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‘Medusa Deluxe’ Review: Energetic Hairdresser Murder Mystery Mainly Coasts on Vibes - theplaylist.net
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10.08.2023

‘Medusa Deluxe’ Review: Energetic Hairdresser Murder Mystery Mainly Coasts on Vibes

A bold and energetic debut, Thomas Hardiman’s “Medusa Deluxe” is what happens when you combine an Agatha Christie whodunit with a disco aesthetic. Roaming through the backstage confines of a regional hairdressing competition, the film begins after the murder and scalping of a stylist named Mosca has already happened.

Audible Launches Investigative Podcast About The Origins Of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Great Gatsby Character - deadline.com - USA - Germany - county Scott
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26.03.2024

Audible Launches Investigative Podcast About The Origins Of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Great Gatsby Character

Audible is launching an investigative podcast series about the origins of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic character Jay Gatsby, subject of classic novel The Great Gatsby. 

BritBox International Names New Leader Following BBC Studios Takeover - deadline.com - Britain - New York - Canada
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18.03.2024

BritBox International Names New Leader Following BBC Studios Takeover

BritBox International has its new leader following BBC Studios‘ takeover of the streamer.

International Insider: Unpacking The BritBox Deal; London TV Screenings Round-Up; Disney’s India Pact - deadline.com - Britain - London - Canada - India
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01.03.2024

International Insider: Unpacking The BritBox Deal; London TV Screenings Round-Up; Disney’s India Pact

Good afternoon Insiders, Jesse Whittock with you in London, where the TV world has decamped this week for a series of screenings. Read on, and sign up for the newsletter here.

Great American Family Launches Great American Mysteries, Candace Cameron Bure to Lead First Whodunnit Franchise - variety.com - USA
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27.02.2024

Great American Family Launches Great American Mysteries, Candace Cameron Bure to Lead First Whodunnit Franchise

Emily Longeretta Candace Cameron Bure is no longer solving mysteries as Aurora Teagarden. Now, she’s Ainsley McGregor. On Tuesday, Great American Family announced they will soon launch Great American Mysteries — following closely in the footsteps of Hallmark, which also has Hallmark Movies & Mysteries under its umbrella.

Inside Call the Midwife's Judy Parfitt's life including famous husband and forgotten role - www.ok.co.uk
ok.co.uk
11.02.2024

Inside Call the Midwife's Judy Parfitt's life including famous husband and forgotten role

Judy Parfitt, the actress known for her portrayal of Sister Monica Joan in Call the Midwife, has had a remarkable career spanning decades across stage, silver screen, and TV. Judy's talent has earned her recognition and acclaim in various productions, establishing her as a respected figure in the entertainment industry. Her journey in acting began after graduating from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 1953.

Orion Pictures’ ‘Hedda’ Adds Imogen Poots & Five Others - deadline.com - France - county Hamilton - city Baltimore
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09.01.2024

Orion Pictures’ ‘Hedda’ Adds Imogen Poots & Five Others

EXCLUSIVE: Amazon MGM Studios‘ Orion Pictures has entered production on Hedda, its reimagining of Henrik Ibsen’s famed 1891 stage play Hedda Gabler, announcing the addition of six to its cast. Newcomers include Imogen Poots (Baltimore), Tom Bateman (Thirteen Lives), Finbar Lynch (Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan), Mirren Mack (The Witcher: Blood Origins), Jamael Westman (Hamilton), and Saffron Hocking (Top Boy).

SonyLIV Unveils Robust 2024 Slate, U.S., U.K. Growth Plans, Focus on Family, Youth, Unscripted and Esports Content (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - India - Denmark
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03.01.2024

SonyLIV Unveils Robust 2024 Slate, U.S., U.K. Growth Plans, Focus on Family, Youth, Unscripted and Esports Content (EXCLUSIVE)

Naman Ramachandran Indian streamer SonyLIV has unveiled a slate of more than 20 new and returning shows for 2024 and is expanding its content focus. 2023 saw several hits bow on the service including “Scam 2003,” “Chamak,” Agatha Christie adaptation “Charlie Chopra & The Mystery Of Solang Valley” and “Fauda” remake “Tanaav,” which has been renewed for a second season, besides Season 2 of Emmy-nominated series “Rocket Boys.” 2024 will see shows in the Telugu, Tamil, Bengali, Punjabi and Marathi languages, in addition to Hindi.

UK TV Ratings: BBC’s ‘The Tourist’ Returns To Just 2.2M & Is Comfortably Beaten By ITV Post Office Drama - deadline.com - Australia - Britain - Ireland - Germany
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02.01.2024

UK TV Ratings: BBC’s ‘The Tourist’ Returns To Just 2.2M & Is Comfortably Beaten By ITV Post Office Drama

BBC drama The Tourist returned for its second season last night in the lucrative New Year’s Day 9 p.m. GMT (1 p.m. PT) slot to just 2.2M viewers, beaten comfortably by ITV‘s post office drama.

UK TV Ratings: BBC’s Latest Agatha Christie Adaptation Neck-And-Neck With ITV’s ‘Why Didn’t They Ask Evans?’ From Easter Weekend - deadline.com - Britain - Nigeria
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29.12.2023

UK TV Ratings: BBC’s Latest Agatha Christie Adaptation Neck-And-Neck With ITV’s ‘Why Didn’t They Ask Evans?’ From Easter Weekend

The BBC‘s latest Agatha Christie adaptation concluded last night neck-and-neck in the ratings with ITV‘s Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? from over the Easter Weekend.

Murder is Easy's Penelope Wilton's life off screen including co-star ex husband - www.ok.co.uk - Britain - Scotland - city Scarborough
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27.12.2023

Murder is Easy's Penelope Wilton's life off screen including co-star ex husband

The BBC announced last month that it would be releasing another new adaptation of an Agatha Christie novel this Christmas. Murder is Easy is a two-part thriller adapted by Siân Ejiwunmi-Le Berre and directed by Meenu Gaur which features an all-star cast including Mathew Baynton and Morfydd Clark. The drama begins in 1954 when Fitzwilliam (David Jonnson) meets Miss Pinkerton (Penelope Wilton) on the train to London.

‘A Murder at the End of the World’s’ Surprising, Powerful Ending Explained by Creators Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij - variety.com - county Harris - city Dickinson, county Harris
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19.12.2023

‘A Murder at the End of the World’s’ Surprising, Powerful Ending Explained by Creators Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij

Daniel D'Addario Chief TV Critic SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers from “Chapter 7: Retreat,” the finale of “A Murder at the End of the World,” now streaming on Hulu. Like an Agatha Christie novel rebooted for the age of ChatGPT, at the end of “A Murder at the End of the World,” the AI butler did it. The revelation that Ray (Edoardo Ballerini), the Siri-style digital assistant to billionaire Andy (Clive Owen) has been masterminding the deaths at their snowbound retreat was only one of the startling conclusions of FX’s series, which concluded Dec.

Agatha Christie “Would Have Approved Of Young Black Hero In Latest BBC Adaptation” - deadline.com - Britain - Nigeria
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17.12.2023

Agatha Christie “Would Have Approved Of Young Black Hero In Latest BBC Adaptation”

Agatha Christie would have approved of modern-day revisions to her written works, says her great-grandson James Pritchard.

Shetland icon lands major new role in BBC mystery drama after shock exit - www.ok.co.uk - Britain - Scotland - USA - Canada - South Africa - county Douglas
ok.co.uk
22.11.2023

Shetland icon lands major new role in BBC mystery drama after shock exit

He's well-known for his role as Jimmy Perez in Shetland but after his shock exit last year, Douglas Henshall has moved on to a new job.The actor appeared in Who is Erin Carter? on Netflix earlier this year and he'll soon be back on the BBC in an adaptation of Agatha Christie's Murder is Easy. Douglas is taking on the role of Major Horton and will star alongside David Jonsson as Fitzwilliam and Penelope Wilton as Miss Pinkerton.The series takes place in England, 1954, where on a train to London, Fitzwilliam meets Miss Pinkerton, who tells him that a killer is on the loose in the sleepy English village of Wychwood under Ashe.The villagers believe the deaths are mere accidents, but Miss Pinkerton knows otherwise – and when she's later found dead on her way to Scotland Yard, Fitzwilliam feels he must find the killer before they can strike again.

‘A Haunting in Venice’ to Get Digital Release on Halloween - variety.com - Belgium - city Venice
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23.10.2023

‘A Haunting in Venice’ to Get Digital Release on Halloween

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. “A Haunting in Venice” is getting a digital release just in time for Halloween. Kenneth Branagh‘s third Agatha Christie adaptation, which hit theaters in September, will debut on digital retailers and Hulu on Oct.

Sherlock Holmes, Arthur Conan Doyle Shows Set at BBC, PBS - variety.com - Britain
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20.10.2023

Sherlock Holmes, Arthur Conan Doyle Shows Set at BBC, PBS

Naman Ramachandran BBC Arts has unveiled two new shows exploring the rich legacy of author Arthur Conan Doyle and his most famous creation, Sherlock Holmes. Doyle came to hate Holmes and killed him off in print only to be forced to revive him upon public demand. In documentary series “Killing Sherlock: Lucy Worsley on the Case of Conan Doyle” (3 x 60′), historian Lucy Worsley investigates the love-hate relationship in a parallel biography of Holmes and the man who created him.

Austin Butler and Tom Hardy Drama ‘The Bikeriders’ Delays Theatrical Release Due to Strike - variety.com - county Butler - county Hardy - city Venice
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17.10.2023

Austin Butler and Tom Hardy Drama ‘The Bikeriders’ Delays Theatrical Release Due to Strike

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter “The Bikeriders,” a drama starring Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, and Tom Hardy and directed by Jeff Nichols, has been delayed amid the ongoing actors’ strike. Disney and 20th Century were scheduled to open the film on Dec. 1 but it’s been taken off the calendar for now.

‘A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’ Producers on Casting ‘Wednesday’ Star Emma Myers, Making a Modern-Day Agatha Christie - variety.com - Germany
variety.com
17.10.2023

‘A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’ Producers on Casting ‘Wednesday’ Star Emma Myers, Making a Modern-Day Agatha Christie

K.J. Yossman “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder” is based on Holly Jackson’s bestselling book-series about 17-year-old Pip, who finds herself drawn into a murder investigation when she begins to suspect the police have got the wrong man. Moonage Pictures are now adapting the book alongside the BBC (who own a minority stake in Moonage) and German co-producers ZDF, with “Wednesday” star Emma Myers cast as Pip.

Kenneth Branagh’s ‘A Haunting in Venice’ Stays Atop U.K., Ireland Box Office - variety.com - Ireland - Washington - North Korea - city Venice
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26.09.2023

Kenneth Branagh’s ‘A Haunting in Venice’ Stays Atop U.K., Ireland Box Office

Naman Ramachandran Disney’s Agatha Christie adaptation “A Haunting in Venice” stayed atop the U.K. and Ireland box office for the second successive weekend with £1.4 million ($1.8 million), per numbers from Comscore. The film, directed by Kenneth Branagh, where he plays detective Hercule Poirot, now has a total of £4.9 million after two weekends in release.

‘The Nun II’ creeps back to top slot, edges out ‘A Haunting in Venice’ - nypost.com - Washington - city Venice
nypost.com
23.09.2023

‘The Nun II’ creeps back to top slot, edges out ‘A Haunting in Venice’

according to IMDB’s Box Office Mojo.“The Nun II” is the ninth installment in the “The Conjuring” franchise, the highest grossing horror franchise of all time. Collider called the latest flick “an effective, gory, and impressively scary addition to the “Conjuringuniverse” that also stands as a solidly on its own.

‘Haunting in Venice’ Producer Talks More Poirot Movies, Tina Fey’s Transatlantic Dream Role - variety.com - USA - city Venice
variety.com
22.09.2023

‘Haunting in Venice’ Producer Talks More Poirot Movies, Tina Fey’s Transatlantic Dream Role

Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer Kenneth Branagh’s latest Agatha Christie adaptation “A Haunting in Venice” has been rattling North American theaters for a week now, signaling the start to spooky season with a packed ensemble cast featuring the likes of Tina Fey, Jamie Dornan, Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh and “Yellowstone” star Kelly Reilly. Branagh’s players (and the director himself) weren’t able speak on behalf of the moody chamber piece due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Variety caught up with veteran producer Judy Hofflund (who made the first two Poirot films with Branagh, “Murder on the Orient Express” and “Death on the Nile”) to discuss Fey’s journey to leading lady status in a film from this era, as well as the future of Branagh’s mustachioed sleuth.

China Box Office: ‘Expendables 4’ Makes $11 Million Debut, ‘Venice’ Sinks on Weary Weekend - variety.com - China - city Venice
variety.com
18.09.2023

China Box Office: ‘Expendables 4’ Makes $11 Million Debut, ‘Venice’ Sinks on Weary Weekend

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief ‘Expendables 4’ narrowly took top place at the mainland China box office on a quiet weekend preceding the National Day holiday season at the end of the month. “A Haunting in Venice” opened outside the top five. Data from consultancy firm Artisan Gateway shows “Expendables 4” earning $10.9 million (RMB78.6 million) over its debut weekend.

‘A Haunting In Venice’ Hosts $37M Global Opening Seance, ‘The Nun II’ Rises To $159M WW, ‘Jawan’ Rounds $100M – International Box Office - deadline.com - Australia - Britain - Spain - France - Brazil - China - Mexico - Italy - Germany - Japan - city Venice
deadline.com
17.09.2023

‘A Haunting In Venice’ Hosts $37M Global Opening Seance, ‘The Nun II’ Rises To $159M WW, ‘Jawan’ Rounds $100M – International Box Office

Refresh for latest…: Warner Bros/New Line’s The Nun II continued to conjure strong business around the globe this weekend, taking the top spot again worldwide and overseas. The sophomore session of $30.1M in 72 offshore markets brings the international box office cume to $102.3M and worldwide to $158.8M so far.

Box Office: Kenneth Branagh’s ‘A Haunting in Venice’ and ‘The Nun II’ Vie for No. 1 With $14 Million - variety.com - city Venice
variety.com
17.09.2023

Box Office: Kenneth Branagh’s ‘A Haunting in Venice’ and ‘The Nun II’ Vie for No. 1 With $14 Million

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter It’s another close race at the box office. The Warner Bros. thriller “The Nun II” is projected to ever-so-slightly outpace the competition with $14.7 million in its second weekend.

‘A Haunting in Venice’ frightened the competition on its opening night - nypost.com - Greece - city Venice
nypost.com
16.09.2023

‘A Haunting in Venice’ frightened the competition on its opening night

according to IMDB’s Box Office Mojo.The supernatural mystery, which The Post called a “surefooted film with strong performances and a luxurious-yet-frightful tone,” is based on a 1969 Agatha Christie novel.“The Nun II,” which was in first place last week, moved down a notch to the No. 2 spot, with earnings of $4.4 million.

Box Office: ‘A Haunting in Venice’ Gondolas to $5.5 Million Opening Day, ‘Nun II’ Contends for No. 1 - variety.com - city Venice
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16.09.2023

Box Office: ‘A Haunting in Venice’ Gondolas to $5.5 Million Opening Day, ‘Nun II’ Contends for No. 1

J. Kim Murphy Hercule Poirot is back on the case this weekend, with Kenneth Branagh’s “A Haunting in Venice” hoping to best a very quiet box office in its opening. The horror-tinged whodunnit scored$5.5 million from 3,305 theaters on its opening day, a figure that includes $1.2 million in Thursday previews.

Hildur Guðnadóttir Used a Solo Clarinet to Help Create Jump Scares in ‘A Haunting in Venice’ - variety.com - city Venice
variety.com
15.09.2023

Hildur Guðnadóttir Used a Solo Clarinet to Help Create Jump Scares in ‘A Haunting in Venice’

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor Hildur Guðnadóttir grew up on Agatha Christie mysteries. “I totally lived for those novels,” the composer says. Ever since then, she has wanted to sink her teeth into story by the famous author.

Box Office: ‘A Haunting in Venice’ Earns $1.2 Million in Thursday Previews - variety.com - Jordan - city Venice
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15.09.2023

Box Office: ‘A Haunting in Venice’ Earns $1.2 Million in Thursday Previews

Jordan Moreau Kenneth Branagh is suiting up as Detective Hercule Poirot once again, with the actor-director’s latest movie, “A Haunting in Venice,” opening in theaters this weekend. The 20th Century Studios movie made $1.2 million in Thursday previews at the box office. The supernatural whodunnit is expected to open between $13 million and $15 million, which would land it between the franchise’s previous two entries, “Murder on the Orient Express” from 2017 and last year’s “Death on the Nile.” All three movies are based on Agatha Christie’s murder mystery novels, with the first “Murder on the Orient Express” standing as the most successful with a $28.6 million opening.

‘A Haunting In Venice’ Hooks $1.2M In Previews – Box Office - deadline.com - Russia - city Venice - county Lawrence
deadline.com
15.09.2023

‘A Haunting In Venice’ Hooks $1.2M In Previews – Box Office

20th Century Studios’ Kenneth Branagh starring and directed, A Haunting in Venice, has scared up $1.2M in previews. The weekend outlook for the feature take of the Agatha Christie novel Hallowe’en is $12M+, similar to what Branagh’s feature take on the author’s Death on the Nile did back in 2022 in its first weekend, $12.8M.

‘A Haunting in Venice’ review: For once, Branagh doesn’t murder Agatha Christie - nypost.com - Britain - Italy - Belgium
nypost.com
15.09.2023

‘A Haunting in Venice’ review: For once, Branagh doesn’t murder Agatha Christie

I was the poor schlub who was about to be killed. But, while “Murder On The Orient Express” and “Death On The Nile” were hack-job excuses to force as many disparate and ghastly celebrities onscreen as possible, “Haunting” is an actual, surefooted film with strong performances and a luxurious-yet-frightful tone.Running time: 103 minutes. Rated PG-13 (some strong violence, disturbing images and thematic elements.) In theaters Sept.

How scary is ‘A Haunting In Venice’? - www.nme.com - Britain - New York - city Venice
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14.09.2023

How scary is ‘A Haunting In Venice’?

A Haunting In Venice.Based on the 1969 novel Hallowe’en Party by Agatha Christie, the supernatural mystery film marks Branagh’s third turn as the mustachioed detective following Murder On The Orient Express and 2022’s Death On The Nile.Along with a compelling mystery, each film is propped up by its ensemble cast.

‘A Haunting In Venice’ Hopes To Scare ‘Nun 2’ From Top Spot At Box Office – Preview - deadline.com - city Venice
deadline.com
13.09.2023

‘A Haunting In Venice’ Hopes To Scare ‘Nun 2’ From Top Spot At Box Office – Preview

Disney has kept Kenneth Branagh’s 20th Century Studios Hercule Poirot franchise going following its inception at Fox with 2017’s Murder on the Orient Express, but recent installments have yet to reach that first pic’s box office heights.

Box Office: Kenneth Branagh’s Murder Mystery ‘A Haunting in Venice’ Targets Middling $15 Million Debut - variety.com - USA - city Venice
variety.com
13.09.2023

Box Office: Kenneth Branagh’s Murder Mystery ‘A Haunting in Venice’ Targets Middling $15 Million Debut

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter “A Haunting in Venice,” Kenneth Branagh’s latest cinematic take on Agatha Christie’s library of murder mystery novels, is expected to spook the box office competition. It’s targeting a soft $13 million to $15 million in its North American debut. Those ticket sales will likely be enough to claim the No.

‘A Haunting In Venice’ Review: Kenneth Branagh Tackles The Varied And Evolving World Of Agatha Christie - deadline.com - city Venice
deadline.com
09.09.2023

‘A Haunting In Venice’ Review: Kenneth Branagh Tackles The Varied And Evolving World Of Agatha Christie

In the world of Agatha Christie adaptations, there’s always a delicate balance to strike between remaining faithful to the source and modernizing the narrative for contemporary audiences. A Haunting in Venice is Kenneth Branagh’s third venture in this territory and may have finally found his rhythm with these films. In addition to Branagh, the film stars Michelle Yeoh, Kelly Reilly, Jamie Dornan, Camille Cottin, and many others.

‘A Haunting In Venice’ Review: Kenneth Branagh Brings a Supernatural Dimension to His Hercule Poirot Series - variety.com - Belgium - city Venice
variety.com
09.09.2023

‘A Haunting In Venice’ Review: Kenneth Branagh Brings a Supernatural Dimension to His Hercule Poirot Series

Todd Gilchrist editor An adult-oriented crowd pleaser of the sort that seldom gets made any longer without superheroes being involved, and better than that, is quite entertaining, “A Haunting in Venice” extends 2023’s streak as the Year That Hollywood Lured Grown-Ups Back To Theaters. Less prestigious than practiced in spotlighting the star wattage of its pedigreed cast, Kenneth Branagh’s third Agatha Christie adaptation offers a nimble stopgap between drier art-house fare, traditional studio tentpoles and scrappy genre material leaching ticket sales from their pricier competitors — while satisfying all three potential audiences.

'A Haunting in Venice' Character Posters Set the Stage for a Chilling Film! - www.justjared.com - city Venice
justjared.com
05.09.2023

'A Haunting in Venice' Character Posters Set the Stage for a Chilling Film!

Do you spot any clues in the A Haunting in Venice character posters?

Rebekah Vardy's three-word message as she breaks silence after Coleen Rooney's bombshell interview - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Britain
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18.08.2023

Rebekah Vardy's three-word message as she breaks silence after Coleen Rooney's bombshell interview

Rebekah Vardy appeared to issue a three-word response to Coleen Rooney's new bombshell interview as she broke her silence on the 'Wagatha Christie' drama for the first time.

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