The Smiths Drama ‘Shoplifters of the World’ Scores U.S. Deal With RLJE Films (EXCLUSIVE)

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film CriticIn “Red, White and Blue,” the fifth and final film of Steve McQueen’s Small Axe anthology (and the third to be shown at this year’s New York Film Festival, after the lilting reggae house-party movie “Lovers Rock” and the wrenching social-protest courtroom drama “Mangrove”), Leroy Logan (John Boyega), a British research scientist, figures that he’s had enough of the lonely work of staring at tissue specimens through a microscope, so he decides to become a member

a petition - are simmering too about the proposed changes to the Small Brewer's Relief, which currently provides a duty discount for smaller breweries and has been credited with helping to create the diverse beer scene in the UK.

Sun about her day, Olivia said: 'It's all been a bit of a nightmare with Covid, I had my heart set on a wedding abroad but we have scrapped that because I can't travel to do venue reckies.'The media personality revealed that she was unable to quarantine upon their return due to filming, while her other half has football commitments with his team Blackburn Rovers. Olivia admitted she has concerns that the UK venues she is currently looking at will get booked up soon due to the overspill from

Peter Debruge Chief Film Critic“A Call to Spy” braids the stories of three decorated WWII spies to reveal — and to revel in — their pivotal roles in British spy craft and history. The title may fall flat but the movie, a sturdy directorial debut for producer Lydia Dean Pilcher, gets to the heart of the matter.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterSaban Films has acquired distribution rights to numerous global territories on “Wildcat,” a thriller starring “Black Mirror” actor and BAFTA winner Georgina Campbell.The distributor will roll out the film in North America, Variety has learned, as well as the UK and Ireland where Saban has recently expanded their presence.Jonathan W.

Fans of the cloak-and-dagger genre will be intrigued by “Tehran,” an eight-episode Israeli spy drama from “Fauda” writer Moshe Zonder.The series, which premiered on Israel’s Kan 11 network in June, is now available on Apple TV+ (with English subtitles) — and, like “Fauda,” it’s a doozy — from its topical plot line, to its frenetic pace to its three-dimensional portrayal of people on both sides of a long-simmering historical conflict warring with each other, and with their own personal

English actor David Morrisey has been a staple in period pieces over the course of his prolific career.He currently stars on the epic drama “Brittania” (set in the year 43 AD) as Aulus, the general leading the Roman forces in the invasion of Britain. The series returns for its second season Oct.

Andreas Wiseman International EditorEXCLUSIVE: Lionsgate UK and Gangs Of London star Sope Dirisu have joined Number 9 Films’ (Carol) feature drama Mothering Sunday, which is now underway in UK .As we revealed earlier this year, the film will also star Odessa Young, BAFTA-nominee Josh O’Connor and Oscar winners Colin Firth and Olivia Colman.Director Eva Husson’s (Girls Of The Sun) movie is written by Emmy-nominee Alice Birch (Normal People, Succession), and is based on the novel of the same name

Despite Cardi B‘s personal life being in the headlines, she’s gotten right back to work, appearing in the music video for Brazilian singer Anitta‘s “Me Gusta” music video. The 27-year-old rapper, who filed for divorce this week from her husband Offset, appeared on the new track and sang in both English and Spanish. She switched effortlessly between the two, as she joined the Latin American star in the colorful video, which was filmed in Salvador, Brazil.

Cat Deeley is back in the UK after 14 years living in LA and she has moved into a wonderful family home.The former children's presenter has carved out a career in the States hosting So You Think You Can Dance, but decided it was time to bring her two sons Milo, four and James, two, she shares with husband Patrick Kielty, back to London.

TV presenter Cat Deeley has admitted to moving home from Los Angeles after gun violence in the US.The 43 year old star upped sticks and headed across the pond to LA in 2006 and called a stunning mason with sweeping views home, alongside husband of eight years, comedian and fellow TV presenter Patrick Kielty, and their two sons Milo, four and James, two. However, since moving back to the UK Cat has admitted part of the reason was due to fears over gun violence.

Naman Ramachandran “The Singapore Grip,” a new drama from ITV, is facing intense scrutiny over its depiction of colonialism, with British East and Southeast Asian media advocacy group BEATS calling the series “harmful (non)representation” and “deeply upsetting.”Adapted from Booker Prize-winning author J.G.

Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess’ Twitter Listening Parties will feature The Smiths’ 1986 classic ‘The Queen Is Dead’ – with none other than the band’s drummer Mike Joyce set to act as host.In addition to guiding fans through the band’s most acclaimed LP as they listen back to it in real time, Joyce will also be marking the occasion by raffling off an incredibly rare piece of Smiths memorabilia.A platinum record of ‘The Queen Is Dead’, awarded for 300,000 UK sales, is up for grabs.