Alex Ritman The BAFTA film awards longlists, announced on Jan 5. ahead of the final nominations on Jan.
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Tim Chan If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. The Australia vs. Pakistan cricket test series has kicked off Down Under, with the two powerhouse nations facing off in front of thousands of fans in Australia and millions more watching from home.
Part of the 2023-2025 ICC World Test Championship, the Australia vs. Pakistan test series kicked off with the First Test December 14-18 in Perth, and is now into the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, which runs until December 30. The third test (a.k.a.
the New Year’s Test) runs from January 3-7, at the SCG in Sydney. The Pakistan vs. Australia test series is airing on TV on Channel 7 in Australia and TNT Sports (formerly BT Sports) in the UK.
If you live in those regions, you can use those broadcast channels to watch the Australia-Pakistan cricket test series on television. You can also use ExpressVPN to livestream the cricket matches on Channel 7 or TNT Sports. ExpressVPN lets you change your region to access an international live feed from the U.S.
Once you get ExpressVPN, the test series is streaming for free on Channel 7. Here in the U.S., the Pakistan vs. Australia test matches are officially airing on Willow TV, which is available on cable providers like Dish, Spectrum, Verizon Fios and more.
Want to watch the cricket series without cable? Willow is available through Sling TV as part of their Desi TV package. A subscription to Desi TV is just $10 a month on Sling.com and you can use it to livestream the Australia vs. Pakistan test series on Willow.
Alex Ritman The BAFTA film awards longlists, announced on Jan 5. ahead of the final nominations on Jan.
Fashion fans have been snapping up this 'gorgeous' New Look jumper in the sale as the retail giant is helping us keep costs low this month by launching its massive January sale online. As we're making our way through the worst of the British weather, dropping temperatures have us reaching for our winter woolies. Slashing the cost of cosy knits, New Looks's£15 knitwear sale will help keep us warm this winter without breaking the bank.
Back To Black, the upcoming Amy Winehouse biopic. You can watch it above.Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, the film stars Marisa Abela (Industry) as Winehouse and charts the iconic singer’s vibrant years living in London as well as her intense rise to fame.Alongside Abela, Back To Black also stars Jack O’Connell as Winehouse’s ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil, Eddie Marsan as her father Mitch, Juliet Cowan as her mother Janis, and Lesley Manville as her grandmother Cynthia.The film, which has the approval of the singer’s estate, features many of Winehouse’s hit songs, recorded and performed in the movie by Abela.Taylor-Johnson said via a press release: “Discovering a talent like Marisa Abela is akin to finding gold dust.
to work a merchandise stall during Swift’s concert has gone viral online, as keen Swifties grab at every opportunity to attend the sold-out shows.The listing received mass attention online after a job board posted a video on TikTok advertising the position.In the clip, a woman can be seen shocked, as she looks through the job ad, with the caption reading: “POV you just worked out you can see Taylor Swift in Melbourne for free!”The job ad invites people to apply for multiple casual merchandising staff roles with Delaware North which include supervisors, sales staff, crowd control, and stock attendants.Delaware North is a global hospitality and sports retail company, which is the newly appointed merchandise partner at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).The company will be setting up multiple temporary hubs primarily outside of the venue, selling merchandise to fans.“Due to the size and staffing requirements of this event, these positions are employed to support the Taylor Swift concert only and there should be no expectation of ongoing work post this event,” the listing read.To be considered for the role Swifties have to have prior experience in retail or high-volume events environment, as well as feel comfortable in large crowds.Delaware North does not guarantee hired staff will be able to see the singer, as they warn Swifties: “As whilst we have some stalls on the inside of the venue, majority of the work will be outside of the stadium.”The Taylor Swift casual job ad has received mass attention online with the TikTok receiving more than 200 thousand views, as keen fans take to comments to share their excitement – des[ite the job not being inside and having no way to see the singer.“I SAW THAT ON SEEK AND SENT IN AN
Snow has been predicted to fall in some parts of the UK this week as temperatures remain significantly cold, according to forecasters.
Huw Stephens and Steve Lamacq will present their BBC 6 Music Shows from a different grassroots venue every day of Independent Venue Week.Lamacq was joined by Stephens on the first instalment of his new weekly Teatime Session, which airs on Mondays from 4-7pm, to announce the initiative in celebration of the UK’s weeklong event to recognise the importance of independent music venues.Between January 29 and February 2, the presenters will be hitting the road to broadcast their shows from grassroots venues across the country and will also host performances from different artists each day.Lamacq will host from Oh Yeah Music Centre in Belfast on January 29 ahead of an Independent Venue Week performance from Ash.Stephens will be presenting his show from Edinburgh’s Whistle Binkies on January 30, where 86TVs will perform later that night; The Fulford Arms in York on January 31 ahead of a gig from NewDad; Polar Bear Music Club in Hull on February 1 where English Teacher will be playing; The Rockin’ Chair in Wrexham (Friday 2nd February) before a live set from Antony Szmierek.Those artists will join Lamacq and Stephens for intimate live performances and interviews across the week.Listeners can attend two exclusive intimate live performances with Ash in Belfast on January 29 and Antony Szmierek in Wrexham on February 2. You can apply to attend via a free ballot here, which will be open till January 15.
A woman from Gorton has transformed a foodbank that used to do pop-ups into a permanent community cafe that still helps those in need.
Tesla is set to open their largest dealership in the North of England near Manchester City's football stadium. The one-stop shop on Ashton New Road will be the electric car manufacturer's third in the city, next to its collection centre in Trafford Park and the sales and service store in Stockport.
2024 Golden Globes awards ceremony takes place tonight (January 7) in Beverly Hills, California.The ceremony marks the traditional start to the awards season in cinema, and this year’s edition marks the first time the awards show has taken place since its former governing body, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, disbanded in 2023.TV production company Dick Clark Productions, along with Eldridge Industries, acquired the rights and properties to the Golden Globes in June.The event is being hosted by the comedian Jo Koy at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.The nominees for all categories were announced in December, with Barbie just edging out its summer box office rival Oppenheimer for the film with the most nominations, with a total of nine, ahead of Oppenheimer’s eight.It's almost go time
An amber cold weather health alert has been issued for the north west – meaning the “whole population” could now be at risk.
Stormzy, Clairo and more have performed a benefit concert to raise funds for those in Palestine and Sudan. Find footage of the show below.Held in New Jersey last night (January 4), the event was titled ‘Artist For Aid’ and saw numerous musicians from all genres come together to help raise funds for the ongoing humanitarian crises in Gaza and Sudan.The benefit show took place at Newark Symphony Hall and was spearheaded by rapper and poet Mustafa, who is from Sudan.Among those performing was British rapper Stormzy, who took to the stage to perform two of his hits ‘Holy Spirit’ and ‘Hide & Seek’.
Naman Ramachandran A fourth season of “Mr. Bean: The Animated Series” is set to return worldwide in 2025. Banijay’s Tiger Aspect Kids & Family has commissioned the series in partnership with Warner Bros.
Tim Chan If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. The Australia vs. Pakistan cricket test series has kicked off Down Under, with the two powerhouse nations facing off in front of thousands of fans in Australia and millions more watching from home.
It seems some names never really go out of fashion, especially if you're an Arthur or a George. But what might be a popular name to call your new born one year can easily slip out of fashion in a short space of time.
It’s 1969 when the midwives and nurses of Nonnatus House return to help deliver lots more babies - and some of their best scenes yet. Series thirteen of Call the Midwife returns with a guest appearance from comic Rosie Jones and two new faces join the team. All our old favourites are back too - and writer Heidi Thomas tells us what’s coming up.
House prices are gradually coming down across the country, which is great news for buyers - especially those looking to get on the property ladder for the first time in 2024. The average cost of a home across the UK fell by an average of £3,000 in the last year, new data from the Land Registry has revealed.
King Charles III‘s Christmas Day message topped Ncuti Gatwa‘s debut in Doctor Who, dominating the UK ratings charts on December 25.
Wild Men, a black comedy hailing from Denmark, has received a UK release date along with a brand new trailer. The film is set for screens nationwide from 6th May through Blue Finch Films.The feature is described as a razor-sharp meditation on masculinity and mental illness in modern times, and has screened at major film festivals including Tribeca Film Festival, Neuchatel International Fantastic Film Festival, Fantasia Film Festival and Glasgow Film Festival.Here’s the synopsis:Martin (Rasmus Bjerg, Sons of Denmark) has fled his family and the modern world to head into the woods and live off the land, as his manly ancestors would have done… he even has a homemade Viking costume.
Gogglebox Australia favourite Matty Fahd has unveiled a dramatic new look after dyeing his hair bright pink, with fans gushing over the hair transformation on social media. Matty, 36, who appears on the Australian edition of the hit E4 show with wife Sarah Marie Fahd, took to Instagram on Saturday, 23 December to show off his new bubblegum pink hair do.The dad-of-two posed shirtless as he showcased his collection of tattoos and sported sunglasses in the picture. Matty penned: "Pink Boy Summer by @christopherhannasydney,' alongside a pink flamingo emoji.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie is one of the highest-grossing movies of 2023.Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, the animated film is a collaboration between Illumination (Despicable Me), Nintendo and Universal Pictures.Chris Pratt voices the iconic plumber, alongside Charlie Day as Luigi, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Jack Black as Bowser, Keegan-Michael Key as Toad and Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong.After it was released in cinemas in April, the film has become the second highest-grossing movie of the year, taking over $1.3billion at the global box office behind Barbie’s $1.4billion.At the time of writing (December 21), the film is available to buy or rent on Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video and Sky.While a sequel has yet to be officially announced, it is practically inevitable due to the film’s success.In an interview with Entertainment Tonight in June, Pratt teased that news of a sequel had been delayed due to the Hollywood strikes.