Prime Video is in post-production on UK Original romantic-comedy, Picture This, starring Simone Ashley (Bridgerton) and Hero Fiennes Tiffin (After).
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EXCLUSIVE: Sofia Carson (Purple Hearts), Kyle Allen (A Haunting in Venice), Sebastian De Souza (Fair Play), and Connie Britton (The White Lotus) have signed on to star in The Life List, a new Netflix rom-com from writer-director Adam Brooks (Definitely, Maybe).
Based on the 2013 novel by Lori Nelson Spielman, The Life List‘s logline is as follows: When Alex Rose’s (Carson) mother sends her on a quest to complete her childhood bucket list, it takes her on a journey that will make you both laugh and cry as she uncovers family secrets, finds romance, and discovers herself along the way.
Liza Chasin (The Lost City, Stillwater) is producing for 3dot Productions. The film falls under Chasin’s first-look deal with the streamer, announced in 2019, which also covers her upcoming Morocco-set love story Lonely Planet starring Laura Dern, Liam Hemsworth, and Diana Silvers. Exec producers of The Life List include Hutch Parker, Brooks, Margaret Chernin, and Kerry Orent.
Carson is best known for starring opposite Nicholas Galitzine in the hugely popular romance Purple Hearts from Netflix and Alloy Entertainment, which spent six weeks in the Global Top 10 Films (English) upon its September 2022 debut on the streamer, reaching the Top 10 Films in 93 countries. Prior to that, she starred in Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists as well as Disney Channel’s Descendants films. Up next, she’ll be seen starring opposite Jason Bateman, Taron Egerton and more in Jaume Collet-Serra’s action thriller Carry On, also for Netflix.
Previously, Allen has been seen in Kenneth Branagh’s A Haunting in Venice and Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story, along with films like Rosaline and The Map of Tiny Perfect Things. His TV credits include Hulu’s The
Prime Video is in post-production on UK Original romantic-comedy, Picture This, starring Simone Ashley (Bridgerton) and Hero Fiennes Tiffin (After).
Naman Ramachandran Prime Video is launching U.K. original romantic comedy film “Picture This,” starring Simone Ashley (“Bridgerton”) and Hero Fiennes Tiffin (“After”). The film is based on Prime Video’s Australian original film “Five Blind Dates,” written by Shaung Hu and Nathan Ramos-Park.
A.D. Amorosi From the distinction of becoming hip-hop’s first billionaire to being honored with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star this week, the accomplishments and confidence of the man born Andre Young — aka legendary producer-rapper-entrepreneur Dr.
Cola Boyy has died, aged 34.Cola Boyy – real name Matthew Urango – died peacefully on Sunday, March 17, per his label Record Makers on X (formerly Twitter). The label wrote: “He was quite a soul, a man with no age, a childlike spirit with the musicality of an old legend. His lyrics, his melodies, the sound of his voice: every side of his music was unique and timeless…”The one and only Cola Boyy a.k.a Matthew Urango has passed peacefully last Sunday.
Lindsay Lohan celebrated the premiere of her new movie Irish Wish with a date night!
Selome Hailu At the first moment of physical contact between Anne Hathway and Nicholas Galitzine in “The Idea of You” — a light touch of the hands — the crowd at the film’s SXSW world premiere completely lost it. By the time the actors were kissing, the gasps, shrieks and applause were deafening. Hathaway was overcome with emotion as she took the stage for a post-screening Q&A at Austin’s Paramount Theater.
On Friday 15th March, fund-raising TV spectacular Comic Relief will return for Red Nose Day with brand new sketches from legendary comedy stars, famous actors, and a host of epic challenges. Olivia Colman, Liam Neeson, Julia Roberts and Kate Winslet are just a few of the famous faces that will appear in new sketches for Comic Relief's Night of TV.
Lauren Simon has become the second housemate to leave Celebrity Big Brother, after losing the public vote against Louis Walsh and Fern Britton. RHOC star Lauren follows Kate Middleton's uncle, Gary Goldsmith, who was the first celebrity to leave the house on Friday, 8 March. Following Lauren's departure on Tuesday, 12 March, Sharon also left the house - although this was pre-planned as she only ever signed up for five days due to family commitments.
Oscars 2024 is taking place tonight (March 10) in Los Angeles, with Oppenheimer, Poor Things, and Killers Of The Flower Moon set to battle it out for the top gongs.The ceremony will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood and will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel for a fourth time.Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer leads the nominations going into the event with 13 nods, including Best Director, Best Picture and Best Actor. Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things follows on 11, while Martin Scorsese’s Killers Of The Flower Moon is in the running in 10 categories.
EXCLUSIVE: Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group, has acquired North American rights to the romantic comedy The Zombie Wedding. The film is based on the eponymous interactive play and is the first title to launch the Weekly World News IP-driven studio slate of movie projects. Freestyle Digital Media is planning a fall 2024 release date.
Karol G is currently experiencing her best moment, both personally and professionally. The singer, who has recently been rumored to be engaged, has received a well-deserved honor: she has been named Woman of the Year 2024 at the 2024 Billboard Women In Music Awards.
EXCLUSIVE: At 94 years old, June Squibb may not be the most conventional of action heroes. But by gum, she’s the one we need. The Nebraska Oscar nominee is poised to save the summer with Thelma, the nonagenarian action comedy marking the first feature of writer-director Josh Margolin, which Magnolia Pictures has set for a wide release in North America on June 21.
Aramide Tinubu In aristocracies across the globe, rank and title are paramount. Set in the same world as his 2019 film of the same name, Guy Ritchie‘s new Netflix series, “The Gentlemen,” is a brilliant show about legacy, family and the thrills of self-discovery. While the TV show boasts a brand new cast of characters, the series’ concept focuses on a similar criminal underworld that Ritchie depicted in his film —no prior knowledge of the movie is necessary.
Kate Middleton's uncle, Gary Goldsmith, is reportedly set to appear on Celebrity Big Brother, alongside the likes of Sharon Osborne, Louis Walsh and Fern Britton. While the 58 year old has at times been a controversial or divisive figure, Carole Middleton's younger brother will be a popular signing who may be expected to offer a unique view of his royal connections. A source revealed: "He’s made it clear he will talk about everything and anything, and he’s pretty outspoken when it comes to Harry and Meghan.
The hit reality series Celebrity Big Brother is returning to screens on Monday (March 4). The popular TV show is making a comeback for the first time in six years after being axed in 2018, with the programme now set to air on ITV.
untimely death of Thomas Kingston, the husband of Lady Gabriella Windsor, 56th in line to the British throneThe financier, 45, was found dead Sunday evening at an estate in the Cotswolds, England, with a gunshot wound to the head. The death is “not being treated as suspicious.”Kingston wed Lady Gabriella — who is the second cousin of King Charles — in 2019 following a six-year courtship.
Addie Morfoot Contributor AMC Theaters and Fifth Season are teaming up to release Bradford Thomason and Brett Whitcomb’s feature documentary “Butterfly in the Sky,” about the beloved 1980’s PBS children’s series “Reading Rainbow.” The film, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2023, takes audiences behind the scenes of the children’s series and tells the story of the show’s creators, who believed the small screen could inspire a love of reading. The docu also spotlights the show’s host LeVar Burton and gives an inside look at the challenges he and the show’s creators faced in cultivating a love of reading through television.
EXCLUSIVE: Following their work together on Ted Melfi’s acclaimed coming-of-age drama St. Vincent, Naomi Watts (Feud: Capote vs. The Swans) and Bill Murray (Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire) have been set to topline The Friend, an adaptation of Sigrid Nunez’s New York Times bestselling novel, from writer-directors Scott McGehee and David Siegel (Montana Story).
Martin and Shirlie Kemp have opened up about their children's love lives, revealing why they may not attend their famous son Roman's wedding.The pair, who have been married for over 30s have also shared what advice they've given to Roman, 31, and their daughter Harley Moon, 34.The parents of two have shared that they would love to attend their children's weddings, but that in Roman's case, it may not happen as they hope, with the radio presenter potentially opting to follow in his parents' footsteps with a small private ceremony instead. Martin and Shirlie tied the knot in 1988 in a private ceremony, with no guests, In St Lucia. Speaking to Hello!, Shirlie said: "I'm not bothered that they're not married or have children.
Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney might not be finished co-starring in romantic comedies!