Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Prime Video has unveiled 12 new unscripted reality and entertainment series coming to the Nordics, including an adaptation of the hit format “LOL: Last One Laughing” for Denmark and Norway. The streamer has also renewed the Swedish version of “LOL: Last One Laughing” for a second season. All Nordic versions of “LOL: Last One Laughing” are filmed and produced in Sweden by Jarowskij in Sweden, Metronome in Denmark and Nordisk Banijay in Norway. New Prime Video shows also include the Norwegian docu-reality series “Girls of Oslo,” a behind-the-scenes look at the lives of of well-known influencers Sophie Elise, Isabel Raad, Nora Haukland and Anniken Englund Jørgensen. “Girls of Oslo” is produced by Salto Film and will launch this Fall on Prime Video in Norway.
‘Blackbird Blackbird Blackberry’ Review: A New Life Beckons For a Late Bloomer in a Wry Georgian Charmer
07.06.2023 - 17:37 / variety.com
Jessica Kiang Of all the classic summer berries — straw, blue, goose, rasp — blackberries ripen latest. That makes them an appropriate fruit for sturdy 48-year-old loner Etero (Eka Chavleishvili) to be reaching for at the beginning of Elene Naveriani’s slyly delightful “Blackbird Blackbird Blackberry.” But then, further distracted by the other title star, a handsome blackbird, she takes a tumble in to a ravine. It could have killed her. Indeed, there’s a moment where she envisions that it has. She watches as idly curious passersby gather around her body; anyone who has ever imagined their own funeral would be disappointed by this paltry turnout. One subtle trick of Naveriani’s second feature, making good on the promise of her Locarno-awarded debut “Wet Sand,” is to convey that this near-death experience marks a rupture in Etero’s normal routine, while also establishing the shape of that routine. Perhaps it’s the first time Etero herself has really noticed how small are the patterns of her life, or perhaps, in her vaguely dislocated state, it’s the first time she’s felt unfulfilled by them.
She lives alone, in a spartan house which is quiet save for occasional memories of belittlement at the hands of her overbearing father and brother, both now dead. She runs a small shop. She makes trips into town for supplies, after which she always treats herself to the same cake in the same cafe. And she endures the condescension of her neighbors and peers, especially the local women who pity her to her face and disdain her behind her back. Just as in “Wet Sand,” Naveriani has a keen critical eye for low-level sexism, rippling underneath the seemingly placid surfaces of small-town Georgia. This day, however, change is afoot. When
Katie Holmes stuns in crocheted dress at the opening night of ‘Like Water For Chocolate’
Katie Holmes is taking boho chic to the red carpet. The actress attended the American Ballet Theatre’s opening night performance of Like Water For Chocolate in New York City on June 22nd. She looked stunning in a long black crocheted dress that showed off her toned figure.
New Emmy Rules for Late-Night and Talk Series Cause Confusion, Pit ‘Last Week Tonight’ Against ‘SNL’
Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large The decision to realign “variety talk” and “variety sketch” this year into “talk” and “scripted variety” didn’t do much to change that. If anything, it further narrowed the field, as perennial variety talk winner “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” has now been kicked over to scripted variety. As a result, my colleague Clayton Davis counts only 14 series eligible for the outstanding talk nomination. And it’s not much better in scripted variety, where just 10 shows appear to be eligible.
Vanessa Bryant Attends Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony For Latest Revamped Basketball Court ‘In Honour Of Kobe And Gianna’
Vanessa Bryant is carrying on the legacies of her late husband, Kobe, and daughter, Gianna Bryant.
Oscars voters: new diversity rules for Best Picture ‘completely ridiculous’
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is beholden to new inclusivity standards. Starting with the March 2024 awards, movies will not be considered for a Best Picture nomination unless they feature a lead or significant supporting character from an “underrepresented racial or ethnic group,” have a main storyline that focuses on an underrepresented group, or at least 30% of the cast comes from two or more underrepresented groups (women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ or the disabled).It’s got some voting members of the Academy up in arms.“It’s completely ridiculous,” one director fumed to The Post.
Jessie James Decker Mocks Husband Eric Over Vasectomy Delays In Hilarious New Gin Ad For Ryan Reynolds!
Jessie James Decker is getting a vasectomy!!
TV and music stars among new contestants announced for Celebrity MasterChef 2023
Dianne Buswell, Black Eyed Peas rapper apl. de. Ap, TV star Dani Dyer and The Inbetweeners actor James Buckley are among a new batch of celebrities in the latest series of Celebrity MasterChef, it has been announced.
Lauren Goodger 'still has love' for late ex Jake McLean as inquest determines death details
Reality star Lauren Goodger is heartbroken after learning the details about the death of ex-boyfriend Jake McLean, who was killed in a car crash in Turkey last July. A coroner revealed last week that Jake, 33, had been three times over the drink-driving limit and had taken cocaine when he was behind the wheel of a car that careered off the road and plunged almost 30ft down a cliff. A source close to 36-year-old Lauren told new that details of her ex’s death stirred up old emotions, and added that the former TOWIE regular still has “love for him”.
'NCIS: Sydney' Casts Six New Stars For Latest Franchise Spinoff Including Former CW & Apple TV Stars!
The cast of NCIS: Sydney has officially been announced!
‘Morning Joe’ Calls Out New York Post for ‘What About the Bidens?’ Headline: ‘You Don’t Have to Play to the Dumbest Readers’ (Video)
Joe Scarborough was on a tear on Monday morning, raging over those who are still defending former president Trump amid that second indictment. Among those on the receiving end of Scarborough’s ire was The New York Post, after they ran a headline ending in “What About the Bidens?” on their front page.In full, the front page headline of Monday’s New York Post read “Trump was indicted but … WHAT ABOUT THE BIDENS?” It featured images of both President Biden and his son Hunter, and opinions from House speaker Kevin McCarthy and Post columnist Miranda Devine, complaining about a “double standard” (despite the fact that there is in fact an investigation ongoing into the classified documents found at President Biden’s homes).“Listen.
AMC Taps New York to Help Populate ‘Dead City’
Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor New York City has survived the coronavirus pandemic, an economic downturn, and most recently, skies darkened by Canadian wildfires. What’s to fear from a looming zombie apocalypse? On Wednesday, visitors to New York culinary mainstays such as Joe’s Pizza in Times Square, H&H Bagels, Katz’s Deli and Hot Dog King will find out. They are likely to encounter members of the undead stopping in for a bite. The zombies will have been planted there by AMC Networks, which is eager to woo attention to the debut of “The Walking Dead: Dead City,” the first of three spin-offs the company is launching following the last original broadcast of the seminal series “The Walking Dead.”
Met Office issues new thunderstorm warning for this week in Greater Manchester
The Met Office has issued a further yellow thunderstorm warning covering Greater Manchester this week.
Broadway Lights To Dim For Late Scenic Designer Robin Wagner
Broadway will dim its lights on Saturday, June 17, to honor the memory of Robin Wagner, the triple Tony Award-winning scenic designer who died May 29 at age 89.
HBO Teaming Up With Mark Ruffalo & ‘Mare Of Easttown’ Creator Brad Ingelsby For New Police Task Force Series
HBO‘s acclaimed crime series “Mare of Easttown” has established writer/creator Brad Ingelsby (“The Way Back,” “Out of The Furnace“) as a major talent to keep an eye on. And while a follow-up to that fantastic first season remains a big question mark, Ingelsby will continue his relationship with the network with a new overall deal with HBO.
Former Ecuadorian President León Febres-Cordero’s Life Set For Big Screen Adaptation
EXCLUSIVE: The colorful life of Ecuador’s former President León Febres-Cordero is being adapted for a feature biopic by his grandson, producer James Leon of 8th Gear Entertainment.
New opening date for £365million Co-op Live indoor arena backed by Harry Styles
A new opening date for Co-op Live, the £365m indoor arena being built in by Manchester City's Etihad Stadium, has been announced.
Sarah Beeny’s late mum trialled chemo saving her daughter’s life 40 years later
Her mum died of breast cancer aged just 39, when she was 10 years old, so learning she had developed the same disease was terrifying for mum-of-four Sarah Beeny. In August last year, Sarah found a lump and was diagnosed with breast cancer aged 50. Hearing the news was heartbreaking, but when doctors said her condition was treatable, she focused hard on recovering and staying strong for her children and husband.
Prince Harry Arrives in Court for Latest U.K. Media Case, Becomes First Senior Royal to Testify in 130 Years
Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International Prince Harry has arrived at London’s High Court, where he will become the first senior royal to take the witness box in 130 years. The Duke of Sussex joins three other claimants in accusing the publisher of British tabloid The Daily Mirror of using unlawful methods, such as phone hacking, to secure stories. Mirror Group Newspapers has previously admitted to phone hacking but denies that the technique was used in the instances outlined in the claim. The case is one of five ongoing cases the royal has launched against U.K. media outlets. Harry appeared relaxed as he arrived at court on Tuesday morning, flashing a smirk at the crowd before patting a member of his team on the back and striding into the building. A swarm of photographers surrounded the entrance alongside curious onlookers, including an artist wielding an off-kilter painting of Harry and wife Meghan Markle on a donkey.
Foo Fighters announce Australia and New Zealand tour dates for late 2023 and early 2024
Foo Fighters have expanded their world tour with new dates in Australia and New Zealand, set to take place over the end of 2023 and start of 2024.The tour, announced today (June 5), will commence on November 29 in Perth before taking the band to Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane throughout December, followed by Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington the following month. The Chats will serve as main support on four of the Australian dates, while UK duo Hot Milk will join the band as openers in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
Broadway Theater To Be Renamed For Late Roundabout Artistic Director Todd Haimes
The 104-year-old theater formerly known as the Selwyn – and soon to be formerly known as the American Airlines – will be renamed to honor the late Todd Haimes, the artistic director and guiding force behind the Roundabout Theatre Company who died in April.