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A much-loved firefighter, who served within the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) for more than 27 years has died.

Jon Burlingame The recent death of Walt Disney songwriting legend Richard M. Sherman appeared to have closed the book on the history of classic Disney tunes, as Sherman, 95, was the last link to many of them, from “Chim Chim Cher-ee” to “Winnie the Pooh” and “It’s a Small World.” But the recent discovery of previously unknown tape-recorded conversations between Sherman, his brother and songwriting partner Robert B. Sherman, and “Mary Poppins” creator P.L.

EXCLUSIVE: James Rollins’ bestselling Sigma Force techno-thriller novels are getting the small screen treatment. A television adaptation of the book series is in development from Absentia creator Matt Cirulnick, Amazon MGM Studios, Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way Productions, Oakhurst Entertainment and Talaria Media.

Jennifer Love Hewitt is returning to Lifetime!

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor Artisans working on Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building” found inspiration in Meryl Streep’s body of work when the three-time Oscar winner joined the series as Loretta Durkin, a quirky, struggling, bohemian actor, for the show’s third season. Oliver (Martin Short) casts Loretta in his new play, “Death Rattle,” and she could not be happier: the role gives her a chance to reconnect with her long-lost son Dickie (Jeremy Shamos), whom she gave up for adoption. She’s one step closer to him since his brother, Ben (Paul Rudd), is also in theplay.

Netflix adapts the first novel of a Polish crime thriller trilogy in new film Colors Of Evil: Red.Based on the book Czerwień by Malgorzata Oliwia Sobczak, the film follows a prosecutor’s pursuits to solve a murder case after a young woman’s body is found on a beach, only to find it has a number of parallels with a case from 20 years prior.The film is directed by Adrian Panek and stars Jakub Gierszal, Maja Ostaszewska and Zofia Jastrzębska. Panek and Łukasz M.

Just hours after author Suzanne Collins announced her new Hunger Games prequel book “Sunrise on the Reaping,” Lionsgate has announced a film version is coming, too!

There’s a Bridgerton fan theory that began circulating after Nicola Coughlan posted a series of photos to her Instagram account from the set of the hit Netflix series!

Tom Blyth has selected his next big project!

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. There are many types of dads, and even more types of gifts you can buy them this Father’s Day. While the golf dads and stogie-smoking patriarchs aren’t entirely extinct, there’s an entire spectrum of fathers out there whose perfect gift is waiting for them.

EXCLUSIVE: In-between its month’s long courting of Paramount, Skydance has found time to make what we understand to be an $80-$85M global deal for Chris Pratt Cannes package The Way Of The Warrior Kid.

"The Fault in Our Stars" is 10. The emotional film was released to audiences on June 6, 2014.The story told in the movie is based off the book of the same name by author John Green. Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort are at the center of the film, playing Hazel Grace Lancaster and Augustus Waters, two cancer patients who fall in love.

For many jetting off on holiday this summer, Ryanair is a budget-friendly option. With cheap flights on offer from Manchester Airport, as well as airports in Liverpool, Birmingham and London, it's a go-to for many,

Naman Ramachandran Nicola Coughlan, Nonso Anozie and Jessica Gunning have joined the cast of the upcoming adaptation of Enid Blyton‘s “The Magic Faraway Tree.” Coughlan (“Bridgerton”) will portray the woodland fairy Silky, joined by Anozie (“Ted Lasso”) as Moonface. Gunning (“Baby Reindeer”) takes on the role of Dame Washalot, with Dustin Demri-Burns (“Slow Horses”) as Saucepan Man. Mark Heap (“Friday Night Dinner”) will play Mr.

Author Suzanne Collins has a new “Hunger Games” book is coming in 2025!

Hayden Christensen landed one of the most iconic roles of all time when he was cast as Anakin Skywalker in the Star Wars prequel series.

Those who have lost weight just in time for the summer aren't crediting spending hours at the gym or going on a calorie restricted diet for their slimmer bodies. Instead, they are crediting a £10 Slimming World buy from Amazon that promises to aid in dropping pounds.

A newlywed couple are set to head to Germany for a romantic honeymoon - following the Tartan Army at Euro 2024.

Hachette Book Group has laid off seven employees at its Little, Brown imprint today, the company announced.

Music mogul Tony Bramwell - who was The Beatles' tour manager and helped discover Queen - sadly passed away at 78 years old on June 2 following a brief illness.Tony was a childhood friend of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison, and the music legend was said to be a key part in the Fab Four's' journey as their road manager. It's been reported he was even there when Paul met John Lennon for the first time. Originally from Liverpool, Tony was even close to The Beatles even before they skyrocketed to global fame and changed music history.

An NHS doctor has urged people to not throw away certain parts of fruit and to instead, eat it.

Marion Cotillard is the latest star who is set to appear on The Morning Show!

Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu has announced a huge career move and revealed she's releasing a tell-all memoir.The book will see the former Love Island winner bravely open up about childhood traumas, bullying and her relationship with ex-boyfriend Davide Sanclimenti as she states "I’m done hiding and lying". The huge news comes after Ekin, 29, broke her silence on her split from Davide and confessed to how she "f***ked up" by taking part in Celebrity Big Brother earlier this year. She first teased the idea of a new career move on Instagram after sharing the date 28.08.2024 across three posts.

EXCLUSIVE: Matt Atchity has joined the Story Merchant companies as Associate Manager, according to CEO Ken Atchity, his uncle.

Alex Ritman “Small Things Like These,” the Irish drama starring newly-minted Oscar winner Cillian Murphy that opened the Berlinale earlier this year, finally has a domestic home, Variety has learned, with Lionsgate picking up the film for the U.S., the U.K. and Ireland. The studio will partner with Roadside Attractions for its North American theatrical release.

With the school roll rising, Crossmichael Primary School had to create new house groups to have four instead of three.

The 2025 F1 driver lineup is shaping up more and more!

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Wendell Pierce revealed on X that an apartment owner recently denied his request for an apartment in Harlem, N.Y. despite his rock-solid income from various film and television roles over the last year and change. Pierce alleged that his application was rejected due to racism.

Lisa Marie Presley will be exploring her life and career in a new memoir. Titled “From Here to the Unknown,” the book was completed with the help of her daughter, Riley Keough, who took over the writing of the memoir following Presley’s passing.

Si King has been flooded with messages of love and support from fans after sharing what they described as the 'saddest picture' since the loss of his friend and sidekick Dave Myers.

EXCLUSIVE: Patrick Burleigh, the screenwriter/playwright whose credits include the Marvel movies The Eternals and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, has turned in a scripted adaptation of the award winning children’s book The Last Bear by Hannah Gold. The producers are now going out to directors.

Katcy Stephan UTA has signed award-winning author and screenwriter Dolly Alderton. She will continue to be represented by the Curtis Brown Group in the U.K. for screenwriting and media rights and C&W for U.K.

One of England’s most anticipated weddings of the year is happening this weekend, and while both Prince Harry and his brother Prince William were invited…one is not attending.

A Florida father has been arrested after allegedly murdering his 2-year-old daughter Melody Alana Rose Duran. Jeronimo Anthony Duran was tak

A startling interpretation of Nostradamus' prophecies suggests that King Charles' reign could be cut short, with the explosive suggestion that Prince Harry might ascend to the throne.

Even the most meticulous meal prep can result in a bit of waste, but an expert has shared why these leftovers shouldn't be tossed in the bin.