Inside ‘Inside No. 9’: How a dark British comedy punked an entire nation

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent British director Luna Carmoon’s first feature “Hoard” has scored three prizes at the Venice Critics’ Week where the other standout title is Chilean documentary “Malqueridas.” In “Hoard,” which is set in 1984 London, 7-year-old Maria and her mother live in their own loving world built on sorting through bins and collecting shiny rubbish. One night, their world falls apart, and the film joins Maria a decade later, living with her foster mother.

PIXY have announced their upcoming 2023 ‘Last Night in the Dark City’ tour of Europe.Today (September 8), PIXY announced on social media that they will tour Europe later this year. Their new ‘Last Night in the Dark City’ Europe tour will feature 12 shows over late-November and early-December.The K-pop girl group’s forthcoming concerts will kick off on November 19 at La Sala in Madrid, Spain.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor MPM Premium has acquired world sales rights to Ali Kalthami’s dark comedic crime thriller “Mandoob,” which will have its world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival in the Discovery section, one of three Saudi films selected by the event. Set in Riyadh, the film centers on Fahad Algadaani, a mentally fragile man racing against time to pay for his ailing father’s medical treatment.

Bobby Brazier looked on top of the world when he scooped the Rising Star award at the National Television Awards earlier this week.The 20 year old, who plays Freddie Slater on EastEnders, used his speech to thank his doting dad Jeff Brazier for his support over the years and left his father in tears as a result. However, things appear to have soured after Jade Goody’s mum Jackiey Budden was allegedly overhead calling Jeff a “c**k” according to reports in The Sun.

Manchester United benefited from a referee blunder in their Premier League opener with Wolves, says chief refereeing officer Howard Webb.

Theater tickets are notoriously pricey.When “Hamilton” first hit the Great White Way, some tickets were going for more than $40,000 according to Financial Planner LA.However, this fall, you can finally forgo that pesky barrier to entry.Vivid Seats is offering two free tickets to the performance of your choice with a value up to $2000.All you have to do is show off your love of the theater by playing Broadway Trivia daily in the Game Center section of the Vivid Seats app which can be downloaded by clicking this link and scrolling to where it says “Free to join.”If you win, you’ll be awarded two free tickets to the performance of your choice according to Vivid Seats.The show doesn’t have to take place in NYC either. Plays or musicals in your town — as long as its on Vivid Seats — are eligible as well.Best of all, you can play as many times as you want in order to win.With all that being said, good luck and we hope to see you at a show sometime very soon!One prize winner will receive two theater tickets from vividseats.com, up to a $2,000 combined value (inclusive of taxes and fees). Visit the Game Center in the Vivid Seats app for Official Rules and add’l restrictions. The contest ends Sunday, Sept. 10.Not sure which show to go to?Here are just five of our favorite musicals you won’t want to miss live these next few months.• “New York, New York”• “Merrily We Roll Along”• “Six The Musical”• “& Juliet”• “Sweeney Todd”

admitted to The Guardian. “We’re not doing any national themes this year.”The “GBBO” — known as Collection 10 on Netflix and titled “The Great British Baking Show” in the US due to copyright issues involving Pillsbury — had included one national-themed week per season the past three years.Though there was criticism following the show’s “Japan Week” in 2020 and “German Week” in 2021, fans revolted against last year’s “Mexican Week.” Hosts Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas — both white Brits — were slammed for donning sombreros and maracas and mispronouncing Spanish words.The episodes saw contestants make tacos, which some viewers described as butchering the famous dish, while others complaining that the show was deviating from its baking premise toward cooking.In an effort to hit two birds with one stone, “GBBO” creators will replace the culturally insensitive nationality week with a Party Cakes challenge, according to Smith.

The Great British Bake Off will scrap its national-themed challenge weeks in the new series after viewers slammed these rounds in recent years.

Bethesda fans are the “smartest” in the gaming space according to director Todd Howard, who thanked the community for their patience and passion for Starfield over the years.“Hey everyone! Long time lurker here,” said Howard in a post to the game’s subreddit yesterday (August 30).“A quick THANK YOU for your passion and excitement for Starfield. I can remember when this sub started, and as it’s grown, your excitement has fuelled all of us at Bethesda.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent The Venice Film Festival has only continued to garner momentum under longtime festival director Alberto Barbera, who in recent years has managed to lure significant star power — from Lady Gaga to Joaquin Phoenix to Timothée Chalamet to Harry Styles — to the Lido. So imagine the heartbreak and fear last month when — just as Barbera was about to lock in one of his strongest lineups yet — he learned that, as a result of the SAG-AFTRA strike, many movie stars wouldn’t be able to make the trek to Italy this year.

Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe will forever be synonymous with the spectacle-wearing boy wizard that he brought to life, but fans' jaws will no doubt be dropping at his buff new physique.The 34 year old megastar has undergone an incredible body transformation after putting in the work at the gym - as he's shown off bulging biceps and rock hard abs in the final episode of sitcom Miracle Workers. Daniel plays road warrior, Sid, in the series, and, in character, Daniel could be seen in nothing but a pair of white briefs and boots as he rips robots apart. Sid can be seen screaming with the effort and adrenaline, and viewers would no doubt be unable to tear their eyes away from Dan's physique.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor “Not a Word,” which is being sold by international sales agency Beta Cinema, will have its world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival in the competitive Platform section. Variety speaks to the film’s writer-director, Hanna Slak, and debuts its trailer. “Not a Word” tells the story of a relationship crisis between a parent and her teenage son.

As Roxy Horner counts down the final few days until the arrival of her first child with comedian Jack Whitehall, the glamorous star, 32 was treated to a baby shower by her nearest and dearest. The model, who is expecting a baby girl, was joined by her friends and family for a “last minute” celebration on Friday, complete with balloons, buffet and of course plenty of baby themed gifts! Sharing a selection of photos from the event on social media, Roxy showed off her blossoming baby bump in a figure hugging brown dress - and even managed to make a pregnancy support belt look stylish as she opted for comfort as well as fashion.

Jon Burlingame A music supervisor has a big job, as defined by the TV Academy: She or he “creatively contributes to the story, character development and overall narrative of the program by engaging in song selection, guiding original song creation and production, overseeing on-camera music performances… contributing to the creation of a unique music aesthetic.” This year’s five nominees reflect those ideals: Frankie Pine, music supervisor for “Daisy Jones & The Six,” was hired five years ago; she was even part of the casting process for the rise-and-fall story of a ’70s rock band. “It was all-encompassing,” she says, “being able to do every aspect of music to help create that authenticity.” Pine submitted episode 8, which depicts the band touring the U.S.

is taking viewers along for the «fun ride!» In ET's exclusive debut of the comedy sequel's gag reel, stars John Cena, Lil Rel Howery, Yvonne Orji and Meredith Hagner are cracking up in practically every scene.«I was in tears,» Howery says in the behind-the-scenes look at the fun film. «We were laughing every take.»The original released in 2021, starred Cena and Hagner as Ron and Kyla, an uninhibited pair who crash the wedding reception of another couple — Marcus and Emily, played by Howery and Orji — they met on a wild recent vacation.In the sequel, which picks up a few months later, the foursome are back together as they take another trip, to a lavish Caribbean resort where Marcus is also trying to facilitate a serious business deal.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Ed Herzog’s comedy-crime movie “Rehragout Rendezvous” is on the verge of supplanting “Oppenheimer” as the No. 2 film in Germany, behind box office champ “Barbie.” In Austria, “Rehragout Rendezvous” is the top film. “Rehragout Rendezvous” is the ninth in the Bavarian Eberhofer franchise, centering on laid-back cop Franz Eberhofer, who battles crime in a small town in the state of Bavaria, Southern Germany.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Disney+ has kicked off production on the second season of “Extraordinary,” the original comedy series from creator and writer Emma Moran and Sid Gentle Films (“Killing Eve”). A coming-of-age comedy, “Extraordinary” is led by a cast of rising U.K. talent, including Máiréad Tyers (“Belfast”) in the leading role, alongside Sofia Oxenham, Bilal Hasna and Luke Rollason.

Prior to the match, Queen posted a heartfelt message of support to her 105,000 followers on Instagram, with an accompanying video of her gushing about the Spanish team in an interview with Spain's TV1 before kick-off.

Eddie Howe has hailed 'elite' Manchester City after admitting Newcastle United struggled to impose their game plan on Saturday.

SAG-AFTRA’s Los Angeles Local and the Writers Guild of America will hold a “National Day of Solidarity” rally on Tuesday outside Disney Studios.