Christmas has come early for one brave young boy

direct to your inboxFor landlord Simon Delaney, owning a pub isn't just about pulling pints.Running the Firbank Pub and Kitchen in Wythenshawe is about bringing members of his community together - young and old - in one safe space.It's about making sure his elderly regulars have a conversation that day, or the local football team have somewhere to celebrate their win.Simon, who also runs the Little Bee in Sale, has even won awards for his pub's ability to connect people, including best community

Say what you will about Michael Bay, his overuse of explosions and slow-motion hero shots, but the man can get a pretty good cast together. Case in point, last month it was reported that Jake Gyllenhaal was in talks to star in Bay’s new film, “Ambulance.” Now, he’s getting some company in the form of one of the best up-and-coming actors we have today: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.

For every Christmas banger, there's a sad excuse for a festive song lurking among the pile of turkeys.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterAMC Theatres, the world’s largest cinema chain, has issued a sobering warning as the coronavirus pandemic stretches into winter: We’re running out of money.In an SEC filing on Friday, the struggling movie theater company warned its resources may be drained as early as next month.

is getting the reboot treatment. A reboot of the vampire series is in early development at HBO, according to multiple reports.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterA “True Blood” reboot is in the early development stages at HBO, Variety has confirmed with sources.Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Jami O’Brien are attached to write the script and executive produce, with original series creator and showrunner Alan Ball also attached to executive produce.

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Crafters rejoice! The Great British Sewing Bee will be broadcasting two Christmas specials over the festive period, with presenter Joe Lycett welcoming exciting celebrity guests to showcase their sewing skills. The first episode will see Denise Van Outen, Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas, This Morning's Dr Ranj Singh and comedian Sara Pascoe enter the amateur sewing room for some crafting fun.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefHit variety TV show “China’s Got Talent” has been renewed for a seventh season and will be produced by Shanghai Canxing Culture and Media for Star China Media.The “Got Talent” property was created by Simon Cowell’s Syco Entertainment, with the international rights represented by Fremantle. The two companies are the format’s co-owners.“ ‘China’s Got Talent’ is renowned for discovering new and incredible local talent.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefChinese action film “The Rescue” has pulled forward its local and international release plans. It will now go out in a plum pre-Christmas slot on Dec.

Fremantle and Syco Entertainment have announced that China’s Got Talent has been renewed for a seventh season, but declined to reveal what network will broadcast the show, raising questions about Dragon TV’s future involvement.

(Warning: Spoilers ahead for “The Princess Switch: Switched Again.”)Netflix is continuing what has now become an annual tradition of connecting its original Christmas movies with a special cameo featuring two key “A Christmas Prince” characters at the end of its Vanessa Hudgens-led “The Princess Switch” sequel.In “The Princess Switch: Switched Again,” which launched Thursday, Duchess Margaret (Hudgens) is crowned queen of Montenaro, with many adoring friends and subjects in attendance, including

hereTwelve dogs, including Gatsby (Chinese Crested x Poodle), Artie (Flat Coated Retriever) and Diesel (Australian Shepherd x Poodle) star in a music video for the track, which sees the canines posing in a professionally-made music video usually reserved for pop groups.The track is available to stream now on Spotify and Amazon Music, while a ‘limited edition’ vinyl copy can be purchased for £10, with all proceeds going to wellbeing charity Dudes&Dogs.Sean McCormack, Head Vet at Tails.com, said

Kilmarnock teenager is bringing some much-needed light to the town in these dark times. With the last eight months dominated by coronavirus and lockdowns, Jordan Buckland is eager to spread some festive cheer.The 19-year-old has decked his house out in Christmas lights despite the festive holiday being more than a month away.And to cap it all off, the thoughtful Shortlees Crescent resident is hoping the spectacle will raise vital cash for a local charity.