Nearly four years after Selma Blair was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, the Legally Blonde actress is ready to dance up a storm on Dancing With the Stars.
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Major U.S. studios, streamers and British broadcasters have combined to launch a Statement of Commitment Against Bullying, Harassment and Inappropriate Behaviour in TV.
Organized by actors’ union Equity, today’s flagship pledge includes creating safe casting and audition spaces, a requirement for producers to have clear respect at work policies and anti-bullying and harassment training to be completed by cast and crew before they start work. The Commitment, which can be read in full below, is similar to the BBC’s on-set guidelines for overcoming bullying and harassment, which were updated last year. BBC Studios also rolled out a similar Pledge to all of its shows last week.
The pledge also includes “notification to be given in advance” around any nudity and simulated sex acts followed by discussion and agreement with the artist. For scenes of an intimate nature, an intimacy co-ordinator should be engaged if acceptable to the actors involved, it says. BAFTA-winner Sean Bean attracted criticism last week for saying intimacy co-ordinators “spoil the spontaneity of sex scenes.”
The BBC, ITV Studios, Channel 4, Channel 5, Sky, Disney, HBO, Apple TV+, Warner Bros, AMC, Paramount, indie trade body Pact and other major associations signed up to the Commitment, numbering 21 in total. Neither Netflix or Amazon put their names to it.
“On behalf of every performer who has experienced bullying and harassment during their on screen working lives, I welcome this commitment by industry representatives to create a safe working environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect,” said Equity President Lynda Rooke.
“But to establish an inclusive and respectful culture requires actions not just words, and I encourage all those
Nearly four years after Selma Blair was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, the Legally Blonde actress is ready to dance up a storm on Dancing With the Stars.
preview:Raised in Saudi Arabia to Pakistani parents, Abdul is the middle of three children — and the one who got into trouble for pulling apart the electronic devices around the house. All’s well that ends well, though, since Abdul is now an electronics engineer, dividing his time between London and Cambridge. A keen salsa dancer and a self-confessed space nerd, his interest in baking began when he and his graduate colleagues baked for each other to brighten up their daily coffee breaks.
Beloved British broadcaster Bill Turnbull, who presented BBC Breakfast for 15 years, has died aged 66.
slew of cancelations at the streamer, particularly on animated projects.“Patrick Schumacker, Justin Halpern and their incredible team of artists and writers have created something so explosively funny and original and we are thrilled to continue this journey with them and the show’s legion of fans,” Billy Wee, Senior Vice President of Comedy & Animation at HBO Max said in a statement. “It has been amazing to watch the show grow and evolve this season and we could not ask for a more talented and dedicated team of collaborators.”Three seasons in, “Harley Quinn” currently sits at a 100% fresh certification on Rotten Tomatoes, and has developed a passionate fanbase.The series stars Kaley Cuoco in the title role, with Lake Bell lending her voice to Poison Ivy, Harley’s girlfriend.
The first teaser for season five of Yellowstone has been released!
HBO Max has already renewed "House of the Dragon" for season two. The renewal comes after the premiere of season one saw massive viewership. "We are beyond proud of what the entire ‘House of the Dragon’ team has accomplished with season one," Francesca Orsi, executive VP, HBO Programming, said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter.
To the surprise of no one, especially after the show debuted to the largest audience for an original series in the network’s history, HBO has renewed their “Game Of Thrones” prequel “House Of The Dragon” for a second season. The series premiere drew in nearly 10 million on Sunday night.
Manori Ravindran International Editor Cohen Media Group has acquired producer Jeremy Thomas’ prestigious international sales company HanWay Films in a major deal. Cohen Media Group owns Landmark Theatres in the U.S. and British distributor-exhibitor Curzon. HanWay Films was founded by “The Last Emperor” producer Thomas and is co-owned with his partner Peter Watson. Under the deal, HanWay Films will continue to be branded as an independent label selling theatrical titles to its distribution partners worldwide. It’s still unclear how much an exclusive tie-in there will be to parent company-owned Curzon.
Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Munich-based sales agency The Playmaker has sold black comedy “Holy Shit!” to distributors in several major territories ahead of its U.K. premiere at Frightfest on Aug. 28. The Playmaker has closed deals for Japan (New Select), South Korea (Lumix Media), China (Beijing Blue Media Times), France (Family Films) and Baltics (Estin Film). Scriptwriter and director Lukas Rinker’s claustrophobic real-time genre movie made its market premiere in Cannes this year. “Holy Shit!” won the Audience Award at its world premiere at this year’s Hard:Line Film Festival and was shown at the Night Visions Film Festival in Helsinki. At Fantaspoa, it received an Honorable Mention for the “best blood (and shit) bath.”
HBO Max's , which chronicles the multigenerational clan's lavish Texas lifestyle, and the ups and downs in their hectic personal and professional lives. While the first season introduced viewers to patriarch Binh and matriarch Hue, who built a multimillion-dollar real estate and banking empire, and their grown children, Washington and Judy, as they try to live up to their parents' exceedingly high expectations, the new season — premiering Thursday — peels back the layers and aims to go deeper into the fabric of the Ho family.In season 2, Washington charts his journey to stay sober while re-evaluating his career, while Judy enjoys engaged life with fiance Nate Nguyễn as she undergoes IVF in an effort to become pregnant.
EXCLUSIVE: Britain’s major broadcasters and streamers are taking a stand on “clear and disturbing” access issues impacting the industry’s disabled population and have demanded change from studios and post-production facilities.
Comedy star and OK! 's beloved columnist Judi Love has slammed Love Island stars Luca Bish and Jacques O'Neill amid 'bullying' controversy involving fellow contestant Remi Lambert. Writing in her column, Judi also gives us the lowdown from her recent vacay to Ibiza with her children, doses out some lessons in romance, shows her support for Loose Women sister and newly-revealed Strictly star Kaye Adams and discusses Serena William's recent retirement announcement.
A major Scots road has been closed by police following a 'serious' multi-vehicle crash.
(CNN)Amanda Seyfried has described coming under pressure to appear in nude scenes when she was just 19 years old and starting out in show business. Seyfried, who has been nominated for an Emmy for her portrayal of disgraced entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes, was discussing the progression of her career in a wide-ranging interview with Porter.
Apple TV+ has rounded out the ensemble cast for Lessons In Chemistry as production begins on the drama series, starring and executive produced by Oscar winner Brie Larson. Based on the best-selling debut novel by Bonnie Garmus, Lessons in Chemistry hails from Unbelievable co-creator Susannah Grant and Aggregate Films. It will premiere globally on Apple TV+ in 2023. The streamer also released two first-look images below.
Love Island star Paige Thorne has deleted all photos of her former flame Jacques O'Neill from her Instagram page, amid his ongoing bullying rows.The 24 year old developed a romance with the rugby player, 23, in the villa before she moved on with current love interest Adam Collard, 26, who is now her boyfriend, after Jacques' exit. Paige has now left no trace of Jacques on her Instagram account amid the bullying claims against fellow Islanders Remi Lambert and Tasha Ghouri. Jacques has since shared a statement on his Instagram stories in which he apologised and said that he is now in therapy. Jacques wrote: “I just want to acknowledge the situation that's happening right now and apologise if my behaviour has caused offence or been misinterpreted over the last few weeks.
Love Island star Andrew Le Page has opened up about his reasons for unfollowing fellow Islander Jacques O’Neill as the latter faces ongoing “bullying” allegations. Jacques, 23, was accused of bullying Tasha in video allegedly posted to his Instagram stories showing him reacting to the Love Island final.