This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include a Nicki Minaj album dropping on her birthday and the return of Tony Shalhoub's OCD private investigator Adrian Monk with a final case

Jonny Lee Miller and Tanya Reynolds to reprise roles in West End transfer

Jonny Lee Miller and Tanya Reynolds to reprise roles in West End transfer - Bafta-nominated actor Samuel Adewunmi will make his West End debut in the play.

Bristol animation studio A Productions' series picked up by Sky

The company's pre-school animation series will be launched in the UK on Sky Kids and Now TV

Brian May announces ‘most precious intimate capture' of Freddie Mercury heading to IMAX

Sir Brian May and Roger Taylor have announced the "most precious intimate capture" of Freddie Mercury is heading to IMAX in the form of Queen Rock Montreal for a limited time only.

Today's TV Friday 01 December

Find out what's on television today with our TV listings guide.

Sharon Stone among stars at opening of Red Sea Film Festival

Sharon Stone among stars at opening of Red Sea Film Festival - The Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah has welcomed A-listers from across the world

I’m a Celebrity: ITV boss ‘mocks Nigel Farage’ at event despite politician’s reported £1.5m fee

I’m a Celebrity: ITV boss ‘mocks Nigel Farage’ at event despite politician’s reported £1.5m fee - The fee for Farage would be the third-highest amount any contestant has received in the show’s 21 series

Royal Variety Performance 2023: Line-up and how to watch

Royal Variety Performance 2023: Line-up and how to watch - The annual London variety extravaganza is the most successful and longest-running entertainment show in the world

Harry Styles in talks for epic Las Vegas Sphere show that will 'sell out in minutes'

Beyonce is also tipped for a stint at the venue

Fans rave about Wonka movie in early reactions

Moviegoers are raving about Wonka, the big screen origins tale of Roald Dahl's chocolatier.

SNL: Who is hosting Saturday’s show and what time is it on?

SNL: Who is hosting Saturday’s show and what time is it on? - Emma Stone will return to SNL as the next host on 2 December

Andrew Scott hails importance of cinema as All Of Us Strangers wins at Bifas

The romantic fantasy picked up the best British independent film award as well as best screenplay and best director.

Take That open up on surprise nightclub gig that saved their career

Take That open up on surprise nightclub gig that saved their career -

WWE: Fan footage captures moment of CM Punk’s stunning Survivor Series return

WWE: Fan footage captures moment of CM Punk’s stunning Survivor Series return -

Hollyoaks Winter Trailer

Epic returns, shocking reveals and an exclusive scene which you won't want to miss

I’m a Celebrity campmates ‘gutted’ as Grace Dent quits show: ‘She hasn’t let us down’

I’m a Celebrity campmates ‘gutted’ as Grace Dent quits show: ‘She hasn’t let us down’ - Food critic said ‘my heart is broken’ as she left show

Fallout series releases first-look images with Yellowjackets star

The popular video game franchise has been brought to life.

Movie Review: Emerald Fennell chronicles a promising young man in audacious, shock-filled ‘Saltburn’

Movie Review: Emerald Fennell chronicles a promising young man in audacious, shock-filled ‘Saltburn’ - Anticipation has been hot for Emerald Fennell’s second feature ever since her bracingly original “Promising Young Woman” won a screenplay Oscar

James Blunt ‘more Alan Partridge than Tom Cruise’ in new film

James Blunt ‘more Alan Partridge than Tom Cruise’ in new film - James Blunt: One Brit Wonder, filmed while the singer was on tour in 2022, explores his 20-year career in the music industry.

Taskmaster confirms celebrity line-up for new year ‘treat’ special

Taskmaster confirms celebrity line-up for new year ‘treat’ special - The one-off special will see five celebrities compete in a series of bizarre challenges.

‘I quit’: I’m a Celebrity’s Jamie Lynn Spears threatens to leave TV show

‘I quit’: I’m a Celebrity’s Jamie Lynn Spears threatens to leave TV show - The actor, best known for being the younger sister of Britney Spears, has told campmates she doesn’t want to be in the Australian jungle any longer

'Top Gun: Maverick' - Cast Interview

"Top Gun: Maverick” is gearing up for its home entertainment release, so of course CinemaBlend had to talk with Producer Jerry Bruckheimer, joined by stars Charles Parnell, Jay Ellis, Danny Ramirez and Greg “Tarzan” Davis about the epic sequel to the 1980s classic. Watch as they discuss some of their favorite moments with Tom Cruise, the surprise and anxiety of flying in real jets, when they realized "Top Gun: Maverick” had become a global phenomenon, and so much more.

Queen Rock Montreal Imax Trailer

The “Queen Rock Montreal”Imax trailer showcases iconic singer/songwriter Freddie Mercury’s music in this upcoming concert film. Check it out.

From the brink to the big screen: 20 amazing actor comebacks

Even if an actor has made it into the spotlight, that doesn't mean they can't be pushed out of it. Not everyone gets a second chance, but there have been a number of celebrated comeback performances from actors that have relaunched their careers.

I’m a Celebrity – live: Sam Thompson opens up about ADHD diagnosis as Josie Gibson quits trial

I’m a Celebrity – live: Sam Thompson opens up about ADHD diagnosis as Josie Gibson quits trial - Tensions are running high in camp

Sheridan Smith stars in Opening Night for a limited theatre run - get £25 tickets now

Sheridan Smith is finally returning to the stage for the world premiere of Opening Night - a new musical with music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright. Tickets are out right now, and we have all the information you need on when the show is kicking off, where you can see it, and how much tickets are.

Why is Cilla Black trending? X unearths her funniest moments

Why is Cilla Black trending? X unearths her funniest moments - The late Liverpudlian, who hosted renowned shows such as Blind Date, was a hugely popular entertainer for more than five decades

‘Met Gala for the Beyhive’: Beyoncé fans dress up for London film premiere

A weekday trip to the cinema is typically a low-key affair. But with Friday afternoon came the first showing of Beyoncé’s Renaissance film. Encouraged by the star herself, fans – commonly known as the Beyhive – wore outfits featuring silver (the signature colour of the tour), cowboy hats and concert merch. Following in the footsteps those who watched Barbie and Taylor Swift’s Eras film, they were the latest set of fans this year to head to the...

The BBC announces its line-up of Chrismtas specials and festive films

・The BBC has announced its 2023 line-up of Christmas TV specials and movies, although the exact schedule has yet to be confirmed. ・Fans should keep a lookout for the first Doctor Who Christmas special since 2017, the last-ever episode of Ghosts and the first festive outing for the Death in Paradise spin-off, Beyond Paradise. ・Leading viewers into t...

Sir Quentin Blake 'excited' as works come to life in Christmas films on BBC

Sir Quentin Blake, perhaps best known for his work with author Roald Dahl, is having some of his own stories turned into films, with two going out over the festive period on the BBC

How to watch Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour movie on streaming

How to watch Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour movie on streaming - Extended version of the film will include three extra songs

What's on in London this week: Best pre-theatre menus and alfresco drinks

Dinner and dancing with a yeti, anyone?

Dionne Warwick, Billy Crystal, Queen Latifah reign at Kennedy Center Honors

By Jeff Mason and Jasper Ward WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Washington celebrated singer Dionne Warwick, comedian Billy Crystal, Bee Gees member Barry Gibb, rapper and actress Queen Latifah, and opera star Renée Fleming on Sunday at the Kennedy Center Honors, the top U.S. honor for achievements in the arts. President Joe Biden lauded the work of the five performers during a reception at the White House

12 things you need to watch on NOW TV in December

A hugely divisive game adaptation is now top of Netflix, and fans feel vindicated

Uncharted has topped the Netflix charts