Dominc Cummings lockdown trip a mistake says ex-mandarin who admits UK not prepared for pandemic

Christopher Vourlias Just moments into the opening sequence of Azra Deniz Okyay’s kinetic drama “Ghosts,” a voice crackles over a radio news bulletin, declaring: “Istanbul has turned into a war zone.” It’s a fittingly turbulent introduction to the writer-director’s feature debut, which charted a rough course to completion en route to winning the Grand Prize at Venice’s Critics’ Week this year.Okyay began writing the script five years ago, struggling to raise financing until a breakthrough last

Netflix in which she shepherded hit series including “Scandal."Dungey, who at ABC in 2016 became the first African American head of a network entertainment division, will succeed veteran Warner executive Peter Roth when he steps down from the post early next year, the company announced Monday.After an ABC career that spanned 14 years, including as a series development executive, Dungey was hired by Netflix in late 2018 as its vice president for original series.

Adam Brody opened up about quarantining with his wife, Leighton Meester, and their two kids amid the coronavirus pandemic.“It’s been a pretty — despite the state of the world — it has been a pretty blissful experience,” the actor, 40, told Entertainment Tonight on Friday, October 16. “I know a lot of parents who feel that way.”The O.C.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterChanning Dungey, who less than two weeks ago left her post as vice president of originals at Netflix, has been tapped to succeed Peter Roth as chairman of Warner Bros. Television Group when he steps down in early 2021.“This is a homecoming of sorts for Channing, who was a production executive at Warner Bros.

Seth Adam Brody is discussing how "remarkable" it is to share the "common bond" of starring on a teen show like wife Blair Leighton Meester."There's a lot of similarities there," he told , adding that they're "all good" ones. "It's nice to be able to have such a specific, unique experience [in common].

David Robb Labor EditorRobin DiMaggio, the former musical director of The Arsenio Hall Show, was sentenced today to 27 months in federal prison for embezzling nearly $1 million from a charity concert intended to raise money for children made homeless by wars.

Margaret Ferrier has blasted critics for likening her to fellow rule breaker Dominic Cummings.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterChanning Dungey is stepping down from her role as vice president of original content at Netflix, Variety has confirmed.Her last day at Netflix is today. According to an individual with knowledge of the situation, she is leaving to pursue another opportunity.

Nellie Andreeva Co-Editor-in-Chief, TVEXCLUSIVE: Channing Dungey has stepped down as VP Original Content and head of drama at Netflix after 20 months at the company to pursue another opportunity.