Princess Diana‘s brother Charles Spencer, the 9th Earl Spencer, and his wife of 13 years, Countess of Spencer Karen Spencer, have announced they’re divorcing.
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Diane Garrett “Madagascar” writer-director Eric Darnell knew he wanted to adapt Chinese folklore about a magic paintbrush for modern audiences from the moment he came across the ancient tale while at DreamWorks, initially developing an animated film inspired by it, then a VR project for Baobab Studios, where he has served as chief creative officer since 2015. But his vision was first realized in decidedly analog form — a children’s book for middle readers.
“The Magic Paintbrush,” now available in bookstores under Random House’s Crown Books for Young Readers imprint, is intended as the first work in a platform-spanning franchise that will eventually include TV, film and interactive works in addition to more children’s books. It was developed under an unusual deal brokered between Baobab and the publishing house in 2019: Darnell collaborated with Crown Books for Young Readers VP Phoebe Yeh, who recently edited George Takei’s “My Lost Freedom” picture book, and children’s book author Kat Zhang to ensure the modern-day telling properly honors the folklore that inspired it.
Phoebe Zhong, an artist based in Beijing, created the illustrations that fill the book targeted to readers ages 8 to 12. “I knew I needed help,” says Darnell, who early on envisioned the tale as contemporary one about an Asian American girl and the grandmother she didn’t know that well.
The ancient folklore about a paintbrush that brings creations to life had immediate appeal for Darnell when he first encountered it years ago. “As an animation guy, being able to paint something and have it come to life — that’s basically what we do,” notes Darnell, who directed “Antz” in addition to the writing and directing the “Madagascar” movies for DreamWorks before
.Princess Diana‘s brother Charles Spencer, the 9th Earl Spencer, and his wife of 13 years, Countess of Spencer Karen Spencer, have announced they’re divorcing.
Marta Balaga In 1980s Poland, Tadeusz Baranowski’s comic books stood out by a mile, full of color, absurd humor, and odd characters. Now, director Wojtek Wawszczyk is referencing them in his hybrid CG/live-action animated feature Diplodocus, which screens in this year’s Annecy Presents sidebar at the iconic French festival. “That’s how I started to draw – I was copying these comics! I discovered them as a 6-year-old.
Nicole Kidman has offered an update on the third season of Big Little Lies.Kidman confirmed in November that, to the surprise of fans, a third season was in the works. Based on the novel by Liane Moriarty, Big Little Lies was originally billed as a mini-series but its success led to more episodes being commissioned.During an interview for Vanity Fair alongside co-star Reece Witherspoon, they briefly touched on what could come next for the show, with Witherspoon admitting that Kidman “has already said too much” about what’s in store.“I got excited,” Kidman admitted about letting some Big Little Lies Season 3 news slip out prematurely.
Nicola Coughlan and Jessica Gunning are joining a fun new project!
"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.
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.
Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton, Derry Girls), Nonso Anozie (Sweet Tooth, Ted Lasso), and Jessica Gunning (Baby Reindeer) have signed on to star in The Magic Faraway Tree, the upcoming Enid Blyton adaptation from Neal Street Productions, Elysian Film Group and Ashland Hill Media Finance.
Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon have very good news for fans of Big Little Lies.
Zack Sharf Digital News Director Nicole Kidman and her “Big Little Lies” co-star Reese Witherspoon reunited for a recent Vanity Fair video interview and briefly touched upon a potential third season of their Emmy-winning HBO series. Kidman has spoken publicly on numerous occasions about “Big Little Lies” Season 3 moving forward, to which Witherspoon now said: “This one has already said too much.” “I got excited,” Kidman admitted about letting some “Big Little Lies” Season 3 news slip out prematurely.
You wouldn’t be wrong to be confused that “Snowpiercer” was still an active TV series. Even before the series aired one episode, it jumped from TNT to TBS and back to TNT.
Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Chip and Joanna Gaines‘ beloved home renovation series “Fixer Upper” is turning 10 and the couple is celebrating with the launch of a new special edition season, “Fixer Upper: The Lakehouse.” Premiering Sunday on the Gaines’ Magnolia Network (part owned by Warner Bros. Discovery) and HGTV, the original home of the “Fixer Upper” franchise, and streaming same day on Max and Discovery+, the six-episode “Lakehouse” follows Chip and Jo as they take on a unique mid-century modern lakehouse flip near Lake Waco, a new neighborhood for the home reno couple based in Waco, Texas. “Chip found a set of plans in this lakehouse that showed the house was built in 1965 and the husband loved mid-century modern style and the wife loved that Spanish revival style,” Joanna Gaines tells Variety.
Will Smith was supported by the most important people in his life on the premiere of his new film. His wife Jada Pinkett Smith and their children, Willow and Jaden, were in attendance, alongside Smith’s eldest son Trey, and his mother in-law, Adrienne Banfield-Norries. Willow Smith says she is not a nepo baby: ‘I would still be a weirdo and a crazy thinker’Jaden Smith and girlfriend Sab Zada turn heads at Will Smith’s movie premiereThe group attended the Los Angeles premiere of “Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” the franchise’s fourth movie, which stars Smith and Martin Lawrence.
In Netflix series Girls5Eva the band gets back together — literally. The titular all-female pop group hit the skids back in the early aughts, but when a hip hop star samples their old hit song 20 years later, the women grab their second chance, leading to some questionable outfit choices and calamitous video shoots. As self-proclaimed band leader, Wickie Roy, Hamilton Tony-winner Renée Elise Goldsberry deadpans her way through deliberately terrible songs written by co-star Sara Bareilles, alongside Paula Pell and Busy Phillips. With the show in its third season, Goldsberry says it reminds us it’s never too late to chase our dreams.
A teenager has been rushed to hospital after a crash between an e-bike and a car in Grangemouth.
EXCLUSIVE: Studiocanal and The Picture Company have acquired the rights to the French film Rodeo. The companies plan to transplant the premise to the U.S. and tap into the underground world of street motocross racing.Helmed by first-time filmmaker Lola Quivoron, the original won the Coup de Coeur Jury Award in the Un Certain Regard Section of Cannes in 2022. It was based on Quivoron’s experiences photographing the French city’s urban dirt bike community and the people she met inspired the film.
Britain's Got Talent fans claim to have figured out how Jack Rhodes' winning magic trick works, following a 'big blunder'.The magician took to the stage at the second semi-final and wowed the judges with his creative act. Jack competed against seven other acts in a bid to win a spot in the upcoming grand final. He came out on top, with the public voting him as the best act, and all four of the judges - Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden and Bruno Tonioli - were stunned by his tricks.
Suki Waterhouse, Men I Trust and more have been revealed as special guests for Mitski at this year’s All Points East.Other new names announced to the bill include Dan Whitlam, Lucius, Good Neighbours, Hana Vu, Molly Payton, Emily Jeffri, Sienna Spiro, and Jacob Alon.They join previously announced special guests Beabadoobee, TV Girl, Ethel Cain, Arlo Parks, Sir Chloe, Wasia Project, Infinity Song, Wisp, Towa Bird, Strawberry Guy and bby. Mitski’s headline performance will mark her debut appearance at the 10-day London festival.The festival date is set to take place on Sunday August 18 at London’s Victoria Park.
Britain’s Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon debuted her dramatic hair transformation during the live semi-finals. She always looks fabulous, but fans rushed to compliment Alesha on her new hair do. Alesha usually dons very dark hair, but during the semi-final on Monday 27 May, took to the stage with a very different look with flowing red locks.The singer entered the show in a short violet dress alongside her fellow judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Bruno Tonioli.
Andrew Scott is opening up about a range of topics.
A staggering 7,000 homeless people are living in temporary accommodation in Glasgow amid a housing and homelessness emergency, the Record can reveal.