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Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterKatya Martín, the star of ABC’s “Promised Land,” has landed the lead role in the upcoming indie feature “The Death That Awaits.”Martín will play a drifter in search of answers to a mystery from her past, who takes on a job in the countryside looking after a sick teen. She soon realizes her charge is undergoing a mysterious transformation that her parents will do anything to stop.
Production is targeting a spring start in Los Angeles. No distributor is presently attached.The project comes from director and executive producer Richard J.
Lee, part of the creative team behind “Los Pollos Hermanos Employee Training,” spinoff shorts of the hit AMC drama “Better Call Saul.” The videos went viral, and nabbed an Emmy for best short form comedy or drama series in 2017. The script is from Rachel Kiley, who previously worked as a co-producer on The CW’s musical dramedy “I Ship It” and the Emmy-winning web series “The Lizzie Bennet Diaries.” 5ive By 5ive Studios LLC is also a producer on the film.Martín is a breakout star on the multigenerational ABC ensemble series “Promised Land.” Her other credits include BBC’s “Roadkill” with Hugh Laurie, Lifetime’s “Ten,” and Showtime’s acclaimed “The Affair” with Dominic West and Ruth Wilson.Martín is also a filmmaker.
Her 2015 short film “Vandal” — for which she served as writer, producer and star — was chosen as part of the official selection for Venice Film Week, the short film corner at Cannes, and the Soho International Film Festival, among others. She is repped by APA, Koopman Management, Curtis Brown in the UK and Narrative.
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James Blake has teamed up with Monica Martin for a new rendition of the latter’s track ‘Go Easy, Kid’ – you can watch the two artists perform their collaboration below.Originally released by the LA-based, Wisconsin-raised Martin back in September, ‘Go Easy, Kid’ has been described by Blake as “my favourite song to come out in years”.Martin has now collaborated with Blake on a new version of ‘Go Easy, Kid’, which has been released today (February 24) alongside a new performance video.The Chris Sgroi-directed clip sees Martin and Blake performing the track at Conway Recording Studios in LA – you can watch it below.Martin featured on Blake’s fifth studio album ‘Friends That Break Your Heart’, which came out in October, on the track ‘Show Me’.A press release added that the US singer is currently putting melodies to her “explorations in romantic fuckery”, with more new music promised soon.Blake, meanwhile, recently teamed up with Labrinth for the track ‘Pick Me Up’, which features on the soundtrack to the second season of the HBO show Euphoria. Blake will tour in the UK and Europe in support of ‘Friends That Break Your Heart’ in April and May.
Kate Garraway’s interview on today’s This Morning, Thursday 24 February, was disrupted by what appeared to sound like a static issue. The Good Morning Britain host was discussing her new and emotional documentary about her husband Derek Draper’s ongoing battle with long Covid. The doting wife also touched upon her recent trip to Mexico with him, where they travelled 11,000 miles for his treatment.
Nancy Dell’Olio has signed up for ‘Celebrity MasterChef’. The former ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ contestant - and ex-girlfriend of former England football manager Sven Goran-Eriksson - is said to have joined the line-up for the star-studded BBC cooking competition, according to the Daily Star newspaper's Hot TV column. That is despite the 60-year-old lawyer once admitting she "doesn't enjoy cooking much".
Ben Shephard has taken to Instagram to share a beautiful tribute in honour of Kate Garraway.MORE: 8 gameshow hosts' TV-worthy houses: From Ben Shephard to Rylan ClarkThe Good Morning Britain presenter shared a snapshot showing the pair together at the Loose Women studios, along with a heartfelt caption.WATCH: Kate Garraway shares emotional moment husband Derek was able to hug son Billy"I've have spent the last twenty two years working with @kategarraway, learning from Kate, cleaning up after Kate, but mostly laughing with Kate," he wrote.READ: Kate Garraway’s husband Derek Draper’s heartbreaking Covid battle – the full storyMORE: Kate Garraway's dramatic home renovations for husband Derek - details"The last few years have been so so tough for her, Derek and their family. It's incredibly brave that she's sharing their story but one that she's sharing for those that don't have a voice.A post shared by Ben Shephard (@benshephardofficial)Ben shared a touching tribute to his friend Kate on Instagram"I couldn't be more proud to call her a friend, and to be able to support her in any way I can.
Michael Bublé and Luisana Lopilato just revealed they're expecting their fourth child together, confirming the happy news to Hello! after Luisana appeared to be pregnant in her chart-topping husband's new video. The couple are already parents to Noah, 8, Elias, 6, and Vida, 3, and we're thrilled their family is set to expand! MORE: Michael Bublé and Luisana Lopilato are expecting their fourth child!They'll be in good company when they welcome their little one, too, since there are plenty of celebrities who also have four of their own kids! Keep scrolling to see some of the A-listers who are also members of families of six! The couple secretly married in 2018 after having dated for about two years, and quickly welcomed their first child together that same year. Little Lucia Martin-Yosef was born on Christmas Eve, and she shares a birthday with her chart-topping dad.
LOS ANGELES -- When Martin Lawrence looks back at his lauded career, the actor-comedian proudly thinks about how his hit ’90s sitcom “Martin” still remains relevant today.Now, Lawrence wants to celebrate his show’s long-lasting success. He, along with the surviving cast of the beloved comedy series, will reunite for a 30th anniversary special, which will focus on the show's origin and evolution.The reunion special, which was taped Sunday, is expected to air this summer on BET+.“We’re sitting here three decades in, baby,” Lawrence yelled out with excitement during an interview with The Associated Press over the weekend beside his co-stars Tisha Campbell, Tichina Arnold and Carl Anthony Payne II.
Jon Burlingame editorMore than two years after completing his ninth “Star Wars” movie, composer John Williams is returning to the Jedi fold with a theme for “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” Variety has learned.Williams has written the musical signature for the continuing adventures of the character played by Ewan McGregor, airing on Disney Plus beginning May 25. He recorded last week with a Los Angeles orchestra under tight security, sources say.It is a coup for both Lucasfilm and Disney, considering the five-time Oscar winner rarely composes for television.
“Pose” star Michaela Jaé “Mj” Rodriguez will be honoured at the GLAAD Media Awards for her efforts to advance acceptance for LGBTQ people of colour.
EXCLUSIVE: Actor and producer Karrie Martin Lachney signed with Paradigm for representation in all areas.
EXCLUSIVE: Sherlock and Good Omens star Siân Brooke is to lead BBC One police thriller Blue Lights from the creators of The Salisbury Poisonings, with filming kicking off in Belfast.