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Nicole Kidman has opened up about her family life in a rare interview, giving an incredible insight into their experience during the coronavirus pandemic.MORE: Nicole Kidman wows with brown hair transformation in latest photoChatting with Marie Claire Australia, the doting mum opened up about her "simple" existence with husband Keith Urban and their daughters Faith and Sunday - who is following in her mum's footsteps.The Big Little Lies star revealed that Sunday has a keen interest in directing,

Tom Grater International Film ReporterEXCLUSIVE: AMC Networks’ genre streamer Shudder has landed a major multi-territory deal on The Banishing, Christopher Smith’s horror starring Jessica Brown Findlay that has its world premiere at Spanish festival Sitges this month.Sales agent WestEnd Films struck the deal, which covers North America, UK and Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.

Jake Kanter International TV Editor‘A Perfect Planet’ Goes Global BBC One and Discovery’s latest David Attenborough epic, A Perfect Planet, has secured a raft of international sales. The natural history series has pre-sold to Australia (Nine), Croatia (HRT), Czech Republic (Czech TV), Denmark (DR), Lithuania (LRT), New Zealand (TVNZ), Norway (NRK), Russia (Friday! and United Media Group), Spain (Movistar+), Slovenia (RTVS) and Sweden (SVT).

Nicole Kidman opened up about her marriage to Tom Cruise — and revealed that she doesn’t want to dwell on any “negative feelings.”The Australian actress, 53, reflected on her time filming Eyes Wide Shut with Cruise, 58, and late director Stanley Kubrick. Kidman met her now-ex in November 1989, and the duo wed one month later.

This Country star Daisy May Cooper has made a startling discovery about one of her ancestors.The co-creator and star of the BBC mockumentary revealed on Instagram that she is descended from Mary Wade, the youngest convict aboard the Lady Juliana ship, which transported prisoners from Britain to Australia in the 18th Century.Sharing a picture of Wade on her Instagram page, Daisy explained: “Have just found out that [brother Charlie] and I are desendants [sic] of this nutter ‘mary wade’ youngest

Rebel Wilson has been hard at work during her year of health, and the 40-year-old Australian actress is now a stone's throw from her goal weight. On Sunday, the star took to Instagram to share a shot of herself in workout gear while on a hike, looking out at the skyline. «Now only 3kg's away from my goal weight!» Wilson shared, noting that she got up early three times in the past week to go for a hike and do some sprints. Happy Sunday everyone! Gearing up for a great week ahead

Dennis Harvey Film CriticBy now the term “dystopian future” almost seems redundant, at least at the movies — when was the last time you saw a film in which the future wasn’t dystopian? Audiences can swan-dive down that familiar sinkhole once again in “2067,” an Australian sci-fi adventure that’s the first directorial feature from Seth Larney, whose visual-effects background is evidenced in a good-looking production that gets a lot out of its design aspects for the buck.In the realms of

I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! is reportedly at risk amid changes to the Welsh lockdown rules.The hit ITV reality series, which is normally filmed in Australia, has relocated to Gwrych Castle, Wales, this year, due to pandemic travel restrictions.While filming is due to begin in a few weeks’ time, an ongoing spike in the number of Covid-19 cases across the UK could potentially throw a spanner in the works.The new guidance issued by the Welsh government states: “People will no longer be

Naman Ramachandran Video streaming giants, Amazon Prime Video and Netflix have stepped up their efforts to penetrate the Tamil-language market by announcing release of anthology films in the language by leading filmmakers.Tamil is one of the dominant film, TV and streaming markets in India and content in the language is also consumed in Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore, U.K., U.S., Canada, the Middle East, Western Europe and Australia, where there are significant segments of Tamil

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefFemale-led caper mini-series “Unusual Suspects” has begin filming in Sydney this week.

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsCartoonist and Back to the Future DeLorean production designer Ron Cobb has died at the age of 83.Mark Hamil and Star Wars officially confirmed Cobb’s passing on Monday. He died of Lewy body dementia in Sydney, Australia.“We were saddened to learn of the passing of conceptual designer Ron Cobb, who designed one of the most memorable characters in the Mos Eisley cantina, Momaw Nadon.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefVeteran Australian talent agent Mark Morrissey is capitalizing on the global demand for content and is launching production company First Option Pictures.TV drama series, “Radicals” is the first project to emerge from a slate intended to span film, television internet, social media and podcasts.“Radicals” is an anthology series with the pilot script by Los Angeles-based screenwriter and producer Jonathan Shapiro (“Goliath,” “Black List”).

Rita Wilson is opening up about her painful experience with the coronavirus earlier this year.While speaking exclusively with ET's Nischelle Turner via Zoom on Thursday, the 63-year-old actress recalled what it was like to be one of the first celebrities who was diagnosed with COVID-19.

I'm A Celebrity 2020 start date is fast-approaching.While an exact start date for the ITV series hasn't been announced, the broadcaster has confirmed the show will air this autumn.

Relevant: Putting Christmas decorations up early can make you happy, says psychologist Although Coronavirus has shut down Santa's famous grottos, he is working from home this holiday season and meeting with Australian children via Zoom. Image: Facebook/SDTLP Instead of risking crowds at your local shopping centre, families can now invite the jolly man in red to a video chat in the comfort and safety of your own living rooms.

The note, which was one of more than 20,000, Lindy received in the wake of the death of her nine-week-old daughter, provides a fascinating insight into how her son coped in the aftermath of the case that divided Australia.

Tom Hanks is headed back to Australia, six months after he tested positive for COVID-19. The 64-year-old actor, as well as the cast and crew of the upcoming Elvis Presley biopic, are returning to Queensland to resume production at the end of this month.Principal photography will begin on Sept.

Baz Luhrmann‘s upcoming biopic about Elvis Presley is kicking up production once again, as Tom Hanks returns to Australia.