Big Brother continued on Sunday following an explosive double eviction which saw Chanelle voted out by the public before Trish, who had been tipped to win the ITV reality series, was also booted from the house.
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K.J. Yossman Lenny Henry has launched a new production company backed by Banijay U.K. Titled Esmerelda, the new venture will focus on drama and comedy with an emphasis on under-represented voices.
Henry, an actor, comedian and writer, will take the position of joint co-managing director of the company alongside producer, writer and director Jon Sen. Henry most recently starred in “Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” and is soon set to launch his latest series, “Three Little Birds,” for ITV. Henry wrote the show while “Doctor Who” show runner Russell T Davies and Tiger Aspect’s Lucy Bedford exec produce.
Henry founded production company Douglas Road in 2014 and will stand down as CEO to focus on Esmerelda. Douglas Road Productions will continue to be run by managing director Angela Ferreira. Jon recently held a role at BBC Studios as an executive producer and development exec where he also helmed “Casualty” and “EastEnders.” Banijay U.K.
invested into the company via its growth fund and has also set up a first-look deal with Esmerelda. Banijay has recently made investments into others companies including Rabbit Track and Conker Pictures via its growth fund. “Building up to this announcement has been such a roller coaster ride of keeping my nose to the grindstone and my mouth shut,” said Henry.
“I am so proud that Banijay have seen fit to invest in us. I can’t wait to scheme and dream with my new, soon to be announced, team at Esmerelda led by the mighty Jon Sen, who is not only a talented producer but also an excellent writer and director…“ Patrick Holland said: “We are so delighted to announce this investment in Esmerelda Productions. Sir Lenny Henry is both a national treasure and a creative legend in his own
.Big Brother continued on Sunday following an explosive double eviction which saw Chanelle voted out by the public before Trish, who had been tipped to win the ITV reality series, was also booted from the house.
Peggy Gou has joined forces with Grammy winner and rock icon Lenny Kravitz on her latest single ‘I Believe In Love Again’.The collaboration follows Gou’s summer hit ‘(It Goes Like) Nanana’ with both songs set to feature on her forthcoming debut LP, which is due out via XL Recordings in the new year.Speaking of the track in a press release, the DJ and Producer said: “The 90s have had such a huge influence on my music. People know about my love of the dance/house/rave scene from that time but I’ve always been a big R&B fan, and also a huge fan of Lenny.”She continued: “I listened endlessly to his 1998 album ‘5’ – my personal favourite – but his whole discography is great, totally timeless.
Peggy Gou has dropped "I Believe In Love Again," her new single featuring Lenny Kravitz. The new collaboration is Gou's first release since "(It Goes Like) Nanana", one of the biggest songs of the summer.
Anya Taylor-Joy and Nicholas Hoult are back together, for an event at least!
When Big Brother first returned to our screens last month after a five year absence, viewers at home were delighted to once again be introduced to a new batch of contestants who would be duking it out for a coveted cash prize. But while drama and intrigue were to be expected as several distinctive personalities clashed, one thing many fans hadn’t anticipated was a love triangle forming between three of the show’s contestants Matty, Jordan and Henry.
Henry Winkler celebrated his 78th birthday by visiting with the ladies of “The View.” He is best known for being the king of cool Arthur Fonzerelli, also known as “The Fonz” on the classic television sitcom “Happy Days.”Henry Winkler is 78. He has a long list of credentials. But first and foremost, the iconic actor is best known for his role in”Happy Days” as Arthur Fonzerelli.
Here’s something to provide a spark to an AFM hindered by the ongoing SAG-AFTRA guild strike. Deadline reports that Lionsgate will launch sales for their reboot of the “Highlander” franchise at the LA event, looking for a budget of over $100 million.
British comedy legend Sir Lenny Henry underwent a dramatic three stone weight loss transformation after receiving a grave warning from his doctor regarding his health.
EXCLUSIVE: In the world of Highlander reboots, there can still only be one…and it’s a good one at that.
EXCLUSIVE: Black Bear has closed a raft of international deals on Guy Ritchie’s next project, the as yet untitled action film which wrapped principal photography in Spain this week.
Henry Winkler says fears of being typecast prompted him to turn down the lead role in 1978’s "Grease." "I was dumb," Winkler told People magazine in this week’s issue. "I spent so much energy, so much time … I spent so many sleepless nights thinking, ‘How do I not get typecast?’" The 77-year-old was at the height of his "Happy Days" fame, playing leather jacket-wearing "Fonzie," when he was offered the part, and he worried that the role of Danny Zucko, which went to John Travolta, would pigeonhole him. The 1978 musical was one of Travolta’s first leading film roles after his turn as Tony Manero in "Saturday Night Fever." "You go with the flow," Winkler advised.
ITV's Big Brother is hinting at a love triangle as Jordan confesses he's 'confused' by Matty, despite sharing a kiss with Henry. After Henry and Jordan finally locked lips following endless flirting, fans thought they might be the show's first couple. However, Jordan still has feelings for Matty.
Taylor Swift fans are convinced she is behind the identity of a mysterious author named Elly Conway, whose debut novel has been adapted into Matthew Vaughn’s upcoming spy movie Argylle.The spy action comedy film, starring Henry Cavill and Dua Lipa, is based on an as-of-yet unreleased book by Conway, a first-time novelist. The book was originally scheduled to be released in September, but has since been pushed back to April next year.As noted by The Hollywood Reporter last month, the author’s identity has proven elusive.
Henry Winkler, now 77, has recounted his struggles with reading his lines on his hit 1970s sitcom Happy Days because of his dyslexia.
Zack Sharf Digital News Director Henry Winkler has long been open about discussing his life with dyslexia, but he explores the topic and its relationship to his career-defining run on “Happy Days” in frank detail in his upcoming memoir “Being Henry: The Fonz… and Beyond” (via People magazine). The actor appeared as Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli on all 11 seasons of the ABC comedy series, but it wasn’t until well into the show’s run when Winker discovered at 31 years old that he was dyslexic. He writes that the discovery made him “so fucking angry.” “Even in the midst of ‘Happy Days,’ at the height of my fame and success, I felt embarrassed, inadequate,” Winkler writes.
Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Endeavor Group, the parent of the WME talent agency and a significant shareholder in the new TKO combat-sports business, said it would launch a “strategic review” of its assets in a bid to find new ways to boost shareholder value. “Given the continued dislocation between Endeavor’s public market value and the intrinsic value of Endeavor’s underlying assets, we believe an evaluation of strategic alternatives is a prudent approach to ensure we are maximizing value for our shareholders,” said Ariel Emanuel, CEO of Endeavor, in a prepared statement.
Caroline Brew editor Kasia Walicka Maimone first collaborated with Wes Anderson while designing costumes for his 2012 film “Moonrise Kingdom.” The film’s Boy Scout uniforms, Peter Pan collars and knee-high socks defined the film’s aesthetic and inspired Halloween costumes for years to come. The two reunited for Anderson’s series of Netflix shorts, creating a visual world to represent the Roald Dahl short stories from which they are adapted.
Lenny Henry has launched a scripted production outfit backed by the £50M ($61M) Banijay UK Growth Fund.
EXCLUSIVE: In a lucrative deal, Lionsgate has landed domestic distribution rights to Guy Ritchie’s (Sherlock Holmes) next project, which remains untitled, as principal photography wraps in Spain this week.
Big Brother contestants Henry Southan and Zak Srakaew will be the next housemates to face the public vote ahead of the second live eviction of the series. During Wednesday’s episode of the ITV2 show, 18 October, it was revealed that the pair had received the most nominations from their fellow housemates. Following the revelation, their loved ones have spoken out, sharing an insight into what they’ve been thinking as they watch from home.