This documentary is going to be AMAZING!
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of Anne Frank, the young woman who kept a diary during her time hiding from the Nazis during World War II and who, along with most of her family, was killed in the Holocaust. But the story you may not be as familiar with is that of Miep Gies, who went to great lengths to hide the Franks and other families for two years. Now Gies's story is coming to the small screen across several Disney properties in the eight-part limited series A Small Light, which as Gies and Liev Schreiber as Otto Frank, Anne's father.
The series will premiere on Monday, May 1, with two episodes. Say cocreators and executive producers Joan Rater and Tony Phelan, “People may know the story of Anne Frank and her family, but what happened outside the annex walls was just as powerful, inspiring, and resonant. When we heard about Miep and [her husband] Jan’s inherent strength in risking their lives for others during the occupation, we were blown away.
We hope it leaves a lasting impact on viewers and helps to show the importance of discovering untold stories of the Holocaust and the lessons it continues to teach.”Below, everything you need to know about the series.Bel Powley stars as Miep Gies in A Small Light.The limited series is about the true story of a young secretary named Miep Gies. She and her husband, Jan, decided to hide her boss Otto Frank, who was Jewish, and his family (including daughter Anne) from the Nazis during World War II.
Even though doing so was illegal and could have gotten her killed, Miep agreed without hesitation. For the next two years, the Gies, along with several other everyday heroes, watched over the Frank, van Pels, and Pfeffer families in their secret annex. Per NatGeo, “A life once filled with parties and pints, the
.This documentary is going to be AMAZING!
Most people have learned the story of Anne Frank. In many schools, her story is taught in history classes and her diaries are read as classic works.
Bill Hader and Ali Wong are taking their romance public. A rep for the star confirms to ET that the pair are currently dating following reports of a brief relationship and split late last year. Hader and Wong were first linked in December 2022 only after they had reportedly parted ways, with suggesting that they had quietly been together for a few months.
The first premiere of National Geographic’s A Small Light took place in Amsterdam!
American Horror Story, which is set to be called Delicate.The Hollywood Reporter broke the news, claiming that the role was written specifically for her. While a release date for the new episodes wasn’t shared, it may arrive later this year.At the same time the article went live, Kardashian also shared a teaser on her Instagram that all but revealed the announcement as well.Considering she now claims more than 350 million followers, it’s safe to say that anything she posts becomes news.A post shared by Kim Kardashian (@kimkardashian)Joining Kardashian in American Horror Story: Delicate is Emma Roberts, who is no stranger to the program.
Marta Balaga Miep Gies, as well as her husband Jan, helped hide Anne Frank and her family from the Nazis in Amsterdam, she also saved the girl’s diary. But she never considered herself a hero. “She didn’t want to be put on a pedestal. Her mantra was: ‘I just did what human beings are supposed to do and helped someone in need,’” Bel Powley, who plays Gies in National Geographic series “A Small Light,” said Saturday at Canneseries. The international premiere of the first episode screened at the international series festival in Cannes, followed by an on-stage discussion. Amira Casar, “Peaky Blinders” alumnus Joe Cole, Liev Schreiber and Billie Boullet also star in the eight-episode show, which was co-created by Tony Phelan and Joan Rater.
A Small Light star Bel Powley and creator, writer and executive producer Joan Rater joined Deadline’s Contenders TV event Saturday to discuss the Holocaust-centric series and the importance of highlighting a different aspect of the era onscreen.
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American Horror Story have been reacting online to the news that Kim Kardashian will be joining the new season of the hit show.Yesterday (April 10), Kardashian shared a teaser trailer for the upcoming 12th season of the series on Instagram, revealing that she would be joining the show alongside Emma Roberts.The clip features the message, “Emma Roberts and Kim Kardashian are delicate,” and is soundtracked by an eerie version of ‘Rock-a-Bye Baby’.Kardashian captioned the clip with some side-eye emojis. You can see the post here:A post shared by Kim Kardashian (@kimkardashian)Fans online have been reacting to the news and it’s been a mixed response so far to the casting.One fan wrote: “Wow! She’s such a great actress,” while another added: “I’m so excited to see it.” A third said “she’ll fit right in”.Others were less certain about the new castings, with one fan writing “it’s a no from me”, and another saying “not a good move.”Check out some of the fan reaction below:As an AHS fan I can see it, tbh.
on Instagram and will join “AHS” alum Emma Roberts in the show’s 12th season, titled “Delicate.”“Kim is among the biggest and brightest television stars in the world and we are thrilled to welcome her to the ‘AHS’ family,” co-creator Murphy told the Hollywood Reporter. “Emma and I are excited about collaborating with this true force in the culture.”Kardashian’s post, which garnered a whopping 75,000 likes an hour after she posted, teases both names to the tone of an eerie rendition of “Rockabye Baby.”The newest installment will be based on the novel “Delicate Condition” by Danielle Valentine, Murphy noted.“Halley Feiffer has written a fun, stylish and ultimately terrifying role especially for Kim, and this season is ambitious and unlike anything we have ever done,” he added.Kardashian’s reps declined to give any additional comments to The Post.Valentine’s novel, which is set to hit bookshelves in August, has been described as “the feminist update to ‘Rosemary’s Baby’ we all needed” and tells the story of a woman who is convinced a sinister mastermind is attempting to sabotage her pregnancy.This isn’t the 42-year-old’s first foray into acting, though.
Kim Kardashian is officially joining Ryan Murphy's universe as one of two cast members set to lead season 12 of. She'll make her debut alongside Emma Roberts, who will return to the franchise after last appearing in season 9's . «Emma and Kim are Delicate.
John Oliver’s main topic on Sunday night’s episode of Last Week Tonight focused on home ownership. However, he joked that people under the age of 35 would never own a home and created a whole alternate episode for that group segment talking about Chuck E. Cheese.
Sara Foster, daughter of legendary musician David Foster, disavowed "liberal politicians" as details emerged about the death of tech entrepreneur Bob Lee. Lee, the 43-year-old founder of Cash App, was fatally stabbed at around 2:30 a.m.Tuesday in the Rincon Hill area of San Francisco. Authorities have not identified a suspect in the attack.
New details are coming in about the tragic stabbing death of Cash App co-founder Bob Lee. As we reported on Wednesday, the 43-ye
Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Cinematographer Elemér Ragályi, one of the greatest talents of modern Hungarian cinema, died last Thursday. Ragályi was born in 1939 in Hungary, where he graduated at the Academy of Theater and Film with a degree in cinematography. As a cinematographer, he worked with directors such as István Gaál, István Szabó Gyula Gazdag, Judit Elek, Pál Sándor and Ferenc András, innovating in order to give a distinctive look to iconic films. In 1970, Gaál’s “The Falcons” won the Jury Prize of the Cannes Film Festival, in large part thanks to the camerawork of Ragályi.
Disney+ and Hulu, and on the Nat Geo TV and ABC apps.Starring Bel Powley as Miep and Liev Schreiber as Otto Frank, “A Small Light” also stars Amira Casar as Edith Frank, Billie Boullet as Anne Frank, Ashley Brooke as Margot Frank, Andy Nyman as Hermann van Pels, Caroline Catz as Auguste van Pels, Rudi Goodman as Peter van Pels and Noah Taylor as Dr. Fritz Pfeffer.
J. Kim Murphy Stefan Grygelko, a pillar of the San Francisco drag community who performed under the persona Heklina, was found dead Monday in London. Heklina was 54. Heklina was discovered by Peaches Christ (fellow drag performer Joshua Grannell) on Monday morning. The pair had been touring with their stage production “Mommie Queerest,” a parody of the 1981 cult feature “Mommie Dearest,” which was slated for a two-week run at the Soho Theatre. No official cause of death has been released. “I am shocked and horrified to bring this news to you. I am living in a real-life nightmare so forgive me if I don’t have all the answers just now. This morning, in London, England I went to collect my dear friend Heklina, who is costarring with me in a Mommie Queerest show here, and found her dead,” Peaches Christ wrote in a statement on social media. “Heklina is not just my best friend, but a beloved icon of our community. I am a mess.”
journalist Graham Bensinger whether there was any truth to the 69-year-old “Happy Days” alum crossing over to the adult film industry, Ron laughed but admitted, “Well, it’s true that it went through my mind.“It endured as a serious idea for probably two and a half to three seconds,” the former child star declared.Specifically, in the 1970s, Howard entertained directing a cheekily-titled skin flick, “Opie Gets Laid” — not to be confused with a same-titled 2005 rom-com — in which the main character’s first name would mirror the one from Ron’s more innocent days on the 1960s sitcom “The Andy Griffith Show.”“Yeah, ‘Opie Gets Laid’ would have probably made Ron a million dollars and he could have gone off and made a movie, but I’m glad he steered away from that because I don’t think anyone really wanted to see Opie get laid,” his brother, actor Clint Howard, 63, separately told Bensinger, covering his eyes. Ron’s daughter, “Jurassic World” star Bryce Dallas Howard, 42, also admitted that she’s relieved her father decided against partaking in porn.