‘Monarchy: Legacy of Monsters’ Review: A Mix Of Epic Scale & Human Drama Gets Franchise TV Right

It’s seemingly been years in the making, but FX’s much-anticipated global event series for Hulu, “Shōgun,” is finally coming in February 2024. (Star+ in Latin America and Disney+ in all other territories).

EXCLUSIVE: Emmanuelle Chriqui and Hayes MacArthur have been set to star in A Love Like This, an indie romantic drama directed by John Asher based on an original screenplay by Jeffrey W. Ruggles. The project was recently granted a SAG-AFTRA interim agreement allowing it to move forward.

Michaela Zee FX has released the official trailer for the series adaptation of “Shogun,” starring Hiroyuki Sanada and Cosmo Jarvis. Based on James Clavell’s 1975 novel of the same name, the 10-episode limited series is set in Japan in the year 1600 and follows Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Sanada), who must fight for his life after his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him. The official logline reads, “When a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village, its English pilot, John Blackthorne (Jarvis), comes bearing secrets that could help Toranaga tip the scales of power and devastate the formidable influence of Blackthorne’s own enemies — the Jesuit priests and Portuguese merchants.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic In the early days of the culture war, science stood on one side and religion on the other. In 1925, the so-called Scopes Monkey Trial hung on whether a Tennessee high-school instructor had violated state law by teaching human evolution. He was on trial, but it was really Charles Darwin who was on trial.

SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher took to Instagram to express her condolences over the passing of Friends star Matthew Perry.

The Human League have announced details of a 2024 UK Arena tour.The legendary ’80s synth-pop band will tour the UK in late 2024 with their ‘Generations 2024’ tour hitting Cardiff, Manchester, Birmingham, Brighton, Bournemouth, Glasgow, Leeds and London.Tickets for the event will go on sale on November 3 from 10am here.Check out the full list of UK dates here:DECEMBER 5 – Utilita Arena, Cardiff 6 – Utilita Arena, Birmingham 9 – Brighton Centre, Brighton 10 – Windsor Hall (BIC), Bournemouth 12 – Ovo Hydro, Glasgow 13 – First Direct Arena, Leeds 14 – OVO Arena Wembley, LondonThe new wave band formed in 1977 and achieved huge success in the ’80s with hits including ‘Don’t You Want Me’, ‘Mirror Man’ and ‘Tell Me When.’ They won a BRIT award for Best British Breakthrough Act in 1982.Lead singer Philip Oakey has been the band’s consistent member since 1977 while keyboard players Martyn Ware and Ian Craig Marsh both left the band to form Heaven 17. The group now consists of Oakey and long-serving vocalists Joanne Catherall and Susan Anne Sulley.The band have been covered by numerous artists over the years, including Blossoms last year who performed a rendition of ‘Don’t You Want Me’ at Truck Festival.Towards the end of their 18-track set, Blossoms treated the crowd to their own spin on the 1981 anthem ‘Don’t You Want Me’ and later shared footage of the cover on Instagram.

Bill Kenwright, who has died at the age of 78, oversaw Everton football club for more than three decades - but away from his chairmanship he also held a role on Coronation Street.

Bill Kenwright, the British West End theater and movie producer, who also acted in Coronation Street, has died aged 78.

Mark Wright will see in the start of the festive period in Scotland after falling in love with the country.

Jess Wright has shared a string of sweet pictures of her one year old son Presley as she met with brother Mark for a lunch date.Taking to Instagram, Jess posted an array of snaps of the pair smiling for the camera and snuggling close. She captioned the post: “Weekends." Presley, who Jess gave birth to early last year and shares with husband William Lee-Kemp, was dressed in a knitted jumper, beige trousers, and some grey and white patterned trainers. Meanwhile, Mark sported a matching black jumper and trousers.

Manchester City are looking to bounce back from back to back Premier League losses when they take on Brighton this afternoon.

Former TOWIE star Lydia Bright often shares her journey of motherhood on social media - the highs and the lows. And now, the 32-year-old, who is mum to three-year-old daughter Loretta, has addressed the negative comments she gets, admitting that while she finds them "frustrating", she also "understands" where they come from. She told us: "It is frustrating when I see any on my posts, but I also understand them in a way.

It’s a big year for Colman Domingo, with three starring roles (four before Focus pushed “Drive-Away Dolls” to next February): “The Color Purple,” “Sing Sing,” and “Rustin.” And “Rustin” reaches audiences first, fresh off its world premiere at Telluride in August (read The Playlist’s review here).

Prime Video on Saturday unveiled the main cast for its upcoming adult animation series Hazbin Hotel. Season One series regulars include Erika Henningsen as Charlie, Stephanie Beatriz as Vaggie, Alex Brightman as Sir Pentious, Keith David as Husk, Kimiko Glenn as Niffty, Blake Roman as Angel Dust, and Amir Talai as Alastor. with Christian Borle and Joel Perez also joining the cast as notable demons of Hell Vox and Valentino, respectively.

Although his evil character Stephen Reid caused havoc on the cobbled streets, Coronation Street fans were sad to see actor Todd Boyce leave their screens. However, the star has now revealed he won't be leaving the world of acting any time soon and is set to take to the stage this Christmas time.

What’s next for the Legendary’s Monsterverse? Apple TV+ brings the next chapter of this popular property to life with “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.” The series picks up after the events that saw Godzilla and the Titans destroy San Francisco; now, there are major questions about the organization behind it all — Monarch (and it’s a fascinating choice to set it after the events of the first film and not deeper into the canon). Before ‘Legacy,’ the franchise had big screen outings with 2014’s “Godzilla,” 2017’s “Kong: Skull Island,” 2019’s “Godzilla: King of the Monsters,” and 2021’s “Godzilla vs.

Michelle Keegan has been branded 'unreal' as she was seen parading her long locks in a stunning mini dress during her latest outing. The actress headed to the Bulgari High Jewellery Gala in London on Thursday night (October 12).

‘Tis the season for a first look at Prime Video’s upcoming Christmas movie, Candy Cane Lane, starring Eddie Murphy!

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. When Amazon announced that they would have a second Prime Day in October (in addition to their annual July deals event), many deal-chasers likely assumed the sales wouldn’t be as good.

Fans have jumped to defend Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan after the couple were subjected to some 'inconsiderate' baby remarks. The comments came after former The Only Way Is Essex star Mark posted a video with his nephew to his Instagram yesterday (October 10).