Tom Hollander Starring In Billie August Post-WWII Drama ‘Me, You’
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Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentViaplay’s next Norwegian original series “The Fortress” is currently shooting in Bergen with a cast including Tobias Santelmann (“Kon-Tiki”), Selome Emnetu (“Luka and the Magical Theater”) and British star Russell Tovey (“The Picture of Dorian Gray”). Directed by Cecilie Mosli (“Mammon,””Grey’s Anatomy”) and Mikkel Brænne Sandemose (“State of Happiness”), the ambitious eight-part dystopian drama is set in 2037 in Norway.
The country has decided to build an enormous wall around its borders to isolate itself and its citizens from the rest of the world. When a deadly pandemic breaks out, the inhabitants soon realize that the wall intended to protect them is instead holding them prisoner.
The show was written by Linn-Jeanethe Kyed (“Bø”) and author John Kåre Råke (“The Quake”). It will launch on Viaplay in 2023.“Cecilie has directed most of the scenes involving my character, and she is talented, generous and committed,” said Santelmann.
“My experience is that both Mikkel and Cecilie have great respect for each other, and collaborate and complement each other well. The situation in the world today means that ‘The Fortress’ feels uncomfortably close to home.”Filippa Wallestam, NENT Group’s CCO, said this next “Norwegian Viaplay Original might be set 15 years in the future, but is relevant to audiences everywhere today.” “History repeatedly shows us that what starts as a wall, ends as a prison,” added Wallestam, who described the series as a unique and compelling production” illustrating “Viaplay’s commitment to Nordic storytelling that goes beyond borders – in this case, literally.”The series is produced by Synnøve Hørsdal and Ales Ree for Maipo Film, and Kari Moen Kristiansen for
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Martine McCutcheon unveiled her "amazing" hair transformation on Saturday as she posted a before and after snap. The Love Actually and EastEnders star, 46, took to Instagram to post pictures of her new hairdo after having new hair extensions fitted.
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Naman Ramachandran Producer and actor Sadie Frost (“Dracula”), who made her feature directorial debut with a documentary on British fashion designer Mary Quant, is now training her lens on another British cultural icon.“Twiggy” will be a feature-length documentary on Quant’s contemporary Lesley Lawson, better-known by her nickname Twiggy. It will trace her journey from her working-class childhood in northwest London, through to her international stardom as a celebrity model, and her career as an actor, singer, fashion designer, writer and TV presenter.
Penélope Cruz is an actress deeply committed to her craft, and her latest career update proves just so.ALSO: HELLO! launches Jubilee T-shirt collection to celebrate Queen Elizabeth in styleThe star took to Instagram to reveal the latest project she has been working on, simultaneously unveiling a major hair transformation that immediately got fans talking.The star-studded film is titled Competencia Oficial, or Official Competition in English.WATCH: Penelope stars in The 355 alongside Jessica ChastainMORE: Salma Hayek pays tribute to Penelope Cruz with a throwback you need to seeIn it, Penélope takes on a different kind of Hollywood role, that of a famous director named Lola Cuevas. It follows her directorial journey after a wealthy businessman hires her to make a "smash hit film" with famous actors.The plot lends itself for a star-studded cast, and the film features none other than Antonio Banderas as one of the actors auditioning for a fictional movie about two "pretentious and depraved and terrified and cruel" brothers.The film's trailerFor the real comedy, the actress takes on not only her native language, as the film is originally in Spanish, but she also underwent a surprising hair transformation, switching her signature dark locks for an ultra voluminous, coiled red hair look.MORE: Penelope Cruz dons jaw-dropping sheer gown for cheeky photographMORE: How Penelope Cruz's husband Javier Bardem will be left torn during the Oscars resultsThough fans were definitely excited about the release of the film, they couldn't help but notice her new hair, writing, mostly in Spanish: "Love the hair!" and: "You look spectacular," as well as: "A real gem." The film's cast at its Madrid premiereWhile the movie doesn't come out in
Amazon Prime has unveiled a tennis drama from Line of Duty producer World Productions as part of its UK Showcase event, along with two fresh documentaries and casting news, as the streamer reveals £1BN ($1.2BN) spend since 2018.
Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterLena Dunham’s next film “Catherine, Called Birdy” will play in theaters before landing on Amazon Prime.The movie has been scheduled to open Sept. 23 in select cinemas and Oct. 7 on Amazon’s streaming service Prime Video.Dunham wrote and directed the Medieval coming-of-age story, which is based on Karen Cushman’s children’s book.
The Royal Mint has unveiled its new rainbow-coloured 50p coin to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Pride UK.
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A new play area made from recycled McDonald’s Happy Meal toys has been unveiled outside the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.
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British ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 news provider ITN has unveiled its next CEO, with ITV News Editor Rachel Corp set to replace former NBC News President Deborah Turness, who is moving to the BBC.