ASHLEY Banjo has revealed that he and his wife Francesca Abbot have gone their separate ways. The Diversity star turned Dancing On Ice judge opened up that he and his childhood sweetheart had split after 16 years.
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‘My Octopus Teacher’ Indie CCO Allison Bean Moves To Wildflame
Allison Bean, Chief Creative Officer of My Octopus Teacher producer Off the Fence (OTF), is moving to Welsh factual indie Wildflame Productions. As Creative Director, Bean will drive Wildflame’s international push, with the indie having been behind the likes of Discovery+’s Brink of Disaster and Smithsonian Channel’s Secrets of the Celtic Grave. Bean has spent 16 years with ZDF Enterprises-owned OTF, overseeing the likes of Oscar-winning feature My Octopus Teacher and Stan Lee’s Superhumans for History. She was hailed as a “major figure in the international production and distribution industry,” by Paul Islwyn Thomas, Wildflame CEO, who “built the business from its inception to an internationally renowned powerhouse of factual production.”
Queer Charity Out On Screen Launches Programming Fellowship
EXCLUSIVE: Charity and queer arts organization Out On Screen has launched its inaugural Programming Disruptor Fellowship, a mentorship initiative for BIPOC 2SLGBTQIA+ film curators. Through the fellowship, three emerging film programmers who identify as BIPOC 2SLGBTQIA+ will receive $10,000 and the opportunity to be an integral part of the curation of the Vancouver Queer Film Festival 2023, where selected fellows will be credited as Festival Programmers. The initiative is led by Out On Screen’s Artistic Director, Charlie Hidalgo. Applications are open until January 13 to programmers across Canada. Hidalgo said: “This Fellowship will empower BIPOC 2SLGBTQIA+ curators to give a platform to the voices that are questioning systems of oppression and reshaping our culture.” 2S refers to Two-Spirit, a modern umbrella term used by some Indigenous people in the U.S. (what
ASHLEY Banjo has revealed that he and his wife Francesca Abbot have gone their separate ways. The Diversity star turned Dancing On Ice judge opened up that he and his childhood sweetheart had split after 16 years.
“Daredevil: Born Again” arrives next year as the final MCU show slated for Phase 5, with a Spring 2024 release on Disney+. Will fans be able to wait that long for the revival of Marvel‘s earlier Netflix series? Well, there’s plenty of other MCU content on the way to hold them over.
Allison Holker — the wife of the late Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss — posted a heartfelt goodbye message to her husband who died Dec. 13.
EXCLUSIVE: RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Bianca Del Rio is returning for a third movie in the Hurricane Bianca franchise and will star alongside Willam Belli (A Star Is Born), Rachel Dratch (Wine Country), Thora Birch (The Walking Dead), Drag Race contestant fan favorite Vanessa Vanjie Mateo, and Doug Plaut (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt).
Derek Hough has shared a poignant message regarding mental health and suicide.
A BELOVED BBC Breakfast host returned to the show today after weeks off screen. Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt were once again on the red sofa talking about the latest news, weather and sport.
EXCLUSIVE: Released in August, Louis Koo’s sci-fi action thriller Warriors Of Future has become not just the highest-grossing local film in Hong Kong ever, but the highest-grossing Asian film ever released in the territory, with a gross of HK$81.7M (US$10.5M). The film also raked in $100m in China over the summer and is currently number four in Netflix’s global ranking of non-English language films after launching worldwide on December 2.
A tragic loss. Full House’s Jodie Sweetin got emotional while grieving the loss of friend Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss just hours after the announcement of his death at age 40.
Allison Holker is speaking out.
Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ wife, Allison Holker, confirmed his death in a heartbreaking statement on Wednesday, December 14.
Paramount Pictures has unleashed a teaser trailer for the sixth installment of the Scream franchise, and in Scream VI it seems Ghostface has moved East and is stalking New York City.
Jennifer Aniston threw a secret holiday party for closest pals including Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Gwyneth Paltrow and Reese Witherspoon over the weekend.The 53-year-old Morning Show actress, who regularly hosts her celebrity friends like Jason Bateman and Jimmy Kimmel for weekly dinners, entertained her posse of A-list stars at her gorgeous $21 million Bel Air estate.Other famous guests included Sandra Bullock, Bradley Cooper, David Spade, Tobey Maguire, Mark Duplass, Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos and IAC chairperson Barry Diller. Hostess with the mostess: Jennifer Aniston threw a secret holiday party for her closest friends including Gwyneth Paltrow, Sandra Bullock and Reese Witherspoon over the weekendA source told the outlet that the 'joke of the night' was that the groups referred to themselves as the 'old guard of Hollywood.' The bash was described by insiders as an 'old-school, fun party' filled with 'non-thirsty' VIPs. While there was not a formal rule forbidding phones from the party, attendees 'didn’t pull them out' and weren't focused on documenting the night for their social media followers. Getting festive: The 53-year-old Morning Show actress, who regularly hosts her celebrity friends like Jason Bateman and Jimmy Kimmel for weekly dinners, entertained her posse of A-list stars at her gorgeous $21 million Bel Air estate (seen in 2020 with Friends costars Lisa Kudrow and Courtney Cox) Last year, she hosted a holiday party attended by Rita Wilson, Laura Dern, Chris McMillan and Jason Bateman's wife, Amanda Anka; pictured aboveThe We're the Millers star did not post pictures from the party, but teased she was decorating her home after purchasing a massive Christmas tree last week.
Bill Thompson, whose career spanned Miramax Films, Gramercy Pictures, Lot 47 and other key indie distributors, died Monday of cancer in Manhattan. He was 73.
ALISON Hammond left fans wowing as she stunned in a dazzling sparkly outfit showing off her incredible weight loss. The bubbly presenter is known for keeping the nation entertained and laughing with her hilarious antics on This Morning. The gorgeous star today wore a sparkly black suit for her hosting duties as she shared a short clip of herself enjoying a dance in the stunning outfit to Instagram.
EXCLUSIVE: UK outfit Make Waves (The Great Green Wall) and science-focused U.S. producer HHMI Tangled Bank Studios (All That Breathes) are teaming on feature-length documentary Blue Carbon (working title), an environmentally-focused musical piece fronted by Grammy-nominated producer and DJ Jayda G with music from Wu-Tang leader RZA and Brazilian artist Seu Jorge.
Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett‘s horror “requel” “Scream” was a surprise success this past January. And everyone knows what that means: “Scream 6” is on the way, and fast.
The SNP ’s longest serving MP has quit the front bench and taken a swipe at his party’s new Westminster leader.
Peter Kay has promised to make a "big announcement" on radio this week.
Laverne Cox made a show-stopping appearance at the 48th Annual People's Choice Awards in Santa Monica on Tuesday. The Orange Is The New Black actress, 50, flaunted her elegant sense of style as she stepped onto the star-studded red carpet at Barker Hangar. The talented star took on hosting duties for E! Live From The Red Carpet, and had the opportunity to catch up with numerous celebrities at the ceremony. Stunning: Laverne Cox, 50, made a show-stopping appearance at the 2022 People's Choice Awards in Santa Monica on Tuesday The actress opted for elegance by wearing a Collina Strada olive-green, Butterfly Princess dress that was fitted at the top and flowed down towards the floor in a full skirt. Laverne slipped into a pair of closed-toed, silver heels which added a contrasting edge to the look. To accessorize her eye-catching dress, the star donned a gold, leafy necklace along with dainty, gold-hooped earrings. Her hair was swept up into a fashionable up do, allowing her side bangs to lightly fall onto her forehead. Princess style: The Orange Is The New Black star donned a Butterfly Princess dress from Collina Strada Laverne's makeup was classically done, comprising of gold, shimmery eyeshadow, a layer of black eyeliner, mascara and a light rosy color to her cheeks. For a finishing touch to her overall ensemble, the Inventing Anna actress added a pink-colored lipstick to her lips. She appeared to be having a blast as she flaunted her dress and showed off a number of poses for the cameras. The star was given hosting duties for E! Live From The Red Carpet, where she had the chance to briefly talk to stars as they arrived at the ceremony. The actress is no stranger to E!, and has her own show with the network titled,
ASHLEY Banjo will help struggling families amid the cost of living crisis this Christmas. The Dancing on Ice judge, 34, will play a key role in delivering tens of thousands of pounds worth of gifts to shoppers at Lakeside Shopping Centre. He's fronting a campaign called The Christmas Fairy Tale of Hope and Happiness and appears in a short video that will be broadcast inside the shopping centre.