‘Truman Show’ & ‘Dead Poets Society’ Director Peter Weir Retires From Filmmaking After 14-Year Hiatus: “I Have No More Energy”

Jack Dunn Derek Cianfrance, director and co-writer of “The Place Beyond the Pines,” told IndieWire at the New Directors/New Films festival that Bradley Cooper almost bowed out of the production after receiving a rewritten script. Just before principle photography began, Cianfrance brought in screenwriter Darius Marder to rewrite “every word” of “The Place Beyond the Pines.” Cooper was not pleased with the changes to his character, a police officer who kills off a compassionate thief (Ryan Gosling) at the film’s halfway mark.

Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher have confirmed that they are getting a divorce after almost 14 years of marriage. In a joint statement released on Instagram, they said: 'In 2023, we jointly filed to end our marriage. We have always prioritized our privacy and have been quietly working through this change.

Long-serving presenter Garry Richardson will step down from BBC Radio Four’s Today programme this autumn, the corporation has announced. Garry will present the sports news on the early morning programme for the final time on 9 September 9. It will mark exactly 50 years since the radio presenter's first day as a junior researcher for the BBC back in 1974.

Cher dazzled Monday night at the iHeart Radio Music Awards in outfits reminiscent of those the pair wore to the premiere of their film “Silkwood” in 1983. Photos obtained by The Post show Streep, 74, in a white Lanvin dress while the “The Shoop Shoop Song” hitmaker, 77, dons a chrome-encrusted black top with matching pants. The duo’s outfits greatly recall — if only by accident — the ones worn by the pair during the film’s Los Angeles premiere.

More than just a dramatist and storyteller, Oscar-winning director Ang Lee (“Brokeback Mountain”) is an innovator in the vein of James Cameron and has always been quick to test new filmmaking technologies. Lee has been eager to experiment with early motion capture technologies, as he did the mo-cap himself for his movie “The Hulk” and the exceptional 3D and CGI used in his acclaimed “Life of Pi.” More recently, the filmmaker embraced things like 3D and high frame rates in his films “Gemini Man” and “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk.” However, in a recent interview with IndieWire, the director said he’s soured on the technologies and won’t return to them anytime soon, specifically 3D.

Alex Ritman Ken Loach says he has “great respect” for Jonathan Glazer in raising the subject of Gaza in his Oscars acceptance speech for “The Zone of Interest,” asserting that the director was “very brave” to say what he did. “And I’m sure he understood the possible consequences, which makes him braver still, so I’ve got great respect for him and his work,” he tells Variety. The veteran filmmaker and campaigner is speaking ahead of the U.S.

It’s hard to believe that it’s been 40 years since 1984 comedy classic Ghostbusters first barrelled onto our screens and introduced the world to the exciting realm of paranormal investigation and ghost catching. Featuring a star-studded cast that consisted of Bill Murray, Sigourney Weaver, Ernie Hudson, Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis to name just a few, the movie spawned a successful franchise spanning games, cartoons, comics, and even four other movies, the latest of which was released just this year.

Harry Smith is moving on. After 12 years at NBC News, veteran correspondent Smith is leaving the network and will begin teaching at his alma mater this fall.

It's played host to Paul McCartney, U2, Blondie, New Order and a legendary gig by The Smiths. And now bands are to return to the stage at Maxwell Hall at Salford University for the first time in 10 years.

The final of Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway has been confirmed as the hit series comes to an end of 22 years. Last year, the presenting duo confirmed the series would be taking a break after its current 20th season.

There’s more trouble in paradise for the Selling Sunset cast!

Lauren Goodger, the former TOWIE star, is making headlines once again as she prepares to return to the show this Sunday with a stunning new look. Fans will be in for a surprise as Lauren debuts her fresh appearance, courtesy of a cosmetic procedure known as 'butterfly lips' that she had done in 2023. In a candid Instagram reveal, Lauren shared her journey with followers, documenting her visit to beauty clinic Lift Aesthetics for the transformative treatment.The procedure, which focuses on enhancing the plumpness of the top lip around the cupid's bow, left Lauren sporting medical tape around her mouth and a hint of swelling.

Frank Skinner has announced his departure from Absolute Radio after 15 years at the station.The broadcaster and comedian, 67, has been on Absolute Radio since 2009 and was inducted into the Radio Academy Hall of Fame in December 2015. He has hosted the Saturday breakfast slot The Frank Skinner Show, alongside co-hosts Emily Dean and Pierre Novellie, and also hosts Frank Skinner’s Poetry Podcast, which will continue for two more series.

Celebrity chef James Martin is reportedly dating personal trainer Kim Johnson after ending his 12-year relationship with Louise Davies.The 51 year old struck up a romance with Louise back in 2011, and the pair went on to live in Hampshire together. Despite their recent split, James and Louise are said to have remained friends, even with the chef quickly moving on. He was recently spotted out and about with Kim, who was previously married to businessman Arun Nayar - Elizabeth Hurley's ex-husband.

TV chef James Martin has reportedly ended his relationship with long-term partner Louise Davies after 12 years together.The pair had been an item since 2011, after James met TV producer Louise on the set of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. A spokesperson for James told The Daily Mail that the couple parted ways in December 2023 and remain firm friends.

The Straits Times via The Korea Herald. The former singer is said to have had worm a mask and a hat, and did not address reporters stationed outside the prison.The musician was first linked to the now-infamous Burning Sun scandal in March 2019, when it was discovered that Jung had secretly filmed and shared nonconsensual sex videos (known as molka in Korean) in a chat room with several other K-pop stars, including ex-Big Bang member Seungri.Jung, and a number of his acquaintances, was later accused and indicted for raping drunk unconscious women in 2016, according to Korea JoongAng Daily.

Noah Baumbach and Wes Anderson have a podcast on the way!

When Derek Thompson filmed his final scenes as Casualty ’s Charlie Fairhead it was one of the most emotional moments of his life. “I don’t want to spoil it by saying whether or not he survives, but everything felt heightened when I filmed my last scenes,” says Derek. “It felt like one of those big emotional moments in your life, like the birth of a child or your wedding.” On Saturday night, fans saw Charlie get stabbed by a patience.

Bunnie Xo is on a different path in her life!

Joanne McNally has announced her split from boyfriend Alan Byrne after dating for two years.The comedian revealed she is newly single on the latest episode of her podcast with best friend Vogue Williams, My Therapist Ghosted Me, which was released on Friday morning. Joanne's relationship update came as she was chatting about her fun trip to Las Vegas. She went there with her agent Christina for work, but they ended up having a wild time because they're both just out of relationships.